user manual - Total Access Ltd
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1. before use WARNING Activities involving the use of this equipment are inherently dangerous this equipment should only be used by a com petent person or a person specifically trained in its use who is under the direct su pervision of a competent person Responsibility It is the user s responsibility to ensure un derstanding of the correct safe use of this equipment to use it only for the purposes for which it is designed and to practise all prop er safety procedures It is mandatory that a Risk Assessment be carried out prior to any use and a rescue plan be in place for any work at height Do not exceed loads either specified by the manufacturer or loads de rived from the specified MBS using a rec ognised factor of safety Do not under any circumstances modify the product as alterations may render it ineffective Compatibility Always ensure that all components within a safety system are compatible and allow the system to function safely Inspection Immediately before during and after use make visual inspections of the product to en sure that it is in a serviceable condition and is operating correctly Use Requirements It is recommended that the viability of any installation should be verified by a suitably qualified person Extreme care should be taken when using this product near harmful chemicals moving machinery electrical hazards and near sharp edges and abrasive surfaces Wet and icy condi tions may cau2. 1S SOLUTIONS IN METAL Side plates Fixed cam Cam Attachment holes Principal materials Aluminium side plates cams Stainless steel side plates rivets Plastic popper Polyester cord RED RED product name brand I S C manufacturer identification CE0120 Body controlling the manufacture of PPE aa Always read and follow the instructions supplied by the manufacturer EN12841 Personal fall protection equipment Rope access systems Rope adjustment devices A Safety line adjustment device max 140kg EN1891 type A ropes 10 5 11mm YY BBBBB XX Year of manufacture Production batch Incremental number Rotational Braking Back up Device User Instruction Manual Popper positions Alternative upper position Allows the popper to disengage more easily where extra towing advantage is not required Own rope weight not tensioned Standard lower position Easier to tow on thick wet dirty ropes Operation Fig 2 RP890 no towing option RP891 fixed towing option RP892 popper towing option Suitable for 2 person load 240kg in a rescue situation Removal Fig 3 Pendulum Cowstail attachment points Sternal Ventral Users should liaise with their industry association and relevant harness manufac turer to determine which is the most suitable attach ment point Cowstail maximum length including connectors of 800mm THIS DOCUMEN
3. TATION SHOULD BE ISSUED WITH AND KEPT FOR EACH ITEM OR SYSTEM DIESE UNTERLAGEN SOLLTEN MIT HERAUSGEGEBEN WERDEN UND FUR JEDES EINZELTEIL ODER SYSTEM GEHALTEN WERDEN ESTA DOCUMENTACION SE DEBE PUBLICAR CON Y GUARDAR PARA CADA ARTICULO O SISTEMA DEZE DOCUMENTATIE ZOU MET MOETEN UITGEBRACHT WORDEN EN ZOU VOOR ELK ONDERDEEL OF SYSTEEM MOETEN BIJGEHOUDEN WORDEN CETTE DOCUMENTATION DOIT ETRE D LIVR E AVEC CHAQUE ELEMENT OU SYST ME ET CONSERV E AVEC CELUI CI RP891 Fixed RP892 Popper PERIODIC THROUGH EXAMINATION AND REPAIR RECORD Inspection details Detailinformationen zu Pr fungen Detalles de inspecci n Inspectiedetails D tails de l inspection Dettagli ispezione Next examination Nachste Untersuchung Pr ximo examen Het volgende onderzoek Examen suivant Prossimo esame Date Datum Fecha De datum Date Data Name and signature Nennen Sie und Unterschrift Denomine y la firma Noem en handtekening Nom et signature Nome e firma Tow unknotted 3mm cord between thumb and first finger Popper disengages at approximately 37N 2N RED Rotational Braking Back up Device General ISC equipment and components for pre vention of falls from height meet or exceed recognised European American or other International standards A multi language user instruction manual should accompany this product It is the users responsibility to read and understand these instructions
4. ector attached Figure 2 Operational check 2a Before each use to verify the correct in stallation on the rope a test must be carried out Move the device up and down the rope It must slide smoothly and easily Ensure the device self parks stays in position when released 2b Test the locking on the rope by tug ging sharply on cowstail in the direction of a fall ensure the device locks WARNING RED is a directional de vice and locks in only one direction DO NOT INSTALL DEVICE UPSIDE DOWN Figure 3 Removal The removal of the device is the reverse of installation Figure 4 Clearance The strength of all anchors must be at least as great as that of the terminated ropes at tached to them and not less then 15kN BS7985 2009 The anchor should be posi tioned above the user such that the free movement of the system and the fall path is unobstructed Work as close to directly below the anchor point as is possible to avoid swing fall injury pendulum effect When using 800mm cows tail including connectors the clearance below the user s feet must be 4 6m to avoid collision with a structure or the ground in the event of a fall from height Figure 5 Towing The backup device can be used with a fixed towcord a towcord with de tachable popper or without a towcord It is the responsibility of the user to carry out a risk assessment and determine which meth od of towing is best for their ap
5. on a thorough examination should be carried out by a competent person in line with applicable legislation and the intensity and environment of use ISC recom mends a thorough examination at least eve ry twelve months The product should be immediately withdrawn from use and not used again until confirmed in writing by a competent person that it is safe to do so should any doubt arise about its condition for safe use or if it has been used to arrest a fall Extreme temperatures and the effects of chemicals rust cuts and abrasions could affect the performance of the equipment Defective equipment shall be put beyond use to ensure it is not used as safety equipment Rescue There are many ways in which a rescue can be carried out A risk assessed rescue plan should be considered for each workplace and training environment ISC would always recommend that where possible a rescue should be carried out using additional new ropes installed for that purpose so that the integrity of the ropes used in the casualty s system do not have to be assessed since during a rescue scenario it is possible that a two person dynamic load could be applied to the back up rope Only in the event of a res cue from below that utilises the casualty s ex isting lines and the casualty s backup line is loaded with a persons weight and where prima ry line failure might occur should the RED not be used as a back up device since testing shows its performance
6. plication When using any towcord but especially the fixed towcord do not tie a knot in the cord wrap the cord around a finger trap the cord against any surface When towing the RED it should be towed between first finger and thumb It is im portant that the user does not descend out of reach of the RED backup device In a static i e towing scenario the popper will not disengage at less than 3kg but should disen gage in a dynamic scenario WARNING ISC RED RP891 The device will not function correctly if the user keeps hold of the towcord in a controlled or uncon trolled situation WARNING ISC RED RP892 The popper is a device designed to help mitigate but not remove risk and if the user holds the tow cord the popper may not disengage deploy in an emergency situation and as such the ISC RED RP892 should be treated as per the warning for the ISC RED RP891 WARNING Industry best practice dic tates that the RED backup device shall never be lower than its harness attachment point or the main descending device which ever is the higher Storage amp Transportation The product should be stored in a clean dry environment away from exposure to UV cor rosive or chemical substances or extreme heat sources Care should be taken to pro tect the product against damage during transportation Product Inspection amp Maintenance In addition to the visual inspections see In specti
7. se the rope to become slippery Testing All testing at ISC and the Notified body has been carried out on Marlow 10 5 and 11mm LSK rope using cows tail made from 11mm Marlow dynamic rope with suitable recog nised knots at either end producing loops One man load 140kg rescue load 240kg Max fall distances using Marlow LSK 10 5mm iimm One man load 1600mm 1600mm Rescue load 300mm 800mm Please see our separate datasheet con taining test results of varying fall distanc es Cleaning The product must be cleaned regularly or after every use in a marine environment with a mild detergent Afterwards the product should be rinsed in clean water and al lowed to dry naturally Alternatively an air gun can be used to clear debris from device Moving parts may be oiled regularly with a light oil A small drop may be applied to the spring hole on the side frame Remove all excess oil from the device with a soft rag cloth before use Figure 1 Installation la Installation on rope Swing the front plate through 180 Insert the rope paying particular attention to the direction of the markings WARNING RED is a directional device and locks in only one direction DO NOT INSTALL DEVICE UPSIDE DOWN 1b Installation on rope Close front frame reverse of opening Attach connector approved to EN362 2004 through holes on front and back frame WARNING Ensure device is closed and frames cannot be rotated with conn
8. to be inconsistent Where additional new lines are used to affect a rescue then the RED is the only device proven to be suitable to protect a rescuer casualty combination of up to 240kg Modifications repair There are no serviceable parts on the device except for the popper and tow cord If required repair or replacement of these items may be carried out by a suitably qualified or competent person see our separate instruc tions KT892 UIM Manufacturers responsibility The manufacturer or distributor will not be held responsible for any eventual damages injuries or death resulting from an improper use of this equipment If there is any doubt about the compatibility of the products you have chosen please consult the manufacturer Approvals Declaration of Conformity The RED backup device has been tested and ap proved by SATRA notified body number CE0321 in accordance with EN12841 2006 with a maximum rated load of 140kg and is subject to the proce dures set out in Article 11b of Directive 89 686 EEC under the supervision of SGS UK Ltd Unit 202b Worle Parkway Weston super mare BS22 6WA notified body number 0120 RP890 series RP890UIM Issue I February 2014
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