Other Warnings; Cleaning & Maintenance; Transport Storage - Ridgegear Rga30 Bedienungsanleitung

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• The validity date of the device must also be checked. The latest revision
must date back to less than one year.
• Before every use, check whether the safety system triggers properly by
pulling sharply on the lanyard. The fall arrester must lock the lanyard and
stop it from unwinding (#3.2). On the other hand, by pulling the lanyard
slowly and steadily, it should unwind and rewind normally.
WARNING : You should never release the lanyard of the connector to
rewind the lanyard but hold it until fully rewound. (#3.2).
- Upon noting the slightest defect in the condition or functioning
or if there is any doubt, do not use the device but return it to the
manufacturer or send it to an approved center for its inspection or repair.
- When the device has stopped a fall, its inspection is required. In all these
cases, the fall arrester should be withdrawn from circulation and not used
again until a competent person has authorized its reuse in writing.
ANCHORING DEVICE :
- Before every use, ensure that the anchor of the fall arrester is correct.
The anchor point to which the fall arrester is hooked, as well as the parts
used for the hooking must be compliant with the EN 795 standard
(#3.5).
- The hooking point must be located above the user for an exclusively
vertical use. If the fall arrester can be employed for horizontal use (#1-9),
see paragraph "Horizontal use approval".
- If the fall arrester is compatible with the usage configuration of factor 2
(#1-12), the user can go above the anchor point of the device. However,
in case of a fall, the stopping distance and the maximum e ort will be
greater. In this usage configuration, the associated clearance is therefore
greater (#1-13).
- The fall arrester must be hooked only using its anchor part (ring, hole).
The fall arrester can't be used by hooking the anchor part to the harness.
Users must pay attention to fact that some models have a handle made
of textile strap. This is not a valid anchor point (#3.5).
- Only parts that are compliant with the EN 362 and EN 795 standards
may be used (connectors, lanyards, slings, etc.).
- The fall arrester must under no circumstances lean on any part of the
structure (#3.8), it must be in line with the anchor and the hooking point
on the user's harness.
- The fall arrester is meant to be used with a fall arrester harness as the
sole gripping means of an individual. This harness must be compliant with
the EN 361 standard, its size must be appropriate with respect to that
of the user, its adjustments and settings must be correct, the seams,
buckles and straps must not show any signs of deformation, breakage,
rust or any other damage (#3.3).
- The connector at the end of the lanyard must be locked exclusively on
the harness ring designed for this purpose (refer to the instructions for
use of the harness, which specify this point).
CONDITIONS OF USE :
- In order to optimise the safety conditions during work at heights, it
is important to limit movements as much as possible and to move at
moderate speeds so that the fall arrester can function under the best
possible conditions. To limit swinging, do not exceed an angle of 30° with
respect to the vertical line of the anchor (#3.6). For a horizontal use,
refer to the "Horizontal use" paragraph below.
- In case of a pendulum fall, the vertical height of the fall is larger than
that of a direct fall. Always remain in level with the anchor point of the
fall arrester and do not travel to a distance more than half of the height
between the anchor point and the work area (#5).
- Before every use, it is necessary to check whether the free space below
the feet of the fall arrester's user (clearance) is at least equal to the value
specified in the device characteristics (#1)
present in the trajectory of a possible fall.
- The use of the fall arrest system must be done in such a way as to
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minimize the risk of fall and the height of fall.
- Do not use above loose materials in which it is possible to be buried
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(#3.7)
- To maintain the equipment in perfect operating condition, it must not
be used in temperatures that do not fall within the range of -30°C and
+50°C (#3.11).
- Despite the above-average protection of the casing, it is important to
ensure that the fall arrester and especially the lanyard are not exposed
to aggressive environments such as acids, bases or solvents that may
damage the material, especially if the ambient temperature is high.
- In addition, ensure that the fall arrester is not used with the lanyard
rubbing against sharp or rough edges that may damage it. Use edge-
protection.
- Only for retractable fall arresters made with a Dyneema® strap lanyard
(#1-1=D), the user must not expose the lanyard to a temperature higher
than 140°C. This corresponds to the melting point of the Dyneema®
webbing. This webbing also has a low coe cient of friction.
- There is a risk of head injury when using a self-retracting fall arrester in
the inverted position (see table #1-15). It is therefore advisable to wear a
suitable protective helmet at the same time.

OTHER WARNINGS :

When greater movements are necessary, it is possible to use a flexible
safety line as an anchor, pursuant to the EN795 standard, class C. Note
that this combination must be subjected to a standard CE examination.
In this case, the deflection of the safety line must be added to the
distance H that must be available under the user's feet. The indications
mentioned in the instructions for use of the safety line must be taken into
account. Special attention must be paid to eliminate any risks of injury
that may occur by impacting the construction structures while falling.
If there is a possibility of falling over an edge, special rescue measures
must be implemented. It is important and necessary to ensure that these
measures are defined and tested before starting any intervention.
USE OF THE RESCUE DEVICE :
If the retractable type fall arrester model has an integrated rescue
device (refer to table #1-11), the user must refer to, in addition to this
document, the instruction manual DEX.NSTS.RG.
CLEANING MAINTENANCE :
- The fall arrester can be cleaned with a wet cloth. Do not submerge it
into water or any other liquid. Do not use detergent, thinner, solvent or
any other chemical products that could alter the web strength or the fall
arrester operating mechanism.
- When the device is wet, sponge it dry it with a cloth and let it dry
naturally away from direct heat.
- It is necessary to strictly follow these instructions to keep the safety
performance of the device.
- Any disassembly, lubrication or especially any modification of the
device is prohibited (#3.10). The inspection and/or replacement of spare
parts can only be carried out by the manufacturer or its authorized service
center in compliance with the technical manual. The service inspection
of the equipment can only be carried out by written agreement from the
manufacturer or repair center.

TRANSPORT STORAGE :

- During transportation or storage, protect the fall arrester against
shocks, impacts, excessive vibrations which could damage it and reduce
its performance. A waterproof bag is a good protection.
- Keep the device away from the stress of weather and ultraviolet
radiation in a dry and aerated place (#3.12).
SERVICE LIFE OF THE PRODUCT :
- This fall arrester is designed to be used for many years in normal