Directions For Use; Gb Operating Instructions - MAS BFD 3 Manual Del Usuario

GB
tested in accordance with EN 354 tested in accordance with EN 354
Type: BFD FlexBelt Type: BFD FlexBelt
BFD 3 BFD 3
BFD 4 BFD 4
BFD 5 BFD 5
BFD 6 BFD 6
For vertical and horizontal application under a load resulting from an edge For vertical and horizontal application under a load resulting from an edge
For the safe use of this product, please follow the directions for use Part 1 (product For the safe use of this product, please follow the directions for use Part 1 (product
description) as well as Part 2 (general section). description) as well as Part 2 (general section).
Function and application Function and application
This lanyard with an integral shock absorber (type: see label) should only be used in This lanyard with an integral shock absorber (type: see label) should only be used in
connection with a full body harness (EN 361) as a fall arrest system for cushioning the connection with a full body harness (EN 361) as a fall arrest system for cushioning the
impact forces that will arise. The impact forces are cushioned for a mass that is under 600 impact forces that will arise. The impact forces are cushioned for a mass that is under 600
KG and tolerable for the body. The impact force depends on the drop weight (weight of the KG and tolerable for the body. The impact force depends on the drop weight (weight of the
person + tool etc.) and the drop height. This shock absorber is manufactured in such a way person + tool etc.) and the drop height. This shock absorber is manufactured in such a way
that the impact forces are below the value that is required. that the impact forces are below the value that is required.
This lanyard with an integral shock absorber is used in a fall arrest system between the This lanyard with an integral shock absorber is used in a fall arrest system between the
attachment point on the object and the front or rear harness eyelet of the harness. attachment point on the object and the front or rear harness eyelet of the harness.
The shock absorber consists of two belt straps that are woven into each other. In each case The shock absorber consists of two belt straps that are woven into each other. In each case
there is a safety karabiner hook (EN 362) or a ribbon at the end of the shock absorber and at there is a safety karabiner hook (EN 362) or a ribbon at the end of the shock absorber and at
the other end of the lanyard. In the case of a fall, the belt straps of the shock absorber that the other end of the lanyard. In the case of a fall, the belt straps of the shock absorber that
are woven into each other are ripped apart and as a result the impact forces that arise are are woven into each other are ripped apart and as a result the impact forces that arise are
dissipated. In order to protect the shock absorber from ultra violet radiation and damage, the dissipated. In order to protect the shock absorber from ultra violet radiation and damage, the
belt is combined with a package and provided with a protective cover. belt is combined with a package and provided with a protective cover.
Usage notes Usage notes
Usage notes when used vertically: Usage notes when used vertically:
Here, the safety karabiner hook of the shock absorber is generally hung in the front or rear Here, the safety karabiner hook of the shock absorber is generally hung in the front or rear
harness eyelet of the harness. However, the second safety karabiner hook at the end of the harness eyelet of the harness. However, the second safety karabiner hook at the end of the
lanyard is hung on a stop device (EN 795) or an object. The suspension point should always lanyard is hung on a stop device (EN 795) or an object. The suspension point should always
be directly above the user. be directly above the user.
This individual part of a fall arrest system (lanyard + shock absorber) should not be fastened This individual part of a fall arrest system (lanyard + shock absorber) should not be fastened
to pocket rings or eyelets for the equipment bag etc. to pocket rings or eyelets for the equipment bag etc.
Furthermore, the safety karabiner hooks have to be checked to make sure they are correctly Furthermore, the safety karabiner hooks have to be checked to make sure they are correctly
locked. The entire lanyard should not be torn, worn or faulty. Even if the protective cover of locked. The entire lanyard should not be torn, worn or faulty. Even if the protective cover of
the shock absorber is damaged, this subsystem should be replaced. the shock absorber is damaged, this subsystem should be replaced.
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DIRECTIONS FOR USE

DIRECTIONS FOR USE
Part 1 Part 1
Lanyard with an integral Lanyard with an integral
shock absorber shock absorber
(50 mm flexible webbing) (50 mm flexible webbing)
(27 mm webbing) (27 mm webbing)
(16 mm rope) (16 mm rope)
(12 mm kernmantel rope) (12 mm kernmantel rope)
(16 mm kernmantel rope) (16 mm kernmantel rope)
with a radius of r = 0.5 mm with a radius of r = 0.5 mm
355 355
(2010)/ (2010)/ (2002) (2002)
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