5. ADVICE & INFORMATION:
lEnsure that the medical condition of the user does not affect his safety in normal and emergency use.
lEquipment shall only be used by a person trained and competent in its safe use.
lA rescue plan shall be in place to deal with any emergencies that could arise during the work.
lDo not make any alterations or additions to the equipment without the manufacturer prior written consent, any repair shall only be carried out
in accordance with manufacturers procedures.
lThe equipment shall not be used outside its limitation, or for any purpose other than that for which it is intended.
lIt should be personal property of the user.
lDanger may arise by use of combination of items of equipment in which the safe function of any one item is affected by or interferes with safe
function of another.
lVisually inspect the system before each use to ensure that it is in a serviceable condition and is operating correctly. If during inspection,
doubts are raised about the safety of the system or a component, these should be replaced either by the manufacturer or a competent
person.
lIt is essential for the safety of the user that system should be withdrawn from service immediately if any doubt arises about its condition for its
safe use. It must no longer be used until confirmed in writing by a competent person that it is safe to do so.
lEnsure that the minimum breaking strength of the chosen anchor point is greater than 12kN.
lEnsure that the harness used conforms to EN361 and dorsal and sternal attachment of full body harness are suggested for making
connections.
lFor equipment intended for use in fall arrest systems, we emphasize that it is essential for safety that the anchor device or anchor point
should always be positioned and the work carried out in such a way as to minimize both the potential for falls and potential fall distance.
Where it is essential that the anchor device/point is placed above the position of the user, the manufacturer shall make a statement to that
effect
lA full body harness is the only acceptable body holding device that can be used in a fall arrest system.
lFor equipment intended for use in fall arrest systems, we emphasize that it is essential for safety to verify the free space required beneath
the user at the workplace before each occasion of use, so that in case of a fall there will be no collision with the ground or other obstacle in the
fall path.
lAlways use standard packaging of the manufacturer to prevent any damage to the product during transportation and storage.
lEnsure that Equipment is properly installed on the surface parallel to horizontal by height adjuster mechanism.
lWhen equipment becomes wet either during use or by cleaning, it must be allowed to dry naturally and shall be kept away from direct heat.
lNo lubrication required.
lUnit is for single user only.
lAnchor Device may be used only for personal fall arrest and not for lifting purpose.
lAnchor device should be installed by only by a competent person.
lIt is essential for the safety of the user that if the product is resold outside the original country of destination, the reseller shall provide
instruction for use, for maintenance, for periodic examination and for repair in the language of the country in which product in to be used.
lNever use the Davit Arm device in a vertical configuration of the arm other than the all back position - danger of overturning of the device.
Following conditions may be hazardous & may affect the performance of Retractable Fall Arrester:-
lExtreme temperatures
lTrailing or looping of Lanyards over sharp edges.
lExtreme acidic or basic environments.
lAbrasive or sharp edge structures which can damage the equipment.
Following Pre-use checkpoints must be addressed :-
lDetent Pins are properly installed and are in working condition.
lCheck the condition of winch wire and ensure it is in good condition.
lEye bolts/Anchor points are intact.
lTelescopic sections are working properly.
lMounting brackets are properly installed.
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