Protekt PROT-4 User manual

PROT-4 work positioning device is an addition to the protective equipment against falls from height while working on poles, trees, building structures, etc. The device is indispensable
whenever work positioning is required.
The device conforms with the EN 358 Personal protective equipment for work positioning and prevention of falls from height. Work positioning belts and preventing from falling and
work positioning ropes.
It is designed for use with textile core ropesAC 301 with 12 mm in diameter certified with the device (Ref. No.AC 301 xx).
CONSTRUCTION
- polyester strapping rope with a 12 mm diameter;
- length adjusting element .
NOTE!
PROT-4 work positioning device can be equipped only with certified snap hooks conforming to EN 362.
braided core
polyester rope ø12 mm
rope marking
free end of the rope
length adjusting
element
Instruction manual
CAREFULLY READ THE INSTRUCTION
MANUAL BEFORE USING THE DEVICE
EN 358:1999
WORK
POSITIONING
DEVICE
PROT-4
Ref. No.: AF 104
1.name of the device
2. reference number
3.type and diameter of the rope use
4. length of the rope used
5. date of manufacture
6. before use, thoroughly read and understand the instructions for use
7. serial number
8. number and year of the European standard
9. CE mark and number of the notified body responsible for overseeing the production of the device
10. marking of the device manufacturer or distributor
11. drawing of the correct placement of the mechanism to the rope
PERIOD OF USE
The device can be used for 5 years from the date of first release of the equipment for use. After the first 5
years of the device operation it must undergo ??a factory inspection.
Factory inspection can be conducted by:
- device manufacturer;
- person authorized by the manufacturer;
- a company authorized by the manufacturer.
During factory inspection a strapping line will be replaced and period of use until the next factory inspection
will be determined.
The device must be withdrawn from service and destroyed (physically) if it was involved in arresting a fall.
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PROTEKT
EN 358:1999
Date of manufacture: mm/yyyy
Serial No: 00000001
DESCRIPTION OF THE ADJUSTABLE DEVICE MARKING
(ENGRAVING ON THE ADJUSTABLE DEVICE)
PROT-4
Ref. No. AF 104
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!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 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 12kN. 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 ACOMPETENT 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 BYA 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 - BP 193 - 13322 MARSEILLE CEDEX 16 - FRANCE
DESCRIPTION OF THE ROPE MARKING:
AC 301 xx*
WORKING ROPE FOR WORK
POSITIONING DEVICE PROT-4
Date of manufacture: 02.2012
Serial number: 00001
LENGTH: xx m
DIAMETER: ø12 mm
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for example: xx=03 - length 3 m
xx=20 - length 20 m
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rope protecting tube
PROTEKT, 93-403 LODZ, ul. Starorudzka 9, POLAND
TEL: [phone]
FAX: [phone]
www.protekt.com.pl

EN 362/B
CORRECT PLACEMENT OF THE ROPE IN THE PROT-4 MECHANISM
A. Lengthening the rope (4A):
,catch the rope with the left (right) hand in point between the rope adjuster and the
construction;
,lightly stretch the rope by controlled deflection of the body till the rope is lengthening;
,squeeze the adjuster lever with the right (left) hand;
,releasing the lever will stops moving the rope inside the adjuster.
B. Shortening the rope (4B):
,keep the rope adjuster with the left (right) hand and pull the free ending of the rope, with
the right (left) hand, in the back direction, inclining the body in the direction of the
construction either.
ATTENTION - Inside the brackets: there are sides that the left-handed employee should
use.
NE C ESSARILY PROTECT
THE SNAP HOOK GATE
WITH THE LOCKING GEAR
INSTALLATION OF THE DEVICE
1. Connect snap hook of the rope adjuster to the right attaching buckle of the work positioning belt (or left for left-handed employee)- drawing 1.
2. Put the rope around the construction element and connect rope snap hook to the left attaching buckle of the work positioning belt (or right for left handed employee) - drawing 2.
or
3. Connect the rope snap hook to the anchor point situated above the waist level - drawing 3.
4. Using the rope adjuster, adjust the length and the tension of the rope to assure a stable work position and restrict the free fall of the worker. The distance of the free fall should not exceed
0,6m. - drawing 4.
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!using the work positioning device PROT-4 in connection with fall arrest system must be compatibile with use instructions of the fall arrest systems and
obligatory standards:
- EN 361 - for safety harness
- EN 358 - for work positioning belts
- EN 354, EN 355, EN 353-1, EN 353-2, EN 360, EN 362 - for the fall arrest systems.
!work positioning device PROT-4is not the fall protection and it should not be used as the protection against the fall from a height.
The independent fall arrest system must be used to protect the worker during the work at the height.
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IT IS FORBIDDEN TO USE THE
WORK POSITIONING DEVICE
PROT-4 FOR APPLICATIONS
OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED
IN THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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4B
Open the front panel.
Insert the rope into the mechanism.
Check the correct position of the rope
according to the instructions on the device.
Close the front panel.
Connect the panels, then attach
the device to the buckle
of the work positioning belt using
the certified Class B connector
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!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.
THE ESSENTIAL PRINCIPLES FOR USERS OF PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AGAINST FALLS FROM A HEIGHT