Kapriol 27953 Mode D'emploi page 7

can be cleaned only with water. When the equipment becomes wet, either from being in use or when due cleaning, it shall
be allowed to dry naturally, and shall be kept away from direct heat. In metallic products some mechanic parts (spring, pin,
hinge, etc.) can be regularly slightly lubricated to ensure better operation. Other maintenance and cleaning procedures
should be adhered to detailed instructions stated in the manual of the equipment.
• personal protective equipment should be stored loosely packed, in a well-ventilated place, protected from direct light,
ultraviolet degradation, damp environment, sharp edges, extreme temperatures and corrosive or aggressive substances.
The lanyard with energy absorber is a component of personal fall arrest equipment and complies with EN355. Fall
arrest system consisted of energy absorber with lanyard, attached to the full body harness (complied with EN 361) and
connected to the structural anchor point (complied with EN 795) can be used as a basic personal protective equipment
against falls from a height.
CAUTION: The total length of the energy absorber with lanyard including terminations and connectors shall not exceed 2
m. (e.g. connector plus lanyard plus energy absorber plus connector)
CONSTRUCTION: energy absorber is made of 32 mm wide polyamide webbing. Absorber is equipped with attachment
loops on the endings. One of the loops is connected to the lanyard. The body of the absorber is protected by a special
jacket made of a shrinkable, polyethylene tube. The lanyards are made of polyester. Art. 27978 lanyard is made of 10,5
mm kernmantle rope, art. 27896 and 27953 lanyards are made of 30 mm webbing, art. 27959 and 27958 lanyards are
made of 28 mm elasticated webbing.
TIME OF USE
PERIODIC INSPECTIONS: Safety article must be inspected at least once every 12 months from the date of first use.
Periodic inspections must only be carried out by a competent and trained person, authorized by the manufacturer.
Depending on the type and working environment, more frequent inspections may be necessary.
Every periodic inspection must be recorded in the Identity Card of the equipment.
MAXIMUM LIFE SPAN OF THE EQUIPMENT: The maximum life span of the article is 10 years from the date of
manufacture.
ATTENTION: The article maximum life span depends on the intensity of usage and the environment of usage. Using
the article in rough environment, marine environment, contact with sharp edges, exposure to extreme temperatures or
aggressive substances, can reduce the life span of the harness.
WITHDRAWAL FROM USE: The article must be withdrawn from use immediately and it must be destroyed when it has
been used to arrest a fall or it fails to pass inspection or there is any doubt as to its reliability.
NOTIFIED BODY: Notified body for EU type examination according to PPE Regulation 2016/425 : APAVE SUD
EUROPE SAS (n° 0082)–CS 60193–F13322 MARSEILLE CEDEX 16 - FRANCE
Notified body for control production: APAVE SUD EUROPE SAS (n° 0082)–CS 60193–F13322 MARSEILLE CEDEX
16 – FRANCE
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