Silverline 254301 Manual Del Usuario página 7

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4. Repeat on the other side
5. Adjust the Leg Straps by pulling the end of the webbing through the
belt slider, until a snug fit is achieved and the webbing material sits
comfortably, as high as possible, between the inside leg and groin.
Release and readjust if necessary, until a safe fit has been achieved
WARNING: Correct fitting of the Leg Straps (7) is of paramount concern
for the safe and effective function of the harness. Severe injury can occur
during an arrested fall, if the webbing material is twisted, or if the Leg
Straps are not adjusted properly in the groin region.
• Fitting waist belt (see Fig. H-I):
1. Stand upright and straight, locate both ends of the Waist Belt Strap (5)
and ensure they are not twisted
2. Fasten the Waist Belt Buckle (6), by inserting the three-bar slide
through the square link, so both parts sit flat on top of each other and
interlock
3. Adjust the Waist Belt Strap by pulling the end of the webbing through
the belt slider, until a snug fit is achieved
Note: Confirm comfortable yet snug fit of the harness by squatting
down and moving your arms above your head. The user must be able to
comfortably move around and reach his working position, without the
harness restricting movement.
Connecting to other fall arrest system components
• Use the Dorsal Attachment Point (A) (9) to connect to the shock
absorber or shock absorber/lanyard combination using a suitable
karabiner
WARNING: Karabiners and other connectors must ALWAYS be used
with the gate closed and securely locked. Refer to the connector
manufacturer's instructions for verification and inspection procedure.
WARNING: The total length of a
lanyard connected to an energy absorber should NOT exceed 2m.
Clearance
• Fall clearance:
Before use, it is essential to verify
the clearance required beneath the
user. This clearance must be sufficient
to prevent the user from hitting the
ground or another obstacle, in the
event of a fall (see Fig. J)
• Swing falls:
WARNING: The force of striking
an object in a swing fall may cause
serious injury or death.
Swing falls occur when the anchorage
is not located directly above the
point where a fall occurs (see Fig. K).
Minimise swing falls by working as
close as possible to the anchorage. DO
NOT enter a situation where a swing
fall could occur, if it is likely to result
in an injury
Note: The risk of swing falls
significantly increases the clearance
required when using a self-retracting
lifeline or another variable length
connecting system.
Connecting to work positioning
or restraint systems
Note: This harness is fitted with a Waist Belt Strap (5) and Lateral
Attachment Points (10) that enable its use in work positioning systems as
described in EN358.
• The Lateral Attachment Points (10) are designed to either hold the
user in a certain position whilst working (work in suspension), or to
prevent the worker from entering a zone where a fall is possible (travel
restraint, leash principle, see Fig. L)
8
Fig. J
2m
Maximum
2m 6.75m
1.5m
1m
Fig. K
Swing
Fall Hazard
• The Lateral Attachment Points must
ONLY be used to attach to a work
positioning system. DO NOT connect
to a fall arrest system
• ALWAYS use the two lateral D-rings
together by clipping a suitable
positioning lanyard between them
• There should be a supporting surface
for the feet for comfortable work
positioning
• Movement must be restricted to a
maximum of 0.6m, and the lanyard
must be kept under constant tension
(see Fig. M)
WARNING: When connectors are poorly
positioned, the attachment D-rings
could act as a lever on the gate of a
karabiner and subsequently damage it,
when sudden tension comes on to the
rope. ALWAYS ensure that connectors
remain safely positioned during use.
Compatibility
• This harness is compatible with
miscellaneous fall arrest systems
and safety gear, including but not limited to the following Silverline
products:
• 253162 Shock Absorbing Lanyard
• 253600 Karabiner
• 252190 Restraint Positioning Lanyard
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
WARNING: Always verify that all components used in combination with
each other are compatible.
Anchorage requirements
Fig. N
• According to EN795 the minimum strength of any anchorage is 10kN
• Check anchorage for signs of deterioration
• As with all fall arrest gear, anchorages must be subjected to regular
inspections by a competent person. Inspect at least once every three
months and record findings in a dedicated service record
• Check that the karabiner is the correct size for the anchorage to be
used. If the karabiner is too small, use an anchor sling to connect to
the anchorage
Anchorage position
• The anchorage of the system should preferably be located above the
user's position
Fig. L
Restraint
Lanyard
Fig. M
Maximum
height of
fall: 0.6m