k) DO NOT allow any part of a fall arrest, work positioning or restraint system to come into
contact with sharp edges or abrasive surfaces during use. Reposition if necessary or choose
an alternative anchorage.
l) Any component of a fall arrest system must be individually inspected according to the
manufacturer's recommendations and procedures. After assembly, the system must be
inspected as a functional unit.
m) Any kind of repair or modification of this equipment is strictly PROHIBITED.
n) DO NOT tie knots in harnesses, lanyards and ropes. DO NOT allow equipment to become
tangled.
o) Equipment that has been exposed to extreme conditions, failed an inspection, or has
been used to arrest a fall, must be retired and destroyed. Never expose items made with
synthetic fibre components to direct flames.
p) DO NOT use shock absorbers that have been partially deployed, or when the plastic sheath
is damaged.
q) Destroy retired equipment immediately to prevent further use.
r) All users of fall arrest gear must be medically fit for activities at height and must wear
appropriate personal protective equipment for the environment, work carried out, and
tools used.
s) Carry out a risk assessment for every activity, and define a rescue plan that can be safely and
rapidly executed in case of emergency.
t) All product markings must remain intact and clearly legible for the entire service life of
this equipment.
u) Store the equipment with its dedicated service record and usage instructions. Gear with
uncertain service history must be removed from service and destroyed.
v) Before using this equipment, ensure that it complies with local federal regulations and
other applicable safety standards.
w) Textile products, including webbing and ropes, MUST NOT be marked using ink from
marker pens or paint, as these substances may potentially lead to chemical damage of the
material.
x) Store in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
Product Familiarisation
Harness
1. Shoulder Straps
2. Chest Strap
3. Chest Strap Sliders
Chest Buckle
4.
(three-bar slide & square link connections)
5. Waist Belt Strap
Waist Belt Buckle
6.
(three-bar slide & square link connections)
7. Leg Straps
Leg Strap Buckles (three-bar slide & square
8.
link connections)
9. Dorsal Attachment Point (A)
10. Lateral Attachment Points (EN358)
Restraint positioning lanyard
11. Karabiner
12. Rope Thimbles
13. Protective Sleeves (with safety labels)
14. Lanyard
15. Scaffold Hook
Screwgate karabiner
16. Nose
17. Frame
18. Spine
19. Gate
20. Locking Sleeve
21. Rope or Webbing
22. Rivet Pin
23. Gate Opening
Scaffold hook
24. Nose
25. Frame
26. Spine
27. Gate
28. Locking Lever
29. Rope Eye
30. Rivet Pins
31. Gate Opening
Intended Use (See Fig. I)
Harness
This harness is designed for use in a fall arrest system, where, used in combination with a suitable
lanyard, shock absorber and anchorage, it prevents the user from going into a free fall. It can also be
used as part of a restraint/work positioning system, combined with a suitable lanyard.
Restraint Positioning Lanyard
This lanyard is used to connect to a suitable anchorage as part of a work positioning or restraint
system.
Screwgate karabiner
This karabiner is used as an anchorage connector in personal fall arrest systems. It may also be
used for work positioning, travel restriction, rescue, retrieval, evacuation and confined space entry/
exit operations, depending on the associated system components used in combination with this
karabiner.
Scaffold hook
This scaffold hook is used as an anchorage connector in personal fall arrest systems. It may also be
used for work positioning and travel restriction, depending on the associated system components
used.
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