Honeywell Miller Vi-Go Instruction Manual

Operation & Maintenance instructions
for the Söll Vi-Go type fall protection system
with guided type fall
arrester
Söll Vi-Go is personal protective equipment against falls from a height:
Guided type fall arrester including a rigid anchor line,
that complies with EN 353 - Part 1:2002
Serial number: ______________________________
Year of manufacture: ______________________________
(Initial testing had been done by the manufacturer.
Therefore a handwritten approval is not necessary.)
(The following must be completed by the operator in permanent waterproof ink.)
Date of initial operation: ______________________________
Operator/ user: ______________________________
Street: ______________________________
Place: ______________________________
Phone: __________________ Fax: _________________
Date of Issue: 04.02.2014
SE 70
Technical modifications reserved!

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Contents
A Safety precautions 4
B Installation 6
C Use 10
D Anchor device platform support 14
E Maintenance 17
F Regular inspections and repairs 21
G Checklist for acceptance 22
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They may not be reproduced and distributed in any ways/
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according to Articles 16 and 17 of the German Copyright
Act. HONEYWELL FALL PROTECTION Deutschland
GmbH & Co. KG will prosecute any violations against this
under Article 106 of the German Copyright Act.
Notice!
In this issue the following has been changed: Fig. D3, E5, Fig. E3

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Explanations of symbols
Danger!
Improper or careless handling could cause accidents leading to
falls or
even
death.
Warning!
Non-observance could result in serious
injury.
Important!
Useful information and user tips are given
here .
General information
These installation andusage instructions areapplicable forthesafety-related components of the product.
Thedelivered product can differfrom theversion described here due to accessories that maybe added to
the product.

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A Safety precautions
A1. Anyone working with or on the Söll Vi-Go fall protection system must
be familiarized with these instructions prior to using the system. Use
which
isnotin accordance with these instructions constitutes a risk to
human life. Operatives must be given training covering these
instructions and the user information before starting work and at
regular intervals thereafter,
but at least once a year.
A2. The
operator ofthe Vi-Go fall protection system as well asthe user ofthe
fall
arrester must properly ensure that this manual is always stored in
a dry place together with the
appropriate fall arrester and is available
for consultation atalltimes.
A3. The operating company must present this instruction manual at the
request of the
manufacturer (HONEYWELL FALL PROTECTION
Deutschland GmbH
&Co.KGoroneofits authorized dealers).
A4. National regulations on accident prevention and use of safety
equipment for construction work must be adhered to.
A5. The guided type fall arrester that comes with theSöll Vi-Go system isan
integral part ofthe safe-climbing system in compliance with EN 353-1
and is designed for use as personal
safety equipment. To ensure
proper use
ofthe Söll fall protection system, the operator must ensure
that the full body harness and the fall arrester are used according to
these instructions.
After use, the fall arrester must not be left
connected to the safe climbing system. The fall
arrester that comes
with
the Vi-Go system must be operated only in original Söll Vi-Go safe
climbing systems. Use with systems from other manufacturers can
interfere with the function of the
fall arrester. In such cases, Honeywell
Fall Protection Deutschland GmbH &Co.KGandits authorized dealers
do not assume liability for the product. As a result, the complete
liability
is transferred to the operator.
A6. The safe climbing system must be used only in conjunction with full
body harnesses that have been checked and approved in
accordance with EN 361 and are equipped with a front attachment
point.
A7. The conjunction between fall arrestor and full body harness is
effected through connecting the karabiner hook of the fall arrester
with a certified anchorage ring (marked with “A”) at the front of the full
body harness.
The distance between the fall arrester and fully body harness must
not be minimized and enlarged (e.g. by adding or removing a
connector).
A8. A maximum of eight users may simultaneously protect themselves
against falling from a
height using the Vi-Go safe climbing system.
The distance between the users must not be less
than 3,0 m. The
actual number of users depends on the load-bearing capacity of the
base
structure .
Maximum 4 persons can use the Vi-Go fall protection system with
platform support. If the Vi-Go platform support is used as anchor
device maximal 2 persons are allowed.

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A9. The minimal and maximal load of the user is 50 and 140 kg. The
maximal load of the user (incl. clothes & equipment) must not be
exceeded.
A10. The guided type fall arrester that comes with the Vi-Go system
must always be directly attached to the front attachment point
of the full body harness.
A11. To ensure the safety of the user in case of a fall, fall arrester must not
be used by hand but it has to move freely on the guided type fall
arrester.
A12. The fall arrester should always be handled in a manner that will
protect it from damage
or corrosion.
A13. The fixation-points for the cable of the Vi-Go system must not be
used for securing
loads.
A14. Before and during the use of the installed fall protection system,
the system must be visibly inspected to ensure that it is operating
properly.
A15. The operator of the safe climbing system must ensure that a rescue
measures plan is available that takes into account all possible
emergencies that may occur when working.
A16. Working temperature –40 °C to +100°C; here, ensure that the
system is free of grease, oil
and ice.
A17. The operator must be in good health and must not be under the
influence of alcohol, drugs or medicines.
A18. In case of the use of further personal protective equipment,
relevant instructions must be followed.
A19. The check list (see Section G) must be fully and correctly compiled by
the senior engineer of the installing company using of an indelible
pen.
A20. With a weight of 100 kg and fall factor 2 situation (worst-case
scenario) the height required under the feet of the user is at least 2
m.
A21. Note
The user may be not be sufficiently protected against hitting the
ground or obstacles if at a height of less than 2 m.
A22. Important!
Before using the safe-climbing system, ensure that there is the
required free space of 2.0 m under the user’s feet.
A23. The system has been tested and approved by the testing institute
0158:
DEKRA EXAM GmbH
Dinnendahlstraße 9
44809 Bochum

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B Installation
B1. Important
Before installation, check whether the component on which the Söll
Vi-Go system is to be fixed is capable of withstanding loads resulting
from a fall (certificate for stability). A qualified engineer must certify
this.
The maximum length of the cable may not exceed 200 m.
The following characteristic loads form the basis of the certificate of
stability: loads resulting from dynamic loads due to fall, user loads
and the individual weight of the system components.
For fastening the upper end of the cable, acting vertically downward:
number of
simultaneous users
Characteristic vertical
load Fc1 [kN]
2
9,0
3
10,0
4
11,0
5
12,0
6
13,0
7
14,0
8
15,0
For fastening the intermediate bracket and the lower end of the
cable, independent of the number of users, effective in each
direction: Fc2 = 1.5 kN

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Fig. B1
1. Guided type fall arrester
(24836 / 1017271)
(24837/ 1017681)
2. Cable tensioner
(24798 / 1017380)
(24799 / 1017381)
3. Steel cable
4. Universal beam bracket
(24815 / 1017382)
(24814 / 1017383)
5. Rung clamp
(24807 / 1017384)
(24806 / 1017385)
6. Manual intermediate
(24838 / 1017370)
(24839 / 1017373)
7. Automatic intermediate
(24840 / 1017375)
8.Cable end piece
B2. Warning!
The cable end attachments must always be fastened to suitably-
sized substructures.
B3. The upper cable anchor point most always be above the user.
B4. Warning!
The cable must be sufficiently tensioned. The tension reading on the
cable tensioner must be between the minimum and the maximum
marking.
B5. The maximum distance between two intermediate brackets is 10
meter.
The intermediate brackets reduce and limit the deflections of the
steel cable. The deflection of the system depends on the total length
and the wind speed. The intermediates must avoid that the cable is
touching the construction and can get damaged.
For longer systems and in regions with high wind speed, we
recommend shorter distances between the intermediate brackets.
- Systems length up to 55 m, 4 m between the intermediate
brackets.
- Systems length more than 55 m, 3 m between the intermediate
brackets.
- If the wind speed is more than 130 km/h, 3 m between the
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These are recommendations. If it is secured, that the cable will not
touch the steel structure, the maximum distance between the
intermediates can be used.
B6. At least the following components must be used when installing the
Söll Vi-Go system:
1. Cable tensioner
(2)
2. Cable 7 x 19 (8 mm / 10 mm / 3/8“)
(3)
B7. Installing the Söll Vi-Go system:
1. Fasten the steel Cable (3) at the upper attachment
point.
2.
Install the cable tensioner (2) at the lower attachment point.
Fig. B2
A: Tensioning
element
B: Tension reading
C: Rope attachment
point
D:
Lock nuts
3. Hang the cable (3) at the cable attachment point (C) of the cable
tensioner
(2).
4. Turn the tensioning element (A) counter clockwise until the
tension reading (B)
is between the minimum andthe maximum
marking.
At500Nthe cable is sufficiently pre-tensioned.
5.
Secure the tensioning element (A) against twisting using the two
locking nuts
(D).
B8. Note
The cable ofthe Vi-Go system must be pre-tensioned to ensure the
correct functioning of the shuttle. The required pre-tension is 500 N
(+/- 100
N).

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B9. For installation of the swageless terminal cable end part an acid free
gasket material e.g. Silkaflex 221 should be used. It has to be put in
the body of the cable end part.
Therefore the swageless end terminal has to be screwed on and the
gasket material has to be put in the clamp jaw body and also in the
gaps of the clamp jaws. After that the swageless end terminal has to
be screwed together. This act has to be retried till the gasket
material discharge out of the opening where the rope has to be
inserted. Then the swageless end terminal has to be cleaned. The
clamp jaws must not use again.

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C Use
C1.
Important!
Inspection before climbing:
•Before each use, inspect the cable, the cable tension, the fall
arrester, the intermediate fixings and the karabiners for usability.
•The fall arrest system must not be used if defects have been
noted or in case of doubts as to its proper function. Before further
use an inspection by a competent person is needed or the
defective parts have to be replaced.
•Before and during use it should be planned how to effect a
rescue safely and effectively.
C2. Each user must secure themselves to a separate fall arrester.
C3.
The fall arrester, properly used in connection with a full body harness,
protects
its user during ascent and descent against falls.
C4. When working inor next tothe ascent route and during jobs and actions
thatarenotapart of the usual ascent and descent movements, the
climber must additionally secure themselves with
a lanyard in
accordance with EN354or a lanyard for safety harness in accordance
with
EN358. (Securing with an anchor device). This is also applicable
for idle positions that are intended to be a break on the fall arrest
ladder. Only suitable anchor devices must be used for this. In
all
these situations, the lanyard must be held tight in order to prevent a
fall.
C5. Important!
A fall arrester according to EN 353-1 shall be used only by persons
who:
•have been trained or are otherwise
competent
•are supervised directly by a trained or competent
person.
C6. Connection to the system:
The guided typefall arrester that comes with the Söll Vi-Go system isa
cable -guided fall arrester withanintegratedshockabsorber,which
permits usewithout openingthe
fall protection system .
The unique design allows one-handed fixing on an 8 mm, 10 mm or
3/8" strong steel cable.
The fall arrester has an „anti-inversion“
mechanism, which prevents the fall arrester from
being incorrectly
attached to the
cable.

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C7. Connecting the fall arrester to the full body harness:
1. Pull-down the knurled bushing (4.1) of the karabiner.
2. Then turn the knurled bushing and press it
inwards.
3.
Attach it directly in the attachment point of the full body harness.
4. Release the knurled bushing, it locks
automatically.
Fig. C1
C8. Danger!
An unsecured karabiner (open knurled bushing) is dangerous to
human
life .
C9. The abdominal or thoracic strap of the full body harness must fit the
body tightly (see Fig. C1).
Fig. C2
C10. Danger!
The karabiner of the fall arrester must be directly inserted into the
front attachment point of
the full body harness. The length of the
intermediate joint (length between the cable and the
inner curve of the eye
on the harness) must not exceed 200 mm.
Fall arrester D-ring
attachment
element
attachment
element
front D-ring of
harness
harness
body
correct
incorrect

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C11. Inserting in the guiding cable:
Fig. C3 1: Lock knob
2: Slider
3: Latch
1.
Press the lock knob (1).
2.
With the lock knob pressed (2) push slider 2intothecasing.
3. Through the now-open gap in the casing of the shuttle, place the
shuttle on the cable
such that the arrow onthe casing points
upward.
4. Release the slider (2) and the lock knob
(1).
5.
The shuttle forthe Vi-Go system is now connected tothe guide
cable.
6. Check whether the shuttle can freely slide vertically on the guide
cable.
7. Check the functioning of the locking and catch mechanism by
moving the latch
(3).
Fig. C4

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C12.
Danger!
Fall protection must be ensured in another way before removing the
fall arrester from the
guide cable
Removing from the guide cable:
1. Press the lock knob
(1).
2.
Press the lock knob (1)and push slider (2) intothecasing.
3. Through the now-open gap in the casing of the shuttle, remove
the
shuttle.
4.
Release the slider (2)andthe lock knob (1).

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D Anchor device Extension post
D1. The Söll Vi-Go extension post is a certified anchor point for fall
protection for 2 persons in accordance to EN 795. The eye of the
anchor steel plate (pos. 1) serves as anchor point. Therefore is it
possible when you are changing from vertical to horizontal to protect
you against falling.
Fig. D1

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D2. The characteristic load affecting the extension post must not exceed
22 kN under any circumstances.
D3. At working in falling off dangerous areas it has to pay attention to the
safe standing of the user. Tripping points in the entrance and working
area have to be avoided.
D4. Functional capability of the system has to be inspected visually
before and while using .the installed fall protection system.
D5. Warning!
The anchor device must not used anymore if the anchor eye was
charged by a fall. In this case the anchor device has to be checked
by a competent person and if necessary changed.
D6. The anchor device Söll Vi-Go extension post may only be used in
combination with the following safety equipment:
- at working with falling hazard fall arrest system in accordance to
EN 363 and energy absorber EN 355
- rescue systems in accordance to EN 1496, 1479 and 1498
D7. The system of the personal protective equipment against falling (only
with energy absorber) or rescue system has to be chosen that a
collision of the user with the ground or collision with other bars can be
avoided. For that the information for use of the manufacturer has to
be checked.
D8. In order to secure against fall from a height the karabiner hook (pos.
1) of the lanyard has to be installed on the eye of the anchor steel
plate (pos. 2) and locked to avoid unintended disconnecting.
Fig. D2
D9. Danger!
The karabiner hook of the lanyard must not disconnect from the
anchor device before the user is protect by another solution against a
fall.

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D10. Labeling of the anchor device:
- Manufacturer of the anchor device
- Identification of the type
- European standard EN 795:1996
- Pictogram with an advice that the user has to read the instruction for
use
- Maximal allowed load
- Maximal number of users
- The anchor device may only used with PPE in accordance to EN 355
or 360
Fig. D3

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E Maintenance
E1. A fall arrester which has arrested a person's fall from a height must
not be used again until
a competent person has agreed onits further
use.
Ifno competent person is available, thefall arrester must be
returned tothemanufacturer or authorized dealer for inspection
together with these instructions .
E2. Depending on use requirements and operational conditions, the fall
arrester must be
inspected bya competent person for unimpaired
condition
to ensure itis in perfect working condition as required, but at
least once a year. For reasons of safety the fall arrester may only be
repaired bythe manufacturer.
Competent person is
a:
person who dueto his training and experience inthe field of personal
protective
equipment against falls from height has sufficient
knowledge about applicable state and local
safety regulations,
applicable standards (e.g. EN-standards) and
is thus capable and thus
authorized by Söll of judging the correct status and use of systems
and products against falls from
height.
E3. Warning!
The gap between the slider (2) and the shuttle casing must not be
more than 6 mm. If this
value is exceeded, thefall arrester must be sent
back
tothe manufacturer forrevision.
Fig. E1

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E4. Labeling of the fall arrester:
Söll Vi-Go - type denomination of the guided type
fall
arrester
EN 353-1:2002 - European standard issued 2002
Use only with Ø 8mm, 10mm - Information about permitted
cables
or 3/8“ approved cable
V - Product
code
JJ -
construction year
0001 - serial
number
CE0158 -
monitoring testing institute
DEKRA Exam
- advice to read the maintenance
Arrow - direction for usage/ climbing
Fig. E2

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E5. Labeling of the system:
Söll Vi-Go - type designation of the system
EN 353-1:2002 - European standard issued 2002
CE0158 - monitoring testing institute DEKRA EXAM
- Pictogram advising to read the instructions
- Pictogram advising to wear fall protection
equipment
To be filled by the installer:
- date of installation
- maximum number of users
- installation number
Fig. E3
E6. The guided type fall arrester that comes with the Söll Vi-Go system
should be washed
with water and must be dried using a cloth. Donot
wash it with a quick cleaner, thinner or degreaser containing
trichloroethane. Do not use grease .
E7. The guided type fall arrester that comes with the Söll Vi-Go system
should be clean
and as dry and dust-free as possible, and should be
stored in a cool place.

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Further Remarks: