Mark Allstar User manual

MARK Allstar Instructions for use
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Version 1.1
MARK Save A Life GmbH
Gleinkerau 23
4582 Spital am Pyhrn
Österreich / Europa
Tel [phone] - 111
Fax [phone] - 111
[email protected]t
www.savealife.at
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Serial number:
Descender, rescue and lifting device
ANSI Z359.4:2013 (2 Persons), EN 341:2011 – 1A, EN 1496:2017 - B
EN 12841 Type C

DATA SHEET

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Dear customer,
Congratulations on purchasing this product. It was manufactured and tested subject to
strict quality standards and with the utmost care. We thus laid the groundwork for safe
use. It is now your responsibility to use this product correctly.
For correct and safe use of this product it is essential that you read these instructions
carefully. Follow all safety instructions in the respective chapters of this manual.
You may only use this product if you have read and understood these instructions for
use, if you have undergone training and if you are physically and mentally capable of
doing so.
This manual including the inspection protocol must be kept with the product. In case
of loss or if manual and inspection protocol became unusable, the eective versions of
both documents are available for download at www.savealife.at
You can download the instructions for use and the test protocol via www.savealife.at.
Do you have any questions or wishes concerning this product or do you want to give us
feedback? Just call us or send an email.
Customer service
MARK Save A Life GmbH
Gleinkerau 23
4582 Spital am Pyhrn
Austria / Europe
Tel [phone] – 111
Fax [phone] – 111
[email protected]t
www.savealife.at
Manufacturer
MARK Save A Life GmbH, Gleinkerau 23, 4582 Spital am Pyhrn, Austria / Europe
Country of origin
Austria / Europe
Copyright
MARK Save A Life GmbH, Gleinkerau 23, 4582 Spital am Pyhrn, Austria / Europe
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trained by MARK Save A Life. The authorized
partner is authorized to perform inspections and
maintenance of the product.
MARK Allstar incl. rope
AUTHORIZED PARTNER
RESCUE / DESCENDER
DEVICE
ANCHOR DEVICE
TERMINOLOGY
MARK Gekko, MARK Boa or another anchor
devices corresponding to the applicable standards
for PPE against falls from a height.
long rope endavoid slack rope
short rope end
In order to make our texts easier to read, we dispense with gender dierentiation and
write main personal words in the male form. This is meant as a neutral wording by which
we address all people equally without any discrimination.
The shown pictures are examples and symbol photos. The actual devices may vary a
little because of options (connectors, hand-wheel,..).
trained according to DGUV 312-906 or with
appropriate regional training
COMPETENT PERSON
NOTE

 FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY 
1.1 Symbols used 5
1.2 User requirements 6
1.3 Visual and functional inspetion 6
1.4 Use 6
1.5 Storage and transport 7
1.6 Maintenance 7
1.7 Accidents and rescue plan 7
 PRODUCT OVERVIEW 
2.1 Technical details 8
2.2 Marking 9
2.3 Scope of delivery 10
2.4 Accessories 10
2.5 Maximum descent distance recommended by the manufacturer 10
2.6 Redundancy 11
2.7 Rescue deployment 11
2.8 Overload 11
2.9Temperature 11
 USE 
3.1 Intended use 12
3.2 Important notes on the usage of the eyebolts 13
3.3 Abseiling with MARK Allstar 14
3.4 No move during lifting 15
3.5 Anchor device 16
3.6 Training 16
3.7 MARK Infini-Box 17
3.8 Lifetime and period of use 18
 TRANSPORT AND STORAGE 
 MAINTENANCE 
5.1 Repairs 19
5.2 Cleaning 19
5.3 Disinfection 20
 INSPECTION 
6.1 Funktional inspection 20
6.2 Regualar inspections 20
6.3 Inspection and maintenance 21
 RETIREMENT 
 RESALE 
 ACCIDENTS 
9.1 Suspension trauma 23
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 LEGAL INFORMATION 
10.1 Declaration of conformity 24
10.2 Product liability 24
10.3 Copyright 24
10.4 Trademarks 24
 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY 
 TEST PROTOCOL 
 USAGE OVERVIEW 
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 FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY
Acitivities requiring the use of this product can be dangerous. Moreover, it is also pos-
sible to use this product incorrectly in many ways and we cannot possibly list or think of
all of them.
These instructions for use will give you information on your safety and the product and
its use. This information and the safety instructions do not however replace personal
experience, knowledge of the product and self-responsibility.
You will find detailed safety regulations and descriptions in the following chapter and
at the beginning of each chapter. Read them carefully and make sure you understand
them. If you need more information or if you are not sure how to use this product, get in
touch with MARK Save A Life. We will be happy to help you.
This product is state of the art and corresponds to all applicable technical standards and
guidelines.
1.1 Symbols used
In this document safety regulations of the following categories are being used:
DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION and NOTE.Follow the safety instructions to avoid
personal injuries or damage of the product.
DANGER means that death or a serious injury are very likely to happen if an acci-
dent occurs or a hazardous situation is not avoided.
• In order to avoid serious injury or death all safety instructions marked with DANGER
must be followed.
WARNING means that death or a serious injury are likely to happen if an accident
occurs or a hazardous situation is not avoided.
• In order to avoid serious injury or death all safety instructions marked with
WARNING must be followed.
CAUTION means that moderate or minor injuries may happen if an accident occurs
or a hazardous situation is not avoided.
• In order to avoid moderate or minor injuries all safety instructions marked with
CAUTION must be followed.
NOTE draws your attention to a possible damage of the product or other properties
if an accident occurs or a hazardous situation is not avoided.
• In order to avoid damage of the product or other properties all safety instructions
marked with NOTE must be followed.
DANGER
WARNING
CAUTION
NOTE

1.2 User requirements
• Read these instructions for use thoroughly before using this product. You may only
use this product after you have read and understood these instructions for use.
• This product may only be used as a descender and rescue device or for work positio-
ning according to EN 12841-C for persons.
• This product may only be used by max. two persons at a time.
• You may only use this product if you are mentally and physically capable of
doing so.
• PPE equipment is ment as personal equipment for every user.
1.3 Visual and functional inspection
• The annual visual and functional inspection must be carried out by MARK Save A
Life or an authorized partner. MARK Save A Life oers trainings for that purpose.
• This product must be inspected (e.g. damage of the rope etc.) before and after its
use by the user.
• If the product has been subjected to heavy loads (e.g. due to a fall) , it must be sent to
MARK Save A Life for inspection. Don’t forget to give us all necessary information
(where and how this product has been damaged).
• If the use of this product does not seem safe anymore (e.g. rope damaged etc.), send
it to MARK Save A Life or an authorized partner for inspection and repair. Do not use
it!
• Fill in the inspection protocol carefully. Each inspection must be entered.
1.4 Use
• The lifetime of metal parts of this product is unlimited. Textile components (e.g.
ropes and lanyards) must be replaced after, maximum, 10 years after production.
• This product will heat up during the descent. Touching the housing or holding the
long rope end during descent may lead to burns.
• If sharp edges (radius< 3mm) cannot be avoided, always use a protecting shield to
protect the rope from damage or breaking.
• Always fix this product to an anchor device according to EN 795 before descending.
• Do not guide the loaded rope end through the eye bolts. This would stop the
descent.
• This product may only be used in combination with tested and certified products
(according to applicable standards for PPE against falls from a height).
• You may only resell this product when accompanied by the instructions for use in the
respective language of the country and the complete inspection protocol.
• The use protocol must be filled in after each use.
• Descending and rescue devices, which are stored at the working side, have to be
covered against environmental influences.
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1.5 Storage and transport
• Store this product in a dry and clean place protected from mechanical (e.g. sharp
edges) and chemical hazards (e.g. acids, gas) at room temperature and protected
from light (e.g. UV).
• Store and transport this product in the original or an equivalent packaging. Store the
rope loosely in figure of eight loops to avoid knots, which may result in blocking the
device.
1.6 Maintenance
• Repairs may only be eected by MARK Save A Life or an authorized partner.
• If this product has been subjet to a fall, all parts must be inspected and, if necessary,
be replaced by MARK Save A Life.
• This product must not be tumble-dried, dried in the sun or over a heat source
(e.g. radiator) -> Air-dry this product in an airy, shaded place.
• This product (the rope in particular) must not be disinfected or impregnated.
• Do not use chemicals when cleaning the product.
• This product must be inspected by MARK Save A Life or an authorized partner at
least once a year but in any case after maximum descent distance written on page 23.
Enter the distance in the use protocol.
1.7 Accidents and rescue plan
• A suspension trauma can be triggered by falling into the rope, a long descent or if a
person is helplessly suspended in the harness for a long time.
• Prepare a rescue plan indicating all possible rescue measures in case of emergency
before using this product.
• Check the use and fall area and make sure to secure, mitigate or remove possible
dangers before using this product.
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 PRODUCT OVERVIEW
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2.1 Technical details
• Certified according to EN 341:2011 class 1A (3 persons), EN 1496:2017 class B (3 persons),
ANSI Z359.4:2013 (2 persons), EN 12841:2006 Typ C (1 person)
• Weight (without rope): 3,75kg
• Rope for EN 341, EN 1496 und ANSI Z359.4:2013: MARK Kernmantlerope Ø10,5mm
(EN 1891 A)
• Rope for EN 12841: MARK Kernmantleropel Ø9,6mm till Ø11mm (EN 1891 A)
• Descent / lifting load max. 285kg/min. 30kg (EN: 3 persons / ANSI: 2 persons)
• Descent / lifting height max. 500 m
• Descent speed approx. 1,0 m/s with 85kg and approx. 1,5 m/s with 170kg
• Motorized lifting possible with a cordless screwdriver
• Descent controllable by means of a rope deflection using the eye bolts
• Ambient temperature -40°C to +65°C
• The device can be used in both directions for descending and abseiling
MARK Allstar
Eyebolts
Hand-
wheel
MARK Allstar
backside
Rope clamp
Steel-carabiner

EN standard
Diameter and
length of rope Date of production,
Manufacturer
2.2 Marking
This product has a serial number engraved in the housing. You will also find the serial on
the first page of these instructions for use.
1 CE marking of the supervisory authority
2 Perform an inspection regularly / at least once a year
3 Max. Number of people with simultaneous use
4 Max. Descent height acc. standard (multiple use)
5 Serialnumber
6 Production year and months
7 Product name
8 Manufacturer
9 Always read and follow the instructions for use!
10 Warning: hot surface
11 Avoid descending into electrical, thermal, chemical or other hazardous areas
12 Application temperature range
13 Max. and min. rated load
14 Compatible rope sizes and types
15 Harmonized standards
515
12
13
3
11
7
6
8
1
9
14
2
4
10
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EN1891A:1998 - 10,5mm - L: 10m
MM/JJ: 11/20 - MARK Save A Life
Rope marking

• Use an inventory number for this product. Enter the inventory number in the
inspection protocol.
• Do not remove labels or other markings from this product.
2.3 Scope of delivery
1 pc MARK Allstar
1 pc rope inserted in the housing (length acc. to order)
1 pc packaging
1 pc instructions for use incl. inspection and use protocol
2.4 Accessories
This product may only be used in combination with tested and certified
products.
• Only use this product with tested products or with products that have been recom-
mended by MARK Save A Life. The following products correspond to the applicable
PPE against falls from a height standards.
Tested and certified products
Rescue overall/harness
Energy absorber
Carabiner
Anchor device
Full body harness
Lanyards
Workpositioning
The above products are featured on www.savealife.at. If you need more information
please send us an email or call us.
2.5 Maximum descent distance recommended by the manufacturer
• max. descent distance with 1 person up to a max. of 75 kg: 10000m
• max. descent distance with 1 person up to a max. of 100 kg: 7500 m
• max. descent distance with 1 or 2 persons up to a max. of 150 kg: 5000 m
• max. descent distance with 2 persons up to a max. of 225 kg and redirection: 2000 m
(Make sure to meet the higher safety standards as given in these instructions for use,
since the device is operated at its limits.)
You can reduce the load on the device through redirection (see 3.2). If you work with
a redirected rope, you can assume the recommendation of the respective lower value
(see 2.5).
WARNING
EN 1497
EN 355
EN 362
EN 795
EN 361
EN 354
EN 358
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2.6 Redundancy
A training is not an emergency! At every training situations as well as rope access a
redundant saftey system has to be installed. Unforeseen events, technical or human
failure cannot be ruled out. For redundancy safety measures you can also use a second
MARK Allstar.
2.7 Rescue deployment
After each rescue deployment the device has to be inspected by MARK Save A Life
or an authorized partner in order to ensure safe use. We recommend using dierent
devices for training and rescue deployments.
2.8 Overload
Devices that have been subjected to a fall or a heavy load must be retired.
Rope clamp: When you activate the rope clamp, the hand wheel can only be turned in
one direction. Turn the hand wheel gently to figure out the direction in which you can
turn the wheel.
Danger: If you turn the hand wheel in the wrong (blocked) direction, the wheel or the
device can be damaged. In that case, the device has to be inspected by MARK Save A
Life or by an authorized partner.
2.9 Temperature
This product can be used in environments between – 40° C and + 65°C .
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WARNING

 USE
Activities requiring the use of this product can be dangerous. Please observe all danger
and safety notes. In case of doubt or if you have any questions, please feel free to
contact us.
3.1 Intended use
This product may only be used as a rescue, descender and lifting device and only for
transporting persons.
• This product may only be used for its intended purposes as defined in these instruc-
tions for use and only in combination with tested (certified) components according
to the applicable PPE standards. Other combinations with uncertified components
are not permitted and can be dangerous.
Use
Using this product without having read these instructions for use can lead to acci-
dents resulting in severe injuries or death.
• Read these instructions for use carefully before using this product.
• In case of doubt or if you have questions please contact MARK Save A Life.
Inspection
Using this product without having performed a visual and functional inspection can
lead to accidents resulting in severe injuries or death.
• Always inspect this product before and after its use.
• If you are not sure if this product can be used safely, do not use it.
Edge protection
If the rope is guided over a sharp edge, it can be damaged.
• Always use an edge protection (e.g. a protective plate) or a protective shield with
sharp edges..
Risk of burns
This product (housing and rope) will heat up during the descent. Risk of burns
during longer descents.
• Do not touch the housing during or after long descents.
• Do not hold on to the long rope end during descent.
• Wear protective gloves.
This product oers you a range of applications for various situations. Using this product
requires solid training by professionals who have been trained on this product.
DANGER
CAUTION
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3.2 Important notes on the usage of the eye bolts
Using the eye bolts, you can control the descent speed or stop the descent. The longer,
unloaded rope end runs through the eye bolts. If you hold on to the longer rope end, you
can throttle the descent speed or stop the descent. If you don’t use the eye bolts, the de-
scent speed will be regulated automatically by two fly wheel brakes (speed ca. 0.8m/sec)
If you are using the descender as a shuttle system, make sure that you use the eye bolts
correctly.
Standard rule: Only run the unloaded, longer rope end through the eye bolts!
Longer and shorter rope end
If you run the shorter rope end through the eye bolt (shorter rope end = loaded rope
end, on which a person is suspended) the descent will be blocked and the person
cannot be lowered to the ground.
• Only run the longer, unloaded rope end through the eye bolts!
Shorter rope end, has to be tightened (no
loose rope)
Longer rope end, runs through the eye bolt
Eye bolt
CAUTION
avoid slack rope
short rope end
CORRECT
long rope end
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3.3 Abseiling with MARK Allstar
1
Attach the rescue device to a proper anchor point.
3.3.1 Simple Abseiling passive
In both ways: using the eye bolt located on the
side of the unloaded rope end will add friction
when you hold back the unloaded rope end. This
way you can reduce speed manually.
2
Use of the rope clamp
In both ways: you can block the device after
stopping by running the rope out of the device
making a U-turn to the eye bolt and back through
the rope clamp as shown (grab the handwheel
while doing this).
1
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1
For ergonomic rope handling and to create addi-
tional friction use the third eye bolt. This way the
rope runs from bottom to top.
3.3.2 Simple Abseiling active
2
You can block the device after stopping by run-
ning the rope out of the device making a U-turn
to the eye bolt and back through the rope clamp
as shown (grab the handwheel while doing this).
3.4 No move during lifting
If it happen that you no longer move during the lifting (caused by dirt, moisture, wear….
on the rope) you only need to pull on the opposite rope. Afterwards the lifting process
can continue smoothly.
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WARNING
3.5 Anchor device
Attachment on anchor device
Improper attachment on an anchor device may lead to falls resulting in severe
injuries or death.
• Inspect the anchor at least once a year.
• Only use anchors that correspond the requirements of PPE.
Anchor devices are necessary in places that present falling hazards (acc. to §72 AAV).
The building planner/owner is responsible for the positioning and installation of anchor
devices according to the applicable legal requirements, norm and rules.
Buildings and plant structures have to present appropriate load capacities. According to
the applicable standards the following (static) loads are installed in the building.
• Restraint systems 4 kN
• Fall protection systems 12 kN
On www.savealife.at you will find the following documents available for download:
• instructions for use for MARK Gekko and MARK Boa
• checklist for installation and regular inspection
• checklist inspection protocols
• installation protocol and sub-structure checklist
3.6 Training
The customer and user must take care that he has understood the functionality of this
product and all safety notes and knows how to safely use this product. He must com-
plete a training on correct use, installation, inspection, maintenance and use limitations
before using this product. He should repeat the training regularly without endangering
trainees or users.
Training inspection requirements for this product must be followed (see inspection
and maintenance).
Trainings are an important part of MARK Save A Life products and services. No pro-
tective equipment will save you from injury or death if you do not know how to use it
properly.
In order to ensure your safety, we oer trainings where you can learn how to safely
operate this product.
For further information please contact us at [phone].
NOTE
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3.7 MARK Infini Box
If used as an emergency equipment, this product (= sealed in MARK Infini Box) has a
lifetime of 10 years. After a max. of 10 years textile parts must be replaced and metal
parts must be inspected by MARK Save A Life. The MARK Infini Box has to be inspec-
ted at least once a year but in any case before each use (damage, humidity etc.) from
a competent person. If this box is damaged, it must be sent to MARK Save A Life for
inspection.
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3.8 Lifetime and period of use
Conditions of use and other factors may influence its useful life. You may therefore even
have to repair or retire this product earlier (see below).
The shorter the descent height, the more often the rope will run through the descender
device until the device has to be inspected. Short descent heights will therefore wear o
the rope. Wear-o is also induced by other factors such as maintenance, sharp edges,
chemical and mechanical influences etc. After max. 100 descents the rope has to be
changed. Abrasion and usage have to be regularly checked. If the rope does not seem
safe anymore, send the device to MARK Save A Life or a authorized person to check
and replace the rope.
Information on work according to EN 341:2011 -1A
• work capacity: 7 500 000 Joule
work W = m x g x h x n
W = work in Joule (J)
m = load capacity (weight of the person) (kg)
g = gravity 9.81 m/s²
h = descent height in meter (m)
n = number of descents
Possible influencing factors
• extreme use conditions
• mechanical and chemical damage
• environmental factors
• inappropriate storage and transport
Recommended max. lifting distance
During lifting, descender device and rope are under more stress than during descending.
Frequent use of the lifting function may lead to slip. Normally, this is not dangerous and
you can descend safely to the ground. The maximum lifting distance should however
not be more than 4 times the rope length. Make sure to check rope abrasion accordingly.
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