Man-U-Just User Manual
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1. Designers Manufacturers and Suppliers of Quality Height Safety amp Rescue Equipment Training amp Consultancy Users Manual English Version P amp P Man U Just Work Positioning System Thank you for purchasing this Man U Just System Please take time to familiarize yourself with the correct use and operation It is imperative that this P amp P Man U Just System is only used for its intended purpose and that it is subject to a periodic recorded detailed inspection by a competent person To avoid personal injury prior to using this P amp P Man U Just System or training others to use it CAREFULLY READ and understand these instructions If there is anything you do not understand DO NOT use the P amp P Man U Just System contact the supplier or P amp P for further details Certain information in this manual is governed by law and is subject to change without prior notice Great care has been taken to ensure that the information is correct at the time of publication However it is the user s sole responsibility to ensure that they fully comply with all legal requirements P amp P will not accept liability for any inaccuracy or incorrectly stated legal requirements P amp P operate a policy of continual improvement and reserve the right to change specifications without notice The Manufacturer and or their recognised agents directors employees or insurers will not be held liable for consequential or other damages losses or expenses2. dry as described above Chemical Attack Avoid contact with any chemical which might affect the performance of this product e g these include all acids and strong caustic substances vehicle battery acid bleach etc If subject to chemical attack you must remove it from service and check with the supplier or P amp P for advice on the possible consequence of chemical degradation Storage After any necessary cleaning dry completely then store in a cool dry place which will protect it from extreme humidity and direct heat Transportation Care should be taken to protect the system against risks such as those detailed under Service Life A simple effective way is to transport the system in a suitable bag or container which prevents abrasion Service Life The P amp P Man U Just System has a maximum working life of 5 years from date of first use provided it is correctly stored and maintained However if the system fails any inspection it MUST be destroyed See the Statement of Obsolescence within this manual About This Manual This User Manual is for English speaking countries only If you require this manual in a different language please Contact P amp P When this item is sold on this manual must accompany it and be supplied in the language of the destination country Product Details The Product Code Serial number and Date of Manufacture of the P amp P Man U Just System should be entered on the back page of this ma
3. inspection of Fall Protection Equipment please contact P amp P Safety Ltd INSPECTION RECORD Date Purchased Date First Used cu Viger NOR d Dedade NUR QUID iris edi evades Designers Manufacturers and Suppliers of Quality Height Safety amp Rescue Equipment Training amp Consultancy EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY The Manufacturer in the Community P amp P Safety Limited 131 New John Street Aston Birmingham B6 4LD United Kingdom Declares that the PPE described hereafter as the P amp P Man U Just System is in conformity with the provisions of Council Directive 89 686 EEC and where such is the case with the national standard transposing harmonizing standard numbers BSEN 358 2000 is identical to the PPE which is subject to EC certificate of conformity number s BSEN 358 95 01 January 1995 amended AD135 December 2010 issued by TUV NEL Limited East Kilbride Glasgow G75 0QU United Kingdom EC Notified Body No 0320 is subject to the procedures set out in Article point of Directive 89 686 EEC under the supervision of the approved body The British Standards Institute 389 Chiswick High Road London WA 4AL United Kingdom EC Notified Body No 0086 Done at Birmingham United Kingdom on 19 October 2015 7 6 Noon ER Senior Technical Manager P amp P Safety Limited 131 New John Street Aston Birmingham B6 4LD England Telephone 0121 359 4561 Facsimile 0121 359 4136 Ema
4. suitable assessment or test must be undertaken to ensure the integrity of any anchor point used The Chunkie 100 lanyard must always be used and is connected between the Man U Just device item 3 and the appropriate attachment D ring of a P amp P full body harness The user may choose to have the Tri link item 8 attached to the user s harness D ring or to the Man U Just device It does not matter which way round the lanyard is connected as long as it is always used and the screw gates are fully tightened Before use check the Man U Just device properly grips the rope when pulled along the rope away from the spliced eye anchorage item 1 The system may now be used to work position the user or to prevent the user reaching a position where a fall is possible To shorten or lengthen the system rope slightly relax your body tension on the rope squeeze the Man U Just item 3 to release it s grip and move the rope forward or back through the Man U Just rope adjuster to establish a new work position Do Not e Do not use this system until you have read and fully understood these instructions Do not anchor to a structure that itself can fall i e loose or unsecure structure e Do not loop the rope or lanyard over a structure with sharp edges Ensure edge radius is greater than 5mm e Do not allow the nylon rope to become slack adjust the Man U Just rope adjuster to immediately take up any rope Do e Do inspect the
5. Man U Just system each and every time before using e Do check the Man U Just rope adjuster for correct operation before using e Do check all connectors are correctly attached and their respective gates properly closed Do check the Maillon Rapide Tri link connector is tight with no thread showing e Do adjust the length of the system to ensure it prevents you reaching a position n any direction where a severe fall is possible e Do check the rope is always kept taut and never allowed to become slack This system is fitted with an energy absorber to protect against misuse the user must never permit the rope to become slack or a situation where a potential free fall is possible It is strongly recommended that users are trained in its proper use and practical physical limitations Modifications and Repairs No repairs modifications or alterations are to be carried out on this P amp P Man U Just System Marking of PPE Textile products including webbing and rope must not be marked using ink or paint Marker pens and paint will contaminate textile fibres leading to potential damage from material stiffening or even chemical attack Plastic or Metal casings of components must not be marked by stamping etching or engraving These processes may weaken the material or damage protective coatings P amp P advise that if additional identification is required a tagging system label or electronic should be used that do
6. d by the employer Additional recorded interim inspections may be required where risks from transient arduous working environments exist This should be identified through Risk Assessment The pre use check must include but is not limited to e Check all rope for signs of cuts abrasions fraying tears burns mould discolouration or chemical attack e Adjusters and connectors must be free from rust excessive wear distortion or cracks e Check all devices for correct operation ensuring there is no tendency for them to stick or jam e Check connector gates operate and lock correctly e Check the Chunkie 100 energy absorber pack for signs of deployment If tear webbing is visible at either end of the shrink sleeve the lanyard must be withdrawn from use and inspected by a competent person If during the pre use check the system is found to be or believed to be faulty DO NOT use it Remove from site to ensure it cannot be used by anyone else WARNING All rope adjusters can damage the rope if a fall has taken place Not only check the Man U Just but also the rope Cleaning Maintenance and Storage Keep the product clean and dry Remove excess moisture with a clean cloth then allow drying naturally in a warm room away from direct heat You may clean this system using water First rinse in clean cold water if still soiled wash in clean warm water using detergent if necessary Thoroughly rinse in clean cold water and
7. ectors Failure to ensure compatibility may result in an unsafe condition or even connector link failure Warning All work at height including the use of Personal Protective Equipment PPE as a control measure is subject to a suitable and sufficient risk assessment Usage Prior to use a full inspection of every part of the Man U Just System must be carried out by the user as detailed in this P amp P manual This Man U Just system is for personal use only Only Rope spliced eye at anchorage end of rope with use EN362 connectors hooks karabiners etc approved and recommended by P amp P Check the inspection record for this system to ensure that 2 16mm diameter 3 strand hawser laid nylon rope regular inspections have been correctly recorded It is strongly recommended that the user is given adequate practical training prior to using this system 4 Rope back splice to prevent Man U Just becoming DO NOT use the system until you have read and fully understood these instructions thimble 3 67R Man U Just rope length adjuster detached from rope end 5 Screw gate karabiner 6 Chunkie 100 Im kernmantle rope energy absorbing lanyard 7 Screw gate captive eye karabiner 8 Maillon Rapide Tri Link connector Using the screw gate karabiner item 5 in Diagram attach to a suitable EN795 anchorage point This may also be a structural strong point with a minimum peak force capability of 12kN If in doubt a
8. es not interfere in any way with the operation of equipment or devices Contact P amp P or your supplier for advice on additional labelling Rescue Plan Rescue Plan As part of your risk assessment you MUST have in place a rescue plan to deal with any emergency which may occur during use Access to the user directly or indirectly and their safe retrieval is of paramount importance including preparations for dealing with potential Post Fall Suspension Syncope Inspection This manual contains a Declaration of Conformity on the back page and a section for recording Detailed Inspections The back page of this manual also includes a space for the user to record the product name serial number and date of manufacture The product name unique serial number and date of manufacture will be found on the product labels shrunk onto the lanyard and l6mm rope Always make sure the product labels are present showing both the serial number and date of manufacture If the serial number description is not legible on the Product Label s or do not match the User Manual DO NOT Use the System This System along with all your other Fall Protection PPE must be subjected to a pre use check each time before use Failure to inspect the System correctly could cost you your life You should be trained to carry out a pre use check Detailed recorded inspections at a frequency of 6 months should only be carried out by a trained competent person appointe
9. il sales ppsafety co uk Website www ppsafety co uk This Manual and its contents P amp P Safety Limited 2015 P amp P Man U Just Manual V 7 1015 All rights reserved No part of this publication may be reproduced stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic mechanical photocopying recording or otherwise without the prior permission of P amp P Safety Limited P amp P Safety Limited 131 New John Street Aston Birmingham B6 4LD England Tel 44 0 121 359 4561 Facsimile 44 0 121 359 4136 e mail sales ppsafety co uk website www ppsafety co uk Registered in England No 01493537 6
10. in the connection with or by reason of or the inability to use the P amp P Man U Just System for any other purpose Note training should only be delivered by a suitably qualified and competent person i e a P amp P products trainer Description The P amp P Man U Just System comprises of 67R Man U Just IF IN DOUBT CHECK BACK WITH THE SUPPLIER OR rope adjuster used on a 16mm diameter nylon rope with PaP connectors and back splice to prevent the adjuster becoming detached from the rope end The Man U Just System is fitted d with a Im long Chunkie 100 energy absorbing lanyard to j4 5 enable a cushioned arrest in the event of a fall 1 The Man U Just System has been tested and approved to BS EN 358 2000 Belts for work positioning and restraint and work positioning lanyards The attached Chunkie 100 energy absorbing lanyard has been tested to BSEN 355 2002 and is to protect against possible misuse The Man U Just system should not be used for fall arrest applications whereby slack and potential free fall is introduced into the lanyard Function The P amp P Man U Just System is used in conjunction with a P amp P full body harness to EN361 to provide a work positioning or restraint system P amp P recommend that users are trained in the proper use and practical physical limitations of this system Equipment specifiers users must ensure this device is used with compatible ropes and conn
11. nual for future reference and inspection purposes Warning This P amp P Man U Just System must be used by persons who are medically fit to do so If you have any medical condition are recovering from any medical condition or suffer from any physical or mental disability you must seek professional medical advice before using this P amp P Man U Just System Statement of Obsolescence Due to the ingress of dirt and grit chemical contamination edge and surface damage ultraviolet light degradation and wear and tear Fall Protection Equipment manufactured from synthetic fibres webbing and or rope is subject to a manufacturer s statement of obsolescence which is a requirement of BS EN 365 2004 a European Product Standard Any item of Fall Protection Equipment manufactured by P amp P with synthetic fibre components webbing and or rope is subject to maximum life span of 10 years from date of manufacture provided that the item has been correctly stored maintained and subjected to regular recorded inspections by a trained and competent person However if the item fails any inspection it MUST immediately be withdrawn from service and destroyed An item of Fall Protection Equipment incorporating synthetic fibre components webbing and or rope manufactured by P amp P from January 2015 which has been subject to a lifetime recorded inspection plan may give a maximum life span of 10 years The lifetime recorded inspection plan must be c
12. ontinuous from date of first use and be undertaken by a competent person appointed by the employer Competent persons must be trained in the use and inspection of the equipment The lifetime inspection plan must include as a minimum requirement a pre use check and 6 monthly recorded inspections The frequency of inspections should be determined by risk assessment use environmental conditions Reference should also be made to the British Standard BS 8437 2005 The code of practice selection use and maintenance of personal fall protection systems and equipment for use in the workplace clause 13 2 Lifespan which states Some equipment is given a life span or obsolescence date by the manufacturer Equipment that has reached such a limit which has not already been rejected for other reasons should be withdrawn from service and not used again unless or until confirmed by a competent person in writing that it is acceptable to do so It should be noted that inspections carried out by a trained and competent person are only visual and tactile observations of the condition of the product they are not testing the residual strength of the equipment All synthetic fibres deteriorate slowly with age regardless of use and as a result P amp P strongly advises all users of Fall Protection Equipment to follow the manufacturer s statement of obsolescence For further advice on this statement as well as training in the use and
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