Safety Information - IKAR HWB 1.8 Manuel D'utilisation

1. Fall arresters according to EN 360:2002, CSA Z259.2.2, ANSI/ASSE Z359.1-2007, Z359.14-201 constitute
personal protective equipment (PPE) for the purposes of protection against falls. In combination with a safety
harness according to EN 361:2002, CSA Z259.10, ANSI/SSE Z359.1-2007, 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.
2. Failure to observe these instructions for use and the safety information can lead to fatal injuries (
In case of a fall, it must 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 safety harnesses according to EN 361:2002, CSA Z259.10,
ANSI/SSE Z359.1-2007 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 must be in place taking into account all potential incidents which
may occur during work.
5. A suitable anchor point with sufficient load-bearing capacity in conformity with the applicable national
regulations must be selected for the device, with a min. load-bearing capacity of 9kN (North America 22.2kN).
The device is attached by means of snap hooks according to EN362:2004 / CSAZ259.12-01 / ANSI/ASSE
Z359.12-2009 (snap hooks for mountaineering) or a rope sling, with the rope pulled through the device
handle and closed with a secured snap hook (
attached to the anchor point and the swivel. For use of the fall arrester on a type C / class C anchor device
according to EN 795 / North America 22.2kN (only if approved for shared use) with a vertically mobile guide,
the excursion of the anchor device must be considered when determining the required clearance underneath
the person using the device. The information provided in the instructions for use of the anchor device must 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 must ensure adaptation to any
potential cable / webbing deviations. After attaching the device to the anchor point, the end of the expandable
fastener (snap hook) must be fastened to the catching eyelet of the safety harness. Fasteners which are not
self-locking (snap hooks) must 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 / ANSI/ASSE Z359.1-2007) and fastening the fastener (snap hook) to the catching eyelet of
the safety 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 jerking out the cable /
webbing or by applying a weight of at least 15kg. In both cases, the drum brake must engage (
10. Fall arresters must 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 must 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 must be inspected by the
manufacturer or by persons trained and authorised by the manufacturer. This inspection must 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 cable / webbing is bent or roughened, the fall arrester must be sent to the overhaul
workshop. The cable / webbing must 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
BGI 870 (Safety harnesses and fasteners for safety harnesses) must be observed.
15. The clearance below the feet of the person using the device must 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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