Cresto W2 Bedienungsanleitung Seite 3

Installation, Use,
Compatibility & Warnings!
Installation
The Device must not be installed where the following
hazards may endanger the user or prevent the efficient ope-
ration of the system. The area below the device must be free
of obstruction that will prevent the free pay-out of rope or
may obstruct the movement of the user.
The environment must be free of heavy solvents or acids
that will degrade the device, life line or the hook.
The device must be anchored to a point which will hold a
load of 15kN and that is fixed preventing the device anchora-
ge from moving whilst in use.
If there is any chance of the line becoming entangled in
lifting equipment,passing vehicles or structure then do not
install. Install the device so that it is away from the edge,
so avoiding swing hazards, the potential user must not have
to lean out to reach the device or hook and endangering
themselves with a fall hazard.
Never install where there is a possibility of electric shock
hazards.
When installing ensure that you are not subjecting your self
to potential fall hazards, wear a full body harness and shock
absorbing lanyard anchoring your self whilst installing.
Use
Installed from an over head anchorage the device affords
a user fall protection within a cone of 45 degrees beneath
(22.5 degrees each side of the vertical).
Fall Protection
Check the hook load indicator is not deployed, follow the
inspection routine laid down in this manual.
The device will arrest a fall within 2.0 meters. Do not use
the device at full line pay out or in situations where there is
less than 3.0 metres of ground clearance below the feet of
the user. Connect only to the Rear Dorsal "D" ring of a fall
Protection Full Body Harness. Ensure that the hook of the
device is secure in the Harness "D" Ring and that the gate of
the hook is locked.
Never work above the level of the device or tie off the life
line to prevent it retracting. The line between the user and
the device must be taught at all times.
Never run or jump whilst attached to the unit, walking at a
moderate pace will ensure that the device does not sense a
fall. Never work outside of a 45 degree cone created from
the device through vertical, if a fall were to occur the device
would lock and the user would swing like a pendulum and
may sustain injury from this hazard.
Compatibility
The W2, W2T, W3.5 are suitable only as Fall arrest blocks
if they are attached to an anchorage of 15kN by use of a
connector conforming to EN362, and used with a Full Body
Harness which conforms to EN361, such as the Cresto range.
Warnings
Read and understand manufacturers instructions before in-
spection, installation or use of this product.
Never use this product if you weigh more than 140kg.
If there are any points in this manual that you are unsure
of seek a competent, trained person to advise you before
using. Seek medical advice from a doctor before using this
product if; you have sustained a spinal injury, suffer from a
neck or back complaint, or you are taking prescription med-
ication.
Never use if you are under the influence of alcohol or recre-
ational drugs.
Extra care should be taken if welding whilst using this pro-
duct, protect the Life Line from splatter and heat at all times.
Never use this system unattended.
Never use this system unless you are supervised by a trained
and competent person.
Ensure the lifeline is free to extend and retract from the de-
vice, and that the brake engages with a sharp jerk, before
attempting to use as a fall arresting unit.
Rescue Planning
Before use, and when using the W2, W2T, W3.5 Fall Arrest
Blocks, users and supervisors should always make suitable
provisions for rescue.
A full risk assessment should be carried out to determine
the most effective, safe and quickest form of rescue.
For more information on specialist rescue systems or trai-
ning please contact the Cresto technical team.
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