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How to select an anchor point:
According to EN 795, the anchor point (anchor de-
vice) for personal protective equipment against falls
from a height must be able to withstand a force of
12 kN and meet the requirements specified in the
user’s guide of the fall protection system used.
It is crucial to safety to select the position of the
anchor point and the way how the work is done
such that the free fall and
the height of a fall are
restricted to a minimum.
It is crucial to safety to
ensure prior to any work assignment that there is
enough free space at the work site under the user
(prevention of an impact on the ground or on an
obstacle).
Sag in the guide rope
(= slack
rope) must therefore be avoided at all costs,
and the attachment point should therefore al-
ways be above the user.
Flexible anchor lines must not be positioned across
sharp edges!
Pendulum motions during falls must
be avoided
by selecting a suitable anchor point.
How to attach the movable guide to an attach-
ment point:
Hook the carabiner of the guide rope
into the attachment point and make sure it is locked
correctly (e.g. screw lock tightened). Be sure the
carabiner can move freely in the attachment point
and is protected from damage. The guide rope must
be protected from sharp-edged objects (e.g. by me-
ans of edge guard).
LIMITATIONS OF USE
Never carry out work with this product if, as a result
of your physical and mental condition,
your safety might be compromised in scenarios of
normal use or in emergencies!
It is not permitted to make any changes or amend-
ments that are not expressly described in this
manufacturer's information manual. Those may only
be carried out by the manufacturer.
It is not permitted to use permanent marker pens or
stickers to add individual labeling/marking directly
to the textile components of these products, as the
chemicals contained in such pens or stickers can
compromise the strength of these materials.
TO BE OBSERVED PRIOR TO USE
Prior to every use, this product must be subject to a
visual inspection in order to verify its integrity, rea-
diness for use and proper functioning.
Once the product has been subject to a fall, its use
must be discontinued immediately. If the slightest
doubt remains, the product must be retired or may
not be used again until a duly compentent person,
having subjected such product to the required te-
sting and inspections, has approved its further use
in writing.
It must be ensured that the recommendations for
use with other components
be met: Further PPE
components must meet the harmonized standards
under the regime of regulation (EU) 2016/425. By
combining pieces of equipment in a way that will
compromise the safe functioning of one of these
pieces of equipment or of the combination as a
whole, you will be putting yourself in danger!
Ensure all neighbouring components are compati-
ble. Ensure all components are correctly configured.
Failure to do so increases risk of serious injury or
fatality. It is the responsibility of the user that a re-
levant and ‘live’ Risk Assessment is in place for the
work to be carried out which includes emergency
contingencies.
A
plan of rescue measures
that covers all fore-
seeable emergencies needs to be in place before
this product can be used. Prior to and during use,
rescue measures that can be executed safely
and effectively must be considered at all times.
SUSPENSION TRAUMA
(HARNESS HANG SYNDROME)
Remaining suspended motionless in a harness for
longer periods of time (e.g., after having fainted)
may cause one’s blood circulation to be restricted
and consequently lead to a so-called "suspension
trauma". MORTAL DANGER! Make an EMERGENCY
CALL immediately!
Possible signs of a suspension trauma are pallor,
sweating, shortness of breath, impaired vision,
dizziness, nausea. (incomplete list, symptoms may
vary greatly from one person to another). Therefore,
affected persons should, if he/she is still able to
do that, take suitable self-help measures in order
to prevent blood congestion in the legs (e.g., by
moving the legs or taking the load off the leg loops,
e.g. by putting the feet in foot loops).
If this is not possible, it will be crucial to rescue the
person from the suspended position as fast as pos-
sible and provide the necessary emergency medical
care.
LIMITATIONS OF USE/
TO BE OBSERVED PRIOR TO USE
