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SAFETY REGULATIONS
• Rothoblaas VERTIGRIP is a rigid anchor line for ladders and vertical surfaces (see
maximum inclinations allowed [figure A, figure B | page 30 in SAFETY REGULATIONS,
INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTALLATION AND USE).
• All instructions attached to the device must be read and understood carefully before
use. Warning! On www.rothoblaas.com you will find: additional information; other lan-
guages and/or updated versions of the operating instructions; EU declarations of con-
formity. Should the device be sold to operators abroad, it is of utmost importance that
the purchaser be provided with the instructions for installation and use in the language
of the purchaser.
• This note contains the information necessary for the correct use of the following pro-
duct(s): VERTIGRIP rigid anchor line + VERTSLIDE sliding device.
• Poor health (heart and circulation problems, assumption of medication, alcohol) may
have negative influence on the safety of a person working at a height.
• Rothoblaas VERTIGRIP shall and must be installed by skilled and expert workers who
are fully acquainted with the fall protection system at state of the art level. The system
must be installed and used only by personnel that is familiar with these instructions for
use and with the local safety regulations in force, that is physically and mentally healthy
and that has received training in the use of 3rd-class PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)
against falls from roofs.
• Rescue plans must be put in place to solve any emergency situations that may arise dur-
ing work execution.
• Before starting work, measures must be taken so as to prevent the falling of any kind of
object. The area directly underneath the work site (e.g.: sidewalk, etc.) must be kept clear.
• No changes of any kind must be made to the rigid anchor line.
• Installers must make sure that the ladder or the substrate are suitable for the rigid anchor
line fastening. In doubt, or in presence of other types of sub-bases not contained in this
manual or in the installation manual, a calculations expert should be called in.
• If any steps are not clear during the installation phase, get in touch with the manufacturer.
• Stainless steel must not come in contact with steel grinding dust or steel tools in order
to prevent corrosion.
• Prior to assembly, all stainless steel screws must be lubricated using a suitable lubricant.
• Workmanship level fastening of the safety system to the building structure must be doc-
umented via photographs taken of the installation conditions.
• When the roof safety system installation is left to external constructors, compliance with
the instructions for installation and use must be agreed to in writing.
• Rothoblaas VERTIGRIP has been conceived as a rigid anchor line for people and must
not be used for any other purpose other than the ones envisaged by its designers. Never
hang undefined loads to the system. The total allowed weight of the operator is between
50 kg (excluding equipment and clothing) and 140 kg (including equipment and clothing).
• Fastening to Rothoblaas VERTIGRIP must always and exclusively be made to the cable
using the Rothoblaas VERTSLIDE sliding device.
• The combination of individual elements of the above mentioned devices may generate
hazards, considering that the safe functioning of each device may be influenced by or
may interfere negatively with the safe functioning of another (follow the instructions of
the corresponding user manuals).
• Before use, carry out a visual inspection of the entire safety system in order to check
for visible defects (e.g.: loose screws, warping, wear, corrosion, signs of stress corrosion
cracking, defects in weatherproofing, cable preloading, etc.). The marking must be pres-
ent and legible. Should the marking be unreadable, the product cannot be used.
• Rothoblaas VERTIGRIP may undergo plastic deformation when subjected to stress.
• When in doubt as regards safe use or when the device has triggered to arrest a fall, im-
mediately stop using it and have the system checked by an expert (written report) and
replace the device if required.
• It is essential that the rigid anchor line is designed, positioned, installed and used in such
a way that both the fall potential and the potential fall distance are reduced to a minimum
or absent, and that any load direction is equivalent to the ones indicated in this manual
or in the installation manual.
• When using a fall arrest device, it is essential to check on the PPE's user manual the verti-
cal clearance under the user at the work level prior to any occasion of use, so that, in the
event of a fall, the falling operator does not hit the ground or any other obstacle during
the length of the fall.
• Manufacturer's recommendation: the rigid anchor line should be inspected at least every
12 months (EN 365) by an expert. This inspection must be logged into the inspection
register provided.
• The rigid anchor line must be transported and stored correctly.
• The rigid anchor line must be cleaned only with water and never with chemical agents
or acids.
• Should the device be sold to operators abroad, it is of utmost importance that the pur-
chaser be provided with the instructions for installation and use in the language of the
purchaser.
• Extreme temperatures, sharp edges, chemical reactions, electric voltage, rubbing, cuts,
weather agents, pendulum falls and any other extreme and unforeseeable factors, as well
as specific environmental conditions or frequent use, may affect the functional operation
and/or life span of the rigid anchor system lifeline. The minimum permissible operating
temperature is -30°C.
• Every user could be influenced and fall due to the movement of the anchor line initiated
by the other users.
• Rothoblaas VERTIGRIP must not be installed in aggressive or corrosive environments
unless compatibility has been verified or a suitable test procedure has been performed
for the specific situation.
• Rothoblaas VERTIGRIP must not be used in case of presence of ice or contamination on
the device (oil, grease, dirt, etc.).
• In normal working conditions, a 2 year warranty for manufacturing defects is provided.
Should the device be used in especially corrosive atmospheric conditions, the duration
of the warranty may be shorter. In the event of stress (fall, snow load, etc.) the guarantee
does not cover the parts that have been designed to absorb energy and consequently
have become deformed and must be replaced.
MATERIAL
Rothoblaas VERTIGRIP is made of stainless steel 1.4301/A2 | AISI 304 and aluminium
alloy EN AW-6082 or alternatively of stainless steel 1.4401/A4 | AISI 316.
USE - REGULATIONS - OPERATION
Approved as a component for guided fall arrest device on rigid anchor line together with
Rothoblaas VERTSLIDE sliding fall arrest device (see specific manual) according to EN 353-
1:2014 + A1:2017 and RfU 11.119 for 2 people equipped with PPE according to EN 361.
The minimum distance between two operators must be at least 3 m.
To ensure safe use, follow the indications provided for each by the PPE manufacturer.
The device was tested in the directions indicated [figure A, figure B | page 30 in SAFETY
REGULATIONS, INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTALLATION AND USE].
The manufacturer declares that the product described below VERTIGRIP complies
with EN 353-1:2014 + A1:2017 and RfU 11.119 Notified body, TÜV Süd Product Service
GmbH, Ridlerstr.65, 80339 München.
Rothoblaas VERTIGRIP is an rigid anchor line designed to be installed on a statically
tested substrate (e.g.: bearing structure) and is used as an rigid anchor line for personal
protective equipment.
VERTIGRIP MARKING (SEE VERTIGRIP INSTALLATION MANUAL):
rer's name and logo - (2) Manufacturer's address - (3) Type designation - (4) Symbol
according to which the instruction manual must be followed - (5) Maximum number of
persons that can be anchored - (6) Month and year of manufacture - (7) Serial number
- (8) CE conformity mark - (9) Indication of the fall arrester to be used and minimum
distance between operators - (10) Number of the relevant standard - (11) Recommended
cable preload.
INSTALLATION
Indispensable premise is a statically stable substructure and/or ladder. In doubt, a
calculation expert must be called in.
Check that the substructure and/or ladder has a static resistance of at
least 17 kN (maximum force transmitted by the system). During
product testing, the force transmitted with a drop of 100 kg is about
6 kN for 1 person and 6,8 kN for 2-persons in the system.
INSTALLATION FIGURES FROM 01 TO 44 ARE IN THE VERTIGRIP -
INSTALLATION MANUAL.
VERTIGRIP ON LADDER INSTALLATION
VERTBASE [Fig. 01] must be installed on two consecutive rungs. Check the dimen- sions
of the rungs [Fig. 02]. Fasten the Screws at 10 Nm using a torque wrench [Fig. 03]
VERTOP09 - VERTOP17 [Fig. 04 - Fig. 06] must be installed on two non-consecu- tive
rungs (leave one rung free between the fasteners). Check the dimensions of the rungs
[Fig. 05]. Fasten the screws at 10 Nm using a torque wrench [Fig. 07]
VERTINT [Fig. 08] must be installed on a rung. Check the dimensions of the rungs [Fig.
09]. Fasten the screws at 10 Nm using a torque wrench [Fig. 10]. Observe the maximum
distances between the VERTINT intermediate supports and the end sup- ports (5 m rec-
ommended). Maximum total length of the system: 200 m. [Fig. 11].
VERTIGRIP ON WALL INSTALLATION (VERTOPW, VERTBASEW, VERTINTW)
THE DISTANCE BETWEEN THE LIFELINE AND THE INSTALLATION STRUCTURE CAN BE
ADJUSTED IN ALL THE COMPONENTS (FOLLOW THE INDICATIONS ON THE INSTAL-
LATION MANUAL).
CLT flooring TIMBER STRUCTURE, min 100 mm thick. Fastening with Rothoblaas VGS
Ø11 x L screws, with 83 mm minimum fixing depth, following the instructions in the
related installation manual.
STEEL STRUCTURE Minimum structure thickness 5mm; min. quality S235. Fastening
with M12 bolt, min class 8.8 or A2-A4, following the instructions in the related instal-
lation manual.
CONCRETE STRUCTURE Minimum slab section height 140 mm; mi. Quality C20/25.
Fastening with Rothoblaas AB1/AB1A4 Ø12 x X 120 mechanical anchor for concrete,
following the instructions in the related installation manual.
CONCRETE STRUCTURE Minimum slab section height 150 mm; mi. Quality C20/25.
Fastening with Rothoblaas VIN-FIX PRO vinyl ester chemical anchor without styrene, us-
ing a threaded rod M12x130, following the instructions in the related installation manual.
CONCRETE STRUCTURE Minimum slab section height 126 mm; mi. Quality C20/25.
Fastening with Rothoblaas SKR CE 12 X 90 screw anchor for concrete, following the
instructions in the related installation manual.
VERTSPEAR INSTALLATION
Insert Allen screws into the locking element [Fig. 12, Fig. 30]. VERTSPEAR can be sup-
plied alternatively with locking elements having 4 screws [Fig. 12, Fig. 30]. Pass the stain-
less steel CABLE through the locking element and bend it at least 200 mm from the
end [Fig. 13, Fig. 31]. Pass the stainless steel CABLE through the locking element again
so that it comes out and push the locking element towards the bend so that it adheres
well to the guided bent part [Fig. 14, Fig. 15, Fig. 32, Fig. 33]. Fasten the Allen screws in
the order shown [Fig. 16, Fig. 34] . Fasten the screws of the locking element to 13 Nm
using 5 screws [Fig. 16, Fig. 34] and secure the screws of the locking element to 15 Nm
using 4 screws, again using a torque wrench [Fig. 16, Fig. 34] . Repeat the operation 3
times. Check that the locking element is securely closed [Fig. 17, Fig. 35]. Insert the sleeve
into the upper lock- ing element [Fig. 18, Fig. 36] and secure it to the upper end piece
using the nut and bolt supplied [Fig. 19- Fig. 20, Fig. 37-Fig. 38]. Just for the VERTIGRIP
ON LADDER, fasten the screws of the end support to VERTBASE [Fig. 21] at the torque
indicated [Fig. 22]. Pre-tension the stainless steel CABLE using a chain tensioner with
clamp. Pass the stainless steel CABLE through the lower lock- ing element and bend 150
mm away from the end support [Fig. 23]. Repeat steps in Fig. 12, Fig. 17 and/or Fig. 30,
Fig. 35 with the lower locking element [Fig. 24, Fig. 39]. Insert the tensioning spring along
the threaded adjustment bar (with nut and indicator plate) and insert everything into the
stainless steel profile [Fig. 25, Fig. 40] . Insert the bushing into the locking element [Fig.
26, Fig. 41] and secure it to the stainless steel profile using the nut and bolt supplied
[Fig. 27, Fig. 42]. Secure the tensioner to the end support [Fig. 28, Fig. 43]. Tension the
stainless steel CABLE using the nut until the 80 kg pre-load is reached (see marking)
[Fig. 28, Fig. 43]. Once the best pre-load is reached, lock the adjusting nut with another
nut [Fig. 29, Fig. 44].
To facilitate landing when the VERTOP17 upper terminal element is present, the optio-
nal VERTHAND handles can be used (see the relevant manual).
The optional VERTSUP1 reinforcement can be used to reinforce the ladder (see the
relevant manual).
Installation manual provided with the product or downloadable at:
www.rothoblaas.com
All information reported in this document and the installation manual is to be con-
sidered as instructive and state-of-the-art. Rothoblaas will not be held responsible
for errors in printing, understanding, interpretation, etc. and does not consider itself
responsible for future changes or regulatory, legislative or similar developments.
DISTRIBUTION AND DEVELOPMENT
Rotho Blaas srl
Via dell'Adige 2/1 - 39040 Cortaccia (BZ) - Italia
Tel.: +39 0471 81 84 00 | Fax: +39 0471 81 84 84
(1) Manufactu-
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