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• 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 the 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 .
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 (aka . '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 .
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Fig. E
1
2
Fig. F
Direction of Load
Anchorage
or anchorage
connector
Connecting
Subsystem
Direction of Load
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
• The karabiner must be able to move freely and without interference during use . ANY constraint or
external pressure is DANGEROUS
• Be aware that some equipment combinations may reduce the effective strength of the karabiner
(e .g . when connecting to wide straps)
Note: Regularly check connections with other equipment in the system during use, and ensure
various system components are correctly positioned with respect to each other . This may save
your life!
Fig. G
Rescue plan
WARNING: A suitable and sufficient risk assessment must be carried out before commencing
any kind of work at height, or any work that requires the use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
as a control measure .
• The user must have a rescue plan and the means at hand to implement it
• The plan must take into account the equipment and special training necessary to effectively
conduct prompt rescue under all foreseeable conditions
Accessories
• Additional fall arrest equipment, workwear and other personal protection equipment is available
from your Silverline stockist
Maintenance
Note: All fall arrest equipment must be regularly inspected, cleaned and maintained by a
competent person, in accordance with local laws and regulations . Maintenance must be recorded in
a dedicated service record (see end of this manual) .
WARNING: Carry out a visual and tactile inspection of all components, every time the
equipment is used . Carry out a detailed examination every time the equipment has not been used
for some time . Note: A thorough, detailed examination of the equipment must be carried out in
regular intervals, at least once annually, or more frequent, depending on use .
WARNING: It is ILLEGAL to carry out any kind of repair or modification to the equipment.
WARNING: Should any damage be detected, remove the equipment from service
immediately. It must then be rendered unusable and discarded.
Inspection procedures
• The following procedure helps detect defects potentially resulting in degradation and/or
weakening of the Karabiner (2) and Scaffold Hook (1) :
1 . Inspect for missing or altered parts. Refer to the image in 'Product Familiarisation' for
identification. Verify each item is present and has not been tampered with
2 . Inspect the entire karabiner or hook for cracks, nicks or breaks in the metal. Inspect every
millimetre
Note: If necessary, clean before inspection, to be able to detect even small hairline cracks.
3 . Inspect for deformation, bents or dented parts. Open the gate and inspect the nose of the
karabiner or hook for signs of wear, distortion or damage
4 . Inspect the metal surface for any signs of corrosion. Steel karabiners and hooks may show red
dust as evidence of corrosion, aluminium karabiners may develop pitting or scales
5 . Inspect for heat damage, which can usually be seen as discoloration or darkening of the metal
surfaces
6 . Perform a functional test: The locking mechanism must function easily, and the karabiner or hook
must fully open and close smoothly and easily . When locked, the gate MUST NOT open under
pressure from any direction