Use an "8" shaped buckle if necessary.
Never put an extension or whatever between the "8" shaped buckle of the safety rope
and the dorsal, sternum or ventral attachments on the harness. Only the connector of
European standard EN 362 is designed for that.
XIII. FOR THE FALL ARREST SYSTEM IT IS ESSENTIAL THAT......
......the person going up should take great care that the safety rope does not build up
any slack.
That should never happen if the installation has been properly done: the rope should
always be taut.
However if the safety rope does become slack then rope tension can be re-
established by lowering the apparatus and going down a little or by giving the safety
rope a gentle pull – or two.
XIV. A FALL ARREST DEVICE IS THE ONLY APPARATUS......
.....wherever there is a risk of a fall it is essential to use a fall arrest harness
equipped with dorsal, sternum and ventral connectors fitted above the waist with a
comfortable and adjustable seat.
XV. WARNING: CHECK THE AREA WHERE THE RODEOSTOP B100 IS TO BE
USED
Wherever there is a risk of a fall it is important to ensure there are no obstacles or
obstructions under the person using the fall arrest device.
A large open space is essential for such activity. There must be an area of at least
the height of the person plus another 1.35 metres for a taut, vertical and rectilinear
rope system.
XVI. THE POTENTIAL DANGERS AFFECTING THE PERFORMANCE OF THE
EQUIPMENT
Make quite sure that the ropes and straps are protected from danger caused by
rubbing, scraping and friction caused by abrasive and sharp edged surfaces, acute
pointed angles, cuts from Stanley Knifes; chemical products, heat; bits of soldering or
welding, dust, sand, cement getting inside the apparatus.
Do not release a person from the device by cutting the rope with a Stanley Knife.
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