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Original Operating Instructions UNIDRIVE
15. Operation
The operating instructions of the products which are to be used with the UNIDRIVE are also applicable
independently of these operating instructions. The important parts, especially the function of the indi-
vidual products, can be found in them in detail.
15.1 Selection of the Anchor Point
To use the UNIDRIVE, anchor points each with a minimum load-bearing capacity of 10 kN are re-
quired (EU regulation). When being used outside the EU, the country-specific requirements for the
strength of the anchor points are applicable.
15.2 Attachment of the Lifting Gear and the Connectors of the Guided-
type Fall Arrester
The attachment of the connectors must not be carried out in areas where there is the risk of falling. As
soon as the activity is to be carried out on an open manhole or access opening, a fall arrest system in
accordance with EN 363, consisting of a full body harness in accordance with EN 361, connecting ele-
ments in accordance with EN 354 and a fall damping component in accordance with EN 355, must be
used.
The lifting gear is attached to the anchor point according to EN 795. In doing so, it must be ensured
that no knots or kinks are formed in the lifting gear. The lifting gear must hang straight and free, other-
wise and the use of the UNIDRIVE without risk is not possible.
The connectors of the guided-type fall arrester are likewise attached to the anchor point intended for
this with the aid of a connecting element. The fall arrester is then latched to the rear eyelet of the full
body harness. In doing so it must be ensured that the connecting element is not guided over a sharp
edge. In operation, the protective connecting element must always be taut so that the guided-type fall
arrester can be arrested at all times in the event of overspeed.
15.3 Putting on the Full Body Harness
In a safe place, the full body harness in accordance with EN 361 is put on according to its operating
instructions and the belt straps are pulled tight. After a load test with own body weight all the belt
straps are adjusted again.
Then the seat cushion (if available) can be put on and be connected with the aid of the connecting ele-
ments to the two eyelets in the chest area and the UNIDRIVE descender device with rescue lifting
function. (Use exclusively eyelets (marked with "A"))
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