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fastening with tear / fall-energy absorber must
not be extended or manipulated.
The snap hook at the end of the fastening is
attached directly to the anchor point.
As an Appendix to these directions for use, the
direction for use
Fastening with integrated tear / fall energy
absorber, tested according to EN 354/355
is additionally delivered. The use references are
to be considered in particular in this case!
If guided-type fall arresters are employed, the
snap hook must be hooked directly into the
reception eyelet (D-ring). It is basically
prohibited to attach the stitched fastening with
tear / fall-energy absorber to the guided-type fall
arrester (danger through overlong fall paths).
3.4 Use of the side hold eyelets
The two side hold eyelets may be employed only
for the work positioning (hold function), where
the fastening for safety belts, according to EN
358, is basically to be attached with a 2-rope
connection and adjusted tightly, so that any free
fall of the user is excluded. The anchor point in
the hold function must be located above the
waist. Furthermore, the fastening for the safety
belt must be held tightly and free movement is to
be limited to 0.60 m. The adjusting devices and
connecting elements are to be checked regularly
during the performance of work.
Important:
If pocket webs / pocket eyelets are sewn on at
the back, these are permissible only for holding
a tool pouch or a tool bag. In no case should a
fastening or similar be attached here.
Any abuse of the side hold eyelets through
hanging or seating in the belt unavoidably
leads to damage and is therefore
inadmissible.
3.5 Use of the ride-up protection eyelet
Caution:
In this implementation, max. admissible total
weight (rated load) of the person 100 KG
The full body harnesses in the variants with the
designation "S" are equipped with a ride-up
protection eyelet at the abdominal belt, and
therefore can also be employed in connection
with a guided-type fall arrester, according to EN
353-1.
In this case, it is to be ensured that the ride-
up protection eyelet (D-ring) is always
located centrally in front on the stomach.
3.6. Use of the rescue eyelets
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If the full body harness (Var. D) should be
equipped with two rescue eyelets on the
shoulder straps, then these are basically to be
used only with a twin fastening, according to EN
354, for the saving of persons.
Never employ these two rescue eyelets as
protection against fall from a height.
4. Cleaning and testing
After completion of work, the equipment should
be cleaned of any contamination. This increases
the service life duration of this type of PPE, as
well as increasing your security. Clean with
warm water at 30°C and fabric-sensitive
detergent and then dry in the shade. Clean belts
have a longer service life. Rub metal fittings
regularly with an oily cloth (e.g. WD 40).
5. Storage
Storage should be implemented in dry
conditions in a sealed metal suitcase or PVC
bag (aerated and protected against direct solar
radiation).
6. Verification
If doubts should exist regarding safe use, or if
the equipment has been stressed through a fall
from a height, the overall equipment must be
withdrawn from use immediately. A PPE
stressed by a fall from a height may be used
again only following written approval from an
expert agency. Regular verification may be
implemented through an expert agency only,
subject to precise observation of the directions
of the manufacturer. Personal Protective
Equipment (PPE) against fall from a height is to
be checked by competent professionals as
required, however at least once within twelve
months. The manufacturer is considered an
expert agency. Also the identification on the
product is to be checked for legibility.
Single components employed:
Webbing: Polyester (PES)
Metal fittings: Optional zinc-coated steel,
aluminum or stainless steel
Plastic parts: Polyamide (PA)
7. Explanation of the pictograms
It is absolutely necessary to read the
direction for use before use of this
PPE and to consider the warnings.
A Reception eyelet
8. Remarks
Good maintenance and storage extend the
service life duration of your PPE against fall from
a height, and thus provides for optimum safety.
The maximum service life duration of full body
harnesses depends on its condition and extends
to a maximum of 8 years (BGR 198).