Antec EN361 User manual

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EN361 : 2002
EN358 : 2000

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the harness and in case of
emergency (taking medication,
cardiovascular problem …). If you
have any doubts, ask your doctor.
COMPLIES WITH STANDARD EN 361
Full body harness ( made of straps,
synthetic fibres, information about
material available on equipment
marking ) with or without connectors
( compliant with EN 362 )
A fall arrest harness is designed to be
used together with other components
forming part of personal fall arrest
systems ( compliant with EN 363 )
To correctly attach the fall arrest
harness to an anchorage point
( compliant with EN 795 ), we
recommend that you proceed as
follows :
✔✔
To connect an energy absorber
( compliant with EN 355 )to the back
attaching element of the fall arrest
harness ( cf. EN 355 ) or an
automatic return fall arrester
( compliant with EN 360 )
✔✔
For the chest attaching element
of the fall arrester of the harness,
connect a mobile fall arrester
which includes an anchorage
support ( rigid compliant with.
EN 353-1, flexible compliant with
EN 353-2 )
ADDITIONAL ELEMENTS AS PER
STANDARD EN 358
Element(s) that may be mounted on a
fall arrest harness so that it may be
used as or with a work positioning or
retaining system ( compliant with EN 358 )
In the working position, the
adjustment of the retaining lanyard
must not allow a free fall exceeding
0.50m. This lanyard must be kept taut.
This lanyard must be kept taut ( cf. 11 ).
The work positionning or retaining
system must not be used to stop a fall.
PUTTING ON THE FALL ARREST
HARNESS
Please proceed as follows in order to
put your harness on without difficulty
(cf. 1) :
✔✔
Take the harness by the Back ‘D’
ring,
✔✔
Put on the shoulder straps one
after the other,
✔✔
Pass the thigh straps between
your legs, in order to lock them
into the buckles on either side of
your hips. Be careful not to cross
the thigh straps
✔✔
Adjust the thigh straps by pulling
or releasing the strap end ( cf.2 )
✔✔
If your harness is fitted with a
belt, adjust and buckle it ( cf.2 ).
For harnesses equipped with
shoulder strap adjustment, adjust
the shoulder straps one after the
other by pulling on or releasing
the end of the strap,
✔✔
Attach the thorax strap if present,
✔✔
Connect the thorax attaching
points of the harness using a
connector ( compliant with EN
362 )
For a fall arrest harness to be totally
efficient, it must be properly adjusted
(not too tight or too loose). Please
note: harnesses made of elasticised
webbing require a tighter fit.
Once your harness is adjusted, check
that no webbing is twisted or crossed
over, that all the buckles are correctly
attached and that the back ‘D’ is
situated at the level of the shoulder
blades. For optimum safety, do not
hesitate to seek help.
USE
The attachment of the fall arrest
system to the harness MMUUSSTTbbeemmaaddee
SSOOLLEELLYYby the back attaching element
provided for the purpose ( ”D” link or
webbing attaching extension) ( cf. 3 )
or by chest anchorage points (webbing
link or ”D” link ) ( cf. 4 & 5 ). The chest
attaching points must imperatively be
used with two points at the same time.
The belt D-links and the waist
attaching points must only be used to
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Personal Protection Equipment
FALL ARREST HARNESS
Compliant with standard EN
361:2002 ADDITIONAL ELEMENTS
As per standard EN 358:2000
IMPORTANT- PLEASE NOTE:
You have just acquired Personal
Protective Equipment ( PPE ) and we
thank you for your confidence. Please
follow the instructions given here
BBEEFFOORREEEEVVEERRYYUUSSEEOOFFTTHHEE
EEQQUUIIPPMMEENNTT, in order to gain
maximum benefit.
Failure to follow the instructions given
in this manual may have grave
consequences. We recommend that
you re-read these instructions from
time to time. In addition, the
manufacturer or its representative
declines all responsibility in case of any
use, storage method or maintenance
carried out in any other manner than
that described in this manual.
IF THE BUYER IS NOT THE END
USER, IT IS IMPORTANT THAT
THESE INSTRUCTIONS ARE GIVEN
TO THE END USER
In the interests of the user’s safety, if
the product is re-sold outside of the
original destination country, the seller
must provide the following information
in the language habitually used in the
country of use:
✔✔
maintenance instructions for
periodical examination;
✔✔
instructions concerning repairs;
✔✔
additional information required
that is specific to the equipment.
A fall arrest harness is the only body
harness that is legal for use in a fall
arrest system.
It is necessary to be completely sure
before use that the recommendations
specific to each element associated
with this product are respected, as
defined in their instructions, that they
comply with the applicable European
standards or otherwise any other
appropriate standard and that their
safety functions do not interfere with
one another.
Whenever possible, it is stongly
recommended that this equipment be
personally assigned to a single user.
Check that the product you have just
acquired is compatible with the
recommendations of the other system
components.
While in use, protect your PPE against
all risks connected with the work
environment : thermal, electrical or
mechanical shocks, acid splashes,
sharp edges, etc. …
WARNING
Activities carried out at a height
are dangerous and can result in
serious accidents and injuries.
Please bear in mind that you are
personally responsible in case of
an accident, injury or fatality to
either yourself or a third party
during or following the use of one
of our products. It is recommended
that training in the use of our
products is carried out under the
supervision and instruction of a
competent and experienced
person. Ensure that you have been
adequately trained in the use of
this PPE and make sure that you
have fully understood how it
works. If you are in any doubt, do
not take any risks but seek advice.
Good physical condition is
necessary in order to carry out
work at a height. Certain medical
conditions can endanger the safety
of the user during normal use of
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attaching device
✔✔
Has no sharp edges
MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE
Good maintenance and storage of your
PPE will prolong the working-life of
your product, while also ensuring your
safety ( cf. 9 ). Be sure to comply with
these recommendations:
✔✔
The harness should be cleaned
with water and a mild soap.
Never use acid, solvents or any
solvent-based product,
✔✔
Leave to dry in a well-ventilated
area, away from sources of heat.
Store the harness away from
humidity and ultraviolet light,
✔✔
Avoid any atmosphere that is
corrosive or excessively hot or
refrigerated.
CARABINER
Connector is compliant with standard
EN 362
✔✔
When the carabiner is used for
attachment to an anchorage
point, check for compliance with
the recommendations of the
"ANCHORAGE POINT” paragraph ;
It is also possible to use a runner (EN
795) or an anchoring clamp (EN 362)
to attach oneself to an anchorage point.
WHEN CONNECTING THE
CARABINER, MAKE SURE THAT
THE LOCKING SYSTEM IS IN PLACE.
CAUTION:
The carabiner is an essential
component for your safety. We
therefore advise you to:
✔✔
Assign the connector to a single
person where possible,
✔✔
Check before each use for any
signs of deformation or, wear and
for the correct operation of the
locking system,
✔✔
If it has a manual locking system,
do not attach and remove it
several times during a working day
SIMILARLY, IF THE CARABINER HAS
BEEN USED TO ARREST A FALL,
IT IS NECESSARY FOR THE SAKE
OF SAFETY,TO RETURN IT
FOR CHECKING.
TRANSPORT
During transport, check that your PPE
is stored well away from any source of
heat, damp, corrosive atmosphere,
ultraviolet rays, etc. …
PACKAGING
This harness is sold in rot proof and
waterproof plastic packaging, with its
instructions for use.
MEANING OF MARKINGS
✔✔
The name, trademark or any
other means of identifying the
manufacturer or the supplier,
✔✔
The product description and/or its
reference, size,
✔✔
The material(s) of the main
synthetic fibres used in
constructing the equipment,
✔✔
The year of manufacture,
✔✔
The batch or serial number.
✔✔
EN xxx : xxxx xxxx : European
standard numbers complied with,
and their year
✔✔
0333 CE logo followed by the
no. of the notified body
responsible for the testing phase
of the production,
✔✔
: The standardized
pictogram informing the user to
read the instructions.
✔✔
A capital “A“ indicating the fall
arrest harness attachment parts.
✔✔
A half-capital “A“ indicating the
attaching parts to be connected to
the fall arrest harness.
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attach a work positioning or retaining
system and NEVER with a fall arrest
system ( cf. 6 ).
During use, check the adjusting
and/or attaching parts regularly.
CHECKING
Before each use, carry out a thorough
visual examination to ensure that the
PPE, as well as any other equipment
that may be attached to it (connector,
lanyard, etc.) is complete. Make all
necessary arrangements for the
implementation of any rescue in total
safety. In the event of your product
being damaged, consult the
manufacturer or his agent. If you have
any doubts regarding the safe
condition of the product, or if the
product has been used to arrest a fall,
it is essential to your personal safety
that the PPE be withdrawn from
service and sent back to the
manufacturer or a qualified repair
centre for checking, or destruction.
Following examination, the centre will
either deliver or refuse written
authorisation to re-use the PPE. It is
strictly forbidden to modify or repair a
PPE yourself. Only the manufacturer
or a repair centre is qualified to carry
out these repairs.
Check the serviceable condition of the
harness : ( cf. 7 ) :
✔✔No incipient breaks in the webbing,
✔✔No deformation of the D-links,
✔✔Correct operation of the buckle systems,
✔✔Integrity of the seams,
✔✔Good condition of the metal components.
SPACE CLEARANCE
If there is a risk of falling, or if
anchorage cannot be provided below
the attaching points of the harness, it
is essential to use a lanyard fitted with
an energy absorber Before using an
energy absorber incorporated into a
lanyard, check for a minimum space
clearance below the user’s feet as
necessary, to prevent any collision
with the structure or the ground. With
a weight of 100 kg and a fall factor of
two ( worst case scenario ), the air
clearance D is the stopping distance
H ( 2L+1.75m ) plus an additional
distance of 1 m. ( cf. 8 ).
PERIODIC EXAMINATION
These instructions must be kept with
the product. Fill in the identification
sheet and enter the markings
information. This periodic
examination, which verifies the
effectiveness and strength of the
equipment is indispensable in
guaranteeing the user’s safety. A
qualified person must examine this
equipment at least once each year, in
strict compliance with the instructions
of the manufacturer and the
examination must be recorded on the
attached sheet. The frequency of the
examination must be increased in
accordance with regulations in case of
heavy usage or in difficult
environmental conditions.
The legibility of the product markings
must be checked.
LIFESPAN
The estimated lifespan of the product
is 5 years. However, the following
factors may reduce the performance
of the product and its lifespan :
incorrect storage, improper use, fall
arrest, deformation, contact with
chemical products (alkali and acid),
exposure to sources of heat
> 60°C ( cf. 9 ).
ANCHORAGE POINT
If possible, use with structural
anchors ( compliant with EN 795 ),
that is, elements securely attached to
a structure ( wall, post, etc.). In all
cases, check that the anchorage point :
✔✔Offers minimum resistance of 10 kN,
✔✔
Is situated above the operator,
( cf. 10 ).
✔✔
Is vertically in line with the
working surface: (maximum angle
± 30°),
✔✔
Is totally suited to the equipment
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