Protekt CR 200 Series User manual

Reference numbers:
CR 200 xx / 210 xx / 220 xx/ 300 xx; WR 200 xx
(xx - working length in meters)
IDENTITY CARD
SERIAL NUMBER
USER NAME
DATE OF MANUF.
DATE OF FIRST USE
DATE OF PURCHASE
TYPE OF THE EQUIPMENT
REF. NUMBER
PERIODIC EXAMINATION AND REPAIR HISTORY
1
2
DATE
REASON FOR
SERVICING/REPAIR
3
4
5
CONDITION OF DEVICE
AFTER SERVICING
NAME AND SIGNATURE
OF COMPETENT PERSON
NEXT
EXAMINATION
DATE
PROTEKT, 93-403 LODZ, ul. Starorudzka 9, POLAND, TEL: [phone], FAX: [phone], www.protekt.com.pl(48 42)
EC type examination carried out by APAVE SUDEUROPE SAS, BP 193, 13322 Marseille, France - 0082
Instruction Manual
RETRACTABLE TYPE FALL ARRESTER
Read carefully
the manual
before use
the equipment
RETRACTABLE TYPE
FALL ARRESTER
IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE USER ORGANISATION TO PROVIDE THE IDENTITY CARD AND TO FILL IN THE DETAILS REQUIRED.
THE IDENTITY CARD SHOULD BE FILLED IN ONLY BY A COMPETENT PERSON RESPONSIBLE FOR PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT.
THE IDENTITY CARD SHOULD BE FILLED IN BEFORE THE FIRST USE OF THE EQUIPMENT. ANY INFORMATION ABOUT THE EQUIPMENT
LIKE: PERIODIC INSPECTIONS, REPAIRS, REASONS OF EQUIPMENT'S WITHDRAWN FROM USE SHALL BE NOTED.
THE IDENTITY CARD SHOULD BE STORAGED DURING A WHOLE PERIOD OF EQUIPMENT UTILIZATION. DO NOT USE THE EQUIPMENT
WITHOUT THE IDENTITY CARD.
The retractable-type fall arrester device CR/WR a component of the personal protective equipment against falls from a height and
conforms to EN 360:2002. The fall arrester CR/WR is the protection for one person only.
The working length: CR 200 - 6 m/10 m/12 m/15 m ; CR 220 - 6 m/11 m; CR 300 - 18 m/20 m/25 m/28 m ; WR 200 - 6 m.
ESSENTIAL FEATURES
type of the equipment
Reference number of the device including
the working length of the device
cable/webbing length
serial number of the device
month and year of manufacture
device manufacturer or distributor
MARKING OF THE FALL ARRESTER
Reference No.:
Cable length:
Serial number:
Date of manufacture:
CR 200 15
15 m
0000000
12.2005
Number of European Standard
CE mark and number of notified body inspecting the
equipment according tothe article 11 of Directive 89/686/EEC
Month and year of the manufacturer's next inspection.
Don't use the device after this date.
Attention: Before the first use mark the date of the first inspection
(date of first use +12 months, (e.g. first use 01.2006 - mark inspection
01.2007)
Edition: EN 3 / 2012-04-30
Working cable made of 4mm
galvanized wire rope (CR200,
CR210, CR300) or ø5mm
stainless steel wire rope (CR220).
ø
Connecting handle
-for transporting and anchoring
to structure
Informative and identity labels
Cable/webbing retractor with brake
and energy dissipating mechanism
inside plastic casing
Snap hook with swivel function
(Range of alternative hooks
with fall indicator as an option)
Working webbing made of 22mm
polyamide webbing
Reference No.:
Cable length:
Serial number:
Date of manufacture:
CR 200 15
15 m
0000000
12.2005
RETRACTABLE TYPE
FALL ARRESTER
Reference No.:
Cable length:
Serial number:
Date of manufacture:
WR 200 06
6m
0000000
12.2005
RETRACTABLE TYPE
FALL ARRESTER
before use
read the manual
admissible weight
of the user
store the device in
a protected place
Inspect the device
before each use
range of operating
temperatures
check locking before
each use
the device allowed to
horizontal usage and
against falls over the edge
maximal admissible
deflection of the cable
from the vertical line
use only a full body
harness conformed
to EN 361
don't realese rapidly
unwinded cable
don't repair the
device yourself
don't use the device
with damaged
cable
120 kg
+ AZ 800
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WITHDRAWN FROM USE
The fall arrester must be withdrawn from use immediately when any doubt arise about its condition for safe use and not used again
until confirmed in writing by device manufacturer or his certified representative after carried out the detailed inspection.
The fall arrester must be withdrawn from use immediately and sent to the device manufacturer of his certified representative to
carry out detailed inspection when it has been used to arrest a fall. Any repair or service operation shall only be carried out by fall
arrester manufacturer or his certified representative.
PERIODIC INSPECTIONS
After each 12 months of utilization the fall arrester must be withdrawn from use to carry out manufacturer's detailed inspection. The
inspection must be carried out by the fall arrester's manufacturer or his certified representative only. During this inspection will be
established admissible time of the fall arrester use till next manufacturer's inspection. The result of inspection must be recorded in
Identity Card.
ADMISSIBLE TIME OF USE
There is no limitation of time of use the retractable fall arrester on condition that periodic inspections are regularly carried out.

USE
PRE-USE INSPECTION
Before each use, a person who is going to use the fall arrester, shall a close visual examination of the retractor’s elements: cover,
snap hook, handle, working cable or webbing (entire length), must be carried out in respect of mechanical, chemical and thermal
defects. The user has to check the retractor functioning by dynamic pulling the working cable/webbing.
The cable/webbing should block and stops pulling out. After releasing the cable/webbing, the retractor should pull in the
cable/webbing. The examination must be carried out by . In the case of any defect or doubt of correct condition of the fall arrester ,
do not use it.
!personal protective equipment shall only be used by a person trained and competent in its safe use.
!personal protective equipment must not be used by a person with medical condition that could affect the safety of
the equipment user in normal and emergency use.
!a rescue plan shall be in place to deal with any emergencies that could arise during the work.
!it is forbidden to make any alterations or additions to the equipment without the manufacturer's prior written
consent.
!any repair shall only be carried out by equipment manufacturer or his certified representative.
!personal protective equipment shall not be used outside its limitations, or for any purpose other than that for
which it is intended.
!personal protective equipment should be a personal issue item.
!before use ensure about the compatibility of items of equipment assembled into a fall arrest system. Periodically
check connecting and adjusting of the equipment components to avoid accidental loosening or disconnecting of
the components.
!it is forbidden to use combinations of items of equipment in which the safe function of any one item is affected by
or interferes with the safe function of another.
!before each use of personal protective equipment it is obligatory to carry out a pre-use check of the equipment, to
ensure that it is in a serviceable condition and operates correctly before it is used.
!during pre-use check it is necessary to inspect all elements of the equipment in respect of any damages,
excessive wear, corrosion, abrasion, cutting or incorrect acting, especially in retractable fall arresters - cable or
webbing, retractor and brake proper acting, casing, energy absorber, connector;
!regular periodic inspections are the essential for equipment maintenance and the safety of the users which
depends upon the continued efficiency and durability of the equipment.
!during periodic inspection it is necessary to check the legibility of the equipment marking.
!it is essential for the safety of the user that if the product is re-sold outside the original country of destination the
reseller shall provide instructions for use, for maintenance, for periodic examination and for repair in language of
the country in which the product is to be used.
!personal protective equipment must be withdrawn from use immediately when any doubt arise about its condition
for safe use and not used again until confirmed in writing by equipment manufacturer or his representative after
carried out the detailed inspection.
!a full body harness conform to EN 361 is the only acceptable body holding device that can be used, in a fall arrest
system.
!in full body harness use only attaching points marked with big letter "A" to attach a fall arrest system.
!the anchor device or anchor point for the fall arrest system should always be positioned, and the work carried out
in such a way, as to minimise both the potential for falls and potential fall distance. The anchor device/point should
be placed above the user . The shape and construction of the anchor device/point shall not allowed to self-acting
disconnection of the equipment. It is recommended to use certified and marked structural anchor point complied
with EN795.
!it is obligatory to verify the free space required beneath the user at the workplace before each occasion of use the
fall arrest system, so that, in the case of a fall, there will be no collision with the ground or other obstacle in the fall
path. The required value of the free space should be taken from instruction manual of used equipment.
!there are many hazards that may affect the performance of the equipment and corresponding safety precautions
that have to be observed during equipment utilization, especially:- trailing or looping of lanyards or lifelines over
sharp edges,- any defects like cutting, abrasion, corrosion,
!climatic exposure,- pendulum falls,- extremes of temperature,- chemical reagents,- electrical conductivity.
!personal protective equipment must be transported in the package (e.g.: bag made of moisture-proof textile or foil
bag or cases made of steel or plastic) to protect it against damage or moisture.
!the equipment can be cleaned without causing adverse effect on its materials. For textile products use mild
detergents for delicate fabrics, wash by hand or in a machine and rinse in water. Plastic parts can be cleaned only
with water. When the equipment becomes wet, either from being in use or when due cleaning, it shall be allowed
to dry naturally, and shall be kept away from direct heat. In metallic products some mechanic parts (spring, pin,
hinge, etc.) can be regularly slightly lubricated to ensure better operation. Other maintenance and cleaning
procedures should be adhered to detailed instructions stated in the Service Manual of the equipment.
!personal protective equipment should be stored loosely packed, in a well-ventilated place, protected from direct
light, ultraviolet degradation, damp environment, sharp edges, extreme temperatures and corrosive or aggressive
substances.
THE ESSENTIAL PRINCIPLES OF USE OF PPE AGAINST FALLS FROM A HEIGHT
Connecting the fall arrester to a structural anchor point should
be done by joining the arrester handle to a structure with the
aid of a connector or sling complying with EN362 or EN795
standards. The shape of the structural anchor point should not
let self-acting disconnection of the device. It is recommended
to use certified and marked structural anchor point conform to
EN 795.
Connecting the fall arrester to a full body harness
shoud be done by joining the arrester snap hook (placed
on the end of working cable/webbing) to the frontal or dorsal
attachment point of full body harness only. Full body harness
must conform to EN 361. Always protect the gate of the snap
hook against accidental opening with locking gear.
During use the fall arrester should be protected from a contact
with oils, acids, solvents, basics, open fire, hot metal drops and
sharp edges. During working on the lattice constructions we
should avoid interleaving the working cable/webbing between
the individual construction elements. We should avoid using
the device in the dust laden and greasy environment.
The retractable fall arrester shall be installed above the
operator.
When the
device is installed in the vertical line above the user the
minimal clearence distance below working level shall be 1,5
m.
When the cable of the retractable fall arrester is deflected
from vertical line a pendulum effect occurs during fall
arresting. In order to minimise the pendulum effect the cable
deviation angle from vertical shall never exceed 40°. For this
purpose the user is permitted to move laterally through
distance “l” not greater than 1/2 “v” .
The clearance distance bellow working level must be greater
than 1,5 m+ lateral distance “l”.
Structural anchor point should be situated above
the job place and have static resistance min. 12kN.
The retractable fall arresters allowed to horizontal usage and to protection against falls over an edge are specially marked - see
pictogram description. The arresters were successfully tested according to new PPE -Directive 89/686/EEC regulation
(Document CNB/P/11.060). For roof works the retractable device shall be associated with roof lanyard AZ 800. The equipment
may be used over such kind of edges as: rolled steel profiles, wooden beams or clad, rounded roof parapet. In case of very
“cutting type edge or “not free of burrs” (such as unclad roof rusty steel girder or a sharp concrete edge an edge protector should
be mounted.
The exact method of use the equipment is described in Instruction Manual of the roof lanyard AZ800.
STRUCTURAL ANCHOR POINT REQUIRMENTS
UTILIZATION THE FALL ARRESTER FOR ROOF WORK
v
retractable type
fall arrester
retractable type
fall arrester
anchor pointanchor point
l
z
working
level
pendulum
effect
ground
level
o
max 40