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The instruction manual for this device consists of a general and specific instructions, both
must be carefully read and understood before use. Attention! This leafleat shows the
specific instruction only.
SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS EN 360:2002 | EN 1496:2006-B.
Any activity carried out at a height of more than two metres requires the use of Personal
Protection Equipment (PPE) as a protection against the risk of a fall. Before accessing
the work station, all the risk factors must be evaluated (environmental, concomitant,
consequential).
0) FIELD OF APPLICATION.
EN 360:2002 - Personal protective equipment against falls from height / Retractable type
fall arresters. EN 1496:2006-B - Personal protective equipment against falls from height
/ Rescue lifting devices. Attention! This device is for vertical use. Attention! The lifting/
lowering function is for rescue purposes only and not for lifting/lowering loads. Attention!
The device should only be used by trained and/or competent persons or by persons placed
under the direct supervision of a trained and/or competent person.
1) NOMENCLATURE.
Device parts (Fig. 1): A) Upper connector; B) Swivel; C) Upper attachment point; D) Screws
and nuts; E) PA casing; F) Label (front / back); G) Mode switch knob; H) Mode switch
pin; I) Lever; L) Auxiliary arm; M) Auxiliary arm fixing pin; N) Integrated line built with a
galvanized steel cable Ø 5 mm; O) Crimp; P) Lower swivel connector with fall indicator.
System parts (Fig. 2): A) SERIES 119 device; B) SERIES 119 support; C) Tripod support
1 (Ref. No. KITSUPA119, compatible with the Arachnipod model); D) Tripod; E) Tripod
support 2 (Ref. No. KITSUP0119, compatible with the Tris model).
2) MARKING. The following indications are reported on the label (Fig. 3): 1) Product
name; 2) Number of the EN standard of reference; 3) Length of the integrated line in
m; 4) Device for vertical use; 5) Maximum lowering distance in m; 6) Logo that advises
the user to read the instructions carefully before use; 7) CE marking; 8) 0333 - Number
of the notified body responsible for the control of the manufacturing;
number; 10) Pictogram preceding month (MM) and year (YYYY) of production;
Manufactured in Europe; 12) Name of the manufacturer or person responsible for placing
the product on the market; 13) Pictograms with general warnings. General warnings (Fig.
5): 5.1) Maximum permissible load; 5.2) Permissible thermometric range; 5.3) Maximum
permissible angle; 5.4) Do not perform repairs; 5.5) Check the integrity of the device
before use; 5.6) Check that the line recoils correctly; 5.7) Test the locking action by pulling
the line; 5.8) Connect the device only to EN 795 anchor points; 5.9) Connect to an EN
361 fall arrest attachment point; 5.10) Verify the minimum distance needed under the feet
of the operator (X); 5.11) Be careful of the pendulum effect; 5.12) Be careful of sharp
edges. 5.13) Check that the swivel cannot move so far as to cover the green ring (fall
indicator activated).
3) CHECK LIST.
Before and after each use carry out the following inspection: 1) Make sure the attachment
points don't show any distortions, rust or wear. 2) Visually inspect the outer shell for cracks,
deformations, burns or signs of corrosion. 3) Check that all the screws and nuts are in
place and properly tightened. 4) Check the good condition of the mechanical splicing's.
5) Make sure the connectors lock properly and the levers move freely an d efficiently. 6)
Check the fall indicator. Attention! Do not use the device with the fall indicator activated
(Fig. 5.13)! 7) Pull out the line to the available length to ensure that it pays out and recoils
smoothly. Check for signs of abrasion or damage.
4) WARNINGS.
The device has been designed to be used in weather conditions that can normally be
withstood by humans (operating temperature range between -40°C and +50°C). All the
materials and treatments are hypoallergenic and do not cause skin irritation or sensitivity.
During the use, it is essential for your own safety, that the device and the anchor points
are always correctly placed, and that the work is organized in such a way, to minimize the
risk of a fall from a height. Only anchor points that comply with the EN 795 standard can
be used (minimum strength 12 kN or 18 kN for non-metallic anchors) that do not have
sharp edges. Only use connectors that comply with standard EN 362. Connect only to the
sternal or dorsal connection points EN361 of the harness.
5) INSTRUCTIONS OF USE.
SERIES 119 is a bifunctional device for temporary works at height, specially designed for
work in confined spaces. It can be used in the following two ways:
- method EN 360. Allows the operator to safely abseil from and to climb towards the
workplace, arresting any falls.
- method EN 1496-B. Allows an operator to use a designated lever to lift another operator
a maximum of 15 m and to lower him/her a maximum of 2 m.
5.1 - Instructions of use EN 360. Before use: 1) Check the line return functions correctly,
always holding it during the rewinding. 2) Pull sharply the line to engage the brake.
Attention! Do not allow the rewinding of the line without accompanying it, an excessive
speed could damage the inner parts of the device or twist the line itself. Attention! Before
and during use, consider how a safe and efficient rescue can be carried out. Installation:
1) Connect the device to a proper anchor point conforming to EN 795. 2) Connect
the lower connector to the sternal or dorsal EN 361 attachment point of your full body
harness. 3) Verify that the connectors employed are safely locked. 4) Make sure you always
operate with an adequate clearance underneath, in case of a fall, over the feet (clearance
height). 5) Consider the pendulum effect operating the unit in non-vertical situations. 6)
When the unit is used not vertically, make sure you never risk a fall over sharp edges which
can seriously damage the line or, in extreme cases, cut it. In case of doubt about the good
state of the line, require immediate servicing and do not use the device.
5.2 - Warnings. 1) A full body harness EN 361 is the only body-retaining device that
can be applied in a fall arrest system. 2) The minimum distance needed under the feet of
the operator in order to avoid the collision with the structure or the ground, in case of a
fall from a height is equal to 2,5 metres. 3) Do not leave the line fully extended outside
the device for long periods of time as it could compromise the properties of the spring on
the device. 4) If the device is located above the user, make use of a second auxiliary line
to retrieve the terminal connector and allow the controlled rewind of the line. 5) Unless
otherwise specified, remove the second auxiliary lines prior to use.
5.3 - Mode change EN 1496-B (Fig. 7). To change from mode EN 360 to mode
EN 1496-B or vice versa, simply lift the mode switch pin (H), move the knob (G) in the
permitted direction and release the pin, ensuring that it is properly engaged. Caution! If
the mode switch pin does not retract back into the device, turn the lever to make sure that
the gear wheels have properly engaged.
5.4 - Instructions for use EN 1496-B. After having activated mode EN 1496-B, the
device will function as a rescue lifting device. To use this mode, the lever must be moved
from the storage position to the operating position in the following way: lift the fixing pin
(M), rotate the auxiliary arm (L) by 90° (Fig. 8.1) and pull it out until engaging one of the
four holes present on it (Fig. 8.2). At this point, by rotating the level anti-clockwise, the
device will lift the operator (Fig. 9.1); rotating the lever clockwise, will abseil the operator
(Fig. 9.2). Attention! Compatible with EN 361, EN 1497 and EN 1498 harnesses.
Attention! The maximum permissible abseil distance is equal to 2 m. Attention! There
must be a direct or indirect visual link or any other means of communication with the
rescued person throughout the entire duration of the rescue operation.
6) USE WITH A TRIPOD. An example of the application of the SERIES 119 device is use
with an EN 795-B tripod placed over a confined space (e.g. a well). Before use it will be
necessary to fix the SERIES 119 device securely to one of the legs of the tripod using one
of the special supports (refer to paragraph 7.1-7.3). The device should be inserted into
the support so that the cable goes towards the top of the tripod, passes through the pulley
and goes down through the centre of the work place. At this point, operator A will hook
the terminal connector of the device onto the EN 361 sternal D-ring of his/her harness
and descend into the well using a ladder (Fig. 6.1) or abseiling with a rope: any fall
will be immediately arrested by the device in mode EN 360. In the event of a fall or an
emergency, operator B, on the surface, will insert the EN 1496-B method and, using the
appropriate lever, will lift operator A until complete evacuation (Fig. 10).
6.1 - 119 BRACKET A support assembly (Fig. 6.2). Place the 119 BRACKET A support
(Ref. No. KITSUPA119) on the middle section of a leg of Arachnipod anchoring device
9) Progressive
in such a way that: the support is located at a height that enables the use of the Series
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119 device; the holes in the support are located in correspondence with those on the
device; the unit is assembled in the correct orientation for use. Insert the pair of ball-lock
pins, making sure they engage in their locking position. To remove the support, press the
locking button on the bolts and extract them both. Caution! Before using the unit, make
sure the ball-lock pins are properly locked.
6.2 - 119 BRACKET B support assembly (Fig. 6.3). Place the 119 BRACKET B support
(Ref. No. KITSUP0119) on the upper section of a leg of Tris anchoring device in such a
way that: the screws sit externally relative to the leg frame; the support is located at a
height that enables the use of the Series 119 device; the unit is assembled in the correct
orientation for use. Insert the (supplied) plate on the lower pair of screws, in such a way
that the opening of the slot is facing downwards. Use washer and wing nut on each screw,
fastening until completely tightened. Repeat the operation for the pair of upper screws.
Caution! Before using the unit, make sure the wing nuts are properly locked.
6.3 - Series 119 assembly over the support (Fig. 6.4). Insert the Series 119 device
into the support so that the cable exit faces upwards, towards the top of the tripod. Insert
the spacer that has the larger diameter throughout the slot of the Series 119 handle; then,
insert one of the (supplied) screws inside the spacer and lock the screw with a washer
and wing nut, fastening until completely tightened. Insert the spacer that has the smaller
diameter in the other seat, close to the cable exit; insert one of the (supplied) screws inside
it and lock the screw with a washer and wing nut, fastening until completely tightened.
Caution! Before using the unit, make sure the wing nuts are properly locked.
7) PERIODIC CHECK.
At least every 12 months, a rigorous check of the device must be carried out by the
manufacturer or expert staff expressly certified by the manufacturer. The interval between
inspections can be modified according to national regulations or to the frequency,
intensity and type of use (e.g. use in marine environment, paragraph 7.1). Table 8
provides the guidelines regarding the frequency of the periodic inspections: (A) Type of
use. (B) Examples of use. (C) Conditions of use. (D) Frequency of the inspection carried
out by a competent person. (E) occasional to light. (F) moderate to heavy. (G) heavy to
continuous. (H) confined spaces; rescue; maintenance routines in factory. (I) transport;
residential; warehouse; construction industry. (L) commercial construction industry; oil
and gas; mining activity. (M) clean environment; appropriate temperature; good storage
conditions; occasional outdoor use. (N) clean or dusty environment; not appropriate
temperature; appropriate storage conditions; prolonged outdoor and indoor use. (O)
dirty environment; not appropriate temperature; extreme storage conditions; prolonged
or continuous outdoor use. (P) once a year (Q) once a year to twice a year. (R) twice a
year to quarterly. Performing periodic checks on a regular basis is essential to ensure the
continued efficiency and durability of the device, on which the safety of the user depends.
The results of the checks will be related on the appropriate sheet that is supplied with
every device and that must accompany the device. Warning! If the sheet is missing, or
illegible, do not use the device. Device identification sheet (Fig. A): A) Trademark; B)
Manufacturer; C) Product (type, model, code); D) User (company, name and address); E)
Serial number; F) Year of manufacture; G) Purchase date; H) Date of first use; I) Expiry
date; L) Reference standards; M) Notified Body that performed the CE check; N) Notified
Body that controls production. Device periodic check sheet (Fig. B): O) Date; P) Reason
for check: periodic check or additional check; Q) Name and signature of the person
responsible for checking; R) Notes (defects found, repairs performed or other relevant
information); S) Check results: device suitable for use, device not suitable for use or device
to be checked; T) Date of next check.
8) REPAIRS.
All necessary repairs of the device can only be carried out by the manufacturer or by
a competent person expressly authorized by the manufacturer, in compliance with what
stated in the inspection and maintenance manuals.
9) CLEANING.
Periodically clean the line with water and a pH neutral detergent, leaving it to dry
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