AVANTI FALL PROTECTION SYSTEM
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1. AVANTI FALL PROTECTION SYSTEM User s Manual and Installation Instructions AVANTI Fall Protection System User s Manual and Installation Instructions All safety statements specifications hazards and inspections defined shall apply only to the version of product specified in this manual The images and representations in this manual may vary slightly from the actual product you are using please review your product label s to ensure a proper match Date of publication 7 Edition July 2009 Manufacturer Avanti Wind Systems A S H gevej 19 3400 Hiller d Denmark P 45 4824 9024 F 45 4824 9124 E infoQavanti online com www avanti online com Sales amp Service Australia Avanti Wind Systems PTY LTD P 61 0 438 797 106 China Avanti Wind Systems P 86 21 5785 8811 Denmark Avanti Wind Systems A S P 45 4824 9024 Germany Avanti Wind Systems GmbH P 49 48142 1570 Spain Avanti Wind Systems SL P 34 976 149 524 UK Avanti Wind Systems Limited P 44 0 1706 356 442 USA Avanti Wind Systems Inc P 1 262 641 9101 OON OO Sf EE 56 6445 e Ga sea lt 4 eee Se he eR 6 DN es 4 5 owe 4 eee NN BOS eG 6 Description of equipment 7 3 1 Purpose one ae ee eani ase HEROES 7 3 FUNCION EE a ws 3 3 Component overview arr rv rv vr ran 8 Daily inspection 4 en Jne dh ee eda mesh 8 Directionsforuse 8 Maintenance 22. 0 aa kran 12 Yealy inspection vr ra ee eee 12 Ordering spareparts 2 00050 es 12 MAKINO EE 5 6 5 a6 A oe 13 Installation manual 10 11 Fitting instructions 2 6 0 oa06 ete et amp dee 14 Inspection before initial use 0 17 Appendix A Control report 20048 18 Limited Warranty Avanti Wind Systems A S warrants that commencing from the date of shipment to the Customer and continuing for a period of the longer of 365 days thereafter or the period set forth in the standard Avanti warranty the Fall Protection System Product described in this Manual will be free from defects in material and workman ship under normal use and service when installed and operated in accordance with the provisions of this Manual This warranty is made only to the original user of the Product The sole and exclusive remedy and the entire liability of Avanti under this limited warranty shall be at the option of Avanti a replace ment of the Product including incidental and freight charges paid by the Customer with a similar new or reconditioned Product of equivalent value or a refund of the purchase price if the Product is returned to Avanti freight and insurance prepaid The obligations of Avanti are expressly conditioned upon return of the Product in strict accordance with the return procedures of Avanti This warranty does not apply if the
3. e The runner the shock absorber and the karabiner comprise a safety system Never adapt extend or in any way change this system e The runner may only be used if the bottom left steel tap lock has popped out in lock position e The arrow on the runner must point upwards otherwise it will not block a fall Instructions a Before using this Fall Protection System make sure to wear an ap proved harness worn in accordance to the producer s prescriptions b Fasten the runner karabiner in the D ring of the full body harness Remember to choose connection in the chest D ring for fall arrest according to the description in the user manual of the harness When runner is mounted it s important that the shock absorber isn t twisted it shall be mounted straight between the runner and the karabiner Always make sure that the runner is connected to the D ring of the full body harness when mounting dismounting the runner c With the arrow on the plate pointing upwards the runner is clicked onto the safety rail see picture 1 Open runner by pushing bottom left steel tap lock and pull left and right runner side apart Place one of the runner sides on its respective safety rail side with the run ner arrow pointing upward 1 Wh While lifting the break leaver tilt the runner so both runner sides are round each side of the safety rail 2 3 Push the two runner body parts together until t
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5. 2 Mount the fall protection rung fittings with hammerhead bolts as fol lows 8 Self locking nuts must be used at all times ensure that e The bolt extends from the nut by at least half of the thread diameter a At the top rung of the safety rail ladder e f it has become possible to loosen the nut by hand replace the nut b At min every 3rd rung never allowing more than 2 rungs in a row 9 Atthe top and buttom of the safety rail mount a stopper without rung fitting c At the bottom or second last rung of the safety rail ladder 3 Each rail system 6 0 m length must be fastened with at least 6 fittings 4 Each rail must be fastened with at least 3 fittings The bottom end rail must though have 3 fittings 5 When joining more ladder sections use profile fish joints or U profile Assure that 2 hammerhead bolts are used for each rail end that is 4 per fish joint Max distance between rails is 4 mm 6 The indicator mark on the hammerhead bolt must be positioned in an angle of 70 to the safety rail see fig below 10 During installation in wind turbine towers mount a stopper on the rail top of each individual tower section Connection of ladder and rail in flance connections In case the rail and ladder is installed in a wind turbine tower before the tower is assembled the ladder and rail may need adjustment during tower assembly Please follow the cutting and fitting instructions below Ladder Top A rung
6. EEC type examination certificat for personal protective equipment Number DK 0200 C 1553 Issued by FORCE Dantest CERT EEC notifled body number 0200 In accordance with the Directorate of National Labour Inspections Regulation No 1273 of December 18th 1996 which in Denmark implements The Councils directive No 89 686 No 93 69 No 93 95 and No 96 58 EEC type examination certificate is issued to AVANTI Stigefabrik A S H gevej 19 DK 3400 Hiller d for protective equipment Guided type fall arrester type A system consisting of a quided type fall arrester a textile damper a safety hook and ladder sections mounted with slide bar type 2002 designated Fall arrester type AVANTI Eagle System Textile damper type AFN 11 manufactured by AVANTI Stigefabrik A S with sub suppliers as stated in the appendix to the type examination certificate The examined samples are found to fulfil the requirements in DS EN 353 1 2007 as well as the relevant requirements in Appendix II in Regulation No 1273 The type examined model and the basis for the type approval are described in the appendix to the type examination certificate The manufacturer must inform FORCE Dantest CERT of any contemplated changes This protective equipment is a category III equipment and therefore an agreement regarding control shall be arranged with a notified body according to the Regulation Date of issue eer A 26 p Signature Bert Larsen Olli
7. Product i has been altered without the authorization of Avanti or its authorized representative ii has not been installed operated repaired or maintained in ac cordance with this Manual or other instructions from Avanti iii has been subjected to abuse neglect casualty or negligence iv has been furnished by Avanti to Customer without charge or v has been sold on an AS IS basis Except as specifically set forth in this Limited Warranty ALL EXPRESS OR IMPLIED CONDITIONS REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OR CONDITION OF MERCHANTABILITY FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE NON INFRINGE MENT SATISFACTORY QUALITY COURSE OF DEALING LAW USAGE OR TRADE PRACTICE ARE HERBY EXCLUDED TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW AND ARE EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMED BY AVANTI IF PURSU ANT TO ANY APPLICABLE LAW TO THE EXTENT AN IMPLIED WARRANTY CANNOT BE EXCLUDED AS PROVIDED IN THIS LIMITED WARRANTY ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY IS LIMITED IN TIME TO THE SAME DURATION AS THE EXPRESS WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE BECAUSE SOME STATES DO NOT PERMIT LIMITATIONS ON THE DURATION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES THIS MAY NOT APPLY TO A GIVEN CUSTOMER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY GIVES CUSTOMER SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS AND CUSTOMER MAY HAVE OTHER LEGAL RIGHTS UNDER APPLICABLE LAWS This disclaimer shall apply even if the express warranty fails of its essential purpose FORCE Dantest CERT
8. and dust At least every 12 months an inspection by an AVANTI fall protection expert shall be carried out Once a year an expert must inspect the Fall Protection System paying special attention to the safety rail and the runner If not this will void the warranty Are the yearly tests not performed the warranty is void and AVANTI renounce all liability and claims that may appear AVANTI runs fall protection technician classes on regular basis If intere sted contact AVANTI When parts are found to be missing stop working Rail and ladder Contact an expert and let him her replace repair the miss ing parts and carry trough a Fall Protection System inspection Runner Contact an expert and let him her replace repair the missing parts and carry trough a runner inspection Upward direction when mounted on rail Read instructions before use Runner production no EEC notified body no AVANTI product name Read instruction before use Standard no AVANTI Eagle production no EC Standard no Product name EEC notified body no Runner rating plate EEC notified body no Standard no Production batch no Read instructions before use Runner marking Upward direction when mounted on rail Rail rating plate Max distance between safety rail and harnes 0 3 m Shock absorber expiration month Batch no Standa
9. and units have been especially developed for the AVANTI Fall Protection System Type 2002 and as such cannot be used in other Fall Protection Systems These instructions must be kept together with the Fall Protection System When ever using the AVANTI Fall Protection System it s very important always to make sure that the harness is connect ed by the D ring complying with the demands for climbing in vertical fall arrest safety systems on ladders This infomation shall be described in the user manual from your harness supplier x It s necessary to use alternative fall protection when stepping in or off the ladder The runner must not be disconnected from the rail before establishing alternative fall protection The runner must always be attached to the D ring in the harness before connecting or disconnecting it to the rail When working or resting at the ladder it s essential that the user uses alternative safety The AVANTI Fall Protection System is only approved as fall arrest safety when ascending or descending the ladder Don t ever twist the shock absorber it may cause the system to fail The tower owner must verify the need for 3rd party fall protection device inspections with the local authority and comply with the standards specified 3 1 Purpose The Fall Protection Devices in this User s Manual serves the fol lowing purposes The Fall Protection System is intended for use during ascent and decent on s
10. essential that b Fasten the runner karabiner in the D ring of the full body harness Remember to the user uses alternative safety The AVANTI Fall Protec choose connection in the chest D ring for fall arrest according to the description tion System is only approved as fall arrest safety when in the user manual of the harness When runner is mounted it s important that ascending or descending the ladder the shock absorber isn t twisted it shall be mounted straight between the run ner and the karabiner Always make sure that the runner is connected to the D ring of the full body harness when mounting dismounting the runner DANGER Opening the AVANTI Eagle e The runner the shock absorber and the carabiner Must always be done without comprise a safety system Never adapt extend load and when there is no risk or in any way change this system of falling e The arrow on the runner must point upwards otherwise it will block a fall 1 Turn the thumbscrew clockwise e If the runner looks defect or parts are missing do until it is fully inserted photo 1 A not use it 2 Push first the lock pawl and then the brake lever upwards both in the Mounting the Eagle Runner direction of the arrow and hold them in position photos 1B and 1BB 1 Turn the arrow on the body upwards 2 The Eagle Runner must be open before it can be mounted on the rail see page 10 and 11 3 Press the Eagle Runner arou
11. fitting is always mounted on the top rung of each tower section 1 After cutting off the safety rail above the step the safety rail must extend minimum 55mm above the step 2 Ifthe rail is cut to less than 100 mm above the step x lt 100 mm the fitting must be moved down one step See fig B below I X gt 100mm X lt 100mm Ladder Bottom 3 After cutting of the safety rail below the rung the safety rail must extend minimum 55mm below the rung 4 Ifthe rail is cut to less than 100 mm below the rung x lt 100 mm the rung fitting if any must be moved up one rung See fig D below 1 X gt 100mm Me X lt 100mm 5 If itis not a bottom tower section there must always be a rung fitting on one of the two lower rungs If this is not the case this must be retro fitted General fitting instructions e The anti fall system shall only be fitted with original system parts e All system elements must be checked on site even if the ladders are supplied with the rails already fitted e The ladder joints are to absorb the vibrations and torsional stress Not the safety rail Before first use an expert must inspect the Fall Protection System The result of the inspection must be entered in the enclosed test journal and filed for later reference Ladder rung e Ensure that no dents holes or cracks have any influence on the step stability e Dents may not exceed 10 mm in diameter or be more t
12. han 1 mm deep e If dents are found on the rung edges or corners the step stability can no longer be guaranteed Replace step Ladder style e Ensure that no dents holes or cracks have any influence on the style stability e Dents may not exceed 20mm in diameter or be more than 1 mm deep e If dents are found on the style edges or corners the style stability can no longer be guaranteed Replace the ladder section Ladder connections e Connecting two ladder sections the gap between the two parts may not exceed 30 mm Ladder end e Onthe top end and bottom end of the ladder a protection guard such as the AVANTI rubber feet or end cap must be in place During construction of wind turbine towers a top stopper must be mounted on each individual tower section Safety rail e Ensure that the safety rail fittings are mounted according to the instal lation manual above e Ensure that no sharp edges are present e Check the legibility of the product marking If marking is not present have an expert replace them e Ensure that a top stop is mounted Safety rail connections e Ensure that profile fish joints are mounted using two hammerhead bolts 4 in total on each safety rail section leaving max 4mm between each safety rail and that the indicator mark on the hammerhead bolt is turned 70 47840008 Manual Fall 2002 Eagle EN Australia Avanti Wind Systems PTY LTD Morningside 4170 Queensland P 61 0 438 797 106 China
13. he bottom left steel tap lock pops back in position and locks the runner body Make sure it is locked correctly 3 Remove runner by pushing the bottom left steel tap and pull the runner sides apart User s Manual and Installation Instructions AVANTI Fall Protection Before dismounting assure you are safe or use another fall protection device DANGER e If the fall protection device has blocked a fall take the ladder out of use Contact a Fall Protection Technician so he can replace the affected ladder rail section e When ever using the AVANTI Fall Protection System it s very important always to make sure that the harness is connected by the D ring complying with the demands for climbing in vertical fall arrest safety systems on lad ders This information shall be described in the user manual from your harness supplier e In order to be safest possible it s very important that the runner is mounted in the directed D ring of the harness before entering the ladder Furthermore it s important that the runner is attached in the direct D ring when exiting the ladder Don t dismantle the runner from the harness before being at safe support This way the Instructions for AVANTI Eagle user can t drop the runner a Before using this Fall Protection System make sure to wear an approved hard ness worn in accordance to the producer s precripsions e When working or resting at the ladder it s
14. la Director Niels Ovesen Cert Manager FORCE Dantest CERT Park All 345 DK 2605 Br ndby Tlf 43 26 70 00 Telefax 43 26 70 11 User s Manual and Installation Instructions AVANTI Fall Protection A competent is familiar with and is trained within the AVANTI Fall Protec tion System and the following standards EN 363 EN 353 1 ANSI ASC A14 3 2008 ANSI ASSE Z359 1 2007 CAN CSA Z259 12 01 and CAN CSA Z259 2 1 98 An AVANTI Fall Protection Technician has succes fully participated in the AVANTI Fall Protection course and is considered competent A user is familiar with the correct usage of the AVANTI Fall Protection System and have had an introduction to personal protection equipment Assembly maintenance and testing of the Fall Protection System may only be performed by a competent person Users are obliged to read and understand this User s Manual A copy of the User s Manual must be handed out to the fall protection users and must be available for reference If more than one person is trusted with one of the above tasks the employer shall appoint a supervisor in charge of operation If the Fall Protection System is re sold outside the original country of destination the reseller shall provide instructions for use for mainte nance for periodic examination and for repair in the language of the country in which the product is to be used Please insure the ladder system with the Fall protecting System is capable of s
15. nd the rail with the brake lever rasied photo 2A 4 Release the brake lever when the runner have been pressed together The lock pawl jumps back against the brake lever and locks it photo 2 B 3 Open the Eagle Runner by pulling at the right side at right angles to the rail photo 16 5 Turn the thumbscrew anti clockwise to the end stop photo 2D 6 The thumbscrew must always be fully screwed out to the stop during USE 7 Test the Eagle Runner without load before use This is done by lifting the closed runner upwards and then pulling downwards it should then lock During use of the Eagle Runner Before dismounting assure you are safe or use another fall protection device e When the Eagle Runner is in use the thumbscrew must always be fully screwed out counterclockwise to the end stop so that the lock pawl cannot be lifted e Use only undamaged and correctly mounted runner and rail a Dry runner and rail with a cloth b Keep all parts free of oil grease and chemicals c Never place liquids or sharp objects in the vicinity of the Fall Protection System as these may damage the equipment d The harness can be cleaned using a weak sulpho solution and a soft brush Subsequently rinse with pure water amp If the equipment gets wet air dry naturally Do not use any kind of heating gt Store runner out of direct sunlight and protected form heat
16. otection System may not be used outside its limitations or for any purpose other than that for which it is intended The AVANTI fall protection runner should be handed out and treated as a personal protection equipment Keep a distance of 6 meter between each user during ascend and de scend No more users may use the 2 x 6 meter rail simultaneously as this will jeopardize the system statics The first two meters the user may not be protected against hitting the ground Take precautions Prior first use an expert must inspect the system If oil grease or the like has leaked onto the safety rail wipe it of If oil grease chemicals or the like has leaked onto the shock absorber or in any kind been in contact with the webbing have an AVANT I fall protection technician replace the shock absorber After 5 years of use replace the shock absorber Date of expiration is printed on the shock absorber label Operation temperature 35 60 Celsius In connection with the Fall Protection System only full body harnesses approved according to EN 361 ANSI Z359 1 and CSA Z259 10 may be used The complete Fall Protection System has been manufactured and approved according to EN 353 1 CAN CSA Z259 2 1 98 and ANSI 2359 1 Ladders supplied by AVANTI comply with the requirements of EN 131 EN ISO 14122 and ANSI 14 3 The Avanti supplied Carabiner is approved according to CSA ANSI Z359 1 2007 and EN 362 requirements All parts
17. rd EN no for shock absorber EEC notified body no Runner marking User s Manual and Installation Instructions AVANTI Fall Protection Installation manual a Anexpert must be in charge of the Fall Protection System fitting The expert takes full responsibility for the fitting and guarantee that the installation is done in accordance to these instructions b Prior to mounting the system ensure that the tower involved will be able to carry the load c Ensure that the ladder intended for mounting the AVANTI Fall Protec tion System comply with the requirements of EN 131 EN ISO 14122 and ANSI 14 3 E g internal rung width must be minimum 340mm All AVANTI ladders do d Ladder with rung geometries that differs form AVANTI s may call for vm baat A special rung fittings These must be approved by AVANTI AVANTI Eagle Runner Before installing the fall protection rail ensure that all parts are present Hammerhead bolt Refer to parts list delivered along with the Fall Protection System Installing the AVANTI Fall Protection System you will need the following parts Rung fitting Rung fitting mounted ona Safety rail Runner Mounting of rail on ladder 1 Place the safety rail in the centre of the ladder with the guide claque situated in the left side Guide claque 7 Tighten the hammerhead nut with 8 Nm
18. tationary ladders installed in towers pylons well shafts manholes etc The Fall Protection System is a safety device which prevents falling reduces personal injuries if fall occur The fall protection safety rail is designed for permanent installation in one place The Fall Protection Device is not designed for For securing horizontally For securing equipment User s Manual and Installation Instructions AVANTI Fall Protection 3 2 Function The Fall Protection Device comprises a safety rail mounted on a ladder and a runner who can be clicked onto the rail The user attaches the runner to his harness by means of an integrated shock absorber and carabiner When starting the climb he she clicks the runner onto the safety rail When climbing the runner glides upwards on the safety rail In case the user experiences a fall the runner will lock onto the safety rail and arrest the fall 3 3 Component overview Rail Guide claque Runner Eagle runner 1 Before any use the runner must be checked for visual damage wear and tear and other defects Pay especially attention to the shock absorber A During ascent look for visible damage and loos parts along with loose bolts on ladder rail or joints 3 Eguipment with defects or eguipment that leaves doubt concerning safe use must be checked by an expert STOP if the runner looks defect or parts are miss ing do not use it DANGER
19. upporting for USA not less than 5000 Ib 22 6kN static load for Canada not less than 27 kN for EU 15kN Always remove the runner from the rail when not in use the runner is not intended to be parked on the rail when freely suspended The system is only to be operated by users being proper trained in daily inspections working in heights and practicle operation of the system For optimal operation enhanced safety and better climbing ergonomics the climber is recommended to maintain a distance of minimum 10 cm from torso to ladder during regular climb A good climbing position is easily obtained by leaning the upper back against the tower The Fall Protection System may not be used by persons under influence of alcohol or drugs that may jeopardize working safety Only people instructed to the AVANTI Fall Protection System by a qualified trainer may use the system The owner must ensure that a rescue plan that deal with any emergencies that could arise during work is in place and that the users are familiar with this If any damager or faults are found during operation or in case of circum stances which may jeopardise safety Immediately stop the work in progress Contact the site responsible e g the turbine owner or the site foreman No warranty is provided against damage resulting from reconstruction or modification of equipment or use of non original parts which are not ap proved by the manufacturer The Fall Pr
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