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CONNECTING TO THE ANCHOR POINT
The fall arrester must be connected to an anchor device point complying with
EN 795 standard or to a structural fixed point, using a connector complying with
EN 362. The anchor point should be situated above the workplace and it must
have a min. static resistance of 12 kN. The shape of the anchor point should not
let self-acting disconnection of the device.
WORKING PLACE REQUIREMENTS
It is obligatory to verify the free space required beneath the user's workplace
before each use of the PPE against falls, in order to avoid the impact with
objects or with a beneath surface during the fall arrest process. When the web-
bing of the retractable fall arrester is deflected from vertical line a pendulum
effect occurs during fall arresting. In order to minimise the pendulum effect the
webbing deviation angle from vertical shall never exceed 40°. For this purpose
the user is allowed to move laterally through a distance "I", not greater than 1/2
"V". The clearance distance below working level must be greater than 1,5 m +
lateral distance "I".
CONNECTING TO THE FULL BODYHARNESS
- The device must be connected only to the sternal attaching rings or to the
dorsal one of the full body harness.
- It is strictly forbidden to connect the fall arrester to the positioning belt rings.
- It is forbidden to add any additional element between the snap hook and the
attaching point of the full body harness.
ATTENTION: In order to avoid any accidental opening of the snap hook, al-
ways check that the gate is protected with the locking gear.
USING THE DEVICE TO WORK ON ROOFTOPS
The retractable fall arrester can be used horizontally and to prevent falls over
roof edges, as indicated in the icon on the device. The device has been tested
for horizontal use on Type B edges (European Sheet No. CNB/P/11.060).
When working on roofs, STOP LITE must be used with the SAFE STOP roof
lanyard. This set made up of two devices can be used on various types of edge:
sheet metal, V-shaped, laminated steel profiles and other metallic construc-
tions, wooden or coated beams, rounded roof parapets or on concrete edges.
The exact instructions on how to use this set are included in the SAFE
STOP lanyard informative note.
NOTES
Before using a fall arrest system, of which the retractable fall arrester is a com-
ponent, you have to check that all devices are correctly connected. They can
work without any trouble and they are certified with the obligatory standards:
- EN 353-1, EN 353-2, EN 354, EN 355, EN 360, EN 361, EN 362: for fall ar-
rest system.
- EN 795: for anchor devices.
- EN 341: for descender devices.
USE
During use, the device should be protected from a contact with oils, acids, sol-
vents, basics, open fire, hot metal drops and sharp edges. You should avoid
using the device in the dust laden and greasy environment.
During working on beams you should avoid twisting the working webbing with some construction elements.
WITHDRAWN FROM USE
The PPE must be withdrawn from use immediately when:
- any doubt arises about its good condition or its right functioning
- it has been used to arrest a fall
The PPE must be sent to the device manufacturer or to his certified representative to carry out a detailed inspection and to
value its eventual repair or destruction.
PERIODIC REVIEWS
After each 12 months of utilization the PPE must be withdrawn from use for carrying out the periodic review.
During this inspection will be established admissible time for the PPE use till next periodic review. After this period, it is strictly
forbidden to use the PPE without carrying out next periodic review. All the information concerning the periodic review must be
recorded in the Identity Card. The periodic reviews and the updating of the Identity Card can be carried out by the manufac-
turer or by his authorized representative only.
ADMISSIBLE TIME OF USE
There is no time of use limitation for the retractable fall arrester, on condition that periodic reviews are regularly carried out.
THE ESSENTIAL PRINCIPLES OF USE OF PPE AGAINST FALLS FROM A HEIGHT
- PPE shall only be used by a person trained and competent in its safe use.
- PPE must not be used by a person with medical condition that could affect the safety of the equipment user in normal and
emergency use.
- A rescue plan shall be in place to deal with any emergencies that could arise during the work.
- It is forbidden to make any alterations or additions to the PPE without the manufacturer's prior written consent.
- Any repair shall only be carried out by the equipment manufacturer or his certified representative.
cod. 121181 - mod. STOP LITE
structural anchor point
retractable-
type fall
arrester device
max 40°
l
working
surface
pendulum
effect
ground
level