Force P-11C User manual

Safety harness is basic fall arrest equipment complied with EN 361.
DESCRIPTION
Full body harness P-11C is made of 44mm wide
webbing which is sewn and connected by metal buckles.
BASIC EQUIPMENT
!back attaching buckle - for attaching fall arrest systems
!back attaching buckle - for attaching fall arrest systems
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!connecting and adjusting buckles - for comfort wearing and using of
harness
!front attaching buckle - for fall arrest sysytems
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SIZES
The harness P-11C is manufactured in two sizes:
- universal: M-XL
- extra large: XXL
polyamide/polyester
back attaching
buckle for attaching
fall arrest system
SAFETY HARNESS
Ref. AB 110 06
Size:
Date
of manufacture: 03/2003
Serial
number: 0000001
M-XL
XXL
EN 361:2002
P-11C
number of the manufacturing series
CE marking and number of a notified body
controlling manufacturing of the equipment (art. 11)
type of the device
reference number
month/year of the device manufacture
marking of the manufacturer
or distributor
trade mark of the device
size
caution: read the manual
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- trailing or looping of lanyards or lifelines over sharp edges,
- any defects like cutting, abrasion, corrosion,
- climatic exposure,
- pendulum falls,
- extremes of temperature,
- chemical reagents,
- electrical conductivity.
!personal protective equipment must be transported in the package (e.g.: bag made of moisture-proof textile or foil bag or cases made of steel or plastic) to protect it against damage or moisture.
!the equipment can be cleaned without causing adverse effect on the materials in the manufacture of the equipment. For textile products use mild detergents for delicate fabrics, wash by hand or in a
machine and rinse in water. Plastic parts can be cleaned only with water. When the equipment becomes wet, either from being in use or when due cleaning, it shall be allowed to dry naturally, and shall
be kept away from direct heat. In metallic products some mechanic parts (spring, pin, hinge, etc.) can be regularly slightly lubricated to ensure better operation.
Other maintenance and cleaning procedures should be adhered to detailed instructions stated in the manual of the equipment.
!personal protective equipment should be stored loosely packed, in a well-ventilated place, protected from direct light, ultraviolet degradation, damp environment, sharp edges, extreme temperatures and
corrosive or aggressive substances.
there are many hazards that may affect the performance of the equipment and corresponding safety precautions that have to be observed during equipment utilization, especially:
IDENTITY CARD
PERIODIC EXAMINATION AND REPAIR HISTORY
1
2
DATE
REASON FOR
ENTRY PERIODIC EXAMINATION
OR REPAIR
3
4
SERIAL NUMBER
USER NAME
DATE OF MANUF.
DATE OF PUTTING INTO OPERATION
DATE OF PURCHASE
IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE USER ORGANISATION TO PROVIDE THE IDENTITY CARD AND TO FILL IN THE DETAILS REQUIRED.
THE IDENTITY CARD SHOULD BE FILLED IN BEFORE THE FIRST USE BY A COMPETENT PERSON, RESPONSIBLE INTHE USER ORGANIZATION FOR PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT.
ANY INFORMATION ABOUT THE EQUIPMENT LIKE PERIODIC INSPECTIONS, REPAIRS, REASONS OF EQUIPMENT'S WITHDRAWN FROM USE SHALL BE NOTED INTO THE IDENTITY CARD BY A COMPETENT PERSON.
THE IDENTITY CARD SHOULD BE STORAGED DURING A WHOLE PERIOD OF EQUIPMENT UTILIZATION.
DO NOT USE THE EQUIPMENT WITHOUT THE IDENTITY CARD.
ALL RECORDS IN THE IDENTITY CARD CAN BE FILLED IN ONLY BY A COMPETENT PERSON.
MODEL AND TYPE OF EQUIPMENT
REF. NUMBER
DEFECTS NOTED,
REPAIRS CARRIED OUT
AND OTHER REVELANT INFORMATIONS
NAME AND SIGNATURE
OF COMPETENT PERSON
PERIODIC
EXAMINATION
NEXT DUE DATE
number / year of the European standards
the equipment conform
Ref.: AB 110 06
Instruction Manual
READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USE
THE EQUIPMENT
SAFETY
HARNESS
P-11C
EN 361:2002
CONTENT OF HARNESS IDENTITY LABEL
A
shoulder strap
adjusting
buckle
of the shoulder
strap
connecting
and adjusting
buckle
of the chest
strap
front attaching
buckle for attaching
fall arrest system
connecting
and adjusting
buckle
of the thigh strap
thigh strap
SafetyLiftinGear.com
Unit R1D Rockingham Gate Poplar Way
West Cabot Park Bristol BS11 0YW
Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone]
[email protected]
Notified body, at which the European certification was
performed and which supervises
the production of the equipment:
APAVE SUDEUROPE SAS - BP 193 -
13322 MARSEILLE CEDEX 16 - FRANCE
Periodic inspections
The harness must be inspected at least once every 12 months from the date of first use.
Periodic inspections must only be carried out by a competent person who has the
knowledge and training required for personal protective equipment periodic inspections.
Depending upon the type and environment of work, inspections may be needed to be
carried out more frequently than once every 12 months.
Maximum lifespan of the equipment
The maximum lifespan of the harness is 10 years from the date of manufacture. This is
irrespective of shelf life and working life. The harness must be withdrawn from use
immediately and destroyed when it has been used to arrest a fall.

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A
2
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using the harness in connection with fall arrest system must be compatible with manual instructions of the fall arrest systems and obligatory
standards:
- EN353-1, EN353-2, EN355, EN354, EN360, EN362 - for the fall arrest systems;
- EN341 - for the rescue equipment.
the harness must be taken out of service and destroyed by a competent person after being used to arrest a fall.
it is strictly forbidden to make any modifications to the harness yourself.
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the fall arrest system must be connected only to the attaching elements of the harness marked by capital letter A.
The fall arrest system must be connected only to the front or back attaching buckle.
The back attaching buckle is marked by a capital letter A - marked on the crossing plate with arrows indicating back attaching buckle - 1.
The front attaching buckle is marked by a capital letter A on the label placed near the buckle - 2.
See drawings below.
structural anchor point for connecting fallarrest system should be situated above the working position and should have static resistance min. 10 kN.
The shape of the structural anchor point should not let self-acting disconnection of fall arrest system.
It is recommended to use certified and marked structural anchor point complied with EN 795.
HOW TO PUT ON THE HARNESS
Harness is put on correctly if:
all straps are correctly adjusted (neither too loose nor too tight).
back attaching buckle is correctly positioned at the level of the shoulder blades.
front chest strap is correctly positioned at the middle of the chest.
the ends of all the straps must be kept by plastic loops.
Take the harness by the back attaching
buckle.
Put on the shoulder straps one after one,
take care do not twist them.
Connect chest strap buckle and adjust
the tension the chest strap.
Pull one and then other thigh straps
through crottch, take care do not twist
them.
Connecting of the steel buckles of the thigh straps and chest strap
Shortening Lengthening
Adjusting of the thigh straps and chest strap
1 2 3
11
4
12
Adjusting of the shoulder straps
Shortening Lengthening
8
1
ATTACHING FALL ARREST SYSTEM
!personal protective equipment shall only be used by a person trained and competent in its safe use.
!personal protective equipment must not be used by a person with medical condition that could affect the safety of the equipment user in normal and emergency use.
!a rescue plan shall be in place to deal with any emergencies that could arise during the work.
!it is forbidden to make any alterations or additions to the equipment without the manufacturer's prior written consent.
!any repair shall only be carried out by equipment manufacturer or his certified representative.
!personal protective equipment shall not be used outside its limitations, or for any purpose other than that for which it is intended.
!personal protective equipment should be a personal issue item.
!before use ensure about the compatibility of items of equipment assembled into a fall arrest system. Periodically check connecting and adjusting of the equipment components to avoid accidental loosening or
disconnecting of the components.
!it is forbidden to use combinations of items of equipment in which the safe function of any one item is affected by or interferes with the safe function of another.
!before each use of personal protective equipment it is obligatory to carry out a pre-use check of the equipment, to ensure that it is in a serviceable condition and operates correctly before it is used.
!during pre-use check it is necessary to inspect all elements of the equipment in respect of any damages, excessive wear, corrosion, abrasion, cutting or incorrect acting, especially take into consideration:
- in full body harnesses and belts - buckles, adjusting elements, attaching points, webbings, seams, loops;
- in energy absorbers - attaching loops, webbing, seams, casing, connectors;
- in textile lanyards or lifelines or guidelines - rope, loops, thimbles, connectors, adjusting element, splices;
- in steel lanyards or lifelines or guidelines - cable, wires, clips, ferrules, loops, thimbles, connectors, adjusting elements;
- in retractable fall arresters - cable or webbing, retractor and brake proper acting, casing, energy absorber, connector;
- in guided type fall arresters - body of the fall arrester, sliding function, locking gear acting, rivets and screws, connector, energy absorber;
- in connectors - main body, rivets, gate, locking gear acting.
!after every12 months of utilization, personal protective equipment must be withdrawn from use to carry out periodical detailed inspection. The periodic inspection must be carried out by
a competent person for periodic inspection. The periodic inspection can be carried out also by the manufacturer or his authorized representative.
In case of some types of the complex equipment e.g. some types of retractable fall arresters the annual inspection can be carried out only by the manufacturer or his authorized representative.
!regular periodic inspections are the essential for equipment maintenance and the safety of the users which depends upon the continued efficiency and durability of the equipment.
!during periodic inspection it is necessary to check the legibility of the equipment marking.
!it is essential for the safety of the user that if the product is re-sold outside the original country of destination the reseller shall provide instructions for use, for maintenance, for periodic examination and for
repair in language of the country in which the product is to be used.
!personal protective equipment must be withdrawn from use immediately when any doubt arise about its condition for safe use and not used again until confirmed in writing by equipment manufacturer or his
representative after carried out the detailed inspection.
!personal protective equipment must be withdrawn from use immediately and destroyed (or another procedures shall be introduced according detailed instruction from equipment manual) when it have been
used to arrest a fall.
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!a full body harness is the only acceptable body holding device that can be used in a fall arrest system.
!the anchor device or anchor point for the fall arrest system should always be positioned, and the work carried out in such a way, as to minimise both the potential for falls and potential fall distance. The anchor
device/point should be placed above the position of the user . The shape and construction of the anchor device/point shall not allowed to self-acting disconnection of the equipment. Minimal static strength of
the anchor device/point is 10 kN. It is recommended to use certified and marked structural anchor point complied with EN795.
!it is obligatory to verify the free space required beneath the user at the workplace before each occasion of use the fall arrest system, so that, in the case of a fall, there will be no collision with the ground or
other obstacle in the fall path. The required value of the free space should be taken from instruction manual of used equipment.
THE ESSENTIAL PRINCIPLES FOR USERS OF PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AGAINST FALLS FROM A HEIGHT
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