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• The maximum use load according to Fig.14 is 18kN.
• The maximum value of deflection of the anchor device and displacement of the anchor point that can occur in
service is 0.3m.
• The anchor device should only be used as a personal fall protection equipment and not for lifting equipment
7D – RESCUE
• The RG500 Auto/Manual Rope Grab, version 1035951 ONLY, is also suitable for rescue operations (Fig.12),
maximum weight limit is 200kg - 2 persons.
• Anchorage point used for rescue has to be compliant for multiple user (2 persons) CEN/TS 16415:2013.
• Maximum force for fall arresting will not exceed 6kN.
• For minimal air clearances see chapter 7-5 (column 200kg).
• FOR EXPERTS USERS ONLY!
7 — 1 CONNECTION
The RG500 Auto/Manual Rope Grab must be used with a fall arrest harness (conforming EN 361). It must never be
used with a waist belt for work positioning. It must be connected to the harness EXCLUSIVELY using the karabiner
(conforming EN 362 class B) oval shape (see Fig.3 - item 16). External length of this karabiner has to be 10.5 cm (see
Fig.3). The length of the part linking rope grab to harness must not be modified (e.g. never add a miniature lanyard).
NEVER ADD AN ADDITIONAL LINKING ELEMENT BETWEEN THE KARABINER AND THE HARNESS.
7 — 2 INSTALLATION
Attach the end of the flexible anchor line with karabiner to secure and conform anchorage support. RG500 Auto/
Manual Rope Grab can be only used with the supplied edge tested flexible anchor line of diameter 12mm. Never replace
the flexible anchor line with any other type. Use the device in correct direction - see marking (Fig.16). Procedure how
to install the flexible anchor line to the device is described in Fig.17. For the removing of flexible anchor line from the
device use the same procedure.
7 — 3 ANCHORAGE POINT
To be used with anchorage devices conforming to EN 795 standard. Check that the anchorage point system:
• is compliant to EN795 or has a breaking strength higher than 12kN if it's a structural anchor or part of the structure
(e.g. wall, post, steel beam...)
• anchorage point used for rescue has to be compliant for multiple user (2 persons) CEN/TS 16415:2013
• is situated above the operator (see Fig.8)
• vertical to the work surface (angle max ± 30°)
• best suits the anchoring system
• does not present sharp edge
7 — 4 HORIZONTAL USE
RG500 Auto/Manual Rope Grab has been successfully tested for horizontal use and possible simulated fall over an
edge. A steel bar with a radius of 0.5 mm with no burs was used in these tests. Based on this test, the equipment is suit-
able for use over edges such as rolled steel profiles, wooden beams or clad, and rounded proof parapet.
The following must be considered for horizontal or oblique use where there is a risk of falling over an edge:
• If the risk assessment carried out before the start of work shows that the fall edge radius is smaller than 0.5 mm
and/or burry edge, then precautions must be taken before commencing work to rule out the risk of falling over the
edge or an edge protection should be mounted before the start of work or you should contact the manufacturer.
• The anchor point for the flexible flexible anchor line may not be below the user's stand level.
• The deflection at the edge (measured between the two legs of the fastener / flexible anchorage line) must be at least 90°.
• The partial system must always be used in such a way that there is no slack in the rope. The length may only be
adjusted if the user is not moving in the direction of the fall edge.
• To prevent a pendulum fall, the working area and lateral movements from the median axis on both sides should be
limited in each case to a max. of 1.50m. In other cases, no individual anchor points should be used but rather a Class
C or D anchor device pursuant to EN 795:2012.
• Note: If the partial system is used with a type C anchor device pursuant to EN 795:2012 with a horizontal flexible
anchorage line, the deflection of the anchor device must also be considered when determining the necessary
clearance beneath the user. Pay attention to the details in the instructions of use of the anchor device.
• Note: After a fall over an edge there is a risk of injuries during capture if the falling person collides against parts of
the building or the construction.
• Special rescue measures are to be stipulated and trained in the event of a fall over an edge.
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