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The instruction manual for this device consists of general and specific instructions,
both must be carefully read and understood before use. Attention! This leaflet
shows the specific instruction only. Attention! For installation, use and mainte-
nance of the rigid anchor line supports, refer to the relevant operating instructions
provided by the manufacturer.
SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS SKC EVO+.
This note contains the necessary information for a correct use of the following
product/s: fall arrest device for rigid anchor line.
1) FIELD OF APPLICATION.
This product is a personal protective device (P.P.E.) against falls from height; it is
compliant with the Regulation (EU) 2016/425. EN 353-1:2014+A1:2017 -
Guided type fall arrester including a rigid anchor line. Attention! For this product
the indications of the standard EN 365 must be respected (general instructions
/ paragraph 2.5). Attention! For this product a periodic thorough inspection is
compulsory (general instructions / paragraph 8.)
2) NOTIFIED BODIES.
Refer to the legend in the general instructions (paragraph 9 / table D): N1. The
notified body that has carried out the EU examination is reported in figure 3.3.
3) NOMENCLATURE (Fig. 4).
A) Body. B) Locking lever. C) Locking cam. D) Reel. E) Oneway system. F) Carabi-
ner for webbing connection. G) Webbing. H) Terminal connector.
4) MARKING.
Numbers/letters without caption: refer to the legend in the general instructions
(paragraph 5).
4.1 - General (Fig. 3). 1; 2; 6; 7; 8; 9; 11; 12; 19; 30) Warning indicating
that the device can only be used with a compatible line; 31) Warning indicating
that the device and the anchor line are designed for use by a single user of a
weight between 50 kg (excluding equipment) and 140 kg (including equipment);
32) Warning stating that the webbing can be used only as a component of the
Skc Evo+ device.
4.2 - Traceability (Fig. 3). T1; T2; T3; T8; T9; T10.
5) CHECKS.
Further to the checks listed below, comply with what indicated in the general
instructions (paragraph 3). Before each use, verify that: the lifeline is intact and in
adequate conditions; there are no lacerations of the seams due to the arrest of a
fall; the protective sheath of the webbing is present and in a condition as to allow
the inspection; the shackle connected to the locking cam is able to rotate without
any external impediments, and the nut is tight on the screw connecting to the
webbing; the oneway system is able to move freely (see section 7.2). Attention!
Do not use neither the rigid anchor line nor the fall arrester device for carrying
out rescue manoeuvres, in that case an appropriate additional system must be
employed. During each use: always verify that the line is correctly placed inside
the device and that the fall arrester is free to move and properly work in every
situation; pay attention using iced or dirty cables and any foreign body which
might prevent the good working of the locking cam on the cable.
6) WARNINGS.
Any work at height 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). Attention!
The user should always be below the anchor point.
7) INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE.
This device is designed to be used with the Claw line made with a stainless steel
(SS) or galvanized (GS) cable.
7.1 - Connecting to the anchor line. Press the locking lever (Fig. 5.2) and while
keeping it pressed down as necessary, rotate the locking cam until it is fully opened
(Fig. 5.3). Place the device on the cable making sure it is in the correct direction
(Fig. 5.4), and then release the locking cam and the locking lever so as to prevent
the cable from coming out of the device (Fig. 5.5). To remove the device from the
cable hold the locking lever and open the locking cam as indicated above (Fig.
6). Attention! The connection and the disconnection from the anchor line should
be carried out from a safe position or with the use of a separate individual system
against falls. Risk of death! The device only works in one direction. If it is installed
incorrectly or in the wrong direction, the risk of death is present (Fig. 5.8).
7.2 - Oneway safety system. The device is equipped with the oneway safety sys-
tem which when the device is turned upside down, prevents the locking cam from
opening, thus reducing the risk of the incorrect insertion on the cable.
7.3 - Function test. Slide the fall arrest device dragging it via the connector to ver-
ify it slides freely in both directions (Fig. 5.6). Then pull the device quickly down-
wards, to verify that the fall arrester will immediately block on the cable (Fig. 5.7).
7.4 - Connection to the harness (Fig. 7). Connect the terminal connector to the
sternal attachment point of an EN 361 full body harness. Before use, adjust the
harness so that it is perfectly snug to the user's body and it must not be loose. At-
tention! The weight of the user, including tools and equipment, must not be greater
than the maximum rated loads marked on the device. Attention! The weight of
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the user, excluding tools and equipment, must not be less than the rated loads
marked on the device. Attention! In the event where the harness loosens during
the ascent or the descent, it will have to be adjusted again from a safe position.
Attention! It is absolutely forbidden to lengthen or shorten the integrated webbing,
by adding or removing a connector for example. It is equally forbidden to replace
the webbing provided by the manufacture with another model, even if certified.
7.5 - Use. The device enables the ascent or descent of a rigid anchor line in
complete safety (Fig. 8.1) and without the users intervention. In case of a fall, the
system instantly blocks. During the ascent pay attention to not solicit the cable with
a horizontal load (Fig. 8.2). This device is designed for going beyond interme-
diate passable anchors points without any intervention by the operator (Fig. 9).
Attention! Always use this device with proper climbing techniques (user with three
points of contact with the structure/ladder). Attention! Engagement of the locking
lever or contact with the fall arrester and/or line during ascent or descent may
prevent the safe operation of the braking mechanism and must only be performed
from a safe position where there is no risk of fall. Attention! Do not use the device
for positioning at work (Fig. 8.3), but if required, use an addition separate system
(Fig. 8.4).
7.6 - Fall clearance distance (Fig. 10). The fall clearance distance is the minimum
distance needed under the feet of the operator in order to avoid the collision
with the structure, the ground, or other obstacles, in case of a fall from a height.
Attention! Before and during each use you must keep into account the indicated
fall clearance distance value. Attention! If the user is exposed to the risk of fall
from height below the indicated fall clearance distance height, it is required to
adopt supplementary measures during the climbing or the descent. Attention! The
indicated value has been calculated through the standard fall tests using a rigid
mass of 140 kg.
8) SYMBOLS.
Refer to the legend in the general instructions (paragraph 15): F1; F3.
9) REPLACEMENT PARTS.
This product is compatible only with the replacement parts listed below: web-
bing with integrated connector* (Ref. No. WERK-0658), webbing* (Ref. No.
WERK-0659). Attention! The replacement parts marked with an asterisk (*) do
not constitute PPE by themselves. Attention! Before installing a replacement part,
read and understand the instructions for use of the equipment on which it is going
to be installed. Attention! Before using the equipment, verify that the replacement
part has been correctly installed.
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