Austlift 915100 User manual

WHOLESALERS OF LIFTING, RIGGING, LOAD
RESTRAINT & HEIGHT SAFETY PRODUCTS
ROOFER’S KIT BASIC
USER MANUAL
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GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Austlift Roofer’s Kits are designed to provide a simple, secure temporary safety
line on pitched roofs. A basic kit comes with a full body harness, a fall arrest
system and a tie off anchor strap all packed in a backpack for convenience,
suitable for most roofing applications. (Longer rope configurations are available.)
Roofer’s Kit Basic (915100)
COMPONENT QTY IMAGE DESCRIPTION
A = Anchor
Anchor Sling 1
• Material: high tensile polyester
• Length: 1.5M
• Width: 50mm
• Rated load: 2.45T
B = Body Support
Tradesman Harness
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• Large upright dorsal d-ring
(MBS: 23kN)
• Alloy steel connection and
buckles (MBS: 15kN)
• 44mm wide polyster webbing
C = Connector
Fall Arrester: 12mm x
15M kernmantle rope
with rope grab and
shock pack attached.
Triple action karabiner
one end and abrasion
resistant thimble
termination, stop knot
on other end.
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1. Kernmantle Rope 15M
2. Triple Action Karabiner
• Material: alloy steel
• Gate opening: 22mm
• MBS: 40kN
• Net weight: 233.4g
3. Rope Grab
Material: Alloy Steel
MBS: 15kN
Net weight: 447.5g
4. Screw Turn-Locking Karabiner
• Material: alloy steel
• Gate opening: 18mm
• MBS: 25kN
• Net weight: 160.5g
5. Shock Pack
• Width: 44mm
• Material: polyester webbing
• Maximum free fall: 2M
Backpack 1• 410x280x150mm
• Waterproof zip
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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
Fit a full body harness as per AS/NZS 1891.1.
Find or set up a secure anchor point as per AS/NZS 5532 standards.
Place rope up or over structure to connect to anchor device.
Relocate ladder and connecting rope grab device to harness and start
working in restrained fall position.
Work on roof in a restrained work position.
Safely remove system from roof after work is complete.
The Roofer’s Kit requires a secure anchor point at the roof ridge-line or above
where the user will work. There are several ways to create a safe anchor point
for your rope, such as attaching a sling to an existing solid structure, using an
Austlift Temporary Roof Anchor or a suitable anchor point on the ground.
Note: Always ensure the T- Bar anchor point type is on the opposite side of the
roof from where you wish to work, and always follow fitting instructions supplied
with your anchor equipment.
A for Anchor – Suitable Anchor Point
B for Body Support – Suitable harness to arrest a fall or work in restraint
C for Connector – Suitable rope and grab system allows you to be able to connect
to the anchor point and prevents a fall by reducing fall distance allowing you to
work in restraint.
• Roofer’s Kits are for one person use.
• Ensure anchor points are correctly installed, fitted
and are appropriately rated and certified.
• When using rope & rope grabs, always ensure the
rope line is suitably taught, preferably from both the
anchor point and the tail end.
• Shock absorber connection shall be between harness
frontal or rear fall arrest attachment points and rope
grab via the karabiner.
• Work in a restraint technique keeping the shortest
fall distance possible, less than 2m at all times.
• If there are no anchor points present you should
use an appropriate anchorage system to a suitable
structure ensuring the structure can support a fall
arrest situation.
Steps to Use Your Roofer’s Kit
The ABC of Roofer’s Kit
Safety Instructions
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3
STEP 4
STEP 5
STEP 6
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WARNING: Failing to
t or maintain harness
properly may cause
serious injury or death.
NOTICE: Please note
this instruction does not
replace or remove the
need for the end user
of all safety products to
undergo competence
based training.
STEP 1 - B = BODY SUPPORT
Inspect the harness to
ensure it is fit for use.
Locate the dorsal D-ring
of the harness and align it
in its correct orientation.
Fasten the chest strap
and adjust to ensure
the harness is fitting
correctly.
Once fitted, adjust all
straps to ensure the
harness is fitted securely
to the body and get your
work mate to check it
over for you.
Take out any twists in
the webbing. Slide the
harness on like wearing a
jacket.
Place harness over
your shoulders.
Fit the right leg straps
ensuring the webbing
is sitting flat against
the legs. Then repeat
procedure on left leg.
Ensure the triangular
back section and D-ring
sits between should
blades in the centre of
the back.
Leg straps must be tight
but not restrictive, leg
straps that are too lose
could cause inury to the
wearer during a fall.
Fit A Suitable Full Body Harness as per AS/NZS1891.1
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STEP 2 - A = ANCHOR POINT
Find a suitable anchor to attach the top of the rope of the roofer’s kit to, as per
AS/NZS 5532 standard it should be able to take a load of 15kN.
1. Locate a suitable object such as a sturdy tree, the wheel or axle of a car or
truck, or a large, concreted fence post.
2. Loop the sling around the object and back through itself, with protection of
the sling at sharp edges. Wrap twice. Angle where sling takes load must be
less than 120 degress.
Note: Do not use the tow bar of a vehicle to attach to as it may not be sufficiently
rated.
1. Set the ladder along the midpoint of the roof of the work area.
2. Remove a row of four roof fixings and position the anchor on roof so holes are
aligned. (The anchor point must be opposite or above the working area.)
3. Fix anchor to roof with supplied screws through existing holes.
Anchor Point Using Endless Sling
Anchor Point Using Temporary Roof Anchor
WARNING: While setting up the anchor point, you are not protected from
falls. Ensure your ladder is secure before climbing it using either a second
person to hold it secure or a ladder clamping system.
x
x
Work Area
Work Area
A
A
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Note: Always be attached to the anchor ON THE OPPOSITE SIDE OF THE ROOF
or ABOVE YOU.
Anchor Point Position
WARNING: Attaching the rope to the anchor below you will not limit
your fall distance below 2m and may lead to serious injury or even death.
x
STEP 3 - GETTING ROPE OVER ROOF
Throw the weighted bag over the roof allowing the thin cord provided to spool
out the bag. Once the cord is over the roof, tie the other end to the kernmantle
rope eye and use the cord to pull the rope over the roof. Avoid pulling the rope
over very sharp edges as this may cause damage to it. Do not keep any metal
hardware attached to the rope while pulling it over the roof as this could damage
both the metal hardware and roof. When the rope is by the anchor point, untie
the cord and use the karabiner provided to connect the rope to the anchor.
Note: Ensure there is nothing on the other side of the roof that may be impacted
by the throw bag.
Option 1 - Using A Throw Dolly Kit
Opposite Side Above You Below You
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STEP 4 - CONNECTING ROPE TO HARNESS
Relocate the ladder to the other side of the roof, ensuring the ladder is secure
using a ladder securing bracket or attaching it to the structure. Attach the rope
grab and shock pack to your fitted harness.
Ensure all the loose rope is fed through the rope grab and the rope is tight and
pulling on the anchor point.
Attach the rope grab connector to the front or rear fall arrest harness points
before you leave the ground.
Always work from a position below the apex of the roof. Only use short lanyard
connectors of 450mm or less (inc hooks/ karabiners).
Connect the top of the rope from the roofer’s kit to the chosen anchor using the
provided karabiner. Ensure the rope grab is at the tail end of the rope and the
rope is loosely packed in the bag so it can spool out when thrown. Ensure no
other equipment is in the bag. Throw the bag over the roof allowing the rope to
spool out of it. Move the ladder to the other side of the roof to start getting ready
to connect to the roofer’s kit system.
Option 2 - Using the Rope Bag to Throw the Rope
A
A
A
Stop knot
Rope grab
Shock pack
Screw karabiner
(connect to harness)
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STEP 5 - WORK IN RESTRAINED POSITION
Always maintain a three point of contact when climbing or descending the
ladder. As you move upwards, ensure the rope grab is moving up the rope with
you. If the rope starts to lift forming a loop in the rope, stop climbing and slide
the rope grab up so the rope is tight again.
Keep the rope as tight as possible and pull against the anchor, as this willreduce
the fall distance. Working in a work restraint technique is the safest way to
ensure a limited fall distance.
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
A combination of anchorage placement and lanyard length adjustment which
will not physically permit the operator to reach a fall risk position unless the
lanyard is incorrectly adjusted.
Control on a person’s movement by use of
a fall- arrest system, which entails connection to an anchorage using an
adjustable lanyard or other components that can be adjusted for length
as necessary to physically prevent the person from reaching a position at
which there is a risk of a free or limited free fall.
RESTRAINT TECHNIQUE
REQUIREMENTS
Where any possible fall will only be a limited free fall (<600 mm):
1. A full-body harness
2. Anchorage with ultimate strength 15 kN
TYPICAL APPLICATION
Any situation where access to the work can be
achieved entirely on a working surface with secure
footing and without exposure to a fall, provided that
the equipment is correctly adjusted.
x
60°
Take care when transferring to the roof.
Establish Restraint Technique position.
Once Restraint Technique position
is established, work within a 60 °
arc, avoiding pendulum swing falls.
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STEP 5 - REMOVING SYSTEM FROM ROOF
Once you have completed your work, climb down the ladder, ensure your rope
grab is traveling down the rope while you are moving back against the anchor.
Ensure you always have three points of contact while climbing down the ladder.
Once down, move the rope grab to the end of the rope by the stop knot, as this
will ensure it is ready for use next time.
Place the ladder on the other side and while the ladder is secure, remove the
karabiner from the rope and anchor and remove the anchor point if its fixed to
the roof.
Climb down and pull the rope of the roof and feed it into the rope bag.
Remove harness, and pack karabiner, anchor strap and harness in bag for
storage.
All ropes and webbing products must be inspected 6 monthly by a competent
person, metal anchors can be inspected annually.
Anchor end
Stop knot
Rope grab and shock pack
x
x
Run the end of the rope through the
karabiner and attached to your belt
loop, and pull it hand over hand into
the rope bag.
Do not coil rope up around arm
or make a loop as this will prevent
it from coming out of the bag
smoothly next use.
BAG
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CALCULATING FALL CLEARANCE
GENERAL CALCULATION
Fall Factor 0 indicates that you have reduced as much free fall distance as
possible by attaching your lanyard above.
Fall Factor 1 indicates your anchor point is at the same level as your attachment
point on the harness. This means that you will potentially fall the full length of
your lanyard (2m on a 2m lanyard).
Fall Factor 2 is the worst case scenario, where you are anchored at your feet.
This means you will fall up to twice the length of your lanyard. A total of 6.75m
clearance would be required when using a 2m lanyard.
(FC) Fall Clearance FC = FFD + SA + WH +SF
(FFD) Free Fall Distance Maximum length: 2m
(SA) Maximum length of extended
shock absorber
1.75m for standard unit
1.95m for 150kg unit
(WH) Height of Worker Average: 1.7m
(SF) Safety Factor Minimum: 1m
As per AS/NZS 1891.4 the
Fall Clearance (FC) can be
reduced by limiting the
free fall distance (FFD) and
reducing the amount of
shock absorber tear out (SA)
FFD - Free Fall
Distance
SA - Shock
Absorber Extension
600mm 300mm
1000mm 500mm
1500mm 600mm
2000mm 900mm
Fall clearance is the vertical distance below the anchorage point to the first of
impact.
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GENERAL INSPECTION
1. Inspect every roofer’s kit before use. Check that the
labels, serial numbers and dates are on the roofer’s kit
and are legible.
2. Webbing Slings must be checked for cuts, abrasion
burns, tears, excessive oil stains, paint etc. Check both
sides of the webbing and all along the sling.
3. Check all metal hardware for corrosion, deformation
and cracks.
4. The Rope must be checked all along the lengths for
signs of damage to the sheath, cuts, abrasions or ex-
cessive wear.
5. The rope grab must be inspected to make sure it is still
securely attached to the rope and is not damaged and
is working correctly.
If there is doubt weather to pass or fail any of the roofer’s kit components, rather
fail them.
All damaged equipment must be cut up and discarded in accordance with your
companies safety program.
LIFESPAN
DISCLAIMER
The estimated product lifespan is 10 years from the date of manufacture. The
following factors can reduce the lifespan of the product: intense use, contact with
chemical substances, specially aggressive environments, extreme temperature
exposure, UV exposure, abrasions, cuts violent impacts, bad use or maintenance.
Prior to use, the end user must read and understand the manufacturer’s
instructions supplied with this product at the time of shipment and seek
training from their employer’s trained personnel on the proper usage of the
product. Austlift is not liable or responsible for any loss, damage or injury caused
or incurred by any person on grounds of improper usage or installation of this
product.
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MAINTENANCE
1. Although the roofer’s kit may have a recommended withdraw from service
date marked on it, this is only for storage purposes and will be replaced by
regular inspections done by a competent person at 6 monthly intervals.
2. The competent person has the authority to remove the roofer’s kit from
service if it is deemed to be unsafe.
3. If there is any doubt as to pass or fail the roofer’s kit or components of it,
rather fail the product to prevent any incidents.
4. A well maintained record of the inspections or servicing must be kept as per
AS/NZS 1891.4 guidelines.
5. Wash the ropes with mild soapy water, a washing powder (soap flakes) can
be considered the best and safest method of cleaning without any adverse
effects on the equipment and its components.
6. Rinse thoroughly with lukewarm water and hang to air dry, do not dry with
heat as this may damage the rope or webbing components in the kit.
7. All products should be naturally air dried.
8. Store the roofer’s kit in a cool dry area, out of direct UV radiation such as
sunlight, away from corrosive chemicals, salt environment, sharp objects,
high humidity or any other environments that may cause damage.
9. If transporting or using equipment in multiple environments or on multiple
work sites, it is recommended you keep the equipment in the durable utility
bag provided.
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Equipment Record
Product:
Model & type/identication Trade name Identication number
Manufacturer Address Tel, fax, email into use
Year of manufacture Purchase date Date rst put into use
Other relevant information (e.g. Document number)
Periodic Examination and Repair History
Date Reason for
entry (periodic
examination or
repair)
Defects noted,
repairs carried
out and other
relevant
information
Name and
signature of
competent user
Periodic
examination
next due date
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