English - IKAR HRA Prüfbuch Und Gebrauchsanleitung

1. The IKAR Fall Arrest Block HRA with recovery mechanism in accordance with EN
360:2002 / EN 1496:2017 B und 2359.14-2014 is an automatic fall arrest system, part of
a fall protection PPE with integrated fall restraint functions to serve as a fall arrest and re-
covery lifting device.In conjunction with a safety harness (EN 361 :2002 / EN 1497:2007,
ANSI/ASSE 2359.1-2007), the HRA device provides safety for persons carrying out work
with a risk of falling (e.g.when moving in containers, vertical shafts, sewer systems). With
the recovery mechanism, the lifeline is wound up to litt the casualty in an emergency. The
HRA device may only be used for the intended purpose.
2. The instructions for use are to be fully read and understood before use. Nonobservance
of the instructions for use will put lives at risk
a person for more than 15 minutes must be avoided (risk of shock). Connection elements
according to EN 362:2004: The corresponding instruction manual for the connection
elements used (snap hooks) must be read and followed.
3. The recovery mechanism has only been approved for recovery purposes, not for iving and
lowering loads.
4. Only safety harnesses in accordance with EN 361, EN 361 / EN 1497, ANSI/ASSE
2359.1-2007 are permitted for use with the fall arrest block with recovery mechanism
(other harnesses are not permitted)
5. One device can only protect one person at a time, but can be used successively by seve-
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6. A rescue plan covering any rescue case that might occur du ring work must exist.
7. During the rescue operation, there must always be direct or indirect visual or communica-
tive contact with the person to be rescued.
8. A sufficiently strong, suitable fastening point corresponding to the national regulations
with a min. load-bearing capacity of 9 kN (North America 22.2 kN) must be chosen for the
hand chain device
ANSI/ASSE 2359.12-2009 (mountaineering karabnerhooks) or sling according to EN 795,
whereby the sling is pulled through the bracket of the handdevice and closed with a secu-
red snap hook. In case of devices with swivel eye hanging, the snap hook is connected to
the anchorage point and rotatable swivel eye.
9. The HRA device should be in a perpendicular position above the head of the person to
be rescued in order to prevent swinging
compensating deviations in rope/webbing length. When the device has been attached to
the anchorage point, attach the end of the connecting device (karabiner type connector) to
the ring attachment point of the safety harness. lf the karabiner hooks are not self-locking,
they must be screwed tight with a sleeve nut.
10. The HRA fall arrest block with winding handle can only be used as part of a fall arrest
system in conjunction with the holders and support brackets of the IKAR GmbH . The
instructions for use and their components must be observed.
11. Before every use, check the readability of the product label.
12. A visual inspection and functional test of the HSA fall arrest block must be performed
before every use
the rope, the ratchets must lock audibly and the device must be locking. Firmly hold the
rope and allow it to retract into the fall arrest block in a controlle manner. lf the rope is
released, it may cause injuries and damage by its quick and uncontrolled retraction into
the housing. Check the karabiner hook for proper functioning (self-closing, lockable).
Check the retractable connecting device for proper condition. A HRA fall arrest block with
a damaged connecting element or device
must not be used.
13. A fall arrest block must be withdrawn from use if damaged, loaded by fall or if its safe con-
dition is doubtful. lt may only be used further if tested and released in writing by an expert
from or trained by the manufacturer
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. The fastening is done with snap hooks according to EN 362:2004 /
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. To do so, attach the fall arrest block to a suitable anchor point: Pull
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