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INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE AND PRECAUTIONS
A retractable fall arrester is a type of personal protective equipment. It
must be assigned to a single user (it can only be used by one person at
a time). When the user is moving (ascending/descending), the cable/
webbing winds and unwinds around a pulley. The cable/webbing is kept
taut thanks to a counter spring. In the event of a fall, a system prevents
the cable/webbing from unwinding, instantly stops the user from falling
further and starts to dissipate energy, at the same time the dissipa-
ting mechanism for the energy in the webbing placed at the end of the
retractable lanyard tears to absorb the energy generated by the fall.
PS-BL-B-HB is designed for a use in a Mobile Elevating Working
Platform (MEWP), equipped with one or several anchorage points
for the use of fall arrest systems on the working platform as per
EN 280:2017 (R>3kN). The total length of the equipment (bet-
ween the harness attachment D-ring and the anchorage point
of the working platform) must not exceed 1.80 m. User safety
relies on the effectiveness of the equipment and full understanding of the
safety instructions contained in this leaflet. The legibility of the product's
markings must be checked regularly. For safety reasons and before each
use, make sure that, in case of a fall, there are no obstacles to prevent the
normal movement of the cable or the webbing. The retractable lanyard
on your device must not be extended (by adding a lanyard, connectors,
or other components).
VERTICAL USE AS PER EN 360:
The device's anchoring point must be positioned above the user and
must comply with standard EN 795 (R>12kN - EN795:2012 or R>10kN
- EN795:1996). The swivel can be connected to either the anchoring
point on the structure or to the attachment point on the harness using a
connector (EN362). It is prohibited to use the device with edges, structu-
res with small diameters and corrosion as this can affect the performance
of the cable or the webbing, unless these are adequately protected. Check
that the general position limits the pendulum movement in the event
of a fall and that the work is done so as to limit the risk and height of
a fall. The maximum angle of inclination when used vertically must be:
40°. When used in this way, the clearance must be at least: 2.5 m under
the user's feet*
Horizontal use is forbidden
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USE ON A MOBILE ELEVATING WORKING PLATFORM (NEAR A DOUBLE
SHARP EDGE) AS PER DIN 19427:
ABS B-Lock has passed the use test for double sharp edges with a radius
of r>=0.5mm (in accordance with DIN 19427:2016). For this use, the de-
vice's anchorage point must be located at least 35 cm below the top edge
of the railing rail of the MEWP. WARNING: There is a risk of failure of the
equipment (fall may not be arrested) and tipping over the MEWP if the
anchor point is higher. In order to minimize the risk of ejection, it is es-
sential to opt for the shortest connection between the MEWP anchorage
point and the harness attachment D-ring. When using the device near a
double sharp edge, in order to ensure the safe working of the device, the
top swivel must be connected to the MEWP anchorage point, the energy
dissipater placed on the retractable lanyard MUST be connected to the
attachment point on the harness, use in the opposite direction is PROHI-
BITED. It is necessary to ensure that the connector connected to the an-
chorage point of the MEWP can swivel freely and that it is not subject to
any transverse stress or contact with an edge when the fall arrest system
is used. When used in this way, the clearance must be at least: 4.5 m un-
der the top edge of railing rail of MEWP or 3,40 m under the user's feet*.
* : It is essential, for safety reason, to verify the clearance at the work
place before each use and during use in order to be sure there will be
no collision with the ground or obstacle in case of fall. Take particular
attention to obstacle in movement (for example truck, other mobile work
platform,...). It is vital to take into account the manufacturer's informa-
tion regarding the influences of the movements of the MEWP in case of
use of the fall arrest system. In case of fall, injuries due to impact on the
platform or its boom cannot be excluded.
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