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1. Fall arresters according to EN 360:2002 constitute personal protective equipment (PPE) for the purposes of
protection against falls. In combination with a full body harness according to EN 361:2002, this system serves
to protect persons working at heights where a falling hazard exists. (e.g. roofs, scaffoldings, ladders and
shafts). Only use the device as intended. Lanyard according to EN 362:2008: The corresponding instructions
for use of the lanyards used (snap hooks) should be observed.
2. Failure to observe these instructions for use and the safety information can lead to fatal injuries (
In case of a fall, it should be ensured that the person is not left hanging for longer than 15 minutes (danger of
shock).
3. For use with the fall arresters, only full body harnesses according to EN 361:2002 are approved
(other harnesses are not permitted) (
4. One piece of equipment can only be used to protect one person at a time, but can be used by several
persons one after the other. A rescue plan has to be available that considers all potential incidents which may
occur during work.
5. A sufficiently strong, suitable fastening point corresponding to the national regulations with a min. load-
bearing capacity of 9 kN (North America 22.2 kN) should be chosen for the device. The fastening is done
with snap hooks according to EN 362:2004 / CSA Z259.12-01 / ANSI/ASSE Z359.12-2009 (mountaineering
karabiner hooks) or sling according to EN 795, whereby the sling is pulled through the bracket of the device
and closed with a secured snap hook (
hook is connected to the anchorage point and rotatable swivel eye.
For use of the fall arrester on a type C anchor device according to EN 795 (only if approved for shared use)
with a vertically mobile guide, the excursion of the anchor device should be considered when determining the
required clearance underneath the person using the device. The information provided in the instructions for
use and the safety information of the anchor device should be observed in this context.
6. If possible, the device should be positioned vertically above the head of the person to be secured in order to
prevent any swinging movement during the fall. The mounting of the device should ensure adaptation to any
potential webbing deviations. After attaching the device to the anchor point, the end of the retractable lanyard
(snap hook) should be fastened to the D ring of the full body harness. Lanyards which are not self-locking
(snap hooks) should be screwed together using the retention nut (
7. After attaching the fall arrester to a suitable anchor point (according to EN795 / DGUV R 112-198) and
fastening the lanyard (snap hook) to the D ring of the full body harness (according to EN361:2002 /
CSA Z259.10 / ANSI / ASSE Z359.1-2007) worn by the worker, the personal protection of the worker is
ensured.
8. A visual inspection of the device and a check of the readability of the product labelling is required prior to
each instance of use.
9. In addition, a functional test is required prior to each instance of use. This is done by pulling out the webbing
or by applying a weight of at least 15kg. In both cases, the drum brake should engage (
10. Fall arresters should not be used to secure persons above bulk material or substances which would allow a
person to sink in (
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11. If a device has been damaged and / or has sustained wear due to a fall (tripped fall indicator! (
) or if any doubt exists with regard to the safe condition of the device, it should be withdrawn from use
immediately. It may only return to use following inspection and written approval by a competent person or the
manufacturer.
12. Depending on wear, but every twelve months as a minimum, fall arresters should be inspected by the
manufacturer or by persons trained and authorised by the manufacturer. This inspection should be
documented in the supplied log book. Effectiveness and durability of the fall arrester depend on regular
inspection.
13. If the thread breaks or the webbing is bent or roughened, the fall arrester should be sent to the overhaul
workshop. The webbing should be replaced there. (
14. DGUV R 112-198 (Use of personal protective equipment against falls) and DGUV R 112-199 (Rescue from
heights and depths with personal protective equipment) as well as DGUV Information 212-870 (Full body
harnesses and lanyards for full body harnesses) should be observed.
15. The clearance below the feet of the person using the device should be at least 2.0m if the device is attached
above the person using the device.
Instructions for use
Safety information
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