English - IKAR DB-A3 Manual De Instrucciones

Make sure that you have thoroughly read the instruction manual and understood its contents be-
fore operating the device. The technical specifications and the corresponding included instruction
manual for the IKAR fall protection device HRA with rescue lifting gear must be strictly observed!
2. Instruction manual - safety area
1. This anchoring device has been tested and approved for securing 1 person according to EN 795:2012 Type
B and for securing 2 persons according to CEN/TS 16415:2013 against falling and for rescue. In combination
with additionally required safety harnesses according to EN 361, IKAR fall arresting devices according to EN
360, IKAR fall arresting devices of type HRA with rescue lifting equipment according to EN 360 / EN 1496, it
must be ensured that the force that acts on the user during the arresting process is limited to max. 6 kN. The
anchoring device and fall arresting devices are to be used only as intended.
Note: The IKAR fall protection device HRA with rescue lifting gear is not included in the delivery
scope!
2. A non-observance of the instruction manual can be hazardous to life. In case of a fall, the persons concerned
must not be left hanging for more than 15 minutes in any case (shock risk).
3. A rescue plan considering any potential emergencies that might occur during this type of work must be
available.
4. The stop device may only be used by properly trained and experienced persons. Health impairments are not
admissible (e.g. alcohol, narcotics, drug or circulatory troubles)!
5. An IKAR fall protection system HRA with rescue lifting gear can only protect one person when in service; but
however can be used successively by several persons.
6. The IKAR tripod DB-A3 must always be vertical and stable when set up as an essential safety factor.
Attention: The tripod must never be used on oily or otherwise slippery surfaces!
7. The equipment should preferably be positioned perpendicularly above the head of the person to be rescued
in order to avoid swinging in case of a fall. After having attached the IKAR fall protection device HRA to the
fixture in on the IKAR tripod and inserting the extendable lanyard into the guide pulley, the end (snap-hook)
must be attached to the receiver grommet of the safety harness. Verify the correct function of the snap-hook.
The working person is now safely protected.
8. Check the legibility of the product identification prior to every use and perform a visual inspection of the stop
device and its attachments for visible defects (according to the list on page 2).
9. Equipment that is damaged or has been exposed to stress due to a fall or in case of doubt about the safe
condition of the equipment must be put out of operation immediately! It may only be used again after an
inspection and written release by a qualified person.
10. Depending on the exposure, but at least once in twelve months, the stop device, i.e. the IKAR tripod and
the optional fall protection device must be inspected by the manufacturer or persons trained and authorised
by the manufacturer. This must be documented in the included inspection log books. The effectivity and
durability of the IKAR tripod and the optional IKAR fall protection device depend on the regular inspection.
11. Repairs may be done by the manufacturer only.
12. DGUV Rules 112-198 and 112-199 must be observed.
13. The permissible load of the anchoring device corresponds to EN 795:2012 Type B for securing and rescuing
1 person and CEN/TS 16415:2013 for maximum 2 persons.
14. Protect the IKAR tripod DB-A3 and also the optional IKAR fall protection device from welding flames and
sparks, fire, acids, leaches as well as extreme temperatures and corrosive environmental impacts. Protect
tripod from impact damages during transport.
15. Modifying or complementing the equipment can be hazardous to life.
3. Technical specifications - tripod Type DB-A3 / DB-A3 XL
Tripod
Max. load
Height adjustment range
Mounting diameter
Weight (without HRA device)
max. load capacity

ENGLISH

Type DB-A3 Type DB-A3 XL
2 Persons 2 Persons
1,43 m - 2,54 m 1,92 m - 3,07 m
0,64 m - 2,19 m 1,04 m - 2,62 m
24 kg 35 kg
300 kg 300 kg
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