Prodigy SW-OV Operator's manual

These instructions cover the use of the Prodigy Carabiners, conforming
to CE EN362:2004.
This equipment may be used in conjunction with any appropriate item
of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) relevant to European Union
Directive 2016/425. They may be acceptable for use in other applications,
if in doubt contact Prodigy Aerial: [email protected].
Users must read and perfectly understand the information provided by
the manufacturer before using the devise. If you have questions on the
use, care, application, or suitability of this equipment, please contact
Prodigy Aerial.
Working at height and related activities are inherently dangerous. It is the
responsibility of any person using this equipment to learn, understand and
practice the proper techniques for use of the equipment for its designated
purposes. It is impossible for this document to cover every eventuality
and incorrect use of this equipment may result in fatal consequences.
This equipment should only be used by a competent person or a person
specically trained in its use. This equipment should not be used by
persons with medical conditions that may a󰀨ect the safety of the user. You
are responsible for your own actions and any person using this equipment
assumes all risks and full responsibility for all damages or injury which
may result from the use of it. No responsibility will be accepted by Prodigy
Aerial for damage, injury or death resulting from misuse. It is impossible
in this booklet to cover all methods of use. The following instructions and
pictograms show some of the common correct and incorrect methods
of use; it is impossible to predict them all. There is no substitute for
instruction by a trained and competent person. It is essential that a risk
assessment is carried out prior to any use and a rescue plan shall be in
place to deal with any emergencies that could arise during the work. If this
product is resold outside the original country of destination the reseller
should provide these instructions for use in the language of the country in
which the product is sold.
Screwgate – unscrew then open
Twistlock (double action) – turn then open
Triplelock (triple action) – lift, turn then open
Immediately before, during and after use, visually/functionally inspect to
ensure that this equipment is in a serviceable condition
and operates correctly. Do a functional check by fully opening the gate
then release -the gate should fully close and self-lock (except screwgate
mechanism). A thorough examination must be carried out at least annually
by a competent person or more frequently depending on local legislation,
intensity of use, or external factors such as temperature, the e󰀨ects of
chemicals, rust, abrasion or other local damage. All inspections should be
recorded in recorded in an equipment record log similar to the one below.
The user should be aware of its history (use, storage, inspection etc.). If
this equipment is not for personal use (e.g. used in mountaineering cen-
ters), we strongly recommend a systematic approach to record keeping.
This should always be carried out by a competent person. If you are in any
doubt about the safe condition of this equipment, or if it has been used in
a fall arrest it should immediately be withdrawn from use and checked by
a competent person.
User Instruction Manual
Swivel Connector SW-OV
(European Standard: EN 354: 2010)
GENERAL GUIDELINES
WARNING!
PRODUCT DETAILS
IMPORTANT
GATE MECHANISMS
This equipment must not be marked, modied or repaired by the user.
Note: This equipment is not user maintainable with the exception of the
following:
Cleaning: if required clean with a mild household detergent and rinse in
clean water. Thoroughly rinse and dry naturally in a warm ventilated room
away from direct heat. Important: Cleaning is recommended after every
use in a marine environment.
Lubrication: Lubricate the mechanism with suitable light oil. This should be
carried out after cleaning. Cleaning and lubrication may cure a defective
mechanism, if it does not, replace the product immediately. Lubrication
is recommended after every use in a marine environment. Storage and
transport: this product should be stored in a clean, dry environment free
from chemicals or corrosives and away from excessive heat or high
humidity.
CLEANING, STORAGE AND TRANSPORT

Manufacturer: Prodigy Aerial Ltd.
5F-1, No.194, Jhouzih St., Neihu District,
Taipei City 11493, Taiwan (R.O.C.)
email: [email protected]
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
Prodigy Aerial declares that the products described above conform to the
requirements of Article 19(c) of Regulations(EU) 2016/425 of the European
Parliament and the Council, is under the control of the notied body,
VVUÚ, a.s.(1019), is identical to the PPE which was the subject of the
certication CE of type.
EU type-examination certicate no: 1019-104/Q/2020
According to EN362:2004/B
issued by: VVUÚ, a.s. Pikartská 1337/7, 716 07 Ostrava -Radvanice,
CZ on 20/03/2020
This is the maximum life of the product, subject to detailed conditions,
that the Manufacturer recommends that the product should remain in
service. Metal Products –Indenite. This may be as little as a single use,
(or even earlier if damaged e.g. in transit or storage prior to rst use)
when considering the following criteria: fall arrest, general wear, chemical
contamination, corrosion, mechanical malfunction/ deformation, cracks,
loose rivets, heat contamination (over normal climatic conditions), clear
and readable marking (e.g. marking, batch reference, individual serial
numbers etc).
The anchorage point of your fall arrest system should conform to EN795
(or appropriate International Standard) and be positioned above the user.
All connectors are tested using steel pins of diameter 12mm. Care must
be taken if this connector is likely to be loaded using wide straps(> 12mm
wide) as this may reduce the strength of the connector if loading occurs.
Avoid loading the connector in multiple directions. Avoid side-loading the
connector or loading it over an edge. Manual locking connectors (screw
gate) should be used only where the user does not have to attach and
remove the connector many times during a working day. When using a
captive pin the rope or webbing should be captivated inside the eye.
This equipment is designed for use in normal climatic conditions (-40°C
-+50°C).
LIFESPAN IN USE <->xxkN Minimum Breaking Strength (in kN)
EN362:04B European Standard
Kxx Product Code
1019 CE Mark and notied body number
YYXX-
ZZZZZ (e.g
200100001)
Year of manufacture, Batch Number, Serial
Number
Caution about proper study of manual
instruction
Manufacturer identication
PRODUCTION INSPECTION RECORD
DATE INSPECTION DETAILS NAME & SIGNATURE NEXT EXAMINATION
Prodigy Aerial Ltd
Unit 1 Harbour Way Industrial Estate
Shoreham by Sea, BN43 5HZ
Website://www.prodigyaerial.com
[email protected]
Manufacturer identication