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I I N N S S T T R R U U C C T T I I O O N N S S F F O O R R U U S S E E
Personal Protective Equipment
RETRACTABLE LIFELINE
Conforms to the CE Standard EN 360 : 2002
IMPORTANT- PLEASE NOTE:
You have just acquired Personal
Protective Equipment ( PPE ) and we
thank you for your confidence. Please
follow the instructions given here
B B E E F F O O R R E E E E V V E E R R Y Y U U S S E E O O F F T T H H E E
E E Q Q U U I I P P M M E E N N T T , in order to gain maximum
benefit (also refer to the specific manual
for the product).
Failure to follow the instructions given in
this manual may have grave
consequences. We recommend that you
re-read these instructions from time to
time. In addition, the manufacturer or its
representative declines all responsibility
in case of any use, storage method or
maintenance carried out in any other
manner than that described in this
manual.
IF THE BUYER IS NOT THE END USER,
IT IS IMPORTANT THAT
THESE INSTRUCTIONS ARE GIVEN
TO THE END USER
In the interests of the user's safety, if the
product is re-sold outside of the original
destination country, the seller must
provide the following information in the
language habitually used in the country
of use:
maintenance instructions for
periodical examination;
instructions concerning repairs;
additional information required that
is specific to the equipment.
A fall arrest harness is the only body
harness that is legal for use in a fall
arrest system.
It is necessary to be completely sure
before use that the recommendations
specific to each element associated with
this product are respected, as defined in
their instructions, that they comply with
the applicable European standards or
otherwise any other appropriate standard
and that their safety functions do not
interfere with one another.
Whenever possible, it is stongly
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recommended that this equipment be
personally assigned to a single user.
Check that the product you have just
acquired is compatible with the
recommendations of the other system
components.
While in use, protect your PPE against all
risks connected with the work
environment : thermal, electrical or
mechanical shocks, acid splashes, sharp
edges, etc. ...
WARNING
Activities carried out at a height are
dangerous and can result in serious
accidents and injuries. Please bear in
mind that you are personally
responsible in case of an accident,
injury or fatality to either yourself or
a third party during or following the
use of one of our products. It is
recommended that training in the use
of our products is carried out under
the supervision and instruction of a
competent and experienced person.
Ensure that you have been
adequately trained in the use of this
PPE and make sure that you have
fully understood how it works. If you
are in any doubt, do not take any
risks but seek advice.
Good physical condition is necessary
in order to carry out work at a height.
Certain medical conditions can
endanger the safety of the user
during normal use of the harness
and in case of emergency (taking
medication, cardiovascular problem
...). If you have any doubts, ask your
doctor.
HOW DOES IT WORK?
The retractable type fall arrester must be
attached to a reliable anchorage by its
karabiner. The automatic karabiner
situated at the end of the cable or of the
strap must be attached to the attaching
point of the fall arrest harness (cf EN
361:2002). During the ascent and/or the
descent of the user, the cable, strap will
be kept in tension by the retracting
spring integrated into the equipment. In
event of a fall, the clamping internal
system will stop the cable, strap
uncoiling thanks to the activation of a