FALCON MINI
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1. Damaged fall stressed dubious personal protective equipment or safety devices must be immediately withdrawn and not used The equipment may only be inspected by an expert or a workshop authorised in writing by BORNACK This must be documented in the checklist No independent changes or repairs may be carried out The personal protective equipment may only be used by qualified staff that are familiar with the material They must be proficient in handling the personal protective equipment and must have been briefed about the possi ble risks associated with its use Accessories from other manufacturers may only be used if approved by BORNACK and may not impair the function and safety of the protective equipment Clothing and shoes must be suitable for the task at hand and the weather conditions Only use the equipment if you are fully fit Health impairments can jeopardise the safety of the user when working at heights or depths It is important for safety to ensure every time before use that the required clearance below the user is adequately measured so that in case of a fall the user cannot land ona protruding obstacle or the ground Protect the personal protective equipment during storage use and transport from the effects of heat e g welding flames and sparks cigarette ash and chemicals acids alkalis oils etc and mechanical effects sharp edges or similar Before starting work the responsible2. MONITORING Please complete X V Year Year Year Year Year Year Year Year Year Year 10 Housing undamaged Rollers run smoothly in the direction of travel Rollers block when moved against the direction of travel Metal parts are not deformed No corrosion on metal parts Finger protection OK Identification legible User Manual available OK Blocked Notes wy BORNACK FALLSTOP Equipment for securing and rescuing at heights and depths SAFEPOINT Stationary securing systems for architecture and industrial applications BORNACK GmbH amp Co KG Bustadt 39 74360 Ilsfeld Germany Fon 49 0 70 62 26 90 0 0 Fax 49 0 70 62 26 90 0 550 info bornack de www bornack de BORNACK Schweiz Oholten 7 5703 Seon AG Switzerland Fon 41 0 62 886 30 40 Fax 41 0 62 886 30 41 info bornack ch www bornack ch BORNACK Subject to technical changes Reprinting or duplication even of excerpts is only permitted with written consent Status 02 2015 GAL No 000 126 ebo
3. other cleaning agents may be used For information about disinfection please contact the e mail hotline hotline bornack de MISCELLANEOUS If the personal protective equipment comes into contact with saltwater keep it wet until it can be rinsed with distilled water If necessary blow the device with compressed air LIFE SPAN Metal parts are not subject to an age related life span The decision about these parts is taken by the experts based on his technical expertise Intensive use and or extreme usage conditions such as sharp edges chemical influences etc will lead to a shorter service life for safety reasons The company owner must ensure this in the risk analysis of the workplace The company owner must ensure compliance with the maximum usage period by documen ting first time use in the test card or the rope log The test card at the end of this user manual must be presented during the regular expert inspections and completed by the expert For more details please visit the website www bornack de in the BORNACK brochure Life span of textile personal protective equip ment components REPAIRS For reasons of liability repairs may only be carried out by the manufacturer Only original spare parts from the manufacturer may be used STORAGE Dry damp personal protective equipment be fore storing Store away from light in a dry place Do not store personal protectiv
4. person must draw up a plan of rescue measures that defines how to rescue casualties quickly and safely and ensures first aid measures Casual ties must be rescued within 10 to 30 minutes BORNACK can help you draw up tailor made rescue plans in specific training courses hotline bornack de The local safety guidelines e g in Germany the guidelines issued by the professional associations BGR 198 and BGR 199 and the accident prevention guidelines for the specific industry UVV must be observed Personal briefing is necessary before use This device may only be used under supervision Trees used as supporting structures are moving bodies and can lead to premature wear close to the rope guides curves or may in come circumstances exert extremely high loads onto the suspended cable via the rope end points Special checks are required after storms etc High rope courses must satisfy the specifica tions of the standard EN 15567 1 forces exerted if a climber falls may not exceed 6 kN BORNACK 10 11 MISCELLANEOUS APPROVAL Conformity with the EC Directive 89 686 EEC Type tested and production control by T V S d Product Service GmbH Ridlerstr 65 D 80339 Munich CE 0123 Quality management system is certified to DIN EN ISO 9001 Production monitoring by a notified office Category Ill REGULAR INSPECTIONS Anchoring equipment the full body harness and lanyards must be inspected at reg
5. BORNACK User Manual c 3 CNB P 11 104 BORNACK FALCON MINI Rope pulley Technical changes reserved BRIEF DESCRIPTION INTENDED USE The rope pulley FALCON MINI used in connection with a full body harness in compliance with EN 361 or a climbing harness in compliance with EN 12277 and a lanyard in compliance with EN 795 and EN 354 exclusively serves to secure briefed persons against falling when climbing in climbing courses or using rope slides It may only be used by one person at a time It is always used in combination with a horizontal or slightly taut textile rope or wire cable flying fox rope slide In the case of rope slides or similar a suitable brake system must also be installed The suspension rope and its attachment must be correctly planned and mounted by a qualified person The suspension rope or rope slides may be permanent or tem porary installations There is a real risk to life if travel speeds are too high or if the tension rope or the anchors are inadequately strong The connection of the safety rope should always be seen as redundant Maximum use 1 person at a time Application temperature 30 C to 60 C All other uses are deemed improper The company BORNACK will not be liable for any ensuing damages The user bears the sole risk Observe operating specifications in compliance with EN 15567 2 EQUIPMENT Housing made of VA Plastic handle protection Rollers with ball bea
6. e equipment close to radiators Permanent temperatures of over 50 C have a negative impact on the strength of the textile material and will reduce the life span Do not allow personal protective equipment to come into contact with aggressive substances e g oils grease acids chemicals Store the personal protective equipment in the device case or device bag TRANSPORT Protected transport in the device case or device bag 12 13 BORNACK MISCELLANEOUS PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION The identification of this personal protective equipment contains the following information Read observe User Manual Product name Product type EEN FALCON tore et X Doppelseilrolle K lt 16mm Max useful load Max rope diameter Charge year of production TEST CARD FOR ANNUAL MONITORING Date The test list must be completed in full by Type product name the expert during the annual inspection Signature Manufactured on This test list does not claim to cover all test criteria and does not relieve the expert Serial no from his decision about the overall condition Purchase date Date of first use Life span at the latest Next inspection Reason for inspection Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5 Year 6 Year 7 Year 8 Year 9 Year 10 BORNACK 14 15 TEST CARD FOR ANNUAL
7. e load not your securing system CAUTION LIFE THREATENING RISK A The FALCON MINI cannot replace the second rope of your securing system A redundant securing rope is necessary B Connect the cowtail tightly to the climber s full body harness BORNACK FALCON MINI IN USE APPLICATION C Place the rope pulley FALCON MINI onto the safety rope in the direction of travel CAUTION A The FALCON MINI is equipped with an integra ted backstop to prevent the user rolling back wards in the rope slide D Insert hook 1 of the securing system into the anchor points short cowtail E Insert hook 2 into the safety rope behind the FALCON MINI and affix at the park position CAUTION A Ensure that the cowtail is not twisted This prevents unintentional turning on the rope slide CAUTION RISK OF INJURY A Do not touch the rollers during the slide journey CAUTION A Ensure that all karabiners are locked securely and that the cowtails are tightly attached CAUTION A The FALCON MINI is equipped with an integra ted backstop to prevent the user rolling back wards in the rope slide F To stow the FALCON MINI hook the belt clip into the all round abdominal belt FALCON MINI IN USE USE WITH HANDLES G Place rope pulley FALCON MINI onto the safety rope in the direction of travel CAUTION A The FALCON MINI is equipped with an integra ted backstop t
8. o prevent the user rolling back wards in the rope slide H Insert hook 1 of the securing system into the anchor points short cowtail I Insert hook 2 into the safety rope behind the FALCON MINI and affix at the park position CAUTION A Ensure that the cowtail is not twisted This pre vents unintentional turning on the rope slide J During the slide hold the roller tightly with both hands and check the direction of travel Ensure that the load weight of the user is bor ne by the cowtail and not the user CAUTION RISK OF INJURY A Do not touch the rollers during the slide journey CAUTION A Ensure that all karabiners are locked securely and that the cowtails are tightly attached BORNACK FALCON MINI IN USE CAUTION A The FALCON MINI is equipped with an integra ted backstop to prevent the user rolling back wards in the rope slide COMBINING When combining with securing systems check the compatibility Read the User Manual Bl of the securing system CAUTION RISK TO LIFE A The FALCON MINI is a not a substitute for the safety rope of a securing system REMOVAL To remove the FALCON MINI repeat steps E to SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS There is a risk to life if these safety instructions are not observed CAUTION Only start the descent on the rope slide if there are no other persons on the suspended cable or in the landing area RISK OF COLLISION
9. rings made of VA Belt clip to affix the pulley made of VA ACCESSORIES Rubber coated handles made of VA e Cowtail APPLICATION Zip lines or flying fox in commercial supervised adventure parks or educational systems etc Handle protection Reverse side Belt clip Rollers Park position for karabiner of the long cowtail Boreholes for handles Identification Anchor point for karabiner of the securing system Anchor point for connection cowtail BORNACK INFORMATION BEFORE USE VISUAL INSPECTION Test every time before use All parts are in place and undamaged If even the slightest of faults is detected The housing shows no signs of damage in the during the inspection the device may not be shape of deformation or wear used Faulty devices may only be tested and Metal parts without deformation cracks repaired in a workshop authorised by corrosion excessive wear BORNACK FUNCTION TEST Rollers run smoothly in the direction of travel e Rollers block when moved against the direction of travel FALCON MINI IN USE Read the User Manual Aa CAUTION A Wear protective gloves PREPARATION A Connect the rope pulley FALCON MINI to the cowtail tightly by means of a cow hitch knot CAUTION A Please note that the lanyard of the FALCON MINI is shorter than the shortest rope of your securing system This means that during the slide the rope pulley always bears th
10. ular intervals however at least once a year by an expert The result must be documented in the checklist at the end of this user manual The PSA and securing systems used in climbing parks are subject to extremely high usage frequencies A higher level of wear must be assumed The test cycles must be adapted accordingly SALES The dealer must ensure that user manuals in the respective national language are enclosed with deliveries The respective translation must be authorised by BORNACK SERVICE If you have any further questions about safe use of this rope protection equipment or other BORNACK services such as Risk analysis Rescue plans Training courses Expert inspections please send your question to our e mail hotline hotline bornack de We will be happy to help MAINTENANCE Apply oil to keep moving parts and joints of karabiners securing devices and anchor equipment smooth running Maintenance may only be carried out by trained specialists The instructions in this User Manual must be observed strictly Protective equipment that is well looked after will last longer CLEANING Dry damp personal protective equipment in the air not on artificial heat sources Dry metal components with cloths Clean soiled textile components e g arrester harnesses and ropes with lukewarm water and a little detergent for delicates Then rinse thoroughly and allow them to dry in the air No
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