TEUFELBERGER fImblSAVER Herstellerinformation Und Gebrauchsanleitung Seite 5

– Whenever possible, the anchor point should be
vertically above the user. The potential for, and con-
sequences of pendulum swings shall be managed at
all times.
– Check the structure to which you fasten the anchor
device as to whether or not it is of suitable and suf-
ficient strength for the purposes of supporting any
foreseeable loading in cluding that in an emergency
contingency. Prior to using it have the anchor device
checked by a competent person. The product can
be used as a belay for the rescuer after a single
fall – this must only be done if a suitable structural
anchor (tree / branch) is chosen. (After all, in the
type examination, dynamic loading was tested twice
without making any readjustments of or other cor-
rections to the anchor device.)The structural anchor
(tree / branch) must withstand more than 12 kN.
– Always attune the length of the anchor device to the
object it is looped around. The used length of the
rope shall be at least three times the length of the
circumference of the object to be enlooped so that
the rope will be positioned in the direction of pull.
The used length can be adjusted with the friction
hitch. Always check whether the hitch is properly
dressed and whether it grips reliably. Only use the
two thimbles for attachment and never use the end
marked red as it is only designed as a stopper for
the friction hitch.
– A work positioning system must always be main-
tained as taut as possible from the anchor point to
the belayed person (avoid rope slack).
WARNING
When working with fall arrest note that
- an energy absorber according to EN 355 is
needed that reduces dynamic forces to max. 6 kN.
- the lanyard including fall arrest systems and connec-
tion elements must not exceed 2 m.
- a clearance of 7m underneath the user is needed to
avoid ground impact.
MODES OF USE
fig. 1
Later retrieval of the system must be taken into
consideration upon installation! During installation,
keep in mind that the shape and size of the throw
bag and its attachments (e.g. rings) prevent it from
being pulled into the thimble and getting stuck in it.
fig. 2
The thimble mounted in the OP Loop 8mm Tn
(fImblSAVER - fig. 4) and in the OD Loop 7mm T
(fImblCLIMB - fig 5.) serves as a retrieval aid. Be-
cause of the difference in design as compared to
the terminal thimble, the cone will get caught in
this thimble when the climbing rope is pulled out.
Before that, the cone can be pulled through the
thimble at the end.
NOTE: Use the yellow Cone-S for fImblCLIMB and
the red Cone-L for fImblSAVER.
fig. 4: fImblSAVER
USE
fig. 3
fig. 5: fImblCLIMB
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