Branach FEU Series User manual

Fall Control
User Instructions
Procedure BP-FCL-0096-01
branach.com
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These user instructions cover the following
Branach products classified as for Professional use
according to EN131-2;
FEU 3.9 to 8.7 Extension Ladder
Combined with FC: European Fall Control option.
This product utilises a C.A.M.P S.P.A. BLIN KIT
- Ref.256502 which is in conformity with the
provisions of Council Directive 89/686/EEC and
with the EN 353-2:2002 standard.
The user must read the Branach User Instructions
and the CAMP instruction set provided with the
system. The distributor of this ladder must ensure
that these instructions are provided with each
ladder with the FC Fall Control option.
The owner of this ladder must ensure that these
instructions are available to the user of the ladder.
User Instructions
The user of the ladder must refer to
this instruction manual and the Camp
instruction manual before using the
ladder with Fall Control.
max. 1
Indicates the maximum number of users
allowed.
The ladder is suitable
for Professional Use
andDomestic Use.
ENSURE SAFETY HARNESS
WORN BY THE USER IS IN GOOD
CONDITION AND HAS A LOAD
RATING TO MEET THE USERS’
WEIGHT, INCLUDING EQUIPMENT.
This equipment should only be used by trained
and competent person, otherwise the user should
be under the direct supervision of a trained and
competent person.

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1. Before Use
i. Ensure that you are fit enough to use a ladder
and Fall Control System.
ii. The user must be trained to properly fit and use
a safety harness.
iii. Visually check the ladder, Ropes and Fall Control
devise are not damaged and are safe to use at
the start of each working day.
iv. For professional and domestic users, regular
periodic inspection is required.
v. Ensure ladder is suitable for the task.
vi. Do not use a damaged ladder.
vii. Before using the ladder, the user should make
themselves aware of the working at height
regulations applicable to their location and
working environment.

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■Cracked or damaged
Fiberglass Rails
■Damaged or missing
Steps
■Damaged Feet
■Damaged Rope
■Check all rivets and
bolts are in place
■Descender device is
not damaged or loose
■Check Guide
Brackets are not
missing or damaged
■Check the ladder
inspection date has
not been passed
■Check that the entire
ladder is free from
contaminants such as
dirt, oil, grease, paint,
etc.
■Check the Descender
Locking Latch is
working and not
damaged
■Tether Rope or
fixtures are not
damaged or frayed
■Check Safety
Harness is compliant
2. Inspecting the Branach
Product Before Use
DO NOT USE THE LADDER AND FALL DEVICE
IF ALL ITEMS HAVE NOT PASSED THE
INSPECTION PROCESS
i. Inspect the ladder after delivery.
ii. Before every use visually check the
ladder is not damaged and is safe
to use. If damaged, do not use the
ladder.
iii. The following items should be
inspected as a minimum before
using the system each day or
after the ladder is dropped or is
impacted.

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3. Ladder System Guidelines
max.
150
kg
i. The maximum total load for the
ladder without fall control option
is 150kg.Including tools and
equipment
max.
120
kg
ii. The maximum load of the system may
be limited by the rating on the harness.
The maximum load of the system for
the ladder with fall control option is
120kg. The fall control devise supplied
with this system is rated to 120kg.
iii. System must always be tethered to prevent the
risk of ladder slip back.
iv. If using the ladder for pole work, the top lash
must always be secured around the pole.
v. TerrainMaster legs must always be deployed
to their widest position allowing for 300mm +/-
15mm step height to ground.
vi. Before doing any work from the ladder, the user
must attach the work positioning hook to the
nearest rung eyelet to constrain the rope line.
vii. If transitioning from the ladder system to a
pole strap, a work procedure must cover this
process.
viii. DO NOT USE A LANYARD BETWEEN
HARNESS AND ROPE GRAB

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i. The ladder shall be fully extended with the rungs
or treads level with the ground.
ii. The ladder must be erected on a firm, unmovable
surface with a maximum gradient of 15°.
iii. When positioning the ladder take into account
the risk of collision with the ladder, e.g. from
pedestrians, vehicles or doors.
iv. Identify any electrical risks in the work area, such
as overhead lines or other exposed electrical
equipment.
v. The ladder should be stood on both feet; not
supported on the rungs or steps.
vi. Ladders shall not be positioned on slippery
surfaces (such as ice, shiny surfaces or
significantly contaminated solid surfaces)
unless additional eective measured are taken
to prevent the ladder slipping or ensuring
contaminated surfaces are suciently clean.
vii. It is recommended that the ladder is positioned
at the correct working angle of 75°. To ensure
correct angle, use the angle indicator marked
on the rail and/or the level-bubble in the
TerrainMaster base. This position is often
referred to the 4:1 rule where the feet of the
ladder are one unit out from the vertical contact
surface for every 4 units measured vertically to
the point of contact of the ladder to the vertical
surface.
4. Positioning and Erecting
theLadder

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■Do not exceed the maximum total load for the
ladder. Refer to the ladder label.
■Do not overreach; the user should keep their belt-
buckle/navel inside the rails and both feet on the
same step/rung throughout the task.
■Always use with TerrainMaster feet in an opened
position.
■Be especially cautious of wind when outside.
■Use non-conductive ladders for unavoidable live
electrical work.
■Take precautions against children playing on the
ladder.
■Face the ladder when ascending and descending.
■Keep a secure grip on the ladder when ascending
and descending.
■At all times maintain 3 points of contact.
■Do not use the ladder as a bridge.
■Wear suitable foot wear when climbing a ladder.
■Avoid excessive side loadings e.g. drilling brick and
concrete.
■Do not spend long periods on a ladder without
breaks (fatigue is a serious risk).
■Equipment carried while using a ladder should
be light and easy to handle.
■Maintain a handhold whilst working from a
ladder or take additional safety precautions if
you cannot.
■Secure the ladder to a ground or wall fixing.
Secure the top of the ladder when ever
possible.
■Ensure top of the ladder makes contact
with structure.
Ensure structure is in good condition.
■Do not move Ladder when standing
on it.
Do not move ladder from top.
5. Using the Ladder

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5. Using the Ladder (continued)
Do not use the ladder on an unfirm or
unstable base. Do not exceed the level
the TerrainMaster can operate in (15°
Slope). Use the built-in level bubble or
spirit level to ensure the ladder steps
are level. If you are not sure, STOP. DO
NOT RISK YOUR SAFETY.
Do not overreach. Keep your belt-
buckle/navel inside the rails and both
feet on the same step/rung throughout
the task.
OIL 0H2
Do not erect ladder on heavily
contaminated ground.
7565- °
Use the leaning ladder at the correct
angle. To judge the angle, use the angle
indicator marked on the rail and/or the
bubble level in the TerrainMaster base.
Leaning ladders with steps shall be
used so that the steps are in a level
horizontal position.
min.
1 m
Ladders used for access to a
higher level shall be extendedat
least 1metre (1m) above the landing
pointandsecured if necessary.
UP Only use the ladder in the direction
indicated.
Do not lean the ladder against
unsuitable surfaces. For pole work use
a Branach Pole Strap or Pole Chain
combined with a Top Lash.

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1
2
3
Do not stand on the top 3 steps/rungs
of a leaning ladder.
Ensure the latch has fully
engaged the rung when
extending the ladder.
If the latch is not parallel
with the ladder, adjust so it
is engaged fully.
Ensure ladder is at the correct angle. To
set the angle, use the angle indicator
marked on the rail and/or the bubble
level in the TerrainMaster base.

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Fall Control Setup
Ladder Glossary
ATop Pulley
Attachment
BRung Eyelet
CLife-line Rope
DTerrainMaster
EDescender
FRope Termination
GCamp Rope Grab
H3 Lock Carabiner
IWork Positioning
Hook
JTethers
A
B
C
D
E
F
GH
I
J

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6. Initial Set Up
i. Take ladder from vehicle and lay on the ground,
unclip rope bag from beneath the ladder.
(Check rope bag ladder size is greater than or equal
to the ladder size being used)
ii. Take rope from the bag with termination end
inhand.

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7. Rope Connection to
Descender
Insert rope termination into descenders top RH
keyhole and pull fitting around until fitting is
vertically aligned with the ladder.
8. Threading Pulley
i. Run rope up the right hand side and fit the life-
line rope through the top pulley attachment in
an anti-clockwise direction.
ii. Ensure the pulley gate is closed once the rope
is loaded.
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1 2 3
2

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9. TerrainMaster Deployment
Slide the leg-lock latch towards the outside
oftheladder.
1 2

Notes:
• Final adjustments to
TerrainMaster will be
made once ladder is
erected.
• Final result should be
300mm +/-15mm step
height from the ground.
• Screw turn wheel needs
to be wound back to
original position to lock
the legs closed during
storage.
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10.Extend TerrainMaster
i. Extend the TerrainMaster legs to their widest
setting.
ii. Depress the front and rear leg buttons to
extend the leg.
iii. Check that the lock buttons re-engage in the
extended leg position.
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11. Levelling
i. Adjust the TerrainMaster step height to be
similar to step distance.
ii. Un-weight the TerrainMaster leg to remove any
spring tension.
iii. Wind the leg adjuster wheel until 2.5 cm
(approximately) gap is formed between the latch
and the adjuster wheel.

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12.Positioning Ladder
i. Before standing ladder upcheck for hazards.
ii. Stand ladder up againststructure.
iii. Extend the ladder to the final work position.

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4
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2
5
8
3
6
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13.Complete Descender Roping
Slide thumb catch
with arrows to right
hand side.
Create 20 cm of
slack in the rope
line, then insert
rope into slot
using thumb.
Turn cover plate
anti-clockwise
back to the locked
position.
Unlatch yellow
release lever.
Turn cover plate
clockwise until
rope is aligned
with the lower
rope exit slot.
Check that cover
cannot rotate and
has locked.
Turn cover clockwise
to expose rope
entry slot.
Pull down on rope
to make sure it exits
the descender.
Pull down on
rope from below
the descender to
remove slack from
life-line.

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14.Check Incline & Step Height
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300mm
+/-15mm
Use level bubble
toensure ladder is at
correct angle, and level to
terrain accordingly. Adjust
TerrainMaster wheels to
ensure ladder level.
Ensure there is a
300mm +/-15mm step
from ground to first
rung.

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4
5
2
3
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15.Tether Setup
i. Select Anchor Point: Soft ground screw,
masonry anchor, pole.
iia. For pole attachment, attach ladder tethers
around pole or onto structure
iib. For ground or masonry attachment, drill into
surface, insert ground screw ormasonry anchor
Release tether lever on
rear side of ladder and
pullrope out.
Extend both tethers around
pole and clip together or
extend tethers to other
structure and clip on.
Tension tethers with up to
20Kg of load on each tether.
Un-clip tether hook from
housing.
Un-hook tether from lower
hook point.

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Tether Zone
If connecting to a ground attachment point, aim to
be greater than 0.8m away from theladder feet
If connecting to a wall attachment point, aim to be
within the range of 0 – 1.2m from the ground

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16.Attach Harness onto
FallArrest Device
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3
2
4
Un-clip work position hook
from life-line rope.
IMPORTANT!
Test the system before
climbing the ladder by
rocking ladder to ensure
tethers are tensioned and
sitting in the harness from
the life-line rope via the fall-
arrest device.
Attach chest harness point
to fall-arrest device. Never
connect to the fall-arrest
device via a lanyard or
shock pack as this will
increase fall distances
and overload the ladder
system. The maximum gap
between the users’ chest
and the fall-arrest device
should be 30cm.
Ascend ladder, once
the desired work height
on the ladder has been
reached, attach the work
positioning hook to a rung
eyelet above the harness
attachment point. Place
hook above eyelet and
twist in.