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1. Important DO NOT Do notanchor to a structure that itself can fall i e freestanding ladder or any loose structure Do not use an anchorage point that will not take a shock load of IOKN Do not use an anchorage point that is located below the point of attachment to your harness unless you have no other choice Do not use waist connection points on a harness for Fall Arrest Waist connection points are for work positioning or restraint only Do not loop standard Lanyards around obstructions with sharp edges If a Lanyard is to be looped around a structure choked a protection sleeve should be fitted Do not extend the length of your Lanyard DO e Ensure that this Lanyard is connected to the correct fall arrest system attachment point of an 6 full body harness either front sternum or rear dorsal D ring usually marked by a letter A e Connect the energy absorber end of the Lanyard to the harness and the free end to the fall arrest anchorage point Use approved permanent anchorage points that have been built or installed by approved installers e Ensure that the karabiner scaffold hook or snap hook is correctly loaded A connector must only be attached to a compatible anchorage point or harness fall arrest point that loads the Lanyard connector along its major axis There must be no tendency for the Lanyard connector to twist or trap in such a way that an arrest force will be a
2. Equipment Training amp Consultancy 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 by 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 first 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 Lifes
3. FFI means that the Lanyard would be connected around chest height of the user and you would fall the length of the Lanyard before arrest Fall Factor 2 FF2 means that the Lanyard would be connected below the user and you would fall twice the length of the Lanyard before arrest The following pictograms illustrate the calculations needed to be done before using an Energy Absorbing Lanyard C always equals a minimum safety clearance of 0 5m B always equals height of user normally taken at 2m A is the variable specific to your application depending upon original Lanyard length and fall factor situation you are working in Example 4m Free Fall using a 2m energy absorbing lanyard in a fall factor 2 situation i e clipped below your feet A B MFS Key i A Original Layard length 1 Deployment of energy absorber Body Harness stretch distance between harness attachment i point and feet C Safety Clearance i Example 2 Im Free Fall using a 2m energy absorbing lanyard in a fall factor 0 5 situation i e clipped above your head _ 4 i B Key A Original Lanyard length i Deployment of energy absorber Body Harness stretch distance A between harness attachment 1 point and feet C Safety Clearance Example 3 2m Free Fall using a 2m energy abso
4. fall distance does not and can not exceed 2m will limit the arrest force acting on a User weighing up to 140Kg to less than 6 Modifications and Repairs No repairs modifications or alterations are to be carried out on this Energy Absorbing Lanyard 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 Inspection This manual contains a Declaration of conformity and a section for recording your periodic Detailed Inspections On the back page of this manual is a space for the user to record the product name unique serial number and date of manufacture The product name unique serial number and date of manufacture will be found on the product label either stitched into the Lanyard s webbing or captive at the end of the rope Always make sure the product label is present showing both the serial number and date of manufacture and that it matches your User Manual If the numbers are not legible on the Product Label or do not match the User Manual DO NOT USE the Lanyard The Lanyard along with all your other safety equipment must be subjected to a pre use check each time before use Failure to inspect the Lanyard correctly could cost you your life You sho
5. kernmantle rope sleeved with heavy duty PVC for abrasion protection and rigidity 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 90226NG Chunkie 1 5m single leg Lanyard Fitted as standard with a captive karabiner at one end and a captive aluminium scaffold hook at the other The leg of the Lanyard is constructed from 11 mm kernmantle rope sleeved with tubular webbing for abrasion protection The energy absorber pack has a clear shrink sleeve for additional abrasion protection 90227MK2 1 8m stretch single leg Lanyard Fitted as standard with a captive screwgate steel karabiner at each end The leg of the Lanyard is constructed from elasticated stretchy webbing 90474 Chunkie 1 75m Scaffolders single leg Lanyard Fitted as standard with a large captive double action hook at one end and a triangular screwed link at the other end The leg of the Lanyard is constructed from mm _ kernmantle sleeved with medium duty PVC for abrasion protection 90270 90370 1 5m and 2m respectively twin legged Lanyard Fitted as standard with a captive screwgate karabiner on the energy absorber and a large double action snaphook on each leg The legs of the Lanyard are constructed from mm kernmantle rope 90306 1 9m stretch twin leg
6. Designers Manufacturers and Suppliers of Quality Height Safety amp Rescue Equipment Training amp Consultancy Users Manual English Version Energy Absorbing Lanyards Thank you for purchasing this P amp P Energy Absorbing Lanyard Please take the time to familiarize yourself with the correct attachment positioning and adjustment procedure It is imperative that this Energy Absorbing Lanyard 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 Energy Absorbing Lanyard or training others to use it CAREFULLY READ and understand these instructions If there is anything you do not understand DO NOT use the Energy Absorbing Lanyard 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 users 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 d
7. all times or parks the un used tail of the Lanyard onto the welded ring or D ring that makes the connection between the energy absorber and tails of the Lanyard Alternatively a sacrificial point such as a P amp P breakaway parking point may be used to park stow an un used Lanyard tail Should you require further information or an explanation of this potential problem please do not hesitate to contact the supplier or P amp P for further detail Minimum Free Space MFS Fall arrest systems are designed to arrest a person s fall in as short a distance as possible and limit the arrest force to below 6 This is achieved by absorbing the energy generated in the fall by applying an arresting force to the user over a distance i e the arrest distance In order to prevent the possibility of a collision there must be sufficient free space directly under the user for the fall to be arrested the free space must be greater than the arrest distance Free space means that the path of the fall is free from obstacles MFS is defined as the vertical distance measured from the anchorage where the Lanyard attaches to the structure to the ground level the next lower substantive platform or the nearest significant obstacle depending upon application Application of the MFS ensures the safe arrest of a faller and avoids the possibility of a collision When using the P P Chunkie E
8. amages losses or expenses in the connection with or by reason of or the inability to use the Energy Absorbing Lanyard for any other purpose Note training should only be delivered by a suitably qualified and competent person i e P amp P products trainer Description All the following Lanyards are made incorporating an energy absorbing pack They are all Fall Arrest Lanyards to BS EN 355 for arresting a potential fall and are designed for use as part of a fall arrest system comprising a Lanyard and compatible BS EN 361 harness P amp P manufacture a standard range of Lanyards fitted with connectors and links to meet most user requirements When required users may specify Lanyards with different connector link configurations in this case connectors will comply with BS EN 362 and links will be CE marked Equipment specifiers users must ensure that connectors and links are compatible with anchorage and harness attachment points Failure to ensure compatibility may result in an unsafe 90226NG 90227MK2 condition or even connector link failure 902I6NG Contact your supplier or P amp P if you require Chunkie 2m single leg fixed loop Lanyard This further information Lanyard features a welded ring attached to the energy absorber enabling a connection to be made around a suitable structure Fitted as standard with an aluminium captive karabiner at each end The leg of the Lanyard is constructed from mm
9. ential falls The Lanyard is constructed of 32mm webbing and incorporates a unique rip stitch energy absorbing pack and as standard is fitted with a scaffold hook 90147 ADJ 90059 76050 0 NRG 1 5m 1 75 and 2m respectively Single leg adjustable length Lanyard suitable for arresting potential falls The Lanyard is constructed of 32 mm webbing and incorporates a unique stitch energy absorbing pack Usage Prior to use a full visual inspection of every part of the fall arrest system must be carried out by the user as detailed in this P amp P user manual This item of fall arrest system is for personal use only Only use EN362 connectors hooks karabiners etc approved and recommended by P amp P Check the inspection record for this Lanyard to ensure that regular inspections have been correctly recorded It is strongly recommended that the user is given adequate practical training prior to using this Lanyard or any other P amp P product DO NOT use this Lanyard until you have read and fully understood these instructions IF IN DOUBT CHECK BACK WITH THE SUPPLIER OR P amp P WARNING This Energy Absorbing Lanyard must only be used by persons who are medically fit to do so If you have any medical condition are recovering from any medical condition or suffering from any physical or mental disability you must seek professional medical advice before using this Energy Absorbing Lanyard
10. ged Lanyard Fitted as standard with a captive screwgate karabiner on the energy absorber and a large double action snap hook on each leg The legs of the Lanyard are constructed from elasticated stretchy webbing 90147CL 76050CL 90221 NRG 5 twin legged Lanyard suitable for arresting potential falls The Lanyard is constructed of 32mm webbing and incorporates a unique rip stitch energy absorbing pack 90147CL 76050CL NRG 1 5m and 2m respectively Single leg Lanyard suitable for arresting potential falls The Lanyard is constructed of 32mm webbing and incorporates a unique stitch energy absorbing pack Fitted with a wear sleeve and choking ring 90211 90147 90059 76050 NRG Im 5 1 75 and 2m respectively Single leg Lanyard suitable for arresting potential falls The Lanyard is constructed of 32mm webbing and incorporates a unique stitch energy absorbing pack 90147SCA 90147SC 90147AD 90059AD 76050AD 90059SCA 76050SCA 900595 760505 90147SCA 90059SCA 76050SCA NRG 1 5m 175 and 2m respectively Single leg Lanyard suitable for arresting potential falls The Lanyard is constructed of 32mm webbing and incorporates a unique stitch energy absorbing pack and as standard is fitted with a large snap hook 90147SC 90059SC 76050SC NRG 1 5m 1 75 and 2m respectively Single leg Lanyard suitable for arresting pot
11. hese P amp P Limited Lanyards have been tested and CE marked to BSEN355 2002 or BSEN355 1993 Certified by Approved Body TUV NEL Limited East Kilbride Glasgow G75 OQU United Kingdom EC Notified Body No 0320 P amp P Limited operate a Quality management System to BS EN ISO 9001 2000 controlled and audited by The British Standards Institute 389 Chiswick High Road London W4 4AL United Kingdom EC Notified Body No 0086 Designers Manufacturers and Suppliers of Quality Height Safety amp Rescue Equipment Training amp Consultancy P amp P Limited 131 New John Street Aston Birmingham B6 4LD England Telephone 0121 359 4561 Facsimile 0121 359 4136 Email sales pammenter co uk Website www ppsafety co uk This Manual and its contents P amp P Limited 201 Lanyards Manual V2 041 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
12. nd to be or believed to be faulty DO NOT use it Remove ALL components from site to ensure that they cannot be used by anyone Cleaning Maintenance and Storage You may clean the Lanyard of light soiling using warm water 40 C max with pure soap or mild detergent Heavy deposits of creosote or grease may be removed with a diluted solution of heavy detergent and water Avoid getting soap detergent into buckles After cleaning rinse thoroughly with fresh clean water then remove excess water with a dry cloth Finally allow the Lanyard to dry naturally then give it a full inspection before storing Store the Lanyard in a cool dry place which will protect it from extreme humidity direct heat and sunlight Protect your Lanyard by allocating a storage area that is free from sharp edges or abrasive materials that are likely to damage webbing or metal components Do not hang your Lanyard in the back of a van or work vehicle where it is likely to suffer abrasion If the Lanyard is wet allow to dry naturally BEFORE storing Chemical Attack If the Lanyard comes into contact with chemicals you MUST immediately remove it from service and check with the supplier or P amp P for advice on the possible consequence of chemical degradation Service Life WARNING Each P amp P Energy Absorbing Lanyard is designed to arrest a fall from height once only If subject to an arrest fall the Lanyard must be withdrawn from service and des
13. nergy Absorber Lanyard or NRG Energy Absorbing Lanyard in conjunction with a Fall Arrest Safety Harness the MFS is determined by adding together the original length of the Lanyard the potential deployment of the energy absorber Lanyard the height of the user normally taken as 2m due to harness stretch and feet hanging down and safety clearance of at least 0 5m The maximum deployment length of a Chunkie Energy Absorber is 1 5 and the maximum deployment length of an NRG Energy Absorber is 1 3m The actual deployment length depends upon freefall distance before initial arrest and mass of the user Below is a table showing deployment lengths based on a 2m version of the Lanyard with a 100 kg mass Deployment lengths of 2 metre P amp P Energy Absorbing Lanyard using a l00Kg solid rigid test mass The data is based on the P amp P Energy Absorbing Lanyard being used in 3 different Fall Factors FF FF 0 5 Im free fall FF 2m free fall and FF 2 4m free fall FF_0 5 LANYARD lan Fi FF 1 2 Free Fall 2 00m NRG 2 00m Chunkie These figures are specific to the P amp P range of products it should be noted that other manufacturers energy absorbers may deploy up to 75m Explanation of Fall Factors Fall Factor 0 5 FF 0 5 means that the Lanyard would be connected above the user and you would fall half the length of the Lanyard before arrest Fall Factor
14. nkie and NRG Range of Energy Absorbing Lanyards is in conformity with the provisions of Council Directive 89 686 EEC and where such is the case with the national standard transposing harmonized standard numbers either BSEN 355 2002 or BSEN 355 1993 is identical to the PPE which is subject to EC certificate of conformity with associated amendment number s Chunkie Energy Absorber Range BSEN 355 04 013 dated 15 October 2004 and 1 Absorber Lanyard NRG Range BSEN 355 01 003 dated 13 June 2001 issued by TUV NEL Limited East Kilbride Glasgow G75 OQU United Kingdom EC Notified Body No 0320 is subject to the procedures set out in Article 11 point B of Directive 89 686 EEC under the supervision of the approved body The British Standards Institute 389 Chiswick High Road London W4 4AL United Kingdom EC Notified Body No 0086 Done at Birmingham United Kingdom on 08 July 2008 Malcolm Perry H amp S TECHNICAL MANAGER P amp P Limited 131 New John Street Aston Birmingham B6 4LD England Tel 44 0 121 359 4561 Facsimile 44 0 121 359 4136 e mail sales pammenter co uk website www pammenter co uk Registered in England No 1493537 9 Lb eng WEN 32 essses UUU LU PaSA BP 1950 Tyr ING T
15. pan 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 P amp P 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 P amp P Limited 131 New John Street Aston Birmingham 86 4LD England Tel 44 0 121 359 4561 Facsimile 44 0 121 359 4136 e mail sales pammenter co uk website www ppsafety co uk Registered in England No 1493537 8 Designers Manufacturers and Suppliers of Quality Height Safety amp Rescue Equipment Training amp Consultancy EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY The manufacturer in the Community P amp P Limited 131 New John Street Aston Birmingham B6 4LD United Kingdom Declares that the new PPE described hereafter P amp P Chu
16. pplied across its gate Always ensure that the closing mechanism the connector is locked shut Kwiklok Locksafe and Double Action hook types do this automatically but should still be checked Screwgate types must be screwed home manually and checked by applying pressure against the closing mechanism NOTE Identification of harness fall arrest attachment points is a recent change to equipment standards and earlier model harnesses may not be marked with a letter A Use an anchorage wherever possible that is located directly above the working position and make sure that you have sufficient free space with no hazards or protrusions beneath you SEE MINIMUM FREE SPACE SECTION P amp P TWIN TAILS WARNING NOTICE In common with all Two Tails Twin Tailed Lanyards Users must be aware of the following If one of the tails is not in use the un used tail MUST NOT BE parked stowed by being attached to the primary strap of the User s harness or anyone of the attachment D rings of the harness This is due to the fact that should a fall occur and be arrested by the other tail the attached parked stowed Lanyard may prevent the energy absorber from deploying fully and hence subject the User to a greater arrest force than permitted by the European Fall Protection standard P amp P would therefore strongly recommend the user keeps both tails attached to the structure at
17. rbing lanyard in a fall factor situation i e clipped at the same height as your chest a MFS Key B i A Original Layard length i Deployment of energy absorber i B Body Harness stretch distance between harness attachment 1 point and feet i Safety Clearance i As all testing of energy absorbing Lanyards is based 100 mass we offer the following guidance for users over 00kg The data is based on the P amp P Energy Absorbing Lanyard being used in a potential fall factor 2 situation clipped to a suitable solid rigid anchor below the user s feet not recommended P amp P NRG Energy Absorbing Lanyards 20 B5Kg BS MOKg 80 100Kg 100 l10Kg P amp P Chunkie Energy Absorbing Lanyard TMNT 80 100Ke 100 10Kg 0 00 20 B5Kg B5 HOKg 2 00m A x 175m Arrest Force below 6kN as required by European Fall Protection Standards If used in a fall factor 2 situation the arrest forces will exceed 6kN but NOT be above not ideal but certainly considered survivable X Do Not Use in fall factor 2 situations arrest forces will exceed 8kN Based on the above information what can be concluded is that P amp P Energy Absorbing Lanyards NRG and Chunkie at any length if only used in a fall factor situation clipped to a suitable anchor at chest height so the
18. troyed to ensure that it is not used again Each P amp P Lanyard has a maximum working life of 5 years from date of first use provided it is correctly stored and maintained However if the Lanyard fails any inspection it MUST be destroyed See the Statement of Obsolescence within this manual 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 Lanyard should be entered on the back page of this manual for future reference and inspection records IMPORTANT Applies to the followin PN902I6NG BSEN 355 2002 PN90226NG BSEN 355 2002 PN90227MK2 BSEN 355 2002 PN90474 BSEN 355 2002 PN90270 BSEN 355 2002 PN90370 BSEN 355 2002 PN90306 BSEN 355 2002 90221 BSEN 355 1993 PN90147CL BSEN 355 1993 PN76050CL BSEN 355 1993 9 211 355 1993 PN90147 BSEN 355 1993 PN90059 BSEN 355 1993 PN76050 BSEN 355 1993 PN90147SCA BSEN 355 1993 PN90059SCA BSEN 355 1993 PN76050SCA BSEN 355 1993 PN90147SC BSEN 355 1993 PN90059SC BSEN 355 1993 PN76050SC BSEN 355 1993 PN90I47AD BSEN 355 1993 PN90059AD BSEN 355 1993 PN76050AD BSEN 355 1993 Designers Manufacturers and Suppliers of Quality Height Safety amp Rescue
19. uld be trained to carry out a pre use check Detailed Recorded Inspections should only be carried out by a competent person appointed by the employer Additionally recorded interim inspections may be required where risks from transient arduous working environments 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 to see all Fall Protection PPE have a Detailed Recorded Inspection every 6 months The pre use check must include but is not limited to e Check all webbing for signs of cuts abrasions fraying tears burns mould discolouration or chemical attack e Check all stitching for signs of loosening pulling or cut thread There must be no evidence of damaged stitching on either side of the stitch pattern e Check the Energy Absorber Pack for signs of exposed tear webbing visible at the ends Exposure of tear webbing indicates the Lanyard may have been subject to a fall Check all shrink sleeving is intact and protecting rope or webbing e If the Lanyard has been subject to significant paint overspray it must not be used e Adjusters and connectors MUST be free from rust excessive wear distortion or cracks connectors links must operate correctly with no tendency for gates to stick or jam If during the pre use check any part is fou

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