Silverline 255234 Mode D'emploi page 40

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Use as part of a restraint system
• Anchorages to which a restraint or travel restraint system is attached
shall be capable of sustaining a static load, applied in the directions
permitted by the system of at least
• 4.5kN for non-certified anchorages, or
• Two times the foreseeable force for certified anchorages
• If more than one system is attached to one anchorage, the required
strength shall be multiplied by the number of systems attached
Connecting to other fall arrest system components
• When used as part of a fall
arrest system, connect to dorsal attachment point of harness,
combined with a suitable
energy absorber
WARNING: The total length of a lanyard connected to an energy absorber
shall NOT exceed 2m.
• Connect to appropriate D-rings on work positioning or restraint system
(refer to manufacturer's recommendations)
WARNING: Karabiners and other connectors must ALWAYS be used with
the gate closed and securely locked.
Clearance
• Fall clearance:
Before use, it is essential to verify the
clearance required beneath the user.
This clearance must be sufficient to
prevent the user from hitting the ground
or another obstacle, in the event of a
fall (see Fig. C)
• Swing falls:
WARNING: The force of striking an
object in a swing fall may cause serious
injury or death.
Swing falls occur when the anchorage
is not located directly above the
point where a fall occurs (see Fig. D).
Minimise swing falls by working as
close as possible to the anchorage. DO
NOT enter a situation where a swing
fall could occur, if it is likely to result
in an injury
Note: The risk of swing falls
significantly increases the clearance
required when using a self-retracting
lifeline or another variable length
connecting system.
Compatibility
• This product is compatible with miscellaneous fall arrest systems
and safety gear, including but not limited to the following Silverline
products:
• 257875 Fall Arrest Harness
• 250482 Fall Arrest Harness
• 251483 Premium Restraint
& Fall Arrest Harness
Notes:
• Connecting hardware must be compatible in size, shape, and strength.
Non-compatible connectors may accidentally disengage and lead to
serious injury or even death
• Only use connectors, such as D-rings, snaphooks, karabiners and
other equipment with a minimum rating of 22kN
• ALWAYS take the length of connectors into consideration, when
planning the layout of a fall arrest system, as it will influence the total
length of the fall
WARNING: Always verify that the connecting karabiner and the D-ring on
the harness or anchorage connector are compatible.
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Fig. C
2m
Maximum
2m 6.75m
1.5m
1m
Fig. D
Swing
Fall Hazard
Operation
Note: This equipment must ONLY be used by competent operators. All
users must be trained in its safe use. Inexperienced users must receive
instruction prior to using this equipment. A risk assessment must be
carried out before undertaking any operations requiring fall arrest
equipment.
WARNING: ALWAYS wear personal protective equipment appropriate
for the work area and type of activity, including but not limited to eye
protection, gloves, hard hat, protective shoes and hearing protection.
Opening and closing the screw gate karabiner
• To open, turn the knurled locking sleeve anticlockwise until the gate
opens
• Push the gate inwards to open the karabiner
• To close, release the mechanism, let the gate return to its closed
position, and turn the knurled locking sleeve all the way clockwise, into
the locked position
WARNING: This karabiner must ALWAYS be used with the gate closed
and fully locked. To check whether the gate is securely locked, ensure
that the locking sleeve has been turned clockwise all the way, so it
prevents the gate from opening when pushed.
Opening and closing the scaffold hook
1. Push the locking lever (see Fig. E:
"1") towards the hook's spine
2. The gate (see Fig. E: "2") is now
unlocked and can be pushed in
to open
3. Release gate and locking lever
to close
WARNING: This scaffold hook must
ALWAYS be used with the gate closed
and fully locked. To check whether the
gate is securely locked, try pushing the
gate open from the outside; it must not
open without the locking lever being operated first.
Making connections (see Fig. B)
WARNING: Never apply multiple loads to a single karabiner.
• When using a karabiner to connect to an anchorage, or when
connecting components of a fall arrest system together, ensure that
accidental disengagement ('rollout') cannot occur
Note: Rollout is possible when interference between a karabiner
and the mating connector causes the karabiner's gate or keeper to
accidentally open and release.
• DO NOT use connectors that will not completely close over the
anchor point
• DO NOT make knots in a lanyard
• DO NOT hook a lanyard back on to itself
• DO NOT attach two or more karabiners to each other
• DO NOT attach two or more karabiners into one D-ring
• DO NOT attach karabiners directly to a horizontal lifeline
WARNING: ALWAYS follow the manufacturer's instructions supplied with
each system component.
Proper alignment of the karabiner under load
• The karabiner must be installed so
that the loads are applied in the area
designed for greatest strength
(see marking on the product and
FIG. F+G)
• The anchorage or anchorage
connector should be seated in the
radius of the karabiner opposite
the gate
• DO NOT apply loads across the gate
Fig. E
1
2
Fig. F
Direction of Load
Anchorage
or anchorage
connector
Connecting
Subsystem
Direction of Load