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This guide must be translated by the dealer into the language of the country of use (except if the translation is provided by the manufacturer).

For your safety, comply strictly with the instructions for use, verification, maintenance and storage.

KRATOS SAFETY cannot be held liable for any direct or indirect accident occurring following use other than that provided for in these instructions;

do not use this equipment beyond its limits!

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE AND PRECAUTIONS:

The KRATOS SAFETY temporary lifeline is a temporary portable anchorage device compliant with the European Regulation 2016/425. This lifeline

was designed to protect the safety of users anywhere there is a risk of falls. User safety relies on the effectiveness of the equipment and full understanding

of the safety instructions contained in this user leaflet. It may be used by 4 persons at the same time. It is available in 2 versions: FA 60 007 01 - 25 m

lifeline supplied with 4 O-ring anchors, and FA 60 007 02 - 25 m lifeline supplied with 4 cross-over anchors enabling users to pass one another without

having to unhook the lifeline, for more safety. The lifeline should not be used for lengths less than 5 m. It is equipped with a tension indicator installed

on the tensioner (see photo below).

Swivel stainless

steel connector

2 m

anchorage webbing sling

WARNINGS:

1/ Minimum breaking strength of the anchorage points: these must be sized as follows: breaking strength = 2 times the impact generated during

the fall*.

Examples: According to the graph on page 4:

- if the lifeline is installed over 5 m and used by 4 people, the breaking strength of the anchorage points must be at least: 18 kN;

- if the lifeline is installed over 25 m and used by 1 person, the breaking strength of the anchorage points must be at least: 10 kN.

In all cases, the anchors on which the lifeline is installed must comply with EN 795 and have a min strength according to the calculation

explained above: see *.

2/ Clearance under the lifeline: this will be calculated as follows: lifeline deflection + clearance of the fall arrest system.

Examples: According to the graph on page 4:

- if the lifeline is installed over 5 m and used by 4 people, the lifeline deflection is 1.26 m + clearance of a 2 m absorber lanyard used at factor 0: 5 m

= 6.26 m clearance for the system;

- if the lifeline is installed over 25 m and used by 1 person, the lifeline deflection is 4.67 m + required clear distance under the feet of the user of a self-

retracting fall arrester FA 20 502 02 used at factor 0: 1.36 m = 6.03 m clearance for the system.

Installation: For safety reasons, it is essential to check the clearance on the work site before each use and during use, to be sure that there will be no

collision with the ground or an obstacle in the event of a fall.

Case 1: There are anchorage points available (EN 795:2012 Type A) with a resistance >18kN. The lifeline will be connected directly to them using the

connectors supplied with the lifeline (FA 50 301 23 —R>25kN). This is the preferable installation type, each time it is possible.

Case 2: There is no anchorage point on the structure. The lifeline will be connected using the connectors supplied with the lifeline (FA 50 301 23 —

R>25kN) on the 2 x 2 m anchorage straps provided (FA 60 004 20 - compliant with EN795:2012 Type B —R>18kN) installed directly on the structure. In

this type of installation, the anchorage straps should not be installed on sharp edges and should be adequately protected. If an installation using anchorage

straps is not possible/desirable, the lifeline can be installed on another type of anchorage point, as long as users check its compliance (EN 795:2012 Type

B), its resistance (R>18kN) and the direction of application of forces.

In all cases, the lifeline should be positioned horizontally, with a maximum angle of 15° from the horizon line. It is prohibited to use the device with

structures with small diameters and corrosion as this can affect the performance of the device.

When choosing the place of installation, give preference to situations where the lifeline is situated above the shoulders of the users, and make sure the

equipment is not likely to be damaged by sharp edges, rubbing, heat sources, etc.

It is recommended to connect only one single lifeline per anchorage point (case 1 or case 2). Never connect the end of the lifeline to itself (rope) to

form the anchorage.

Before the first use, we recommend you take the time needed to fully unwind the rope.

Once the installation location has been determined, start by checking the passage of the rope through the tensioner (see drawing

opposite), you must check based on the positioning bolts (in red on the drawing) / of the anchorage cam/ring / of the end swivel and

the rope entry and exit points (green arrows on the drawing).

Connect the connector on the end swivel onto one of the attachment points (Fig. 1) and on the connector on the tension indicator on

the second attachment point (Fig. 2). Make sure the two connectors are properly closed AND locked.

Cross-over

anchors

Principal tension adjustment bolt

Tension indicator

Tension indicator washer