Protekt P-16 User manual

EN 361:2002
EN 813:2008
Instruction Manual
READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USE
THE EQUIPMENT
SAFETY
HARNESS
P-16
Ref. AB 1 0116
·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 position of the
user . The shape and construction of the anchor device/point shall not allowed to self-acting disconnection of the equipment.
Minimal static strength of the anchor device/point is 12 kN. 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 the materials in the manufacture of the equipment. 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 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.
IDENTITY CARD
SERIAL NUMBER
USER NAME
DATE OF MANUF.
DATE OF PUTTING
INTO OPERATION
DATE OF PURCHASE
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 BEFORE THE FIRST USE BY A COMPETENT PERSON, RESPONSIBLE INTHE USER ORGANIZATION FOR
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT. ANY INFORMATION ABOUT THE EQUIPMENT LIKE PERIODIC INSPECTIONS, REPAIRS, REASONS OF
EQUIPMENT'S WITHDRAWN FROM USE SHALL BE NOTED INTO THE IDENTITY CARD BY A COMPETENT PERSON. THE IDENTITY CARD
SHOULD BE STORAGED DURING A WHOLE PERIOD OF EQUIPMENT UTILIZATION. DO NOT USE THE EQUIPMENT WITHOUT THE IDENTITY
CARD. ALL RECORDS IN THE IDENTITY CARD CAN BE FILLED IN ONLY BY A COMPETENT PERSON.
MODEL AND TYPE OF EQUIPMENT
REF. NUMBER
PERIODIC EXAMINATION AND REPAIR HISTORY
DATE
REASON FOR
ENTRY PERIODIC EXAMINATION
OR REPAIR
DEFECTS NOTED,
REPAIRS CARRIED OUT
AND OTHER REVELANT INFORMATIONS
NAME AND SIGNATURE
OF COMPETENT PERSON
PERIODIC
EXAMINATION
NEXT DUE DATE
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Notified body, at which the European certification
was performed and which supervises
the production of the equipment:
APAVE SUDEUROPE SAS - CS 60193 - 13322 MARSEILLE CEDEX 16 - FRANCE
PROTEKT, 93-403 LODZ,
ul. Starorudzka 9, POLAND,
TEL: [phone], FAX: [phone]
www.protekt.com.pl
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SAFETY HARNESS
Ref. AB 116 01
Size:
Date
of manufacture: MM/YYYY
Serial number: XXX XXX
M-XL XXL
EN 361:2002
EN 813:2008
P-16
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HARNESS MARKING a) ;
b) Device type;
c) Reference number;
d) Harness size;
e) Month and year of
manufacture;
f) Serial number of the
harness;
g) Number/year European
standards;
h) CE mark and number of
the notified body
controlling manufacturing
of the equipment;
i) Caution: read and
understand the
instruction manual before
use;
j) Max. weight for the sit
harness use;
k) Identification of the
harness manufacturer or
distributor.
Model symbol
Safety harness is the basic element of fall arrest equipment. The harness P-16 complies with EN 361 (as a full body
harness) and EN 813 (as a sit harness) - the maximum load of the sit harness is 140 kg. The harness is made of
polyester webbings.
Maximum lifespan of the equipment
The maximum lifespan of the harness P-16 is 10 years from the
date of manufacture.
The harness
it fails to
pass inspection or there are any doubt as to its reliability.
ATTENTION: The harness maximum lifetime depends on the
intensity of usage and the environment of usage. Using
theharness in rough environment, marine environment, contact
with sharp edges, exposure to extreme temperatures or
agressive substances, etc. can lead to the wthdrawal from use
even after one use.
must be withdrawn from use immediately and
destroyed when it has been used to arrest a fall or
Periodic inspections
The safety harness P-16 must be inspected at least once every
12 months from the date of first use.
Periodic inspections must only be carried out by a competent
person who has the knowledge and training required for
personal protective equipment periodic inspections. Depending
upon the type and environment of work, inspections may be
needed to be carried out more frequently than once every 12
months. Every periodic inspection must be recorded in the
Identity Card of the equipment.
shoulder straps
shoulder strap
adjustment buckles
chest strap connecting/
adjustment buckle
leg strap
connecting/
adjustment
buckles
leg straps
frontal sit harness D-
rings EN 813. It's not
allowed to use sit
harness D-RINGS with
fall arrest systems
identity label
(harness
marking)
back attachment
D-ring
crossing plate
webbing
keeper
back strap
adjustment
buckle
sit harness pad

·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.
·being suspended in PPE (e.g. arresting a fall), beware of suspension trauma symptoms.
·to avoid symptoms of suspention trauma, be sure that the proper rescue plan is ready for use. It is recommended to use foot straps.
·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 take into consideration:
- in full body harnesses and belts - buckles, adjusting elements, attaching points, webbings, seams, loops;
- in energy absorbers - attaching loops, webbing, seams, casing, connectors;
- in textile lanyards or lifelines or guidelines - rope, loops, thimbles, connectors, adjusting element, splices;
- in steel lanyards or lifelines or guidelines - cable, wires, clips, ferrules, loops, thimbles, connectors, adjusting elements;
- in retractable fall arresters - cable or webbing, retractor and brake proper acting, casing, energy absorber, connector;
- in guided type fall arresters - body of the fall arrester, sliding function, locking gear acting, rivets and screws, connector, energy
absorber;
- in connectors - main body, rivets, gate, locking gear acting.
·after every12 months of utilization, personal protective equipment must be withdrawn from use to carry out periodical detailed
inspection. The periodic inspection must be carried out by a competent person for periodic inspection. The periodic inspection can
be carried out also by the manufacturer or his authorized representative.
·In case of some types of the complex equipment e.g. some types of retractable fall arresters the annual inspection can be carried out
only by the manufacturer or his authorized representative.
·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.
·personal protective equipment must be withdrawn from use immediately and destroyed (or another procedures shall be introduced
according detailed instruction from equipment manual) when it have been used to arrest a fall.
·a full body harness (conforming 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 ESSENTIAL PRINCIPLES FOR USERS OF PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AGAINST FALLS FROM A HEIGHT
·The fall arrest system must be connected only to dorsal attachment D-ring
- drawing (1). The dorsal attachment D-ring is marked by a capital letter A
placed on the crossing plate under the D-ring - drawing (1).
ATTACHING FALL ARREST SYSTEM
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To use the sit harness connect the front D-rings using EN 362
certified class B connector. Use the connector of max. length 120
mm. Never use the sit harness (EN 813) without linking
together front D-rings with the connector!
!Dorsal D-ring must be
positioned between
shoulder blades.
!Front sit harness D-rings
should be positioned at
waist level.
!Check the tightening of the
straps and connection of
the buckles. The harness
should fit snug but allows
full range of movement.
!Sit harness pad should be
positioned at the buttocks
area.
!Free ends of the straps
must be kept by the plastic
loops.
Connecting the straps Shortening Lengthening
fall arrest
system
HOW TO ATTACH SIT HARNESS SYSTEM
!To use the sit harness (EN 813)
rings should be linked together - drawing (2).
!Don't attach the connector only to one sit
harness D-ring - drawing (3).
both front D-
Using the harness in connection with personal protective equipment agains falls from a height must be compatible with manual
instructions of this equipment and obligatory standards:
- EN353-1, EN353-2, EN355, EN354, EN360 - for the fall arrest systems;
- EN 362 - for the connectors;
- EN 358 - for work positioning systems;
- EN 795 - for anchor devices.
Adjustment of the straps
HOW TO PUT ON THE HARNESS
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Put on the shoulder straps
one after one, take care do
not twist them.
Adjust the shoulder
straps so the harness
fits the body, not too
tight.
Connect and tighten the
leg straps. The straps
should fit tight around the
legs.
Hold the harness by dorsal
D-ring. Shake the harness
to allow all straps to fall in
place.
Connect and tighten the
chest strap.
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Before use the sit harness the first time the user should carry out a suspension test in a safe place to ensure that the sit
harness is the correct size, has sufficient adjustment and is of an acceptable comfort level for the intended use.
WARNING: It is strictly forbidden to attach any fall arrest system to frontal buckle designed for use as a sit harness according EN 813.