ADMISSIBLE TIME OF USE
There is no limitation of time of use the retractable fall arrester on condition that periodic inspections are regularly carried out.
CONNECTING THE FALL ARRESTER TO STRUCTURAL ANCHOR POINT
PRE-USE INSPECTION
Before each use, a person who is going to use the fall arrester, shall a close visual examination of the retractor’s elements:
cover, snap hook, handle, working cable or webbing (entire length), must be carried out in respect of mechanical, chemical
and thermal defects. The user has to check the retractor functioning by dynamic pulling the working cable/webbing.
The cable/webbing should block and stops pulling out. After releasing the cable/webbing, the retractor should pull in the
cable/webbing. The examination must be carried out by . In the case of any defect or doubt of correct condition of the fall
arrester, do not use it.
Using the fall arrester, in connection with fall arrest system, must be compatible with manual instructions of the fall arrest systems
and obligatory standards:
- EN361 - for the safety harness
- EN362 - for the connectors
- EN795 - for anchorages
During use the fall arrester should be protected from a contact with oils, acids, solvents, basics, open fire, hot metal drops and
sharp edges. During working on the lattice constructions we should avoid interleaving the working cable/webbing between the
individual construction elements. We should avoid using the device in the dust laden and greasy environment.
PERIODIC INSPECTIONS
After each 12 months of utilization the fall arrester must be withdrawn from use to carry out manufacturer's detailed inspection.
The inspection must be carried out by the fall arrester's manufacturer or his certified representative only.
During this inspection will be established admissible time of the fall arrester use till next manufacturer's inspection.
The result of inspection must be recorded in Identity Card.
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personal protective equipment shall only be used by a person trained and competent in its safe use.
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personal protective equipment must not be used by a person with medical condition that could affect the
safety of the equipment user in normal and emergency use.
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a rescue plan shall be in place to deal with any emergencies that could arise during the work.
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it is forbidden to make any alterations or additions to the equipment without the manufacturer's prior
written consent.
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any repair shall only be carried out by equipment manufacturer or his certified representative.
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personal protective equipment shall not be used outside its limitations, or for any purpose other than that
for which it is intended.
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personal protective equipment should be a personal issue item.
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before use ensure about the compatibility of items of equipment assembled into a fall arrest system.
Periodically check connecting and adjusting of the equipment components to avoid accidental loosening
or disconnecting of the components.
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it is forbidden to use combinations of items of equipment in which the safe function of any one item is
affected by or interferes with the safe function of another.
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before each use of personal protective equipment it is obligatory to carry out a pre-use check of the
equipment, to ensure that it is in a serviceable condition and operates correctly before it is used.
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during pre-use check it is necessary to inspect all elements of the equipment in respect of any damages,
excessive wear, corrosion, abrasion, cutting or incorrect acting, especially in retractable fall arresters -
cable or webbing, retractor and brake proper acting, casing, energy absorber, connector;
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regular periodic inspections are the essential for equipment maintenance and the safety of the users
which depends upon the continued efficiency and durability of the equipment.
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during periodic inspection it is necessary to check the legibility of the equipment marking.
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it is essential for the safety of the user that if the product is re-sold outside the original country of
destination the reseller shall provide instructions for use, for maintenance, for periodic examination and
for repair in language of the country in which the product is to be used.
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personal protective equipment must be withdrawn from use immediately when any doubt arise about its
condition for safe use and not used again until confirmed in writing by equipment manufacturer or his
representative after carried out the detailed inspection.
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a full body harness conformed to EN 361 is the only acceptable body holding device that can be used in
a fall arrest system.
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in full body harness use only attaching points marked with big letter "A" to attach a fall arrest system.
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the anchor device or anchor point for the fall arrest system should always be positioned, and the work
carried out in such a way, as to minimise both the potential for falls and potential fall distance. The anchor
device/point should be placed above the user . The shape and construction of the anchor device/point
shall not allowed to self-acting disconnection of the equipment. It is recommended to use certified and
marked structural anchor point complied with EN 795.
THE ESSENTIAL PRINCIPLES OF USE OF PPE AGAINST FALLS FROM A HEIGHT
WITHDRAWN FROM USE
The fall arrester must be withdrawn from use immediately when any doubt arise about its condition for safe use and not used again
until confirmed in writing by device manufacturer or his certified representative after carried out the detailed inspection.
The fall arrester must be withdrawn from use immediately and sent to the device manufacturer of his certified representative to
carry out detailed inspection when it has been used to arrest a fall. Any repair or service operation shall only be carried out by fall
arrester manufacturer or his certified representative.
The fall arrester must be connected to structural
anchor point by the top swivel link (CR240) using a
connector [A] or top connector (CR241) [A1] or
sling [B] complying with EN362 or EN795
standards. It is strictly prohibited to attach the
device using its carrying handle [C].
Structural anchorage point should be situated
above the job place and have static resistance
min. 12kN.
The shape of the structural anchorage point should
not let self-acting disconnection of the device. It is
recommended to use certified and marked
structural anchorage point complied with EN 795.
The retractable fall arrester shall be installed above
the operator. When the device is installed in the
vertical line above the user the minimal clearence
distance below working level shall be 1,5 m.
When the cable of the retractable fall arrester is
deflected from vertical line a pendulum effect occurs
during fall arresting. In order to minimise the
pendulum effect the cable deviation angle from
vertical shall never exceed 40°. For this purpose
the user is permitted to move laterally through
distance “l” not greater than 1/2 “v” .
The clearance distance bellow working level must
be greater than 1,5 m+ lateral distance “l”.
STRUCTURAL ANCHOR POINT REQUIRMENTS
v
retractable type
fall arrester
retractable type
fall arrester
anchor point
anchor point
l
z
working
level
pendulum
effect
ground
level
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max 40
CONNECTING THE FALL ARRESTER TO FULL BODY HARNESS
A
B
C
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the working cable/webbing snap hook must be connected only to frontal or
dorsal attachment point of full body harness. Full body harness must
conform to EN 361.
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always protect the gate of the snap hook against accidental opening with
locking gear.
PROHIBITED !!!
The retractable fall arresters is allowed to horizontal usage and to protection against falls over an edge are specially marked
- see pictogram description. The arresters were successfully tested according to new PPE -Directve 89/686/EEC regulation
(Document CNB/P/11.054). For roof works the retractable device shall be associated with roof lanyard AZ 800. The
equipment may be used over all kind of sharp edges for example: trapezoidal sheet metal, rolled steel profiles and other
metal constructions, wooden beams or clad, roof parapet and similar concrete edges. However in case of „very cutting” or
“not free of burrs” type edge relevant risk assessment should be carried out or the manufacturer should be contacted.
The exact method of use the equipment is described in Instruction Manual of the roof lanyard AZ800.
UTILIZATION THE FALL ARRESTER FOR ROOF WORK
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