User Instructions; General Requirements - Honeywell MILLER MIGHTEVAC Gebrauchsanweisung

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THANK YOU
Thank you for your purchase of Honeywell Miller fall protection equipment manufactured by Hon-
eywell Safety Products. Honeywell Miller brand products are produced to meet the highest stand-
ards of quality at our ISO 9001 certified facility. Honeywell Miller equipment will provide you with
years of use when cared for properly.
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WARNING
ALL PERSONS USING THIS EQUIPMENT MUST READ, UNDERSTAND AND FOLLOW ALL
INSTRUCTIONS. FAILURE TO DO SO MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. DO
NOT USE THIS EQUIPMENT UNLESS YOU ARE PROPERLY TRAINED.
It is crucial that the authorized person/user of this equipment read and understand these instruc-
tions. In addition, federal law requires employers to ensure that all users are trained in the proper
installation, use, inspection, and maintenance of fall protection and confined space equipment.
Fall protection training should be an integral part of a comprehensive safety program.
Proper use of fall arrest systems can save lives and reduce the potential of serious injuries from a
fall. The user must be aware that forces experienced during the arrest of a fall or prolonged sus-
pension may cause bodily injury. Consult a physician if there is any question about the user's abil-
ity to use this product. Pregnant women and minor children must not use this product.
1.0 PURPOSE
The Miller mightevac® Self-Retracting Lifeline with Emergency Retrieval Hoist is a retractable de-
vice designed to be used by personnel for fall protection in confined space applications with a
quick-activating retrieval mechanism for emergency evacuation.

2.0 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

2.1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
All warnings and instructions shall be provided to authorized persons/users.
All authorized persons/users must reference the regulations governing occupational safe-
ty (including confined space regulations), as well as applicable CE EN1496:2006, class A,
EN 360:2002 standards. Please refer to product labeling for information on specific CE EN
1496:2006, class A, EN 360:2002 standards met by product.
All authorized persons/users of this equipment must be trained in proper confined space proce-
dures.
Proper precautions should always be taken to remove any obstructions, debris, material, or other
recognized hazards from the work area that could cause injuries or interfere with the operation of
the system.
All equipment must be inspected before each use according to the manufacturer's instructions.
All equipment should be inspected by a qualified person on a regular basis.
To minimize the potential for accidental disengagement, a competent person must ensure system
compatibility.
Equipment must not be altered in any way. Repairs must be performed only by the manufacturer,
or persons or entities authorized in writing by the manufacturer.
Any product exhibiting deformities, unusual wear, or deterioration must be immediately discarded.
Any equipment subject to a fall must be removed from service.
The authorized person/user shall have a rescue plan and the means at hand to implement it when
using this equipment.
Never use fall protection equipment for purposes other than those for which it was designed. Fall
protection equipment should never be used for towing or hoisting.
All synthetic material must be protected from slag, hot sparks, open flames, or other heat sources.
The use of heat resistant materials is recommended in these applications.
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USER INSTRUCTIONS