it is essential for the safety of the user that if the product is re-sold outside the original country of destination the reseller shall provide instructions
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for use, for maintenance, for periodic examination and for repair in language of the country in which the product is to be used.
a full body harness (conforming to EN 361) is the only acceptable body holding device that can be used in a fall arrest system.
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in full body harness use only attaching points marked with big letter "A" to attach a fall arrest system.
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the anchor device or anchor point for the fall arrest system should always be positioned, and the work carried out in such a way, as to minimise
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both the potential for falls and potential fall distance. The anchor device/point should be placed above the position of the user . The shape and
construction of the anchor device/point shall not allowed to self-acting disconnection of the equipment. Minimal static strength of the anchor
device/point is 12 kN. It is recommended to use certified and marked structural anchor point complied with EN795
it is obligatory to verify the free space required beneath the user at the workplace before each occasion of use the fall arrest system, so that, in the
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case of a fall, there will be no collision with the ground or other obstacle in the fall path. The required value of the free space should be taken from
instruction manual of used equipment.
there are many hazards that may affect the performance of the equipment and corresponding safety precautions that have to be observed during
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equipment utilization, especially: - trailing or looping of lanyards or lifelines over sharp edges, - any defects like cutting, abrasion, corrosion, -
climatic exposure, - pendulum falls, - extremes of temperature, - chemical reagents, - electrical conductivity.
personal protective equipment must be transported in the package (e.g.: bag made of moisture-proof textile or foil bag or cases made of steel or
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plastic) to protect it against damage or moisture.
the equipment can be cleaned without causing adverse effect on the materials in the manufacture of the equipment. For textile products use mild
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detergents for delicate fabrics, wash by hand or in a machine and rinse in water. Plastic parts 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
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environment, sharp edges, extreme temperatures and corrosive or aggressive substances.
IDENTITY CARD
IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE USER ORGANISATION TO PROVIDE THE IDENTITY CARD AND TO FILL IN THE DETAILS REQUIRED. THE
IDENTITY CARD SHOULD BE FILLED IN BEFORE THE FIRST USE BY A COMPETENT PERSON, RESPONSIBLE INTHE USER ORGANIZATION
FOR PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT. ANY INFORMATION ABOUT THE EQUIPMENT LIKE PERIODIC INSPECTIONS, REPAIRS, REASONS OF
EQUIPMENT'S WITHDRAWN FROM USE SHALL BE NOTED INTO THE IDENTITY CARD BY A COMPETENT PERSON. THE IDENTITY CARD
SHOULD BE STORAGED DURING A WHOLE PERIOD OF EQUIPMENT UTILIZATION. DO NOT USE THE EQUIPMENT WITHOUT THE IDENTITY
CARD. ALL RECORDS IN THE IDENTITY CARD CAN BE FILLED IN ONLY BYACOMPETENT PERSON.
MODEL AND TYPE OF EQUIPMENT
SERIAL NUMBER
USER NAME
DATE OF PURCHASE
PERIODIC EXAMINATION AND REPAIR HISTORY
DATE
REASON FOR ENTRY PERIODIC
DEFECTS NOTED, REPAIRS CARRIED OUT
INSPECTION OR REPAIR
AND OTHER REVELANT INFORMATIONS
,
REF. NUMBER
DATE OF MANUF.
DATE OF PUTTING
INTO OPERATION
NAME AND SIGNATURE
PERIODIC EXAMINATION
OF COMPETENT PERSON
NEXT DUE DATE
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Instruction Manual
GUIDED TYPE FALL ARRESTER
READ CAREFULLY
INCLUDING A FLEXIBLE ANCHOR LINE
BEFORE
USE THE EQUIPMENT
Fall arrester ref. number: AC 040
Guide ref. number: AC 200 XX
EN 353-2:2002
DEVICE DESCRIPTION
AC 040 is a guided type fall arrester device on flexible anchor line
that is a part of personal protective equipment against falls from a
height. The device is compliant with EN 353-2. AC 040 can be
used only with polyester guides (working ropes) of 12 mm
diameter designated with AC200 XX reference number.
AC 040 can be used to protect a single user only.
Max. weight of the user is 140 kg.
MARKINGS
Rope grab (fall arrester):
Arrow indicating correct positioning of the rope grab
on the guide (working rope)
GUIDED TYPE FALL ARRESTER
Type of device
AC 040
Fall arrester reference number
CE marking and number of the notified
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body controlling manufacturing
of the equipment
EN 353-2:2002
Number and year of the European
Standard, the device is compliant with.
month and year of manufacture
Manufacture date: MM.YYYY
Serial number: XXXXXXXX
Serial number of the device
designation of the ropes to be
FOR USE ON ø12 mm ROPES ONLY
used with AC 040 rope grab
REF.: AC 200 XX
Caution!
Read the manual before use
Max. 140 kg
maximum admissible
weight of the user
Marking (trade mark)
of the manufacturer
Working rope:
Type of device
WORKING ROPE
AC 200 XX
working rope reference number
DIAMETER: ø12 mm
rope diameter
rope length
Length: xx m
0082
CE marking and number of the notified
body controlling manufacturing
of the equipment
EN 353-2:2002
Number and year of the European
Standard, the device is compliant with.
Manufacture date: MM.YYYY
month and year of manufacture
Serial number: XXXXXXXX
Serial number of the device
Marking (trade mark) of the manufacturer
Caution!
Read the manual before use
top end
of the working rope
(the loop with the thimble)
working rope identity label
rope grab (fall arrester)
identity label
connector
of the rope grab
stainless steel
rope grab (fall arrester)
polyester
kernmantle
working rope
mm
ø12
bottom end
of the working rope
(the loop with the thimble)
EN