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Access Rail System – R27 

ANNEX 2 

PROTECTION AGAINST FALLS FROM A HEIGHT – ANCHOR DEVICES – 

REQUIREMENTS AND TESTING 

1.  Anchor devices fitted on vessels must comply with EN795; 1996; Class D or similar. 
2.  The main requirements are that tests should be carried out on a sample of the medium to 

which the anchor devices, in this case the traveller and bar to which it is attached. 

3.  A static test with a weight of 10kN should be applied for a period of no less than 3 minutes. 

If there is more than one traveller, ie more than one load can be carried, an additional 1kN 

for each attachment should be added. The device should suffer no distortion or damage. 

4.  A dynamic test consists of a 100kg mass being dropped a distance of 2.5m between the 

anchor points of the traveller bar. Again there should be no damage to the structure. This 

test should be repeated at the extreme anchor points and at an intermediate one. 

5.  Precise descriptions of the required tests can be found in BS EN 795:1997. 
6.  Below is an example of a traveller showing its construction. 

Lanyard Attachment Points

End stop

Tandem C

(Optional Equipment Car  

Track Rail 

.  Below is a typical setup for attachments to the traveller. 

.Full-Body Safety Harness

ched to the

. Working Harness 

 chair attached to 

dditional Options 

traveller or 

ar  

& Connector Plate)  

7

1

Use a full-body safety harness atta

access traveller with lock.

ust meet 

Full-body safety harness m

CE

/ANSI support standards. 

2

Use a working harness or

the access traveller without lock. 

et

Working harness or chair must me

CE

/ANSI support standards. 

A

3. Tool Service Car

Add an optional lockable 

traveller with coupler to work 

as your tool service carrier.

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Appendix A

ANNEX 2

PROTECTION AGAINST FALLS FROM A HEIGHT – ANCHOR DEVICES –  

REQUIREMENTS AND TESTING

1.  Fixed rail anchor devices must comply with EN 795:2012.
2.   Tests should be carried out on a sample of the medium to which the anchor devices, in this  

 

case the traveller and bar, is attached. Each test should be repeated at the extremity and  

 

intermediate anchor and at a joint.

3.  A static test with a weight of 12kN should be applied for a period of 3 minutes.  

 

The device should suffer no permanent deformation of more than 10 mm.

4.  A dynamic test consists of a 100 kg mass being dropped so that it generates a fall arrest load  

 

of 9kN. The anchor device shall not release the test mass. Increase the test mass to 300 kg for  

 

3 minutes. The mass is held clear of the ground.

5.  Precise descriptions of the required tests can be found in EN 795:2012.
6.  Below is an example of a traveller showing its construction.

End Stop

Lanyard Attachment Points

(Optional Equipment Car  

and Connector Plate)

Tandem Car

Rail

Содержание R27

Страница 1: ...s have serial numbers of A0633 and B0768 WARNING This product is part of a personal fall arrest system The user must follow the manufacturer s instructions for each component of the system These instr...

Страница 2: ...d finish Add CLEAR to part number for clear anodizing Socket Head Cap Screw Rail and Accessories Car Assembly Part No Description Length Width Maximum working load Comments mm in mm in kg lb HC9606 R2...

Страница 3: ...pment is designed for use with Harken approved components Substitutions or replacements made with non approved components may jeopardize compatibility of equipment and may affect the safety and reliab...

Страница 4: ...ted working load and wear RAIL INSTALLATION This Access Rail system should be installed only by a competent person or competent organization All rail listed in this manual is designed to use stainless...

Страница 5: ...t be provided to the user of this equipment The user must read and understand these instructions before using this equipment Manufactur er s instructions must be followed for proper use and maintenanc...

Страница 6: ...l severe injury and death C Inspect shackles for signs of corrosion cracks or elongation If damaged do not use Damaged shackles can indicate that car was overloaded Return complete car assembly to one...

Страница 7: ...ar so Pivot Pin slides out C Remove shackle and inspect If it shows any sign of corrosion cracking or wear return complete car assembly to a service recertification center listed on the back of this m...

Страница 8: ...se contact manufacturer for further advice 6 Inspection Car Balls Car Balls Order Balls Set Ball HC9606 60 Torlon 1526 25 5 16 8mm HC9565 HC9608 60 Torlon 1526 25 5 16 8mm Inspect cars Torlon ball bea...

Страница 9: ...rops of McLube OneDrop Roll car back and forth to distribute Do not use spray lubricants because ball bearings may skid not roll It is important to clean car as excessive build up of grease dirt and s...

Страница 10: ...AMINATION REPAIR HISTORY Date Reason for Entry Periodic exam or repair Defect notes repairs carried out and other important information Name and signature of compentent person Date of next periodic ex...

Страница 11: ...Access Rail System R27 11 Drawing H 49971...

Страница 12: ...nd trolley system designed for sail handling to enable window cleaning or other overside maintenance to be undertaken 1 MARINE GUIDANCE NOTE MGN 422 M Use of Equipment to Undertake Work Over the Side...

Страница 13: ...raveller designed to accommodate a single line such as a harness One of the travellers is fitted with a locking device The device which locks the traveller in position along the rail rail must ONLY be...

Страница 14: ...44 0 23 8032 9251 e mail seafarer s h mcga gov uk General Inquiries infoline mcga gov uk MCA Website Address www mcga gov uk File Ref MC122 6 0026 Published September 2010 Please note that all address...

Страница 15: ...When selecting work equipment the employer is required to take into account the conditions under which the work is to be undertaken and the characteristics of that work as well as having regard to an...

Страница 16: ...ss chair attached to dditional Options traveller or ar Connector Plate 7 1 Use a full body safety harness atta access traveller with lock ust meet Full body safety harness m CE ANSI support standards...

Страница 17: ...cal principals A Any safety equipment or lifting device must have its installation inspected and surveyed as per standard industry practice Likewise periodic inspection is necessary to ensure nothing...

Страница 18: ...iii Hold for 3 minutes without deformation paying particular to rail fastener stability iv Drain unload water bag move and repeat in two further locations or sample pieces v The system should remain f...

Страница 19: ...dentification Fixing device Schematic installation plan A declaration by the installer that it is Installed in accordance with manufacturer s instructions Carried out in accordance to plan Fixed as sp...

Страница 20: ...or workmanship that did not exist when the product was first delivered defects in material or workmanship that are manifested outside the warranty period defects which are not reported to HARKEN withi...

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