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* This enhancement itself is not suitable for working at height, it must also
be used together with CE certificated Full Body Harnesses (EN 361), connec-
tors (EN362) and Retractable fall arresters (EN 360).
* This product must be used between - 35 °C and + 70 °C air conditions.
3. Raw Material:
This Engery Absorber Lanyard is made of;
Textile Materials: % 100 Polyester
Metal Parts: Steel or aluminium
Accessories: Polyester or Polyamide or PVC
4. INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE ( EN 355:2002)
Caution
* Harness should be adjusted according to your body in order to prevent the
possible injuries in case of a fall.
* Carabiners should be locked and carabiners with automatic lock should
be used.
* Avoid contact with sharp and abrasive surfaces while working.
4.1 Preparation
* Carabiners should be locked and carabiners with automatic lock should
be used.
* Avoid contact with sharp and abrasive surfaces while working.
4.2 Connection
4.2.1 Connection to Harness (Figure-1)
As shown on Figure-1.1, connect to sternal fall arrest attachment ele-
ment of EN 361 Full Body Harness ( marked with “A”) or as shown on
Figure-1.2 connect to the dorsal fall arrest attachment of EN 361 Full Body
Harness (marked with “A”).
As shown on figure-2.1, connect your energy absorbing lanyard to the
sternal A anchorage point if there is a chance of hitting obstacles in front in
the case of a fall or as shown on figure-2.2 connect your lenergy absorbing
lanyard to the dorsal A anchorage point if there is a chance of hitting
obstacles at the back in the case of a fall
* Legally maximum length of the lanyard is 2 meters including the energy
absoreber and the used connectors. ( Figure-3 )
* Our advised length of the energy absorber lanyard should be 1.2 meters
maximum including the carabiners.
* While working with the lanyard with energy absorber, slope of the
working surface which is used as an anchorage point should not exceed 15°.
Surfaces exceeding 15° of slope might cause falls more than 6,25 meters.
* Two separate lanyard each with energy absorber should not be used side
bye side (i.e.paralel) There for a “Y” shape or “V” - version should be used,
where 2 lanyards are used with one energy absoreber.
4.4 Anchorage Point ( EN 795:2012)
Anchorage point or the system should always be secured at a point above
the user; it should have a minimum 12 kN strength and should be in
accordance with EN 795 standard.
4.5 Using Energy Absorber Lanyard
* It must be ensured that the impact force is less than 6 kN in the event of
a fall.
* Engery Absorber Lanyard is designed for works at 2 m height maximum
and limit the impact force on the user at 6 kN (600 kg) in case of a fall.
During working at height with energy absorber, special textile of the energy
absorber starts extend when the force on the energy absorber approaches
to 6 kN and limits the impact transmitted to the user in case of a fall.
* The lenght of energy absorber after extend is 1,75 meter.
* Lanyard can not be used without energy absorber as fall protective
equipment.
4.6 Fall Clearance (Figure-5)
* Fall clearance is the minimum length required to prevent an impact with
the ground in case of a fall. Fall Clearance is defined as necessary distance
between the anchorage point and the ground (or first obstacle) to avoid
crashing into the ground in case of a fall.
* Fall clearance in between the anchorage point and the ground should be
minimum 6,25 meters.
Elements needed to calculate fall clearance are;
A - Length of the Energy absorber with lanyard and connectors.
B - Energy Absorber Extension
C - Height of User ( at least 1,5 meter but the height can change from user )
D - Safety Margin
Elements needed to calculate fall clearance are;
A - Length of the Energy absorber with lanyard and connectors.
B - Energy Absorber Extension
C - Height of User ( at least 1,5 meter but the height can change from user )
D - Safety Margin
Fall Celarance = A+B+C+D
= 2 + 1,75 + 1,5 + 1
= 6,25 m.
5 Control of product and validation
5.1 Before every single use:
Working at height equipment must be
personalized. These products must be controlled on a regular basis before
and after each single use. Findings must be recorded into product record
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surface, apply following controls;
• Webbings or ropes should be checked for cuts, abrasions, color change,
broken stitches and undue stretching
• Metal parts should be checked for signs of wear, cracks,
deformation, corrosion or other damage.
• Connectors should be checked for sign of wear, cracks,
deformation, corrosion, dirt. The gate and the locking mechanism should
work at ease and without any problem. The gate should open and close
completely.
• Labels should be secure and legible.
During the controls if at least one of these deviation is found, usage
of the equipment should be suspended or retired and immediately
send back to producer for detailed inspection. No repair is allowed
by unauthorised person. Only producers directions should be
applied.
5.2 During each use:
During the working at height if you need to use this product connected with
other systems, make sure that all pieces of equipment in the system are
correctly positioned with respect to each other.
6. Supplementary information regarding standard; EN 365
6.1 Rescue Plan
A worker who has been incapacitated by an injury or medical condition and
who is suspended by the full body harness must be rescued immediately.
So you must always have a rescue plan for such emergencies. Adequately
trained personnel and rescue equipment must be on hand for rescue.
6.2 Anchor Point
The anchor point of the system comprises this product should preferably
be located above the user or should at least located at the waist level of
the user. An attachment point below this level will cause a serious injury or
death. The anchor point must conform to the requirements of the EN 795
standard and the minimum strength of it must be 12 kN.
6.3 Various Situation
* A energy absorber lanyard is the only device allowable for supporting the
body in a fall arrest system.
* In a fall-arrest system, it is essential to check the required clearance
under the user before each use, to avoid any impact with the ground or
an obstacle in case of a fall.
* Make sure that the anchor point is correctly positioned, in order to limit
the risk and the height of a fall.
* When using multiple pieces of equipment together, a dangerous situation
can result if the safety function of one piece of equipment is affected by the
safety function of another piece of equipment.
* Users must be medically fit for activities at height. Warning, inert
suspension in a harness can result in serious injury or death.
* The instructions for use for each item of equipment used in conjunction
with this product must be respected.
* The instructions for use must be provided to users of this equipment in
the language of the country in which the product is to be used.
* The product only be allowed to use in fall arrest systems, not for heavy
weight loads.
* High temperatures, sharp edges, chemical influences, abrasion, electrical
hazards can influences the product negative.
* When a risk analysis before using the product shows, that a fall over an
edge is possible, adequate preventive actions are necessary.
* The user shall avoid slack of the energy absorber lanyard every time and
in situations where a fall is possible.
* The user shall not adjust the length of the energy absorber lanyard in
situations where a fall is possible.
* If neccessary lanyard can not be used choke hitched.
* The knot on rope is not allowed.
