Hailo H-50.2 User manual

Information brochure covering
• Assembly
• Use
• Inspection
Hailo PARTNER H-50.2 fall arrester and
integrated energy absorbing lanyard BFD-50-136
Guided fall arrester
including fixed guide – System H-50.2
EN
2022-11
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DIN EN 353-1:2018 · AS/NZS 1891.3:2020 · ANSI Z359.16-2016
Information brochure - Original document

Contents
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t:
Hailo Wind Systems GmbH & Co.
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Kalteiche
-Ring 18
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-35708 Haiger
Germany
Phone:
+49 (0) 2773/82
-1410
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-1561
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-mail:
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-windsystems.com
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.hailo-windsystems.com
Revision history Information brochure Guided fall arrester
including fixed guide – System H-50.2
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Contents
1System overview ........................................................................................................5
1.1 Information about the Hailo PARTNER H-50.2 fall arrester + the energy
absorbing lanyard BFD-50-136..........................................................................5
1.2 Information about the user.................................................................................5
2About This Document................................................................................................. 6
2.1 Classification of the warnings .............................................................................7
3General instructions ...................................................................................................8
3.1 Conformity .......................................................................................................8
3.2 Warranty and limitations of liability .....................................................................8
3.3 Obligations of the operating company and the user..............................................9
4Safety ..................................................................................................................... 10
4.1 Intended use................................................................................................... 10
4.2 Foreseeable misuse.........................................................................................11
4.3 Safety instructions............................................................................................ 12
4.4 Markings and information................................................................................ 15
4.5 Markings on the system ...................................................................................16
4.6 Safety instructions for use.................................................................................18
4.7 Position of the user on the fall protection rail and fit of the safety harness ..............19
5Design and function................................................................................................. 20
6Operation...............................................................................................................21
6.1 Daily check .................................................................................................... 21
6.2 Applying and removing the Hailo Partner H-50.2 fall arrester along the
access route ...................................................................................................22
6.3 Entry and exit points of the fall-arrest system.......................................................24
6.4 Attachment devices .........................................................................................25
6.5 Conduct following a fall...................................................................................26
7Storage and cleaning...............................................................................................27
7.1 Storage.......................................................................................................... 27
7.2 Cleaning........................................................................................................27
8Inspection and maintenance .....................................................................................28
8.1 Notes on inspection and maintenance............................................................... 28
8.2 Checking wear points on the brake lever ........................................................... 29
8.3 Inspection plan for recurring inspections of the Hailo PARTNER H-50.2
fall arrester..................................................................................................... 30
8.4 Results ...........................................................................................................31
8.5 Inspection log: Hailo PARTNER H-50.2 .............................................................34
8.6 Replacement log: energy absorbing lanyard (every 8 years) .................................39

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9Appendix ................................................................................................................40
9.1 EU-Declaration of Conformity .......................................................................... 40
9.2 UK Declaration of Conformity ..........................................................................41
9.3 EU type examination certificate .........................................................................42

System overview
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1System overview
1.1
Information about the Hailo PARTNER H-50.2 fall arrester + the
energy absorbing lanyard BFD-50-136
To be completed by the manufacturer:
Hailo PARTNER H-50.2
fall arrester Manufacturing number:
Integrated energy absorbing
lanyard
BFD-50-136
Production number:
Date of expiry:
Date:
Manufacturer signature
(company stamp):
1.2
Information about the user
To be completed by the user:
Name (user):
Phone number:
Company:
Address:
Post code:
Place:
Date of first use:
Date:
User signature:

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2About This Document
Preface
Fall arrester equipment is mandatory in high structures and for
access to machinery from a fall height of
≥ 5 m (in accordance with DIN 18799-1)
≥ 3 m (in accordance with EN ISO 14122-4)
or more.
The guided
Fall arrester Hailo PARTNER H-50.2
is designed as for
use as fall protection when using access ladders and crampons –
both above and below floor level.
NOTE
Please read this information brochure in entirety and observe all
safety instructions before using the guided Fall arrester Hailo
PARTNER H-50.2 on the H-50.2
fall-arrest system.
Contents of the
information brochure
This information brochure describes the use and care, as well as the
maintenance and inspection of the Hailo
PARTNER H-50.2
fall
-arrest system.
This information brochure
in other languages
If the guided
Fall arrester Hailo PARTNER H-50.2
is resold to a
buyer in another country, it is necessary for the safety of the user
that this information brochure be made available in the respective
national language.
NOTE
The designations in this brochure and all related documents are
used in accordance with DIN EN 353-1:2018, and “Guided
type fall arrester including fixed guide” and “Fixed guide” have
been replaced by “Fall-arrest system” and “Fall protection rail”
for a better user understanding.

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2.1
Classification of the warnings
Classification of the
warnings
Warnings are introduced by signal words that express the extent of
the hazard
:
DANGER
DANGER indicates an imminently threatening dangerous
situation which could lead to serious injuries or death if not
avoided.
WARNING
WARNING indicates a potentially dangerous situation which
could lead to serious injuries or death if not avoided.
CAUTION
CAUTION indicates a potentially dangerous situation which
could lead to minor injuries if not avoided.
ATTENTION
ATTENTION indicates a possible dangerous situation which
could lead to property damage if not avoided.
Presentation of important
information:
NOTE
This symbol is used to draw your attention to important, useful or
helpful information.

General instructions
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3General instructions
3.1 Conformity
Declaration of
conformity
The Hailo PARTNER H-
50.2 fall arrester complies with the
requirements of the applicable European Regulation
(EU)
2016/425 on personal protective equipment to prevent falls from
a height.
The full EU
Declaration of Conformity can be found in the
appendix.
EU type examination The EU type examination for the Hailo PARTNER H-50.2
fall arrester was issued by a noti
fied European body (see certificate
in the appendix).
Inspection in accordance
with ANSI
The inspection for the United States of America in accordance with
ANSI was performed by INTEREK, 3933 US Route 11, Cortland,
New York.
UKCA
The full UK
Declaration of Conformity can be found in the
appendix.
3.2
Warranty and limitations of liability
Warranty
The manufacturer's warranty for the
Hailo PARTNER H
-50.2 guided fall arrester applies for 1
year when
the technical documentation (operating instructions) is observed.
Limitation of liability
Infringements against the provisions presented here will render any
warranty claims made to Hailo
Wind Systems
null and void.
Hailo
Wind
Systems is not liable for damage that results from
violations of the provisions described here.

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3.3
Obligations of the operating company and the user
. NOTE
The term “operating company” is used in this information brochure for the party that assumes
the authority and responsibility for this system – usually a company or corporation.
The term “user” refers to the person who uses the fall-arrest system.
Responsibility of the
operating company and
the user
It is the responsibility of the operating company to ensure that this
information brochure can be provided to the user at any time.
It is the responsibility of the operating company to ensure that the
fall
-
arrest system is correctly installed, used and maintained, and
this work is only carried out by persons trained accordingly for these
tasks.
It is the responsibility of the operating company to provide a plan
that factors in all potential emergencies
–
ones that can be occur
during use of the fall
-arrest system –
and explains all rescue
measures necessary.
It is the responsibility of the user to use the fall
-
arrest system in
compliance with all safety instructions and procedures in this
information brochure, and in compliance with all other safety
precautions in the wind turbine generator.
It is the responsibility of the user to be informed of any side effects
caused by taking medication and which can impair the user or lead
to physical harm when acces
sing the system.
The user must be mentally and physically able to access the
respective system.
User of the fall
-arrest
system
Persons whose professional training, experience and knowledge of
the relevant regulations enables them to carry out the tasks assigned
to them and independently recognise and avoid possible dangers.
Number of personnel
required
At least two qualified persons must be present when using the fall-
arrest system. The persons in and on the system must be able to
make an emergency
call at all times.
Regulations
The Accident Prevention Regulations BGV A1 and
BG
Rules BGR/GUV 198/199 must be observed.

Safety
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4Safety
4.1
Intended use
The H
-50.2 fall-
arrest system complies with the strictest safety requirements. It has been inspection
and certified in accordance with European and other international regulations.
The guided
Fall arrester Hailo PARTNER H-50.2 may only
be used for the intended use described
here.
•
The Fall arrester Hailo PARTNER H-50.2
has been inspected and approved together with the
Hailo
H-50.2 fall-arrest system.
•
The guided Fall arrester Hailo PARTNER H-50.2
may only be used for the ascent or descent
of the H-50.2 fall-
arrest system. Any other use is expressly prohibited, as this may cause
damage to and therefore failure of the Hailo PARTNER H-50.2 fall arrester in the event of
a
fall.
•
The Fall arrester Hailo PARTNER H-50.2
should remain the personal property of the respective
person and only be used by this user.
Use by an extended group of persons cannot be considered advisable.
•
Following ascent and descent, the Fall arrester Hailo PARTNER H-50.2
must be removed from
the fall protection rail again.
•
All dates and intervals for inspections and maintenance must be observed.
•
Local, regional and
national provisions and regulations must be observed and complied with.
The safety function of the H
-50.2 fall-arrest system with a Hailo PARTNER H-
50.2 fall arrester may
be impaired by the use of climb assist systems (motor
-driven or by means of a counterweight).
The operating company and the company that combines both systems (climb assist system with H-
50.2 fall
-arrest system) is responsible for ensuring use as intended.
Unrestricted safety and functionality of the H
-50.2 fall-arrest system in combinati
on with the
respective climb assist system must be guaranteed and documented.
WARNING!
Impairment of the safety function due to the use of climb assist systems
Having a functional inspection performed by a notified inspection laboratory and certified by the
subsequent issue of a declaration of no objection is mandatory.