Silverline 254155 Manual Del Usuario página 6

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Compatibility
• This product is compatible with miscellaneous fall arrest systems
and safety gear, including but not limited to the following Silverline
products:
• 257875 Restraint Harness
• 250482 Restraint & Fall Arrest Harness
• 251483 Premium Restraint & Fall Arrest Harness
• 253162 Shock Absorbing Lanyard
• 252190 Restraint Positioning Lanyard
• 251657 Wide Back Support Belt
Notes:
• Connecting hardware must be
compatible in size, shape, and strength.
Non-compatible connectors may
accidentally disengage and lead to
serious injury or even death
• Only use connectors, such as D-rings,
snaphooks, karabiners and other
equipment with a minimum rating
of 22kN
• ALWAYS take the length of connectors
into consideration, when planning the
layout of a fall arrest system, as it will
influence the total length of the fall
WARNING: Always verify that the connecting karabiner and the D-ring on
the harness or anchorage connector are compatible.
Operation
Note: This equipment must ONLY be used by competent operators. All
users must be trained in its safe use. Inexperienced users must receive
instruction prior to using this equipment. A risk assessment must be
carried out before undertaking any operations requiring fall arrest
equipment.
WARNING: ALWAYS wear personal protective equipment appropriate
for the work area and type of activity, including but not limited to eye
protection, gloves, hard hat, protective shoes and hearing protection.
Opening and closing (Fig. X)
1. Push the Locking Lever (5) towards the
Spine (3)
2. The Gate (4) is now unlocked and
can be pushed in to open
3. Release Gate and Locking Lever to close
WARNING: This scaffold hook must ALWAYS
be used with the Gate (4) closed and fully
locked! To check whether the Gate is
securely locked,
try push the Gate open from the outside; it
must not open without the Locking Lever
(5) being operated first.
Making connections (see Fig. X)
WARNING: Never apply multiple loads to a single karabiner.
• When using a Karabiner to connect to an anchorage, or when
connecting components of a fall arrest system together, ensure that
accidental disengagement (aka. 'rollout') cannot occur
Note: Rollout is possible when interference between a karabiner
and the mating connector causes the karabiner's gate or keeper to
accidentally open and release.
• DO NOT use connectors that will not completely close over the
anchor point
• DO NOT make knots in a lanyard
• DO NOT hook a lanyard back on to itself
• DO NOT attach two or more karabiners to each other
• DO NOT attach two or more karabiners into one D-ring
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Fig. B
Direction of Load
Anchorage
Direction of Load
Fig. X
1
2
• DO NOT attach karabiners directly to a horizontal lifeline
WARNING: ALWAYS follow the manufacturer's instructions supplied with
each system component.
Proper alignment of the karabiner under load
• The karabiner must be installed so that the loads are applied in the
area designed for greatest strength (see marking on the product and
FIG. X)
• The anchorage or anchorage connector should be seated in the radius
of the karabiner opposite the Gate (4)
• DO NOT apply loads across the Gate
• The karabiner must be able to move freely and without interference
during use. ANY constraint or external pressure is DANGEROUS
• Be aware that some equipment combinations may reduce the effective
strength of the karabiner. DO NOT connect to wide straps
Fig. C
Note: Regularly check connections with other equipment in the system
during use, and ensure various system components are correctly
positioned with respect to each other. This may save your life!
Rescue plan
WARNING: A suitable and sufficient risk assessment must be carried
out before commencing with any kind of work at height, or any work
that requires the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) as a control
measure.
• The user must have a rescue plan and the means at hand to
implement it
• The plan must take into account the equipment and special training
necessary to effectively conduct prompt rescue under all foreseeable
conditions
Accessories
• Additional fall arrest gear, workwear and other personal protection
equipment is available from your Silverline stockist
Maintenance
Note: All fall arrest equipment must be regularly inspected, cleaned and
maintained by a competent person, in accordance with local laws and
regulations. Maintenance must be recorded in a dedicated service record
(see end of this manual).
WARNING: Carry out a visual and tactile inspection of all components
every time the equipment is used. Carry out a detailed examination if the
equipment has not been used for some time. Note: A thorough, detailed
examination of the equipment must be carried out at regular intervals, at
least once annually, or more frequently depending on use.
WARNING: It is ILLEGAL to carry out any kind of repair or modification to
this equipment.
WARNING: Should any damage be detected, remove the equipment from
service immediately. It must then be rendered unusable and discarded.