Protekt WR 020 User manual

Ref. WR 020
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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.
there are many hazards that may affect the performance of the equipment and corresponding safety
IDENTITY CARD
SERIAL NUMBER
USER NAME
DATE OF MANUF.
DATE OF FIRST USE
DATE OF PURCHASE
MODEL AND TYPE OF 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
Instruction Manual
RETRACTABLE TYPE FALL ARRESTER
Read carefully
the manual
before use
the equipment
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PERIODIC INSPECTIONS, REPAIRS, REASONS OF EQUIPMENT'S WITHDRAWN FROM USE SHALL BE NOTED.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 WR 020 is a component of the personal
protective equipment against falls from a height and conforms to EN 360:2002.
The fall arrester WR 020 is the protection for one person only.
of the device:
- Ref. WR 020 18 - 1,8 meters
- Ref. WR 020 20 - 2,0 meters
- Ref. WR 020 23 - 2,3 meters
Maximum Working Load:140 kg.
Available lengths
ESSENTIAL FEATURES
Type of the equipment
Reference number
of the device
Serial number of the device
Month and year of
manufacture
device manufacturer or distributor
MARKING OF THE FALL ARRESTER
before use
read the manual
maximum
working
load
store the device in
a protected place
Inspect
the device
before each
use
check locking
before each
use
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 webbing
don't repair
the device
yourself
don't use the device
with damaged
webbing
Number and year
of the European Standard
CE mark and number of notified body
inspecting the equipment production
according to the 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 +60 months,
e.g. first use 01.2013 - mark inspection 01.2018)
140 kg
Energy absorber
Snap hook
(Range of alternative
snap hooks with
fall indicator and
swivel function
as an option)
Working webbing
17mm width made
from Technora and
polyester
Webbing retractor
with brake
inside plastic cover
Attach the device
to the anchorage
point using the top
loop of the energy absorber
2012
2013
range
of operating
temperatures
PROTEKT, 93-403 LODZ,
ul. Starorudzka 9, POLAND,
TEL: [phone], FAX: [phone]
www.protekt.com.pl
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
No. 0082
Top swivel
for attaching
the device
WR 020
WR020 018

CONNECTING THE FALL ARRESTER TO STRUCTURAL ANCHOR POINT
PRE-USE INSPECTION
Before each use, a person who is going to use the fall arrester, shall make 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 the user of the device. In the case of any defect or doubt of correct
condition of the fall arrester, do not use it.
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 webbigbetween the
individual construction elements. We should avoid using the device in the dust laden and greasy environment.
Using the fall arrest, in connection with fall arrest system, must be compatible with manual instructions of the systems and
obligatory standards:
- EN795 - for anchorages
- EN361 - for the safety harness
- EN362 - for the connectors
ADMISSIBLE TIME OF USE
Time of use the retractable fall arrester is limited to 5 years from utilization for work but not longer than 8 years from manufacture
date ( on condition that periodic inspections are regularly carried out).
PERIODIC INSPECTIONS
After each 12months from utilization the fall arrester must be withdrawn from use.The inspection must be carried out by the fall
arrester's manufacturer or his certified representative only. During the inspection will be established admissible time of use till next
inspection. The result of inspection must be recorded in Identity Card.
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 manufacturer or his representative after carried out the detailed inspection.Any repair or service
operation shall only be carried out by fall arrester manufacturer or his certified representative.
device certified
The fall arrester after must be withdrawn from use immediately after it has been used to arrest a fall.
—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 conformed 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 EN 795.
—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.
THE ESSENTIAL PRINCIPLES OF USE OF PPE AGAINST FALLS FROM A HEIGHT
The fall arrester must be connected to structural anchor point
using a connector [A] or sling[B] complying with EN362 or
EN795 standards.
Structural anchorage point should be situated above the job
place and have static resistance min. 12kN.
The shape of the structural anchorage point should not let self-
acting disconnection of the device.It is recommended to use
certified and marked structural anchorage point complied with
EN 795.
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 REQUIRMENTS
v
retractable type
fall arrester
retractable type
fall arrester
anchor pointanchor point
l
z
working
level
pendulum
effect
ground
level
o
max 40
CONNECTING THE FALL ARRESTER TO FULL BODY HARNESS
B
—the working webbing snap hook must be connected only to frontal or
dorsal attachment point of full body harness. Full body harness must
conform to EN 361.
—always protect the gate of the snap hook against accidental opening
with locking gear.
A