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1- Area of Use
* Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
* Vertical Lifeline System is a permanent system and can be installed on a
vertical ladder or similar structures.
* Vertical Lifeline System provides users hands free fall protection on lad-
ders and other climbing tools by creating continuous access to suitable
anchorage points.
* This system is not designed for weight-lifting purpose.
* Vertical Lifeline System is manufactured and certified in accordance with
89/686/EEC directive and EN 353-1:2014 norm.
* Operating Temperature for Lifeline and rope Grab is minimum -30° C
2- Responsibility
* Working at height is acknowledged as one of the most dangerous activi-
ties that cause fatal accidents. Prior to use, the user must read and under-
stand the user guide and be properly trained by their employer prior to use.
Failure to follow all instructions and limitations on the use of the Vertical
Lifeline System may result in serious personal injury or death. The guide
should not be considered as any form of training.
* A full body harness is the only acceptable body holding device that can be
used in a fall arrest system.
* The guided type fall arrester (Rope Grab) should be connected to a full
body harness conforming to EN 361equipped with a front fall arrest at-
tachment point, including a clear statement on the required position of the
harness attachment point.
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3. Installation
Vertical Lifeline System must be installed by competent persons who have
working at height training certificate and have been trained & authorized
by KAYA for installation. KAYA will not be liable for any installation per-
formed by unauthorized person. Please refer to installation manual for
installation instructions.
* Tested only on sideways angle at 15°.
* A full body harness is the only acceptable body holding device that can be
used in a fall arrest system.
4- Product Usage (EN 353-1:20149)
* Vertical Lifeline System is designed for the use of only one person.
* If the system is planned to be used in areas where the environmental hazards
are concerned users must take extra precautions to prevent himself from
possible injuries or to protect equipment from damage. Environmental
hazards can be listed as high temperature caused by welding or metal cutting,
sea water, high voltage power lines, explosive or toxic gases, caustic chemicals,
moving machinery, and sharp edges.
* The minimum load must be at 50kg without material.
* The maximum load must be at 150kg with material.
* System shall not be used by users whose the total weight (including
clothing, tools, etc.) is less than 50 kg.
* Vertical lifeline have without integrated energy absorber on line then with
this model should only F-5 A Rope Grab with energy absorber.
4.1 Connecting Rope Grab onto Full Body Harness
* A quided type fall arrester F-5 A Rope Grab with energy absorber must be
used while working on the Vertical Lifeline.
* F-5 A Rope Grab must be used with the original K-2/3 ACP type carabiner, the
carabiner shall be connected to a full body harness that is confirmed to EN361
and equipped with a front fall arrest (A) attachment point and including a clear
statement on the required position of the harness attachment point.
* Full body harnesses should be properly adjusted to fit the body before
each use.
* The full body harness should be properly adjusted to a snug fit and should
not be used if loose.
* If the harness becomes loose during ascent or descent, it should be cor-
rectly adjusted again from a secured position.
* The length of the connecting element shall not be extended or shortened,
e.g. by adding or subtracting a connector.
4.2 Installing Rope Grab
* K-2025 models vertical life line have not shock absorber on the line and
F-5 A rope grab with energy absorber should be used in these types.
* F-5 A rope grab with energy absorber should be installed and removed
on the line as shown in Figure-1.
* The arrow on the rope grab must be pointed upward.
* Rope Grab is a personal equipment and so it needs to be removed from
the system after each use. If it is left on the system, it may not work properly
due to environmental sources such as dust, dirt, oil, chemicals etc.
4.3 Climbing with Rope Grab
* To ascend with a F-5 A Rope grab with energy absorber climb up the
ladder normally. The detachable rope grab will follow the user.
* Use caution when climbing. Avoid carrying tools or equipment that do
not allow your hands to be free for climbing. Ensure items carried are
secure to avoid dropping on climbers below.
* Climb within your ability. Long climbs may require several rest stops
during ascent or descent to avoid exhaustion.
* Avoid climbing in high winds or severe weather whenever possible.
* To descend, climb down smoothly in a normal position.
* Allow the detachable rope grab to lead the user down.
* Climbing down out of position (leaning back excessively) will cause the
detachable rope grab to lock on the cable. If the detachable rope grab
locks, move upward slightly to release, then continue down the ladder.
* When climbing is completed and the user is in a safe location remove
the carabiner from rope grab and remove the rope grab from the cable.
4.4 Fall Clearance
* For equipment intended to use in fall arrest systems, it is essential for
safety to verify the free space required beneath the user at the workplace
before each occasion of use, so that, in the case of a fall, there will be no
collision with the ground or the other obstacle in the fall path.
* A minimum fall clearance of 2 meter is required between the user’s feet
and surface below. The user may not be protected against hitting the
ground or landing during the first 2 meter of ascent or 2 meter of descent.
(Figure-2).
* Use proper climbing procedures (e.g., maintain 3 points of contact with
hands and feet) when ascending or descending any portion of the ladder
unprotected by the system.
4.5 Work Positioning
* Rope Grab shall not be used as work positioning purpose.
* If the work positioning is required on the system, additional relevant
equipment needs to be used such as WPL Work Positioning Lanyard.
* There are hazards associated with connecting and disconnecting from
the system. Use secondary fall arrest protection. Ensure adequate anchor
points, landing platforms, or other means are available at connection and
disconnection points to allow safe transitions to and from the system.
* Identify hazards in the work area that could cause injury to the user or
damage to the system, such as: high heat, electrical hazards, chemical hazards,
falling objects, or moving machinery.
5 General information on the EN 365 standard
5.2.1 Rescue Plan
The user (employer) must have a rescue plan in place and the ability to
implement the plan and to communicate that plan to users, authorized
persons, and rescuers in the event of a fall.
5.2.2 Anchorage Point
Anchorages to which personal fall arrest equipment is attached should
always be placed above the position of the user and shall be capable of
supporting 12 kN (EN 795) per employee attached.
5.2.3 General Warnings
* Compatibility of different fall protection equipment must be considered as
it can result in a dangerous situation.
* A vertical life line and fall arrester is intended for use as a component in
a personal fall arrest system.
* There must be sufficient clearance below the user to arrest a fall before
the user strikes the ground or other obstruction.
* The user must be in good health in order to use the equipment.
* For equipment intended for use in fall arrest systems, a warning to emphasise
that it is essential for safety to verify the free space required beneath the
user at the workplace before each occasion of use, so that, in the case of a
fall, there will be no collision with the ground or the other obstacle in the
fall path.
6. Control and Validation
6.1 Before each use
All components of the Vertical Lifeline shall be inspected by the authorized
person or rescuer prior to each use. Additionally, annual inspections shall
be conducted by a factory authorized “competent person” other than the
user. Findings should be recorded in the “Inspection and Maintenance Log”
.Inspection must be performed based on following criterias;.
* All markings must be legible and attached to the product.
* All equipment must be free of corrosion, chemical attack, alteration, excessive
heating or wear.
* All hardware shall be free of cracks, sharp edges, deformation, corrosion,
or any evidence of defect or damage to.
* Cable must be inspected for kinks, broken strands, corrosion, abrasion, or
other signs of wear and damage.
* Energy absorber in line should be use.
