energy absorber.
Materials of the lanyard integrated into an
energy absorber:
• tubular strap and central tear-away
polyester core
• aluminium or steel connector
The KTP EVO 11 model links the harness
to a simple EN354 restraint or work
positioning lanyard.
Lanyard materials:
• polyester lanyard strap
• aluminium or steel connector
VERIFICATIONS :
PERIODIC REVIEW
- Periodic once a year examination is
mandatory to ensure user safety which is
linked to the maintenance of the effi ciency
and
resistance
of
This
frequency
should
when usage is intensive or in diffi cult
environments.
- These periodic examinations must only
be carried out by the manufacturer,
his representative or by a competent
person and in strict compliance with
the
manufacturer's
procedures.
- The identifi cation label and the marking
of the equipment must be visible and
understandable to the user.
- Maintain the identifi cation sheet and the
maintenance monitoring table as soon
as it is put into service and during each
examination.
BEFORE USE
- The maximum user weight indicated in
the product specifi cations (equipment
included) must not be exceeded (#7).
- Check, by visual examination, the good
condition of the equipment and the
absence of faults:
Fall prevention harness
Condition of straps, seams, adjustment
buckles, rings. Absence of wear, cuts,
fraying, incipient of fractures, deformation,
traces
of
oxidation
and ensure the legibility of the markings
the
equipment.
be
shortened
periodic
review
or
discolouration
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(identifi cation
and/or
Functioning and cleanliness of the buckles.
Lanyard and energy absorber
Condition of lanyards, seams, connectors.
Absence of wear, cuts, fraying, incipient
of
fractures,
deformation,
oxidation, knots or discolouration and
ensure the legibility of the markings
(identifi cation
and/or
Connectors workings.
DURING USE
- Regularly check the condition of the
equipment.
- A connector must never be stressed at
its clasp level.
- Avoid areas where there is a risk of
falling.
Fall prevention harness
-
During
use,
regularly
adjustment elements and fasteners of
the harness. These components must
be protected against all stresses coming
from the environment: mechanical stress
(shocks,
sharp
edges...),
(projection of acids, bases, solvents...)
electric (short-circuits, electric arcs...) or
thermal (hot surfaces, torches ...).
Lanyard and energy absorber
- Take appropriate precautions when using
the energy absorbing lanyard against
possible loading on a sharp edge.
- If there is a risk of falling, reduce as
much as possible the amount of slack in
the lanyard.
WEARING THE HARNESS (#4)
1
Once the bag is turned over, hold the
harness by its dorsal hooking point and
disentangle the straps if required.
2
Slip on the shoulder straps one after
the other, like a jacket, without twisting the
straps.
3
Buckle and adjust the chest strap as
appropriate (#5-A).
4/5 Buckle and adjust each leg strap after
positioning them at the crotch (#5-A).
6
Adjust the tightness of the shoulder
validity
date).
traces
of
validity
date).
check
the
chemical