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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 Rocker Thank you for purchasing this P amp P Rocker Please take the time to familiarize yourself with the correct use and operation It is imperative that this P amp P Rocker 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 Rocker 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 Rocker 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 expenses in the connection with or by reason of or the inabili2. and Repairs No repairs modifications or alterations are to be carried out on this P amp P Rocker 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 Fitting Connect Rocker to karabiner then to harness or belay anchor attachment point 2 Position the Rocker with swivel cheek plate towards you and main karabiner connection hole to your right hand side Fig 1 Open plate to allow loading of rope Fig 2 Load rope as diagram Fig 3 Close plates and connect to karabiner Fig 4 Check the Rocker is loaded onto the rope in the correct direction for locking trial lock Fig 5 7 Lock Rocker in position onto rope using parking cam Fig 6 8 Recommended attachment strop is 10cm to 20cm Figs 7 and 8 oy OI U Inspection Check your P amp P Rocker for any damage or malfunction prior to each and every use If there is any doubt about the safe condition of this device it should be immediately withdrawn from use and inspected by a competent person or returned to the supplier manufacturer This manual contains a section for recording Detailed Inspections On the back page of the manual is a space for the user to record the product name se
3. ee ft a I eS ee ee ee ee ASA ee hr sd e ae A o E HEN A EUA E A BEN ir A A Mn a xl le al DEE DEE dor PRO IESO ET IS ee ee PIO ES E O E EEE aYyOIY NOLLOIASNI Designers Manufacturers and Suppliers of Quality Height Safety amp Rescue Equipment Training amp Consultancy EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Notified Body Issuing EC Certification SGS UK Ltd Worle Parkway Weston Super Mare Somerset BS22 6WA UK Identification Number 0120 Explanation of Product Marking CE Marking Meets the requirements of European Directive 89 686 EEC Conforms to EN353 2 1992 and EN358 1999 Meets requirements of EN353 2 1992 Personal protective equipment for prevention of falls from height Guided type fall Arrestors and Work Positioning Personal protective equipment for work positioning and prevention of falls from height belts for work positioning and restraint and work positioning lanyards P amp P Limited 131 New John Street Aston Birmingham B6 4LD England Telephone 0121 359 4561 Facsimile 0121 359 4136 Email sales ppsafety co uk Website www ppsafety co uk This Manual and its contents P amp P Limited 2014 P amp P Rocker Manual V5_1214 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 Limited P amp P Limite
4. d 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
5. emical 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 device against risks such as those detailed under Service Life A simple effective way is to transport the device in a suitable bag or container which prevents abrasion Service Life It is difficult to estimate this but as a guide P amp P advise as follows Do not use more than ten years after date of manufacture or five years after first use whichever is sooner Service life will be affected by the use of inappropriate ancillary equipment high loads or failure to store correctly 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 Rocker should be entered on the back page of this man
6. rial number and date of manufacture Detailed Recorded Inspections should only be carried out by a competent person appointed by the employer Additional recorded interim inspections may be required where risks from transient arduous working conditions exist This should be identified through risk assessment These recorded inspections must be carried out at least every 12 months as a requirement of EN365 however in the UK the HSE would like all fall prevention PPE to have a Detailed Recorded Inspection every 6 months The pre use check must include but is not limited to e Visually inspect for corrosion excessive wear distortion or cracks e Check for correct operation ensuring there is no tendency for it to stick or jam If during the pre use check the device 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 Friction brake devices create heat which can damage rope if a fall has taken place Not only check the Rocker but also the rope if a fall has taken place Cleaning Maintenance and Storage Keep the product clean and dry Remove excess moisture with a clean cloth then allow to dry naturally in a warm room away from direct heat You may clean this device 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 dry as described above Ch
7. t use which should be recorded on the Inspection Record and the 5 year working life begins Reference should also be made to the British Standard BS 8473 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 Pammenter amp Petrie Limited 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 inspection of Fall Protection Equipment please contact P amp P Limited POLES ROOF CONFINED SPACE ROPE EN 358 EN 358 EN 353 2 ACCESS EN 3532 CADOERS RESCUE TOWERS Dior EN 353 2 EN 353 2 EN 353 2 EN 383 2 ft a I I AN A AR LAO AN ee A Te loe AA LE A sn E ee II DA
8. ty to use the P amp P Rocker 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 Rocker Rope Lock is designed for Technical Rope access personnel who require a multi use back up piece of equipment 2 Technical Rescue personnel who require a multi use back up piece of equipment 3 Fixed Rope Sports and Industrial Climbers Functions The P amp P Rocker is a very adaptable device and can provide several different rope access functions however in ALL CASES P amp P recommend that users are trained in its proper use and practical physical limitations Equipment specifiers users must ensure this device is used with compatible ropes and connectors Failure to ensure compatibility may result in an unsafe condition or even connector link failure e Flexible rope safety brake e Fixed rope safety brake e Position locked onto rope Fig 6 e Belay brake e Tensioned Line brake Fig 5 e Hauling system brake Fig 9 e Work positioning 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 9 In rope access and or rescue to offload or release Lock activate cam and place karabiner in single hole See Fig 9 Check your working system is locked off and pull in direction of slack rope Modifications
9. ual for future reference and inspection purposes Warning This P amp P Rocker 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 Rocker 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 Limited with synthetic fibre components webbing and or rope is subject to a maximum working life of 5 years from the recorded date of first use provided that the item has been correctly stored maintained and subjected to regular inspections by a trained and competent person However if the item fails any inspection it MUST be destroyed A new item of Fall Protection Equipment manufactured P amp P Limited may be stored for a maximum of 3 years and will still give the potential 5 year working life provided it remains in the original manufacturer s packaging Once the product is taken from this original packaging for the first time this date becomes the date of firs
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