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The instructions for use of this equipment consist of different sets of instructions:
general instructions, instructions that are specific to the Easy Access device
and accessory instructions for the components that are compatible with it (Link
20/40/30+). All sets of instructions must be carefully read before using the
equipment. Attention! This document only contains the specific instructions for the
use of Easy Access.
SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS EASY ACCESS.
This note contains the necessary information for a correct use of the following
product/s: Easy Access. Any work at height requires the use of Personal Protection
Equipment (PPE) as a protection against the risk of a fall. Before accessing the
work station, all the risk factors must be evaluated (environmental, concomitant,
consequential).
1) FIELD OF APPLICATION (Fig. 1).
This product is a personal protective device (P.P.E.) against falls from height; it
is compliant with the Regulation (EU) 2016/425. EN 12841:2006-A - Rope
access systems / safety line adjustment device. Attention! For this product the
indications of the standard EN 365 must be respected (general instructions /
paragraph 2.5). Attention! For this product a periodic thorough inspection is
compulsory (general instructions / paragraph 8.)
2) NOTIFIED BODIES. Refer to the legend in the general instructions (paragraph
9 / table D): M1; N1.
3) NOMENCLATURE (Fig. 2.2).
A) Sliding side plate. B) Fixed side plate. C) Connection hole for connector. D)
Counter block. E) Locking cam. F) Pull cord. G) Hole for cord passage. H) Un-
der-load unlocking hole.
3.1 - Main materials. Refer to the legend in the general instructions (paragraph
2.4): 1; 2; 3; 7.
4) MARKING.
Numbers/letters without caption: refer to the legend in the general instructions
(paragraph 5).
4.1 - General (Fig. 2.1). Indications: 1; 4; 6; 7; 8; 11; 12; 19; 30) Admitted
configurations and maximum allowed working loads associated to each of them.
31) Diameters and types of compatible ropes. 32) Warning mark stating that the
hole is only to be used for the release of the device under load.
4.2 - Traceability (Fig. 2.1). Indications: T1; T3; T8.
5) CHECKS.
Further to the checks listed below, comply with what indicated in the general
instructions (paragraph 3). Before each use, verify that: counter block and locking
cam have no cuts, cracks, scratches or signs of wear more than 1 mm deep; the
carabiner, placed in the device attachment hole, rotates freely.
6) WARNINGS. 1) Rope adjustment devices have not to be used in a fall arrest
context. 2) When an anchor line is permanently loaded with the weight of the
user, it becomes a working line and it is not suitable to arrest falls: for optimum
levels of user's safety, an additional safety line must be in place. Always make sure
the fall arrester isn't used on the safety line. 3) Avoid any overloading or dynamic
loading on the device because this could harm the anchor line. 4) The anchor line
must be connected to the anchor points placed above the user; any slack of the
rope between the anchor point and the user must be avoided (Fig. 9.1). 5) The
technical performances of the anchor line might vary considerably during use, due
to wear dirt, moisture or repeated uses on the same stretch: keep in mind that these
variances will influence the behavior of the rope inside the device.
7) COMPATIBILITY.
The equipment must be connected to the EN 361 attachment point on the harness
(preferably on the front) in one of the following ways: A) with Link 20 or Link 40
components, integrated with two EN 362 connectors (Fig. 6): 140 kg maximum
working load (single user); B) with Link 30+ component, integrated with two EN
362 connectors (Fig. 6): 250 kg maximum working load (single user or, only in
case of rescue, up to two users). Attention! Only use EN 362 oval connectors,
maximum 110 mm long and equipped with retaining, anti-rotation, system (e.g.
Fix Pro). Attention! The use of components different from the recommended ones is
expressly forbidden; the use of other webbing/lanyards to extend the connection
of the device to the harness or to the anchor is also forbidden.
7.1 - Anchor points. For the installation of the rope only anchor points that comply
with the EN 795 standard can be used (minimum strength 12 kN or 18 kN for
non-metallic anchors) that do not have sharp edges.
7.2 - Ropes. The equipment can only be used with low-stretch (core + sheath) EN
1891-A ropes, Ø 11 mm. For the certification procedures the rope model used
is: Tec Static Pro 11.0 (Bornack). Attention! Do not use on metal cables or plied
ropes.
8) ISTRUCTIONS FOR USE.
Easy Access is a backup device developed for rope access work.
8.1 - Installation. Use the lower connector of the component to secure the device
to an EN 361 attachment point on the harness (Fig. 6). Open the device by
pivoting its moving side plate (Fig. 3.1) and place the device onto the safety line,
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in accordance with the correct orientation for use (Fig. 3.2). Close the moving
side plate (Fig. 3.3) and insert the upper connector of the component into the
connection hole of the device (Fig. 3.4). Danger of death! The equipment is a
uni-directional device, do no invert the orientation for use (Fig. 5.1).
8.2 - Functional test. Make sure that the device slides without hindrance both up-
wards -by grasping the connector and dragging the device - and downwards - by
pulling the end of the accessory cord (Fig. 3.5). Apply a sharp pull downward to
verify that the device immediately locks over the rope (Fig. 3.6).
8.3 - Use. During the ascent along the working line, the device must be pushed
upward along the safety line using the connector (Fig. 4.1). During the descent
along the working line, the device must be pulled downwards along the safety
line using the end of the accessory cord, as shown (Fig. 4.2-7.2). Attention! The
device must always be kept at a higher level relative to the user's shoulders (Fig.
7.1). Attention! If necessary, the pull cord can be replaced with an accessory
cord of equal length and a 3 mm diameter (Fig. 2.2). Attention! The pull cord
must not be extended; moreover, no knot should be tied on the cord to facilitate its
pulling during the descent. Danger of death! Holding the pull cord during a fall
prevents the correct blocking of the device on the rope.
8.4 - Unlocking under load. While in use, the device could accidentally lock
under load (Fig. 4.3). In order to unlock it, insert a connector across the unlocking
hole and pull downwards (Fig. 4.4).
8.5 - Fall clearance (Fig. 8). The fall clearance distance is the minimum free space
under the feet of the user that must be guaranteed to prevent the user from collid-
ing with the ground or any other obstacle along the fall line, in case of a fall due
to failure or malfunctioning of the working line or one of its components. The fall
clearance (F) is given by the stopping distance (H) plus an additional distance of
1 m (B). These values must be added to the extension of the anchor line (E), which
is due to the elasticity of the rope and can vary depending on the conditions of
use (e.g. distance between user and anchor point). The table shows the values
with fall factor 1 and 2, in different configurations and for 140 kg masses and,
where relevant, for a 250 kg mass. The distance between the attachment point
on the harness and the user's feet is, as a general rule, equivalent to 1.5 m (C).
Attention! Before and during each use it is essential to consider the clearance
value required by the equipment in use. Attention! The values shown in the table
are based on theoretical estimates and drop tests with a rigid weight.
9) SYMBOLS. Refer to the legend in the general instructions (paragraph 16): F1;
F2; F9.
10) REPLACEMENT PARTS / ACCESSORIES. This product is compatible only
with the spare parts and specific accessories listed below: Link 20 (Ref. No.
7W924020); Link 40 (Ref. No. 7W924040); Link 30+ (Ref. No. 7W925035).
11) USES NOT COVERED BY THE STANDARD / REGULATION.
The uses described below are not covered by the standard EN 12841:2006-A
nor by Regulation (EU) 2016/425 and are exclusively intended for expert users.
11.1 - Use in the event of a rescue. The equipment, used in conjunction with the
Link 30+ model, has been certified for a 250 kg load and can therefore be used
by two users during rescue manoeuvres (Fig. 11.1-11.2). Attention! During the
descent of one or two users, it is necessary to hold the pull-cord's end as shown
(Fig. 11.2).
11.2 - Use with cow's tail (Fig. 10) The equipment can be used as a second back
up device (e.g. for rope-to-rope transfers, passing intermediate anchors, etc.), if
connected to the harness using a cow's tail made of dynamic rope ø 11 mm,
installed on the EN 813 attachment point of the harness and terminating with an
EN 362 connector. Attention! The total length allowed for the cow's tail is 90
cm, including the connector. Attention! While using the device this way, do not
exceed fall factor 1, 100 kg maximum working load.
11.3 - Hauling a load (Fig. 12). The device can be used as progress capture
system while lifting a load.
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