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structures with small diameters and corrosion as this can affect the performance of the device.
Minimum breaking strength of the anchorage points or anchorage structure: 18kN.
When choosing the place of installation, give preference to situations where the lifeline is situated above the shoulders of the users,
and make sure the equipment is not likely to be damaged by sharp edges, rubbing, heat sources, etc.
It is recommended to connect only one single lifeline per anchorage point (case 1 or case 2). Never connect the end of the lifeline to
itself (rope) to form the anchorage.
Before the first use, we recommend you take the time needed to fully unwind the rope.
Once the installation location has been determined, start by checking the passage of the rope through the tensioner (see drawing
opposite), you must check based on the positioning bolts (in red on the drawing)/of the anchorage cam/ ring /of the end swivel and
the rope entry and exit points (green arrows on the drawing).
Connect the connector on the end swivel onto one of the anchorage points (
Fig. 1
) and the connector on the tension indicator
on the second anchorage point (
Fig. 2
). Make sure the two connectors are properly closed AND locked.
Open the cam lever (4) and keep it open by lightly pressing the locking button (3). Make sure the 2 plates on the tensioner (5 and 6) are closed, the 4
positioning bolts (7) on the pulley plate (6) must be totally engaged in the end plate (5) and it must be held closed using the locking button.
Under normal use, you do not have to open these two plates, but this opening is necessary during verification operations.
Tension adjustment:
Once the lifeline is installed, a pre-adjustment of the tension must be made by pulling manually on the rope (knot end side –
Fig. 3
). Automatically, the
cam (8) and the cam lever (4) must come into contact with the rope. Close the cam lever (4), then, using an appropriate wrench, apply tension on the
tension adjustment bolt (1) until the tension indicator washer (a) placed on the tension indicator (2) turns freely (
Fig. 4
). Once this washer moves freely,
STOP TIGHTENING! This corresponds to a pre-tensioning on the line of approximately 1kN. During use, regularly check this tension (rotation of the
tension indicator washer) and adjust if necessary, as explained above.
WARNING!
Do not try to activate the loosen the tension adjustment bolt (1) with the wrench, the cam (8) resists this loosening and resists rotating
counter-clockwise. Significant loosening in this direction may have harmful consequences on the operation of the system and on the condition of the
rope.
Withdrawal:
To uninstall the lifeline, pull on the cam lever (4) (
Fig. 5
). Unhook everything and repack it in its original bag. Do not leave the lifeline installed after an
intervention; it must be installed for no more than one day of work.
For safety reasons, make sure that no obstacles are impeding the normal operation of the fall arrest system, connected to the anchorage point, before each
possible use. Ensure that the general set-up limits swinging in the event of a fall, and that the work is performed to limit the risk and the height of a fall.
This equipment must only be used by trained, competent and healthy persons or under the supervision of a trained and competent person.
Warning!
Certain medical conditions may affect user safety, if in doubt please contact your doctor.
Be aware of the hazards that could reduce the performance of your equipment and, therefore, the safety of the user in the case of: exposure to extreme
temperatures (< -30°C or > 50°C); prolonged exposure to the elements (UV rays, moisture) or to chemicals; electrical constraints; the system becoming
twisted when in use; or sharp edges, friction, cuts, etc.
Before and during use, we recommend that you make the necessary arrangements for a safe rescue, should this be required.
Check before each use
:
the rope condition (no cuts, no burns, no abrasion, no core/sheath slippage, no significant core deformation), the condition of
the cam, the plates, and lever (no deformations, no sharp edges, no traces of oxidation), the condition of the tension indicator (no deformations) and that
of the swivel (no deformations, no sharp edges), and pay particular attention to the rope/swivel connection. Also check the condition of the connectors
(no deformation, no sharp edges, no traces of oxidation) and in particular check the operation (closure AND locking). In case of doubt regarding the
condition of the device, the lifeline should no longer be reused and/or should be returned to the manufacturer or to a competent technician, approved by
the manufacturer. After a fall, or in case of doubt, the product should not be reused and should be marked “OUT OF SERVICE” (see paragraph entitled
“INSPECTION”).
The readability of the product’s markings must be checked regularly.
Do not modify, add, remove or replace any component of the product.
Chemicals
: do not use the device in the event of contact with chemicals, solvents or fuels that could affect its
operation.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS:
Material:
Tensioner: Alloy of aluminium, stainless steel. Attachment rings / Attachment shuttles: Steel. End swivel: stainless steel.
Rope: Polyester.
Weight:
FA 60 007 04: 14kg
Static resistance of the system
> 18kN, Breaking strength = 23kN.
KRATOS SAFETY certifies that the lifeline has been tested in accordance with standards EN 795:2012 Type C & TS 16415:2013 Type C.
COMPATIBILITY FOR USE:
This equipment is for use with a fall arrest system as defined in the product data sheet (see standard EN 363) to guarantee that the dynamic force exerted
on the user during the arrest of a fall is no greater than 6kN. A fall arrest harness (EN 361) is the only body-gripping device that may be used. It can be
dangerous to create one’s own fall protection system in which each safety function can interfere with another safety function. Therefore, it is important
to read the recommendations on using each component in the system before use.
VERIFICATION:
The product is expected to withstand 10 years of use (subject to annual inspection), but it may last a longer or shorter time depending on how it is used
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