Bornack BFD03 User manual

User Manual
EN
0511 EN 355:2002
BFD03

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BFD03
Tape energy absorber
INTENDED USE
The tape energy absorber BFD is part
of personal protective equipment (PPE)
of category III to prevent falls from
heights. The tape energy absorber is
attached to an adequately strong
attachment point, a full body harness
according to EN  and other parts of
the arrester system. It only serves to
reduce the fall impact e.g. when
securing/arresting a person on ladders,
climbing with a guided type fall arrester,
scaolds and roofs.
This equipment may only be used by
persons familiar with personal fall
prevention equipment and the risks
associated with working in areas where
there is a risk of falling.
In combination with PPE according to
EN  ensure that the entire length of
the connection between persons and
the attachment point does not exceed
. m (including the energy absorber,
lanyard and connecting elements).
• Maximum number of users:  person
• Maximum user weight including
clothing and equipment:  kg
• Minimum user weight including
clothing and equipment:  kg
• Application temperature: - °C to
+ °C
All other uses are deemed improper. The
company BORNACK will not be liable for
any ensuing damages. The user bears
the sole risk.
FUNCTION
After a fall, the energy tape absorber
regulates the intensity of the fall impact
and absorbs this to maximum  kN.
Subject to technical changes
BRIEF DESCRIPTION

EN
EQUIPMENT
• Tape energy absorber according to
EN  made of polyester and poly-
amide
• optional: connector according to
EN  or CSA Z. made of
aluminium or steel
ACCESSORIES
• Lanyard according to EN , e.g.
CONNECTA Cowtail
USE
• Arresting
• Reduction of the fall impact after a fall
BRIEF DESCRIPTION

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Connector according to
EN  or CSAZ.
(optional)
Connector according to
EN  or CSAZ.
(optional)
Bag
Red loop, optional with connector
according to EN  or CSAZ. to
attach the connector
Identification Zip
Red loop to attach the
connector according to
EN  or CSAZ.
BFD03 REVERSE/IDENTIFICATION
BFD03

EN
Red tape
White tape
Zig-zag course
BFD03 TAPE COURSE INSIDE THE BAG

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Always check every time
before use!
• The personal protective equipment
(PPE) may no longer be used even in
the case of very minor faults, or if there
is any doubt about safe use.
• Faulty PPE components may only be
tested or repaired by BORNACK or in a
workshop authorised in writing by
BORNACK.
• Regular inspections are essential
because the safety of the user depends
on the eciency and durability of the
PPE.
• The user must have completely read
and understood the User Manual
before use.
VISUAL INSPECTION
• Tape energy absorber complete and
flawless.
• Safety seams of the tape energy
absorber are undamaged.
• Connectors (optional) without
damage.
• Product identification legible.
• The last inspection by an expert was
carried out within the past  months.
ATTENTION:
The tape energy absorber must be
immediately withdrawn from use after
a fall load. An expert decides about the
re-release according to DGUV Principle
- after an in-depth inspection
based on their technical expertise. Only
use with the written approval of the
expert.
FUNCTION TEST
• Fasteners of the connectors (optional)
and their locks are functional.
INFORMATION BEFORE USE

EN
PREPARATION
A Attach the lanyard (EN ) to one of
the two designated red loops (see
page  top) or to a connector sewn
there (optional) on the energy
absorber.
ATTENTION:
In combination with PPE according to
EN  ensure that the entire length of
the connection between persons and
the attachment point does not exceed
. m (including the energy absorber,
lanyard and connecting elements).
BFD03 IN USE
A

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ATTACHMENT TO THE FULL BODY
HARNESS
Observe the User Manual of the
full body harness acc. to EN .
B Using a connector (optional part of
the BFD), hook the energy absorber
on the opposite side of the lanyard
into a D-ring marked with A on the full
body harness.
Observe the User Manual of the
connector.
ATTENTION:
Ensure that this connector is attached to
the designated red loop (see page  top)
of the BFD.
C When using the energy absorber with
a lanyard, according to EN , the
energy absorber always needs to be
attached to the full body harness and
not to the attachment point. Other-
wise, the energy absorbing function of
the energy absorber could be compro-
mised.
BFD03 IN USE
B
C

EN
ATTACHMENT TO THE ANCHOR POINT
D Attach the lanyard to the anchor
point.
CAUTION: RISK TO LIFE!
Anchor points must be adequately
strong (observe  kN according to
EN  and/or DGUV Regulation
-)!
E Protect the connector against
shearing forces (bending). If necessary,
create an attachment point with a
tape sling (e.g. PROTEC S).
Observe the User Manual of the
connector.
F Only use energy absorber so that it
can assume the fall absorbing func-
tion in case of a fall.
BFD03 IN USE
D
F
E

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G Tape energy absorbers may not be
used in parallel.
H Avoid slack rope. Slack rope extends
the fall path.
I If possible, select an attachment point
vertically above the work point.
CAUTION: RISK TO LIFE!
When selecting the attachment point,
always minimise the fall height and/or
the free fall!
H
I
BFD03 IN USE
G

EN
J Ensure adequate space below the
edge.
CAUTION: RISK TO LIFE!
The excess lanyard is the difference
between the lanyard length a(incl.
energy absorber end connections and
connectors) and the distance between
the anchor point and fall edge band
needs to be calculated into the required
space!
Example calculation:
When attaching a . m long lanyard
(a= . m) directly on the fall edge (b= 
m)there is . m required space.
ATTENTION:
It is not allowed to use the BFD hori-
zontally over an edge as separate PPE.
For information about combinations,
see the following page.
J
BFD03 IN USE

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COMBINATION
When combining this product with
other parts, there is a risk of mutual
impairment with respect to the function
and safety. Compatibility must be
assessed during the risk analysis. Only
combine with personal protective equip-
ment that bears a CE symbol. If you have
any questions about compatibility or
you require help with the risk analyses,
feel free to contact BORNACK.
ATTENTION:
In combination with PPE according to
EN  ensure that the entire length of
the connection between persons and
the attachment point does not exceed
. m (including the energy absorber,
lanyard and connecting elements).
The horizontal use of the BFD over an
edge is not allowed as an independent
PPE, but only in combination with a
lanyard acc. to EN . The horizontal
use of a combination of the BFD and a
lanyard over an edge is only allowed, if
the lanyard has been tested and
approved for use with the BFD as a
unit for horizontal use over an edge
according to CNB/P/..
Always observe the separate
User Manual of the combined
product.
BFD03 IN USE

EN
SAFETY REGULATIONS
There is a risk to life if these safety
instructions are not observed!
• The personal protective equipment
(PPE) may no longer be used even in
the case of very minor faults.
• Damaged, fall-stressed or dubious
personal protective equipment or
safety devices must be immediately
withdrawn and not used. The equip-
ment may only be inspected by an
expert in compliance with DGUV
(German Social Accident Insurance)
principle -, by BORNACK or by a
workshop authorised in writing by
BORNACK. This must be documented
in the test card.
• Independent modifications or repairs
are not allowed.
• Rope protection is part of the personal
fall prevention equipment and should
be assigned to a specific person.
• The personal protective equipment
may only be used by qualified staff
that are familiar with the material.
They must be proficient in handling
the personal protective equipment
and must have been briefed about the
possible risks associated with its use.
• In accordance with the accident
prevention guidelines (UVV), the users
of personal protective equipment
against falls (Category III) must attend
a theoretical training course and a
practical training course. Make use of
the training competence of the
BORNACK training centres:
[e-mail]
• Clothing and shoes must be suitable
for the task at hand and the weather
conditions.
• Only use if fully fit and healthy.
• Health impairments can jeopardise
the safety of the user when working at
heights or depths.
• If this PPE is used as an arrester system
(free fall is possible), only full body
harnesses that comply with EN 
may be used.
• Calculation of the possible fall path if
all necessary PPE components are used
correctly: (if necessary braking path
HSG) + surplus lanyard (situation-de-
pendent) + braking path energy
absorber (max. . m) + height of
D-ring (. m) + safety reserve . m.
• Before use, ensure adequate clearance
below the user to prevent impact on a
protruding object or the ground.
• Protect personal protective equipment
during storing, use and transportation
against the effects of heat (e.g.
welding flames or sparks, burning
cigarettes) and chemicals (e.g. acids,
alkalis, oils) and mechanical impact
(e.g. sharp edges).

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• Textile components and plastic parts
may not be labelled because markers
can contain solvents that have a nega-
tive eect on the strength of the PPE.
• The combinability and protective
eect of the PPE must be checked for
each hazard situation (risk assess-
ment).
• If a casualty hangs motionless in a full
body harness for a longer time, blood
cannot flow back from the legs and/or
the flow may be interrupted. This can
lead to a suspension trauma, a circula-
tory shock with serious to fatal conse-
quences.
• Before starting work, the responsible
person must draw up a plan of rescue
measures that defines how to rescue
casualties quickly and safely and
ensures first aid measures. Casualties
must be rescued within  minutes.
BORNACK can help you draw up tailor-
made rescue concepts and includes
these in the necessary training
courses.
E-mail hotline: [e-mail]
• The local safety guidelines (e.g. in
Germany, the DGUV Regulations
- and - issued by the
professional associations) and the
accident prevention guidelines for the
specific industry (UVV) must be
observed.
• The bag of the tape energy absorber
may only be used for the described
purpose of the tapes of the tape
energy absorber. No other parts that
were not in the bag with the product
may be placed in the bag.
SAFETY REGULATIONS

EN
OTHER
APPROVAL:
Complies with the Regulation (EU)
/ for PPE.
EU type testing (module B) by:
General Accident Insurance Fund Tech-
nical Safety Testing Body
Adalbert-Stifter-Str. , A- Wien
CE 
Production monitoring (module C) by:
TÜV SÜD Product Service GmbH
Certification oce
Ridlerstraße 
 München / Germany
CE 
Quality management system certified to
ISO :.
Production monitoring by notified oce
in accordance with Category III.
REGULAR INSPECTIONS
• This personal protective equipment
must be inspected at least once a year
by an expert in compliance with DGUV
Principle -. The result must be
documented in the test card at the end
of this User Manual.
• If the tapes of the BFD have been
removed from the bag for inspection,
ensure when they are returned that
they are stowed correctly (see page )
to prevent malfunctions.
SALES
The dealer must ensure that the User
Manual is supplied in the language of
the designated country. The respective
translation must be authorised by
BORNACK.

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OTHER
SERVICE
If you have any further questions about
this PPE or other BORNACK services,
such as:
• Risk analyses
• Rescue concepts
• Training courses
• Expert inspections
• Technical inspections
• Maintenance + inspections
please contact our e-mail hotline:
[e-mail]
We will be happy to help!
MAINTENANCE
• If necessary, apply a small amount of
oil on the joints so that the moving
parts of the karabiner and other
devices run smoothly. If possible, use
precision mechanics oil. Ensure that
the oil does not come into contact
with textile PPE components.
• Maintenance may only be carried out
by a qualified expert in compliance
with DGUV Principle -. All
instructions in this User Manual must
be strictly observed.
• Protective equipment that is clean and
well looked after will last longer!
CLEANING
• Dry damp personal protective equip-
ment in the air, not on artificial heat
sources. Dry metal components with
cloths.
• Brush off soiled bag of the BFD or
wipe with a wet cloth. Then allow to
dry in the air.
• Other cleaning methods not described
here are not allowed.
• If disinfection is necessary, please
contact the e-mail hotline:
[e-mail]
• If the personal protective equipment
comes into contact with salt-water,
keep it wet until it can be rinsed with
plenty of distilled water.

EN
OTHER
LIFE SPAN
The following recommendation applies
for the use of the BFD:
Maximum usage period after being
used for the first time:  years
In ideal storage conditions and annual
inspections, the product may be stored
for up to  more years before it is used for
the first time without impacting on the
stated maximum usage period. Every
further year in storage reduces the final
maximum allowed usage period by  year.
Metal parts are not subject to age-re-
lated life span deadlines. The expert
makes a decision based on his technical
expertise and the latest version of the
standard.
For reasons of safety, intensive use and/
or extreme application conditions such
as sharp edges, chemical influences, UV
radiation etc. will reduce the usage
period. The company owner needs to
take this into account in the workplace
risk analysis.
The company owner must ensure
compliance with the maximum usage
period by documenting first-time use in
the test card.
The test card at the end of this User
Manual must be presented during the
regular expert inspections and be
completed by an expert.
For more details, please visit
www.bornack.de.
REPAIRS
• For reasons of liability, repairs may
only be carried out by BORNACK or in a
workshop authorised in writing by
BORNACK.
• Only original spare parts from the
manufacturer may be used.

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OTHER
STORAGE
• Dry wet PPE before storage.
• Store in a dry place away from direct
sunlight.
• Do not store PPE near radiators.
Permanent exposure to temperatures
below  °C or above + °C has a nega-
tive impact on the strength of the
textile material and shortens the life
span.
• Do not allow PPE to come into contact
with aggressive substances (e.g. oils,
grease, acids, chemicals). Precision
mechanics oils may be applied to
moving metallic parts during mainte-
nance. Always ensure that textile PPE
components do not come into contact
with the oil.
• Do not store personal protective
equipment close to aggressive
substances (see above) because even
the vapours of aggressive substances
can have a negative effect on the
strength of the PPE.
• Protected storage in the device case or
device bag.
TRANSPORT
• Protected transport in the device case
or device bag.

EN
OTHER
PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
The following identification is on the product:
Logo
CE symbol and
number of the
test oce
Allowed maximum
length incl. lanyard
and connectors
Data matrix
Observe/read
the User Manual.
ChargeSerial number
Item number
Manufac-
turer
address
Production date EN norm
User
weightProduct typeProduct name
Product category

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The test list must be
completed in full by the
expert during the annual
inspection.
This test list does not
claim to cover all test
criteria and does not
relieve the expert from
his decision about the
overall condition.
TEST CARD
FOR ANNUAL MONITORING
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Year 
Year 
Year 
Year 
Year 
Year 
Year 
Year 
Date Signature
Next
inspection Reason for inspection
Type BFD:
____________________________
Production date:
_________________________
Charge:
________________
Serial no.:
_______
Purchase date:
__________________________
Date of first Use:
________________________
Maximum life span until:
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