AVANTI FALL PROTECTION SYSTEM
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1. 8 During installation in wind turbine towers mount a temporary stopper 2 Mount the fall protection rung fittings with hammerhead bolts as fol on the rail top of each individual tower section then technicians can lows use the Fall Protection System when erecting connecting tower sec tions the tower These temporary stoppers should be removed when a At the bottom or second last rung of the safety rail ladder the fall protection rail is joined to the next tower section b At min every 3rd rung never allowing more than 2 rungs in a row without rung fitting c At the top rung of the safety rail ladder 3 When joining more ladder sections use fish joint connector Assure that 2 hammerhead bolts are used for each rail end that is 4 per fish joint minimum 1 mm maximum 4 mm gap between the rail connec tions see picture of Fish joint connector at page 11 section 10 4 Theindicator mark on the hammerhead bolt must be positioned at an angle of 70 to the safety rail see fig below 5 Tighten the hammerhead nut with 8 Nm 6 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 e f it has become possible to loosen the nut by hand replace the nut 7 Atthe top and buttom of the safety rail mount a stopper Connection of ladder and rail in tower flange connections In case the rail and ladder is installed in a w2. Vit I SYSTEM E AV VAI N TI FALL User s Manual and Installation Instructions ANSI 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 1 Edition May 2011 Revision 3 21 3 12 Manufacturer Avanti Wind Systems A S H gevej 19 3400 Hillerod Denmark P 45 4824 9024 F 45 4824 9124 E info avanti online com l www avanti online com ANSI LITY MANAGEMENT Sales amp Services Australia Avanti Wind Systems PTY LTD P 61 0 7 3902 1445 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 0 41 21 7 88 85 0 Spain Avanti Wind Systems SL P 34 976 149 524 UK Avanti Wind Systems Limited P 440 1706 356 442 USA Avanti Wind Systems Inc P 1 262 641 9101 India Avanti Wind Systems PL P 91 44 6455 5911 1 COUHOE uem 23 4 9 9 isare en book SG EOD kee 6 DANOS es gega errean S X 9 eaa eG 6 3 Description of equipment o oaoa a 7 3 1 Purpose ECC 7 Se FUNCION se ak oa oe we ee ee oe a oY 8 3 3 Component overvie
3. has popped out in lock position e The arrow on the runner must point upward otherwise it will not block a fall Runner Correct mounting ie Instructions a Before using this Fall Protection System make sure to wear an ap proved harness worn in accordance to the manufacturer s instructions b Fasten the runner carabiner to the D ring of the full body harness Hemember 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 carabiner Always make sure that the runner is connected to the D ring of the full body harness when attaching detaching 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 Doy Wf M While lifting the break leaver tilt the runner so both runner sides are around each side of the safety rail 2 Push the two runner body parts together until the bottom left steel tap lock pops back in position and locks the runner body Make sure it is locked correctly 3 Detach ru
4. i d van DEI 1109 ng itm ther Cirque tnt P cmi N ge Shock pack label Installation manual with these instructions a Ancompetent person must be in charge of the Fall Protection System installation The competent person takes full responsibility for the installation and guarantee that the installation is done in accordance O b Prior to mounting the system ensure that the ladder involved will be Hammerhead bolt with self locking nut able to carry the load Please refer to manufacturer s documentation to check that the system fulfils mandatory standards c Ensurethat 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 Fish joint connector AVANTI ladders are compliant Ladder with rung geometries that differs form AVANTI s may call for special rung fittings These must be calculated and approved by AVANTI e Beforeinstalling the fall protection rail ensure that all parts are present Stopper Refer to parts list delivered along with the Fall Protection System Installing the AVANTI Fall Protection System you will need the following parts Runner Rung fitting Rung fitting mounted ona Safety rail Mounting of rail on ladder 1 Place the safety rail in the center of the ladder with the guide ridge situated in the left side
5. E 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 In any cases of dispute the English original shall be taken as authoritative i DANAK FORCE PROD Reg nr 7020 Certification 2 EC Type Examination Certificate Directive for Personal Protective Equipment Certificate No DK 0200 PPE 2034 version 1 Issued by FORCE Certification A S EC notified body number 0200 In accordance with the Directorate of National Labour Inspection s Regulation No 1273 of December 18 1996 which in Denmark implements the Council Directives No 89 686 No 93 68 No 93 95 and No 96 58 EC type examination certificate is issued to Manufacturer AVANTI Wind Systems A S H gevej 17 19 3400 Hiller d Denmark Identification of Personal Protective Equipment Type Equipment for protection against falls from a height Guided type fall arrest system with safety rail on vertically fixed ladders With integrated energy absorber Optional use of climb assist system Designation Avanti Fall Arrest System 2000 2002 improved edition Weight of user 40 136 kg Minimum service temperature 309C Max number of multiple users 3 Manufactured by AVANTI Wind Systems A S with sub suppliers as stated in the appendix to th
6. ace The Fall Protection System can be mounted on different shapes and brands of ladders as long as approval is issued by Avanti according to page 11 section 10d The Fall Protection Device is not designed for Securing horizontally Securing Equipment 3 2 Function The Fall Protection Device is comprised of a safety rail mounted on a l Da i ly i ns pectio n ladder and a runner which can be clicked onto the rail The user attaches the runner to their harness by means of an integrated shock absorber and carabiner When starting the climb they click the runner onto the safety rail When climbing the runner glides upward on the safety rail In case the user 1 Before any use the runner must be checked for visual damage wear experiences a fall the runner will lock onto the safety rail and arrest the fall and tear and other defects according to appendix B 2 During ascent look for visible damage and loose parts along with loose bolts on ladder rail or joints 3 3 Component overview 3 Equipment with defects or equipment that leaves doubt concerning safe use must be checked by a competent person STOP if the runner looks defective or parts are missing do not use it 5 Directions for use Rail and runner on ladder DANGER e The runner the shock absorber and the carabiner 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
7. d as a personal protection equipment Keep a distance of 20 feet 6 meters between each user during ascent and descent In the first two meters the user may not be protected against hitting the ground Take precautions Prior to initial use a competent person must inspect the system Clean off any oil grease or residue on the rail 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 AVANTI fall protection technician replace the shock absorber After 5 years of use replace the shock absorber Date of manufacture is printed on the shock absorber label Operation temperature 31 Deg 140 Fahrenheit 35 60 Celcius In connection with the Fall Protection System only full body harnesses approved according to EN 361 ANSI 2359 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 Z35941 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 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 Whenever using the AVANTI Fall Pro
8. e EC type examination certificate The examined samples are found to fulfil the relevant requirements stated for the following tests EN 353 1 2002 Guided type fall arresters including a rigid anchor line prEN 353 1 2008 Guided type fall arresters including a rigid anchor line TUV NEL Fall back Test Fall back test using anthropometric test dummies Avanti Climb assist System combined with the use of Avanti Climb assist and release strap optional AS NZS 1891 3 1997 Fall arrest devices clause 3 2 3 3 3 4 3 7 and 3 8 RfU CNB P 11 073 Requirements and test procedure Documentation for observance of relevant requirements stated in Appendix II of Regulation No 1273 of December 18 1996 and the basis for the type examination are described in the appendix to this certificate The manufacturer must inform FORCE Certification A S of any contemplated changes The examined type of personal protective equipment is class III equipment and a quality control agreement with a notified body must be available FORCE Certification A S task No 112 21691 Date of issue 2012 02 07 2 Date of expiry 2017 02 07 i n Niels Ovesen Kasper I unk Eliasen Certification manager Examiner Extracts from this EC Type Examination Certificate may only be reproduced with a written permission from FORCE Certification A S FORCE Certification A S Park All 345 2605 Br ndby Denmark Tel 45 43 26 7177 Fax 45 43 26 70 11 gt cert force cert dk www fo
9. ent The shock absorber pack can be cleaned using a weak detergent solution and a soft brush Subsequently rinse with lots of clean water e 2 If the system gets wet let the shock pack air dry naturally Do not use any kind of heating Store runner out of direct sunlight and protected form heat and dust amp At least every 12 months an inspection by an AVANTI fall protection expert shall be carried out Once a year a competent person must inspect the fall protection system according to ANSI Z359 2 200r If the yearly tests are not performed this Will void the warranty and Avanti will renounce all liability and claims that may appear AVANTI conducts Fall Protection Courses on a regular basis If interested contact Avanti When parts are found to be missing stop working the system must be taken out of use Rail and ladder Contact a competent person and let him her replace re pair the missing parts and conduct a Fall Protection System inspection Runner Contact Avanti and let them replace repair the missing parts and conduct a runner inspection Upward direction when runner is attached to rail Read instructions before use Runner production no Compliance AVANTI product name otandard no Runner rating plate EEC notified body no Standard no Production batch no Head instructions before use a a d e Rail rating plate
10. h the rail Connecting rail assamblies need to have a min gap of 0 5 mm and max 4mm Never use a metal hammer on the rail this will damage the rails coating and guide ridge Before first use an competent person must inspect the Fall Protection System The result of the inspection must be entered in the enclosed Inspection before initial use report in appendix A and filed for later refer ence 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 than 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 stile e Ensure that no dents holes or cracks have any influence on the stile stability e Dents may not exceed 20mm in diameter or be more than 1 mm deep e fdents are found on the stile edges or corners the stile stability can no longer be guaranteed Replace the ladder section Ladder connections e Maximum deviation on rung distance at flange connection is 30mm Ladder end e Atthe 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 temporary top stopper must be mounted on the fall protection rail at each individual tower section Safety rail e Ensure that the safety rail fittings are mounted according to the mounting section in thi
11. ind 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 fitting is always mounted on the top rung of each tower section 1 After cutting off the safety rail above the rung the safety rail must extend minimum 55mm above the rung see Fig A below 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 X 100mm Ladder Bottom 3 After cutting of the safety rail below the rung the safety rail must extend minimum 55mm below the rung If the rail is cut to less than 100 mm below the rung x 100 mm the rung fitting if any must be moved up one rung See fig D below 1 X gt 55mm If it is 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 mounting instructions The Avanti Fall protection System shall only be installed with original system parts All system elements must be checked on site even if the ladders are supplied with the rails already mounted The ladder joints are to absorb the vibrations and torsional stress Not the safety rail Top end of the rail is allowed to pass the ladder rung with 100 mm Any cutting of the rail has to be done with 90 accuracy across and throug
12. nner by pushing the bottom left steel tap and pull the runner sides apart Before detaching assure you are in a safe area or secured by another fall protection device DANGER If the fall protection device has blocked a fall take the ladder and runner out of use Contact a Fall Protection Technician so they can inspect the affected ladder rail and the runner When ever using the AVANTI Fall Protection System it s very important to always make sure that the harness is connected by the D ring complying with the demands for climbing vertical fall arrest safety systems on lad ders This information shall be described in the user manual from your harness supplier To ensure safety it s very important that the runner is attached to the correct D ring of the harness before connecting to or disconnecting from the the ladder fall arrest system This way the user can t drop the runner Only connect or disconnect the runner from the rail while standing on a safe support or adequately tied off with secondary fall protection system When working or resting at the ladder it s essential that the user uses a secondary fall protection system The AVANTI Fall Protection System is only approved as fall arrest safety when ascending or descending the ladder Keep all parts free of oil grease paint and chemicals m 2 Never place liquids or sharp objects in the vicinity of the Fall Protection System as these may damage the equipm
13. otection Rail System EN ES 47840015 Manual Fall Protect US 1st Edition May 2011 Revision 3 21 3 12 Australia Avanti Wind Systems PTY LTD Unit 15 160 Lytton Road Morningside 4170 Queensland P 61 0 7 3902 1445 F 61 0 7 3902 1252 China Avanti Wind Systems Building 14 Weishi Industrial Park No 599 Zhongxin Road Dagang Town Songjiang District 201614 Shanghai P 86 21 5785 8811 F 86 21 5785 8815 Denmark Avanti Wind Systems A S H gevej 17 19 3400 Hiller d Denmark P 45 4824 9024 F 45 4824 9124 Germany Avanti Wind Systems GmbH Max Planck Str 10 25335 Elmshorn P 49 0 41 21 7 88 85 0 F 49 0 41 21 7 88 85 20 Spain Avanti Wind Systems SL Poligono Industrial Centrovia Calle Los Angeles No 88 nave 1 50198 La Muela P 34 976 149524 F 34 976 149508 UK Avanti Wind Systems Limited Caldershaw Business Centre Unit 29 Ings Lane Rochdale OL12 7LQ P 44 0 1706 356 442 USA Avanti Wind Systems Inc 5150 S Towne Drive New Berlin Wisconsin 53151 P 1 262 641 9101 F 1 262 641 9161 India Avanti Wind Systems India Private Ltd Indus Valley s Logistic Park Unit 3 Warehouse No G 2 Ground Floor Vellala Street Mel Aiyanambakkam Chennai 600095 Tamil Nadu P 91 44 6455 5911 l www avanti online com E info avanti online com
14. rce cert dk A competent person is familiar with and is trained within the AVANTI Fall Protection 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 succesfully 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 has 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 supporting 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 in
15. s manual e Ensure that no sharp rail ends are present e Check the legibility of the product marking If marking is not present have Avanti replace them e Ensure that top and bottom stoppers are mounted Safety rail connections e Ensure that fish joint connectors are mounted using 4 hammerhead bolts 2 on each safety rail section leaving a minimum 1 mm maximum 4 mm gap between the rail connections and that the indicator mark on the hammerhead bolt is turned 70 e Make sure all hammerhead bolts and self locking nuts present on the system are torqued with 8 NM Appendix A The improved AVANTI Fall Protection System Type 2000 2002 The present AVANTI Fall Protection System is an improved edition of the Type 2000 2002 The use and maintenance is similar for the two editions The modifications in the new type have however improved the safety skills of the Avanti Fall Protection System During tests exceeding the required program described in rfu CNB P 11 073 this new runner version has passed the complex Fall Back Dynamics test with lower weights than the prescribed nominal load as it has passed with both 50kg 70kg 100kg and 136kg and the side maximum distance dynamic test with both 50kg and 136kg Please refer to the back side of this page to see the relevant type approval certificate Standard model Improved model The new version will off course fit the same rail as the previous standard model AVANTI Fall Pr
16. tection System it s very important to always make sure that the harness is connected 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 V _ It s necessary to use alternative fall protection when stepping on 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 w When working or resting at the ladder it s essential that the user utilizes alternative safety The AVANTI Fall Protection System is only approved as fall arrest safety when ascending or descending the ladder x Don t ever twist the shock absorber it may cause the system to fail The 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 following purposes The Fall Protection System is intended for use during ascent and descent on stationary ladders installed in towers pylons well shafts manholes etc The Fall Protection System is a safety device traveling on a rail which prevents free fall during climbing The fall protection safety rail is designed for permanent installation in one pl
17. tended 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 at heights and practical operation of the system For optimal operation enhanced safety and better climbing ergonomics the climber is recommended to maintain a minimum distance of 4 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 influ ence 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 deals with any emer gencies that could arise during work is in place and that the users are familiar with this If any damage or faults are found during operation or in case of cir cumstances which may jeopardise safety Immediately stop the work in progress Contactthe site responsible e g the turbine owner or the site fore man No warranty is provided against damage resulting from reconstruction or modification of equipment or use of non original parts which are not approved by the manufacturer The Fall Protection System may not be used outside its limitations or for any purpose other than for which it is intended The AVANTI fall protection runner should be handed out and treate
18. w a ee 8 4 Dailyinspection llle 8 5 Directionsforuse 2 ee eee ee 8 6 Maintenance eA 10 7 Yealy inspection 00 a 10 8 Ordering spare partS lll 10 g MALI e 3404 VM 9 4 5939 9 9 oe Ge X 2X 11 Installation manual 10 Fitting instructions x 4 44 es 0 o9 Ox x 9 XR mon 12 11 Inspection before initial use 15 Appendix A The improved AVANTI Fall Protection System Type 2000 2002 1 ee een 16 Appendix B Inspection Before Initial Use Report 17 Appendix C Checklist Visual test for the Runner 20 Appendix D Registration form for the Runner 22 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 workmanship 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 replacement of the Product including incidental and freight charges paid by the Customer with a similar ne
19. w 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 Product i has been altered with out the authorization of Avanti or its authorized representative ii has not been installed operated repaired or maintained in accord ance 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 ORIMPLIED CONDITIONS REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OR CON DITION OF MERCHANTABILITY FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE NON INFRINGEMENT SATISFACTORY QUALITY COURSE OF DEALING LAW USAGE OR TRADE PRACTICE ARE HERBY EXCLUDED TO THE MAX IMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW AND ARE EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMED BY AVANTI IF PURSUANT TO ANY APPLICABLE LAW TO THE EXTENT AN IMPLIED WARRANTY CANNOT BE EXCLUDED AS PRO VIDED IN THIS LIMITED WARRANTY ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY IS LIM ITED IN TIME TO THE SAME DURATION AS THE EXPRESS WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE BECAUSE SOME STATES DO NOT PERMIT LIMITATIONS ON TH
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