11
Fall Protection Applications
When using the product as a fall arrest anchor
ensure there is adequate fall clearance
when working at height (refer to figure C). A
competent person should calculate this taking
into account all of the components of the
personal fall arrest system and allowing a safety
margin.
Only use the product for fall arrest applications
when the castor brakes are engaged.
To ensure stability of the structure, the
operating span of the beam must be equal
to or greater than the distance between the
castors on the A-frames.
Always consider the potential effects of
sharp edges, chemical reagents, electrical
conductivity, cutting, abrasion, climatic
exposure on all components of the fall
protection system, and the effect of offset
forces as a result of pendulum falls.
Ensure the structure on which the product is
mounted is horizontal. If necessary, adjust the
products feet to achieve a level operating
structure.
If the product has been subjected to a fall
arrest or impact force it must be immediately
removed from service.
The substrate of the structure on which the
product is placed must be able to sustain the
loads specified for the device in all orientations
permitted, including a safety factor of at least 2.
Never exceed the number of allowable users.
Never adjust the product whilst a person is
attached to it.
Only use designated anchor points for the
attachment of fall protection devices.
Ensure that any fall protection system
components being used are compatible and
meet the requirements of applicable standards.
When using this equipment ensure that there is
a rescue plan prior to starting work and ensure
that users are trained in the correct execution
of the plan and have all necessary rescue
equipment to hand.
Where required by regulation, each installation
must be approved by a qualified person.
Always wear appropriate PPE when installing,
setting up, dismantling and using this
equipment.
Misuse of this product could result in serious
injury or death.
PORTA
GANTRY
11000
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Warning
For fall protection applications the maximum
user weight is 330lb (150kg) or the weight
allowed by the lowest rated piece of
equipment in the fall arrest system.
Ensure that you have read and understood the
maximum force tables for each anchor point.
This equipment must only be assembled,
installed and used by persons who have been
trained in its correct application and use.
When using for fall protection, only use one
fall arrest device with each pulley/sheave and
make sure that working procedures prevent
individual lifelines from crossing and becoming
tangled.
When using the product in conjunction with
another manufacturers fall protection products,
ensure that you have read the instructions for
use of those products to ensure their suitability
and any restrictions for use. Only use approved
brackets for the connection of winches and
self-retracting lifelines.
It is essential for safety that the product is
withdrawn from use immediately and not be
used again until confirmed in writing by a
competent person should
1.
Any doubt arises about its condition for
safe use or;
2.
It has been used to arrest a fall
3.It has been used for any other purpose,
other than as a component of a personal
fall protection system
IRATA [International Rope Access
Trade Association]
This product is suitable for rope access and has
been tested to 15kN (3300lb) static load as per
test requirements of IRATA international code of
practice (ICOP).
