Bornack ONE FLEX User manual

User Manual
EN
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EN 354:2010, EN 355:2002, CNB/P/11.074, ONE FLEX Y also CNB/P/11.063
ONE FLEX

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ONE FLEX, ONE FLEX Y
Tape energy absorber with a lanyard
INTENDED USE
The tape energy absorber with the
lanyard ONE FLEX and ONE FLEX Y is part
of personal protective equipment (PPE)
of category III to prevent falls from
heights. The tape energy absorber with
lanyard is attached to an adequately
strong attachment point and a full body
harness according to EN . They only
serve to secure a person against a fall,
e.g. when working on scaffolds,
platforms, roofs, steel constructions etc.
This equipment may only be used by
persons familiar with fall protection
equipment and the risks associated with
working in areas where there is a risk of
falling.
In combination with other PPE 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:  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.
Subject to technical changes
BRIEF DESCRIPTION

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FUNCTION
After a fall, the energy tape absorber
regulates the intensity of the fall impact
and absorbs this to maximum  kN.
EQUIPMENT
• Tape energy absorber according to
EN  made of polyester and
polyamide
• Black aluminium ring
• Lanyard made of DYNEEMA®,
polyamide, polyester and elastane.
• Connecting elements in compliance
with EN  from aluminium or steel
USE
• Arresting
• Reduction of the fall impact after a fall
• Retention
BRIEF DESCRIPTION

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Connecting
element acc.
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Connecting element
acc. to EN 
Connecting element
acc. to EN 
Bag
Black aluminium ring
ONE FLEX
ONE FLEX Y
Lanyard
Lanyard
Lanyard
Connecting element acc. to EN 
Connecting element
acc. to EN Bag
Black aluminium ring

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Identification
Zip
IDENTIFICATION IN THE BAG
White
tape
Black tape
Yellow tape
Zig-zag course
TAPE COURSE INSIDE THE BAG

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Always check 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 with a lanyard
complete and flawless.
• There are no visible signs of damage to
the lanyard nor can faults be felt with
the hands. Seams are undamaged.
• Black aluminium ring undamaged.
• Connecting elements without
damage.
• Safety seams of the tape energy
absorber are undamaged.
• Product identification legible.
• The last inspection by an expert was
carried out within the past  months.
CAUTION:
The tape energy absorber must be
immediately withdrawn from use after
a fall load. After an in-depth inspection,
an expert decides about the re-release
according to DGUV Principle -
based on their technical expertise. Only
use with the written approval of the
expert.
FUNCTION TEST
• Fasteners of the connecting elements
and their locks are functional.
INFORMATION BEFORE USE

EN
ATTACHMENT TO THE FULL
BODY HARNESS
Use the full body harness acc. to
EN  and observe the User
Manual of the full body harness.
A Open the connecting element of the
energy absorber. Observe the User
Manual of the connecting element.
Push up and turn the fastener of the
TWISTLOCK PLUS karabiner, then open
the snapper.
B Hook the connecting element of the
energy absorber into the D-ring at the
front or rear of the full body harness
marked A.
C The energy absorber always needs to
be attached to the full body harness
and not to the attachment point.
Otherwise, the energy absorbing
function of the energy absorber could
be compromised
ONE FLEX IN USE
A
B
C

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ONE FLEX IN USE
ATTACHMENT TO THE ANCHOR POINT
D Attach the lanyard to a secure
attachment point.
CAUTION THREAT TO LIFE:
Attachment points must be adequately
strong (observe  kN according to
EN  and/or DGUV Regulation
-)!
E Protect connecting elements against
shearing forces (bending). If necessary,
create an attachment point with a
tape sling (e.g. PROTEC S).
CAUTION THREAT TO LIFE:
ONE FLEX and ONE FLEX Y may not be
used in a noose or cow hitch! Instead,
create an attachment point with a tape
sling (e.g. PROTEC S)!
Observe the User Manual of the
connecting elements.
F If possible, select an attachment point
vertically above the work point.
CAUTION THREAT TO LIFE:
When selecting the attachment point,
always minimise the fall height and/or
the free fall!
D
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E

EN
APPLICATION
G Only use the energy absorber in a way
that allows it to assume the fall-
absorbing function in case of a fall.
H If the lanyard is wrapped around a
part for anchoring, the connecting
element of the lanyard may only be
hooked into the black aluminium ring.
CAUTION THREAT TO LIFE:
Hooking it anywhere else is dangerous
and can lead to a fall!
CAUTION:
Therefore, the part needs to be checked
to ensure that its surface is suitable for
this application, e.g. it has no sharp
edges.
ONE FLEX IN USE
H H
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ONE FLEX IN USE
I When using the ONE FLEX, always
ensure that both strands are hooked
to the attachment point. Never hook
the free strand into the full body
harness.
J Two separate ONE FLEX tape energy
absorbers with a lanyard may not be
fitted in parallel.
K Avoid slack lanyard (slack line). Slack
rope extends the fall path.
L When working on the fall edge, select
a tape energy absorber with a lanyard
that is long enough to allow the fall
edge to be reached but which prevents
a fall.
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EN
ONE FLEX IN USE
MEnsure that there is adequate
clearance below the edge.
CAUTION THREAT TO LIFE:
The lanyard excess is the difference
between the length of the lanyard a
(incl. energy absorber, end connections
and connecting elements) and the
distance between the attachment point
and the fall edge band always needs to
be calculated into the required
clearance!
Example calculation:
When attaching a . m long lanyard
(a= . m) directly on the fall edge
(b=  m), a clearance of . m is
required.
1.0 m
= 4.25 m + excess lanyard
1.75 m
1.5 m Height D-ring
Safety reserve
(minimum)
Brake path
energy absorber
(maximum)
Excess lanyard
a-b
Length a
Distance b
a-b
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ONE FLEX IN USE
SPECIAL INFORMATION ABOUT
HORIZONTAL USE
The tape energy absorber with a lanyard
ONE FLEX and ONE FLEX have also been
tested successfully according to
CNB/P/. for horizontal use and a
resulting simulated fall over the edge.
A burr-free steel rod with an edge radius
r = . mm was used. Based on this test,
ONE FLEX and ONE FLEX are suitable for
use on similar edges, for instance on
rolled steel profiles or parapet panels.
Regardless of this test, if the device is
used horizontally or at an incline where
there is a risk of falling over an edge, the
following information and additional
instructions in this User Manual also
need to be taken into account.
CAUTION:
Also check the following in the risk
assessment:
• Is the radius of the fall edge greater
than . mm?
• Is the edge burr-free?
If this is not the case, precautions should
be taken:
• Use a retention system to rule out a
fall.
• Attach a suitable edge protection.
• Contact the manufacturer.

EN
ONE FLEX IN USE
N The attachment point must lie above
where the user is standing. It may not
lie below where the user is standing.
O The deflection at the edge must be at
least °.
P To prevent a swinging fall, work areas
or lateral movements from the central
axis to both sides need to be limited
to max. . m respectively. In other
cases, no individual attachment points
should be used, instead e.g. attach-
ment devices of the types C (only if
approved for joint use) or D according
to EN  should be used.
CAUTION THREAT TO LIFE:
If ONE FLEX and ONE FLEX Y are used
with an attachment device in compli-
ance with EN -C, the movement of
the attachment deuce needs to also be
taken into account when calculating the
required free space below the edge.
Observe the User Manual of the
anchor equipment.
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ONE FLEX IN USE
CAUTION:
When falling over an edge there is a risk
of injury during the fall by banging into
the building or parts of the construction.
CAUTION:
In the event of a fall over an edge,
special measures need to be defined and
practiced.
COMBINATION
If this product is combined with other
components, there is a risk that they
might mutually impact on operating
safety which is why they should only be
used and combined in combination with
CE-identified and compatible parts of
fall protection equipment (PSAgA) and
rescue equipment.
CAUTION:
In combination with other PPE, 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).

EN
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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, 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
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 fall protective equipment (Category
III) must attend a theoretical training
course and a practical training course.
To this end, profit from the training
competence of the BORNACK training
centres [e-mail]
• Accessories from other manufacturers
may only be used if approved by
BORNACK and may not impair the
function and safety of the protective
equipment.
• 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: surplus lanyard (situation-
dependent) + braking path energy
absorber (max. . m) + height of
D-ring (. m) + safety reserve . m.
• A lanyard may not be used for arres-
ting purposes without an energy
absorbing element e.g. an energy
absorber.

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• Before using, 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).
• The combinability and protective
eect of the PPE must be checked for
each hazard situation (risk assess-
ment).
• This PPE has been tested and approved
for edge loads. However, extreme loads
are always a risk factor. BORNACK
recommends using edge protection
collars.
• 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 plans 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.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

EN
OTHER
APPROVAL
Complies with the EC Directive /
for PPE.
EU type testing (Module B) and produc-
tion monitoring (Module C) by:
TÜV SÜD Product Service GmbH
Ridlerstr. , D- Munich CE 
Quality management system certified to
DIN EN ISO :.
Production monitoring by notified oce
in accordance with Category III.
Supplementary product inspections:
• ‚Horizontal use‘ and ‚load over edge‘
(r = . mm) acc. to CNB/P/..
• ONE FLEX Y also: CNB/P/. (special
tape energy absorber with a Y-lanyard).
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 tape energy
absorber have been removed from the
bag, 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 analysis
• Rescue plans
• Training courses
• Expert inspections
• Technical inspections
• Maintenance + inspections
please send your question to 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 inst-
ructions 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
equipment in the air, not on artificial
heat sources. Dry metal components
with cloths.
• Brush off soiled bag of the ONE or
wipe with a wet cloth. Then allow to
dry in the air.
• The lanyard, but not the tape energy
absorber, may be washed with
lukewarm water and a delicates deter-
gent. Then rinse carefully and allow to
dry in the air. The lanyard may only be
cleaned if the tape energy absorber
does not come into contact with the
delicates detergent through the
washing process.
• 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 saltwater,
keep it wet until it can be rinsed with
plenty of distilled water.
• Use compressed air to blow on the PPE
if necessary.

EN
OTHER
LIFE SPAN
The following recommendation
applies for the use of the ONE FLEX und
ONE FLEX Y:
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  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-
related life span deadlines. The expert
makes a decision about these parts
based on his technical expertise.
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.
If ONE FLEX and ONE FLEX Y are wrapped
around parts of the building for attach-
ment, a higher level of wear can be
expected.
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 is available
online at 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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STORAGE
• Dry damp 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 have a
negative impact on the strength of the
textile material and shorten 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 subs-
tances (see above) because even the
vapours of aggressive substances can
have a negative eect 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.
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