Globestock G.Saver II Operator's manual

USER
INSTRUCTION
MANUAL
G.Saver II
Retractable Fall Arrest Lifeline & Retrieval System
EN360
EN1496: Class B
Globestock Ltd
Mile Oak Industrial Estate, Maesbury Road,
Oswestry, Shropshire, SY10 8GA, UK
[phone]
www.globestock.co.uk

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USER INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Contents Page
1. Important Notice 1
2. G.Saver II Fall Arrest & Retrieval Device 2
3. Before Use Checks 3
4. Installation 4
4.1 Anchorage Points / Devices 5
4.2 Connectors 5
4.3 Attaching the User 5
5. Instructions for Use 6
6. Assessing the Working Environment 7
6.1 Fall Arrester Anchored Vertically Overhead 7
6.2 Fall Arrester Anchored Horizontally 8
6.3 G-Tripod Anchorage for Confined Space work 10
7. Retrieving the User after a Fall 11
8. Inspection & Maintenance 12
8.1 Periodic Examination 12
8.2 Service & Re-Certification 12
8.3 Cleaning, Storage and Transportation 12
9. Attaching to the G.Tripod 13

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1. IMPORTANT NOTICE
READ EQUIPMENT LABELS AND USER INSTRUCTION MANUAL
BEFORE USE.
BEFORE USING THIS EQUIPMENT IT IS ESSENTIAL THAT USERS
ARE FULLY AWARE OF HOW TO OPERATE THE EQUIPMENT,
WHERE IT SHOULD BE USED, WITH A PREDETERMINED ACTION
PLAN FOR BOTH THE USE AND RECOVERY SHOULD A FALL
OCCUR.
These products have been produced to reduce the risk of injury or death
occurring as a result of a fall. INCORRECT USE could lead to SERIOUS or
FATAL INJURY.
Only one person should be attached to the G.Saver II. The equipment user
should never be left to work on their own. There must always be another
person present to initiate the chosen method of retrieving the user should a fall
occur.
The safe use and method of retrieving the user after a fall, must be determined
during Risk Assessment.
PRIOR TO USE:
The appropriate ‘Risk Assessments’ should be carried out,
considering use and emergency rescue procedure.
Users should be fully conversant with the operation of the
equipment.
The ‘Before Use Checks’ should be performed (see section 3 and
the Front Label).

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2. G.Saver II Fall Arrest & Retrieval Device
The G.Saver II has a tough aluminium housing. Internal components are
manufactured from aluminium alloys, stainless steel, steel, bronze, and plastics.
The G.Saver II’s anchorage shackle must
be attached to a suitable anchorage that
meets the strength requirements (see
section 4.1) and positioned so as to
minimise the fall distance.
The G.Saver II must be used in
conjunction with a Full Body Harness.
The lifelines safety hook must be fitted to
the attachment point of the full body
harness.
The G.Saver II should be used with the
retrieval mechanism disengaged. The
lifeline is spring tensioned so that it
extracts and retracts from the unit,
ensuring that there is no slack rope. This
enables the user to move freely while
helping to keep the potential fall distance
to a minimum.
In the event of a fall, rope is pulled out of the unit at an accelerating rate. On
reaching the activation speed of approximately 1.5m/s, the braking mechanism
will engage. The energy of the fall is dissipated and the user brought to a halt.
There must be adequate clearance below the user to safely stop a fall. See
sections 6 to 6.2.
Once a fall has been arrested, the user remains suspended until rescued to a safe
platform or the ground.
The crank arm can be engaged to raise or lower a person. To lower a person
after a fall, the crank arm must first be ‘Raised’ half a turn to release the fall
arrest brake. Once the brake is released, the operator may lower or raise to
retrieve the user.
Shackle
Crank Arm
Safety
Hook /
Karabine
r

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3. Before Use Checks
Inspection
Inspect the fall arrest system for any signs of damage,
wear or malfunction. The rope should be extracted from,
and allowed to retract back into the fall arrest unit as it is
being inspected. The rope should freely return into the
unit with no obstructions such as kinks, excessive build-
up of dirt or other fouling preventing retraction.
Check the safety hook and its gate locking function, and that the fall indicator
has not activated (if present). If activated, the pin that connects the swivel eye
and the hook (highlighted in the image by the arrow) will show red.
Test
Test the Fall Arrest Function
With the retrieval arm disengaged, test the fall arrest
function by pulling sharply on the safety hook. The
unit’s brake must lock positively, and remain locked
until released.
Test the Retrieval Mechanism
1. Pull out/up and hold locking trigger
ring. Push crank arm into body to
engage mechanism. Align gears if
necessary by slight rotation of Crank
Arm.
2. Release locking trigger ring. Ensure it
seats within the slot.
3. Attempt to pull crank arm away
from the body of the unit to check
gearing is locked in position.
4. Rotate Crank Arm.
5. Lift up locking trigger ring, pull out
Crank Arm and release locking trigger
ring to disengage mechanism.
Locking
Trigger
Rin
g
Crank
Arm

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4. Installation
Connect the G.Saver II to an anchor point by it’s shackle. The fall arrest
brake mechanism will activate in any orientation. When used lying
‘Crank Arm’ down some premature activation may occasionally be
experienced.
Following are some examples of installation configurations.
The G.Saver II can be used;
a) mounted vertically overhead.
b) with a diverter pulley to provide safe overhead fall protection and
provision for rescue.
c) for roofing applications in conjunction with a suitable roof
anchor, where determined appropriate by a formal risk
assessment. (Section 6.2.)
d) mounted on a temporary anchorage device, such as the G-
Tripod, for protection in confined space applications. (Section 6.3
& 9)
The anchorage for the G.Saver II should be positioned so as to:
1. Minimise the fall distance.
2. Avoid any obstacles. Fall away from, rather than into, any
obstacles that may harm the user.
a) b)

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4.1 Anchorage Requirements
Anchorages to EN 795 may be
used.
Anchor points must have a
minimum static strength of
1225kg (12kN) per attached
G.Saver II.
4.2 Connectors
Connectors used with the G.Saver II should be to EN 362
or equivalent.
Metal connectors must have a minimum strength of
1530kg (15kN), in the direction of loading.
Webbing products or non-metallic connectors must have
a minimum strength of 2240kg (22kN). These must not
be used in contact with sharp edges or rough abrasive
surfaces that may cause damage.
Lanyards must not be used to extend the length of the
wire rope. Where deemed suitable by the harness
manufacturer, a short strap (0.5m maximum length) may
be fitted, to extend the attachment point of the full body
harness allowing easier connection of the safety hook.
4.3 Attaching to the User
The User must wear a Full Body Harness that meets the
requirements of EN361. Connect the G.Saver II’s Safety
Hook Karabiner directly to the fall arrest attachment point of
the Harness. Ensure that the gate is closed and locked.

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5. Instructions for Use
Should any doubt arise about the safe condition of this device - DO NOT
USE. Return to manufacturer or a manufacturer authorised servicing agency
for attention.
Protect your hands when inspecting or handling the wire rope.
A rescue plan must be in place and ready to be implemented should a fall
occur.
Never use as a restraint or positioning device
For protecting one user only, as a fall arrester, when attached to that user’s
full body harness attachment point.
Never use the fall arrester for protection on or above unstable materials such
as grain mounds, powders etc. where the user runs the risk of slowly sinking
into the material, below the fall arrest brake activation speed.
The retractable fall arrester may only be used by a trained and/or otherwise
competent person or the user should be under the direct supervision of such a
person.
The Retractable Fall Arrester should only be used or subjected to
temperatures within the range of 50˚to -30˚centigrade.
Always position the anchorage or choose an anchorage point that minimises
the fall distance.
Ensure there is enough clearance below the work area to safely arrest a fall.
The user’s potential fall path should be free of obstructions that could cause
injury, or limit the fall to below the fall arrest brake activation speed.
Does fall protection necessitate the use of further Personal Protective
Equipment such as Helmets, knee pads, gloves etc. for that environment.
When the rope is extended do not release and allow the wire rope to run
freely back into the device.
Never cross another person’s lifeline
Never allow the rope to pass under or get wrapped around a person, their
arms or legs.
When working never allow the rope to become slack, never clamp off or
stand on the wire rope.
Do not allow the rope to pass over sharp edges, electrical items/cables,
become frayed or to kink as this weakens the rope.
Be aware of any medical condition that may affect the safety of the
equipment user in normal and emergency use. If there is any doubt seek
medical advice or do not use the equipment.

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6. Assessing The Working Environment
For use in any requirement for working at height, that demands mobility over a
large working area. The fitness for purpose must be verified by formal risk
assessments.
These notes are for guidance purposes only. It is essential that a person who is
trained or otherwise competent to do so, assesses applications.
An assessment to determine the safe use and emergency retrieval plan should
only be carried out after reading this manual.
Each application may be different. These instructions are produced as a guide
only. They can never replace the requirement for a formal assessment of each
application by a suitably competent person. A plan of work and emergency
rescue procedure must be in place. The work / emergency rescue procedures
must be continually considered to suit any changes in the working environment.
6.1 Fall Arrester Anchored Vertically Overhead
Working with the fall arrester anchored vertically overhead is the ideal
arrangement for use as the potential fall distance is kept to a minimum.
There must always be adequate clearance below the working area to
allow a fall to be stopped safely.
Allow 2 metres plus the Height of the User, for clearance below the
working area. See figure 1.
Be aware of any form of obstruction that may injure the user should a
fall occur. Implement measures to remove any risk.

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Figure 1. –
Clearance Below
Figure 2. – Additional Swing Clearance
Where there is the possibility of a swing fall occurring:
Additional clearance below is required if working out from underneath the
fall arrester. See figure 2.
Beware of swinging into
obstructions.
6.2 Fall Arrester Anchored Horizontally
The fall arrest brake mechanism will operate
with the unit mounted in any orientation.
There must be adequate clearance below the
working area to stop a fall safely.
See figure 3.
Be aware of working sideways out from the fall
arrester.
Additional clearance is required where there
may be a swinging fall.
Figure 3.