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DIN 19427 - DGUV n°PS18060028 of 2018 08 02-DGUV - n°PS21060007of 2021 04 29
The fall arrester has been tested and approved as protection against falls when the person using the device is thrown out
(catapult or whip effect) in connection with the use of a safety harness according to EN 361:2002 in work cages of elevating
platforms which are equipped with suitable anchor points Addapted and tested fonction of the DIN 19427.
The operating instructions of the elevating platform must be observed!
The following must be observed amongst other things:
1.
As a matter of principle, injuries of the operator using the device, such as hitting the work cage or the boom of the
elevating platform, when using the fall arrester cannot be excluded the user must foresee an evacuation plan or an
emergency plan in the event of a fall of the operator.
2.
The fall arrester may only be used in connection with safety harnesses according to EN 361:2002 with on the back,
chest and thoracic D-Ring.
3.
Only anchor points with a sufficient load-bearing capacity and which are at least 35 cm below the handrail may be
used. When using higher anchor points at the work cage, the safe functioning of the fall arrester is no longer ensured
for this application.
4.
The
fall
by
means
Using an extension between the anchor point of work cage and the blocfor is forbidden.
5.
The
lanyard
means
of
Using
an
is possible to connect blocfor™ 1.8 on the anchor point at the front and back of the harness.
NB: it is recommended and more comfortable to connect the blocfor™ 1.8 to the back anchor point of the harness.
6.
In order to prevent the person using the device from being thrown out of the work cage while the elevating platform is
travelling, the height of anchor point must be install height of the knee rail at least 35 cm below the handrail.
7.
In order to be able to prevent the person using the device from hitting the ground or hitting other parts in the
environment when being thrown out, the free space below the work cage must be at least 4 m.
8.
The total insert length of the blocfor 1.8 A/B ESD &1.8A evo including all connectors must not exceed 1.8 m. In the
event of a fall, the impact is 3kN maximum.
2
Use as protection against falls in work cages
of elevating platforms blocfor
arrester
is
connected
of
a
permanent
extremity
is
connected
a
permanent
automatic
extension
between
the
1.8 A/B - B1.8A EVO
™
to
the
suitable
anchor
automatic
connector
at
the
safety
harness
connector
(M47)
according
safety
harness
D-ring
point
of
the
work
according
to
EN
D-ring
on
the
to
EN
362:2004
and
the
blocfor
is forbidden. It
cage
362:2004.
back
by
(fig.1).