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1. Capital Safety Group EMEA Capital Safety Group NE x Le Broc Center Z I 1 re Avenue BP15 Unit 7 Christleton Court Manor Park C api d 06510 Carros Le Broc Cedex FRANCE Runcorn Cheshire WA7 1st UK Tel 33 0 4 97 10 00 10 Phone 44 0 1928 571324 IY Or visit www capitalsafety com Or visit www capitalsafety com A SAFETY Fax 33 0 4 93 08 79 70 Fax 44 0 1928 571325 PRO ECTA Personal Protection Equipment PPE against falls from a height INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE AND MAINTENANCE You have just purchased a Capital Safety PPE to secure against falls from a height and we would like to thank you for your trust For this equipment to provide you with the safety and comfort you are entitled to receive we must ask you to keep and follow TO THE LETTER the following instructions All users should be required to refer to this manual Equipements de Protection Individuels EPI contre les chutes de hauteur NOTICE GENERALE D UTILISATION ET D ENTRETIEN Vous venez d acqu rir un EPI contre les chutes de hauteur CAPITAL SAFETY et nous vous remercions de votre confiance Afin que cet quipement vous apporte tout le confort et la s curit que vous tes en droit d attendre nous vous demandons de garder et de suivre SCRUPULEUSEMENT les instructions ci dessous d crites Cette notice doit tre port e a la connaissance de tous les utilisateurs Pers nliche Schutzausrustungen PSA gegen Absturz ALLGEMEINE GEBRAUCHS UND W2. E orrouoc aTopIk TpooTtac ia yia avakor TTWoEWV FENIKO ETXEIPIAIO XPHZHZ KAI EYNTHPHZHZ Ayopdoate va Tpo v atopik TpooTtac a yia avakot TTWON TN CAPITAL SAFETY Zac euyapioto pe yia rm Tpotiuno Gas Fia va ga Tap ye o rom ou c THY veon KO THY AOMAAEIA Tou Tepip veTe TPETTE va THPEITE KAI va akoAou eite MIZTA Ti o ny e Tou TeplyPA ovTal Tapak Tw AUTO TO EyXEIPIdIO TIPETTE VA AVAYVWOTE AT OAOUG TOUS XP OTE Egy ni V d felszerel sek EVF magasb l t rt n lees s ellen LTAL NOS HASZN LATI S KARBANTART SI UTAS T S On a CAPITAL SAFETY magasb l t rt n lees s elleni EVF j t v s rolta meg K sz nj k bizalm t Annak rdek ben hogy ez a felszerel s teljes k nyelmet s biztons got ny jtson Onnek amit On joggal elv r k rj k hogy rizze meg s k vesse PONTOSAN az al bbi utas t sokat Jelen utas t st ismertetni kell minden felhaszn l val Y ksekten d lere kar Ki isel Koruma Ekipmanlar EPI GENEL BAKIM VE KULLANMA KILAVUZU Bir CAPITAL SAFETY y ksekten d lere kar ki isel koruma ekipman ald n z g veniniz i in te ekk r ederiz Bu ekipman n size bekledi iniz t m konforu ve g venli i sa lamas i in a a da yaz l y nergeleri titizlilikle izlemenizi ve muhafaza etmenizi rica ediyoruz Bu k lavuz t m kullan c lar n bilgisine sunulmal d r Tag mir ta Protezzjoni Personali TPP kontra l waqg at mill
3. O E MANUTEN O Acaba de adquirir um EPI contra quedas de altura CAPITAL SAFETY e agradecemos lhe a confian a depositada Para que este equipamento Ihe proporcione todo o conforto e seguran a com que legitimamente pode contar pedimos lhe que guarde e siga ESCRUPULOSAMENTE as instru es que figuram adiante Estas instru es devem ser dadas a conhecer a todos os utilizadores Personlige v rnemidler PV mod nedstyrtning GENEREL BRUGER OG VEDLIGEHOLDELSESVEJLEDNING De har netop k bt et PV mod nedstyrtning fra CAPITAL SAFETY og vi takker Dem for Deres tillid For at udstyret kan give Dem den komfort og sikkerhed som De er berettiget til at forvente skal vi anmode Dem om at opbevare og OMHYGGELIGT overholde nedenst ende anvisninger Samtlige brugere skal underrettes om denne vejledning Persoonlijke beschermingsmiddelen PBM tegen vallen ALGEMENE GEBRUIKSAANWIJZING EN ONDERHOUDSINSTRUCTIES Hartelijk dank voor uw vertrouwen in Capital Safety en uw aankoop van een PBM tegen vallen Wij verzoeken u onderstaande instructies nauwkeurig op te volgen en te bewaren om er zeker van te zijn dat uw product u het comfort en de zekerheid biedt die u van ons kunt verwachten Deze gebruiksaanwijzing moet door alle gebruikers worden gelezen Personlig verneutstyr PVU mot h ye fall BRUKS OG VEDLIKEHOLDSVEILEDNING Gratulerer med ditt nye personlige verneutstyr mot h ye fall fra CAPITAL SAFETY For at utstyret skal gi deg den komfort og sikkerhet du med r
4. iscarded 9 3 In the event of a fall the clearance that is the distance between the feet of the user and the first obstacle must not be less than the H in metres indicated on the specific instructions 10 SELF RETRACTING LIFELINE EN360 10 1 Fall arrest device with an automatic blocking function and a self tightening and self retracting Scien for the retractable lanyard 1 Heo SECURING THE FALL ARREST DEVICE TO ITS ANCHORAGE POINT CAREFULLY 10 2 1 That the retractable lanyard unfurls and rewinds normally over its entire length 10 2 2 That the blocking function is operational by firmly pulling on the retractable lanyard it must block immediately a l 10 2 3 That the entire device is in a perfect state and that all the fastening screws and rivets are present and ap roprately secured i o 10 2 4 If your device is fitted with a fall indicator light and if it has been triggered this indicates that the device has prevented a fall or has been subject to a major traction force n such cases the device must be returned to the manufacturer or an approved repairer for refitting 10 3 USAGE RESTRICTIONS l l 10 3 1 Reference should be made to the pictogram in these instructions and those on the device 10 3 2 Cannot prevent sinking dusty or muddy products 10 3 3 If a fall arrest device with a self retracting lifeline system is used from an angle of over 400 in relation to a horizontal point it may be necessary to add a
5. g oli AVVI ENERALI DWAR L U U U L MANUTENZJONI Inti g adek kif xtrajt TPP kontra l waqg at mill g oli CAPITAL SAFETY u a na nirringrazzjawk tal fidu ja tieg ek Sabiex dan it tag mir jag tik il kumdit u s sigurt kollha jist oqqlok a na nitolbu li t ares u ssegwi B REQQA l istruzzjonijiet li jinsabu hawn isfel Dan l avvi g andu jin ieb g all attenzjoni tal persuni kollha li ju awh Echipamente de protec ie personal EPP mpotriva caderilor de la n l ime INSTRUC IUNI GENERALE DE UTILIZARE l NTRE INERE Tocmai a i achizi ionat un EPP mpotriva c derilor de la n l ime CAPITAL SAFETY si v mul umim pentru ncrederea ar tat Pentru ca acest echipament s v ofere tot confortul si siguran a la care ave i dreptul v rug m s pastrati si s respectati CU STRICTE E instruc iunile descrise mai jos Aceste manual trebuie adus la cuno tin a tuturor utilizatorilor Jinynn npegna3sun cpeacrTtea NNC cpewy nagane or BucounHa OBILJA MHCTPYKUMA 3A NONSBAHE U NOADPbKKA Bue ToKy LWo cte ce cnobunn c SINC cpey nagane oT BucounHa CAPITAL SAFETY n nve Bn Onarofapu 3a BaweTo poBepne 3a pa moxe TO pa BU OCnryprn HeoGXOANMNA KOMCPOPT nN CUryPHOCT KONTO C NpaBo oyakBaTe BN MONVM fa sanasnTte n pa cnenBate CbBECTHO onncannte no gony ykasanna Benykn nonsgatenn cnegBa fa ca 3anNosHaTn C TA3n NHCTPYKUMSA CTPOUCTBO NMHAMBNAYyANBbHO Zar YN3 oT nagenna c BbICOTbI OBLUAA MHCTPYKUMA NO KCNNYATAUNN N TEXHNY
6. read the instructions 11 Length 12 ER 13 Fastening 14 Cable 15 Strap 17 Rope 18 Material 19 SE 20 ee 21 Polymer 22 Elastomer 23 Kevlar 24 Aramid fibres 25 Galvanised steel 26 Stainless steel 27 Steel covered with zinc 28 Aluminium alloy 29 Resistance to fracturing 30 Maximum load 31 Annual maintenance must be carried out on this product 32 Ins tallation and adjustment 33 Use 34 Pull 35 Push 36 Turn 37 Open 38 Close 39 Up 40 Down 41 Right 42 Left 43 Press 44 Release 45 Insert 46 Maximum 47 Minimum 48 Specific instructions 49 Please read the general instructions 50 Class
7. 8 and NEVER to a fall arrest system 2 3 The anchorage point of a sit belt or a harness with a sit belt is to be used EXCLUSIVELY for connection to a work po toning system EN358 a descender EN341 or an elevation rescue device EN1496 and NEVER to a fall arrest system l F 4 If you use a belt on its own the work positioning system may require an additional protection system against falls from heights 3 MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE The maintenance and storage of your PPE or components are essential operations to protect them and therefore the safety of the user Be sure to comply with the following recommendations 3 1 Use a dry cloth to clean the plastic and metal parts Clean textile component with mild soap and water Never use acid or alkali solvents caustic soda 3 2 Allow components to dry in a ventilated place away from any direct flame or any other source of heat This provision also applies to textile component that have absorbed moisture during use 3 3 Store the SR or component in a room and under conditions complying with its in ea away from damp and ultraviolet light in an atmosphere that is not corrosive overheated or refrigerated rotected from any possible cuts or vibration E 3 4 Transport the component or system in a package to protect it from any cuts moisture or ultraviolet light Avoid corrosive overheated or refrigerated atmospheres 4 INSPECTION FREQUENCY 4 1 Periodic examination is essential for
8. ARTUNGSANWEISUNG Sie haben eine Pers nliche Schutzausr stung PSA gegen Absturz von Capital Safety gekauft und wir danken Ihnen f r Ihr Vertrauen Damit diese Ausr stung Ihnen den Komfort und die Sicherheit bietet die Sie von ihr erwarten d rfen bitten wir Sie die nachstehenden Anweisungen aufzubewahren und GEWISSENHAFT zu befolgen Jeder Benutzer muss von dieser Gebrauchsanweisung in Kenntnis gesetzt werden Dispositivi di protezione individuale DPI contro le cadute dall alto ISTRUZIONI GENERALI PER L UTILIZZO E LA MANUTENZIONE Avete appena acquistato un DPI contro le cadute dall alto Capital Safety e vi ringraziamo per la fiducia accordataci Affinch questo dispositivo vi garantisca tutto il comfort e la sicurezza di cui avete diritto vi preghiamo di conservare e seguire SCRUPOLOSAMENTE le istruzioni riportate di seguito Tutti gli utenti devono essere informati delle presenti istruzioni Equipos de protecci n individual EPI antica das MANUAL GENERAL DE USO Y MANTENIMIENTO Acaba de adquirir un equipo anticaidas EPI de CAPITAL SAFETY y deseamos darle las gracias por su confianza Para que este equipo le proporcione todo el confort y seguridad que usted tiene derecho a esperar le rogamos conserve y respete ESCRUPULOSAMENTE las instrucciones descritas a continuaci n Este manual deber entregarse a los usuarios para que lo lean por completo Equipamentos de Protec o Individual EPI contra quedas de altura MANUAL GERAL DE UTILIZA
9. ECKOMY OBCJIYXNBAHNIO Bb Tonbko YTO npno6penn VD oT nage na c BbicoTbi nponsBogcTBa komnaHnn CAPITAL SAFETY n mbi 6narogapum Bac 3a gosepne Ana Toro yTOObI gaHHoe yCTpOcTBO morno o6ecneynTb ypoBeHb 6esonacHocTn n KompopTa KoTOpbi Bbi xotenn 6bi nonyunTb noxany cta coxpaHna te n JOCIIOBHO sbinonualtte cnegyione nHeTpykynn Bce nonb3oBaTenn DOKU O3HAKOMMTbCA C HACTOALUMM pyKOBOACTBOM Sprz t do ochrony indywidualnej SOI chroni cy przed upadkiem z wysoko ci OG LNA INSTRUKCJA OBS UGI KONSERWACJI Zakupili Pa stwo sprz t firmy CAPITAL SAFETY do ochrony os b przed upadkiem z wysoko ci dzi kujemy za obdarzenie nas zaufaniem Sprz t ten ma za zadanie zapewni Pa stwu wygod i bezpiecze stwo jednak aby tak by o prosimy o zachowanie i SKRUPULATNE przestrzeganie zamieszczonych tu instrukcji Z niniejsz instrukcj musz si zapozna wszyscy u ytkownicy K rgelt kukkumise isikukaitsevahendid LDINE KASUTUS JA HOOLDUSJUHEND Olete just soetanud k rgelt kukkumise isikukaitsevahendi CAPITAL SAFETY ja me t name Teid usalduse eest Selleks et need vahendid annaksid Teile kogu mugavuse ja kindluse mida Teil on igus oodata palume Teil allpool kirjeldatud juhised alles hoida ja neid HOOLIKALT j rgida K eolevast juhisest tuleb teavitada k iki kasutajaid Asmeniniai apsaugos nuo kritimo i auk io reikmenys BENDRASIS NAUDOJIMO IR PRIE I ROS APRA AS J s k tik jsigijote asmeninius apsaugos nuo kritimo i auk io r
10. The pracuaton well must never be cluttered with any obstacles that might hinder the descent or injure the user 6 3 In addition it is also recommended that the rescue area should be signposted and storing equip ment at this site must also be prohibited a 6 4 If the descender is likely to be used by several people care should be taken to ensure its position is suitable for each person l 6 5 If it is permanently installed outside or in a humid atmosphere adequate protection must be pro vided cover shelter etc MORILE FALL ARREST DEVICES ON A RIGID EN353 1 OR FLEXIBLE EN353 2 BELAY SUP 7 1 A mobile fall arrest device travels along the belay support and accompanies the user without re quiring any manual intervention when the position changes upwards or downwards and automatically blocks itself on the belay support in the event of a fall n 7 2 The horizontal distance between the rigid belay support and the harness connection point is limi ted by the connector s supplied with the mobile fall arrest device NEVER add additional connectors or lanyards that may increase this distance 7 3 Only the recommended rigid type of belay support can be used 7 4 lf a complete system is WE E the components cannot be replaced or modified 7 5 It is recommended that the frontal Se point be used 7 6 Before the ascent check that the fall arrest device blocks See by manualy simulating a fall It is important to ensure the upper and lower s
11. ahvaljujemo se vam za va e zaupanje Da bi vam ta oprema zagotovila popolno udobje in varnost do katerih ste upravi eni vas prosimo da hranite in NATAN NO upo tevate spodaj opisana navodila S tem obvestilom morajo biti seznanjeni vsi uporabniki O N r m U cl 2 T100000002 NOT 511A HEHHEHEHHHHHBEHHHGHHHNOEHBHBHENCUGOLCEE j 1 IMPORTANT RECOMMENDATIONS FOR ALL Personal Protection Equipment PPE 1 1 This safety equipment must only be used only by competent persons who have been given appro priate training repeat as often as necessary or who are working under the immediate responsibility of a proficient supervisor The user must be trained in the use and be aware of the characteristics the application limits and consequences of the incorrect use of the equipment l Before each use the user must examine the equipment visually to ensure it is in perfect operating condition It is important to check for deformation corrosion sharp edges and abrasive areas on the metal parts of the system or component Similarly check for cuts burns broken wires extensive wear and change of colour or rigidity in the textile parts of the system or component 1 2 Asystem or a component that has sustained a fall or on which visual inspection leaves any doubt must be removed immediately from service Only competent and skilled persons may decide on the possibility of return to service given in writing 1 3 The user must be
12. e shape of the structure and the anchorage device 12 5 CAPITAL SAFETY GROUP attests that the anchorage device is supplied in accordance with European standard EN795 and has successfully passed the tests outlined therein 13 ELEVATION RESCUE SYSTEM EN1496 13 1 Systems compliant with EN1496 are designed for rescue operations and should never be used to transport persons or loads E l 13 2 The systems should only be used if the lifting or lowering actions can be performed without any hindrances they should not be used if obstacles present a danger 14 RESCUE HARNESS EN1497 and RESCUE STRAPS EN1498 e 14 1 Arescue harness or a strap should only be used for evacuations i combination with a system compliant with EN341 or rescues in combination with a system compliant with EN1496 and never as a component of a fall arrest system 15 CLIMBING AND SCALING EQUIPMENT HARNESS EN 12277 15 1 Before using a thigh belt or harness fitted with a CH belt the user must carry out suspension tests in a secure place to ensure that the size is correct and any adjustments provide acceptable levels of comfort for the intended use 16 Ge SES recommendations associated with your PPE read the specific instructions provided 171 GLOSSARY 1 Marking 2 Size 3 European Standard 4 Year of manufacture 5 Month of manufacture 6 Serial number 7 Batch number 8 EC test performed by 9 Number of body checking the manufacture of this PPE 10 Note
13. eikmenis CAPITAL SAFETY ir mes jums d kojame u pasitik jim Nor dami kad ie reikmenys jums suteikt visokeriop patogum ir saugum kuri j s turite teis tik tis mes j s pra ome saugoti ir TIKSLIAI laikytis emiau i d styt instrukcij Su iuo apra u turi b ti supa indinti visi naudotojai Individu lais aizsardz bas l dzeklis IAL pret kritieniem no augstuma VISPAR J LIETO ANAS UN APKOPES INSTRUKCIJA J s es esat ieg d jies IAL CAPITAL SAFETY pret kritieniem no augstuma un m s jums pateicamies par uztic anos Lai is l dzeklis jums sniegtu visu iesp jamo komfortu un dro bu m s j s l dzam saglab t un PREC ZI iev rot t l k sniegt s instrukcijas Ar o lieto anas pam c bu j iepaz stina visi aizsardz bas l dzek a lietot ji Prostriedky osobnej ochrany na zachytenie p du z v ok V EOBECN N VOD NA POU ITIE A DR BU Pr ve ste si zak pili ochrann vybavenie na zachytenie p du z v ok od firmy CAPITAL SAFETY a my v m akujeme za prejaven d veru Pros me v s o pr sne dodr iavanie nasleduj cich pokynov aby v m toto ZARIADENIE poskytlo pohodlie a bezpe nos ktor od neho pr vom o ak vate Ka d u vate tohto zariadenia sa mus obozn mi s nasleduj cim n vodom Osebna varovalna oprema OVO pred padci z vi ine SPLO NO OBVESTILO ZA UPORABO IN VZDR EVANJE Kupili ste osebno varovalno opremo v nadaljevanju OVO pred padci z vi ine CAPITAL SAFETY Z
14. ette forventer er det viktig at du tar vare pa denne veiledningen og f lger instruksjonene nedenfor N YE Alle som bruker utstyret skal v re gjort Kent med denne veiledningen Putoamissuojaimet YLEINEN K YTT JA HUOLTO OHJE Olet juuri ostanut CAPITAL SAFETYn putoamissuojaimet ja kiitamme sinua luottamuksestasi Jotta n m laitteet vastaisivat kaikkia k ytt mukavuutta ja turvallisuutta koskevia odotuksiasi pyyd mme sinua s ilytt m n n m ohjeet ja noudattamaan niit TARKASTI Kaikkien kayttajien on luettava tama k ytt ohje Personlig skyddsutrustning PSU f r skydd mot fall fr n h jd ALLM N INFORMATION OM ANV NDNING OCH SK TSEL Du har just k pt en PSU f r skydd mot fall fr n h jd Capital Safety och vi tackar f r visat f rtroende F r att utrustningens bekv mlighet och s kerhet ska motsvara dina r ttm tiga f rv ntningar ber vi dig att spara och NOGGRANT f lja de anvisningar som st r h r nedan Alla anv ndare ska ta del av denna instruktion Osobn ochrann za zen proti p d m OBECN N VOD PRO POU IT A DR BU Pr v jste si zakoupili osobn ochrann za zen proti p d m od firmy CAPITAL SAFETY a my v m chceme pod kovat za projevenou duv ru Aby v m toto za zen poskytlo pohodl a bezpe nost kter pr vem o ek v te d me vas abyste si n vod ponechali a PE LIV se dili instrukcemi popsan mi n e S t mto n vodem by se m li sezn mit v ichni u ivatel
15. for in the corresponding standards compliant with EN795 or anchorage pom with a resistance exceeding 1000 daN The user will ensure to limit the chances of potential fall from height prefer the use of a restraint system 1 11 In the course of use take all necessary steps to protect the system or component from hazards related to the operation burns cuts sharp edges abrasion chemical attack tangling or twisting of the cable webbing or rope electrical conductivity weather conditions pendulum effect due to fall etc Any persons working at a height must never remain alone at the place of work including after a fall 1 12 No modifications are to be made to the system or components without the written consent of the manufacturer _ f The replacement or substitution using components or subsystems that are not approved could compro mise compatibility between equipment and could affect the integrity and safety of the system as well as warranty All repairs are to be made according to the procedures detailed by the manufacturer 1 13 Dealers or retailers of this fall arrest equipment will ensure that a user manual is supplied in the language of the country of sale 1 14 Refer to national consensus standards applicable local state and federal OSHA requirements governing this equipment for more information on personal fall arrest or restraint systems and asso ciated system components ae f f i SCH 1 15 A few examples of incorrect uses a
16. in good health in order to use the equipment 1 4 This product must not be used other than for the purpose recommended by the manufacturer and must not be diverted from its initial and designed purpose 1 5 When a fall arrest system is lt used for safety it is essential to check the clearance under the user s working zone to prevent a collision with an obstacle or the ground in case of fall 1 6 Before use ensure a rescue plan that is adapted to the situation in which the system is to be used has been set up ia f 1 7 The maximum load of this PPE is limited to a single person unless the product specifically in dicates otherwise l 1 8 Before each use ensure that the recommendations for use of each of the components is complied with as stated in the user manual It is strongly recommended that components used on the system come from the same manufacturer to ensure product reliability and performance consistency 1 9 Whenever possible it is highly advisable to assign the system or component personally to the user 1 10 This system or component must necessarily be attached to an See Ve Whenever pos sible to atfach a fall arrest system choose an anchorage point located ABOVE the position ot the user avoiding any point whose strength may be subject to doubt It is preferable to use the structural anchors provided for this rte or anchorage pals conforming to the current standards when the strona exceeds the strength levels provided
17. justed to restrict vertical movements to a maximum of 0 60m 12 ANCHORAGE POINTS EN795 Se 12 1 There are 5 classes of anchorage points as defined in standard EN795 which one way or another are connected to a structure i 12 2 Class A1 this class comprises structural anchors designed to be fixed onto vertical horizontal and inclined surfaces such as walls columns and lintels l Class A2 this class comprises structural anchors designed to be fixed onto sloping roofs Class B this class comprises transportable temporary anchorage systems Class C this class comprises mobile anchorage points on a flexible horizontal belay support must not exceed 150 in relation to the horizontal point SR Class D this class comprises mobile anchorage points on a rigid horizontal belay support Class E this class comprises mooring anchorages for horizontal surfaces must not exceed 150 in relation to the horizontal point A R 12 3 For fixed systems the competent installer is responsible for OUR that the loading structure is compatible with the efforts engendered and that the fastening method does not alter either the performances or the characteristics of each of the components 12 4 For transportable devices the person responsible for the installation must ensure 2 4 1 The device is correctly placed in relation to the working area _ 12 4 2 The strength of the load bearing structure and its stability Tripod 12 4 3 The meaty between th
18. lanyard see the specitic instructions between the end of the retractable lanyard and the fall arrest anchorage point of the harness 10 3 4 In the event of a fall the clearance that is the distance between the feet of the user and the first obstacle must not be less than the H in metres indicated on the specific instructions 10 3 5 If your fall arrest device with a self retracting lifeline system includes a rescue winch refer to the specific instructions in order to understand how it is to be used o 10 4 To improve the longevity of your device refer to paragraph 4 and 5 and it is also recommen ded 10 4 1 That the cable SHOULD NOT be released when it is completely unwound but should be oi into the fall arrest device im 0 4 2 That the cable SHOULD NOT be left in an external position when not being used 11 FALL ARREST HARNESS EN361 RESTRAINT BELT EN358 and THIGH BELT EN813 11 1 A fall arrest harness is a system that grasps the noy and arrests a fall 8 11 2 Before using a thigh belt or harness the user must test it to ensure the size is adjusted and that any adjustments provide an acceptable level of comfort for the intended use i 11 3 The adjustment and fastening elements must be regularly checked before and sung use 11 4 If yu use a belt or if your harness includes a belt an W e poni must be selected at the level of the waist or above for connecting a working position lanyard The stretched work positioning lanyard must be ad
19. large axis without using the external structure or support 5 4 Connectors fitted with a manual locking system must never be used if opened and closed by the user several times a day 5 5 Never load a carabiner at the level of its a f f 5 6 Connectors called rapid links class Q must only be used for infrequent connections 5 7 The rapid links connectors class Q are only safe when the mobile ring is fully fastened No thread must be seen 5 8 Material see connector 5 9 Opening see connector 5 10 The length of the connector must be taken into account when used in a fall arrest system as it will have an influence on the height of the fall oo l 5 11 Certain situations may limit the strength of the connector especially if connected to wide straps or if rigid anchorages are passed through the carabiner above their opening point 6 DESCENDERS EN341 1 Descenders are devices used to rescue personnel They must therefore be considered as SA FETY EQUIPMENT and used as such ie must never be used to transport persons or loads and must never be used for a purpose for which they were not designed 6 2 The choice of an anchorage point must be studied carefully and take into account that 6 2 1 Its position must enable the armpit strap to be grasped with ease WITHOUT ALLOWING ANY FREE FALLS It must therefore be positioned abov the user 6 2 2 The access must be sufficiently clear and remain permanently unencumbered 6 2 3
20. re described in these instructions and in the specific instruc tions relating to your PPE However it must be taken into consideration that other incorrect uses are possible and if any doubts persist you should contact CAPITAL SAFETY 1 16 This product is E or 1 year for material or manufacturing defects Excluded from the warranty are normal wear and tear oxidation any modifications or alterations incorrect storage faulty maintenance damage due to accidents or negligence and uses unsuited to the purpose of the product 117 CAPITAL SAFETY is not responsible for the direct indirect and accidental consequences or for ey other type of damage occurring or resulting from the use of its products 1 18 If you do not understand these instructions or the specific instructions do not use this product contact CAPITAL SAFETY 2 CONNECTION TO A FALL ARREST HARNESS 2 1 The connection of a fall arrest system to a harness EN353 1 EN353 2 EN355 or EN360 MUST EXCLUSIVELY be carried out using the upper dorsal sternal or pectoral anchorage points these points may also be used for connecting a descender EN341 or an elevation rescue system EN1496 Thes points are identified with a capital A when they are independent or A 2 or A when 2 points have to be connected together i 2 2 The lower side positioning anchorage points of a belt or a harness with a belt must be used SO LELY for connecting to a work positioning system EN35
21. the safety of the user This examination guarantees the effi ciency and trouble free operation of the system or component Be sure to fill in and preserve carefully the descriptive sheet making a note of any periodic checks iat 4 2 Life duration The frequency of the periodic examinations must allow for factors such as legislation type of eau bine frequency Of use and environmental conditions In any case the system or com ponent must be examined at least once each year by a competent person cleared by the company manager or appointed by the current legislation of the EL decide on possible return to or removal from service or Se This person will contact CAPITAL SAFETY in order to find out the service life of the system or the component i 4 3 Any competent person qualified by the company manager having doubts about returning a system or component to service excessively complex system concealed mechanism etc must contact the manufacturer who will direct him towards persons approved for the task s 4 4 During eg examinations it is important to check that the markings are legible on the system or component 5 CONNECTORS EN362 D 5 1 A connector is a connection system between components that can be opened providing users a means of assembling a system to connect directly or indirectly to an anchorage point 5 2 When connecting the carabiner check that the locking system is in the proper place fe The SES must always operate following the
22. tops are present on the belay support 7 7 Specific to EN353 1 with a mass of 100kg and a number two fall factor situation the worst case scenario the minimum distance required under the user s feet is 2m Therefore for the first 2 metres the user may not be protected from falling to the ground additional safety measures should therefore be taken when ascending or descending 7 7 1 The rigid belay Support must be assembled by a competent person 7 8 Specific to EN353 2 In the event of a fall the clearance that is the distance between the feet of pe Hee and the first obstacle must not be less than the H in metres indicated on the specific instructions 8 LANYARDS EN354 and POSITIONING LANYARDS EN358 8 1 The total length of a subsystem with a lanyard comprising an energy absorber manufactured extremities and connectors must not exceed 2m connectors EN362 plus tethers EN354 plus energy absorber EN355 plus connector EN362 8 2 A single lanyard without an energy absorber should not be used as a fall arrest system 8 3 A single lanyard can be used as a restraint on condition that its length prevents the person from reaching the zones presenting a risk of falling from heights 9 ENERGY ABSORBER EN355 l Po 9 1 The total length of a subsystem with an energy absorber comprising a lanyard manufactured extremities and connectors must not exceed 2m ae sy opening even partial opening of the energy absorber means it should be immediately
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