Protekt AC 040 User manual

AC040 is a guided-type fall arrester device sliding on a
ø12 mm rope. AC040 is a component of the personal fall
arrest equipment and complies with EN353-2.
The device is a protection for the one person only.
!rope grab is made of stainless steel. It could be used only
with ropes of diameter 12 mm.
!working rope (ø12 mm polyester kernmantle rope).
The endings of the rope are equipped with the loops with
plastic thimble.
BASIC EQUIPMENT
working rope ø12 mm
working rope identity label
top end
of the working rope
(the loop with the thimble)
rope grab
bottom end
of the working rope
(the loop with the thimble)
GUIDED-TYPE FALL ARRESTER
ON FLEXIBLE ANCHORAGE LINE
Rope grab ref. number: AC 040
Instruction Manual
READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USE
THE EQUIPMENT
AC 040
Working rope ref. number: AC 200 XX
EN 353-2:2002
AC 200 XX*
WORKING ROPE
EN 353-2:2002
Date of manufacture: 02.2018
Serial number: 00001
LENGTH: XX m
POLYESTER
DIAMETER: ø12 mm
1.
2. reference number
3. European standard (number/year).
4. CE marking and number of a notified body controlling
manufacturing of the equipment (art. 11).
5. year of manufacture.
6. number of manufacturing serie.
name (type) of the device. 7. caution: read the manual
8. marking of device manufacturer of distributor.
9. material of which the device is made of.
10. diameter of the rope.
11. length of the rope.
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*) xx - code of length
for example: xx=03 - length 3 m
xx=20 - length 20 m
EN 353-2:2002
Date
of manufacture: 2018
USE
ONLY WITH ROPES
OF DIAMETER ø12 mm
Serial
number: 00001
GUIDED-TYPE FALL ARRESTER
Ref. AC 040
MARKING
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!personal protective equipment must be withdrawn from use immediately when
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!personal protective equipment must be withdrawn from use immediately and destroyed when it have been used to arrest a fall.
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!a full body harness 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 15 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.
any doubt arise about its condition for safe use and not
connector
of the rope grab
SafetyLiftinGear.com
Unit R1D Rockingham Gate Poplar Way
West Cabot Park Bristol BS11 0YW
Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone]
[e-mail]
Notified body, at which the European certification was Iissued
and which supervises the production of the equipment:
APAVE SUDEUROPE SAS - 8 rue Jean-Jacques Vernazza -
CS-60193 – 13322 MARSEILLE Cedex 16, France - No. 0082
PRODUCENT: PROTEKT, 93-403 LODZ, ul. Starorudzka 9, POLAND,
TEL: [phone], FAX: [phone], www.protekt.com.pl
PERIODIC INSPECTIONS
The device 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.
MAXIMUM LIFESPAN OF THE EQUIPMENT
The maximum lifespan of the device is 10 years from the date of
manufacture. The device must be withdrawn from use immediately
and destroyed when it has been used to arrest a fall or it fails to pass
inspection or there are any doubt as to its reliability.
ATTENTION: The lifetime of the device depends on the intensity of
usage and the environment of use. Using the device 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.

INSTALLING THE ROPE GRAB ON THE WORKING ROPE
CONNECTING THE WORKING ROPE TO THE STRUCTURAL ANCHOR POINT
Attention!
Structural anchor point
should has static
resistance min.12 kN.
The shape of the structural
anchor point should not
let self-acting
disconnection of the rope
It is recommended to use
certified and marked
structural anchor point
complied with EN 795.
Structural
anchor point
min. 12 kN
Structural
anchor point
min. 12 kN
Structural
anchor point
min. 12 kN
Structural
anchor point
min. 12 kN
FORBIDDEN !
FORBIDDEN !
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1. Rotate the safety catch and raise rope grab locking
lever.
2. Position rope grab on the working rope. The arrow
placed on the rope grab must be directed to the top
ending of the rope.
3. Release safety catch and the lever. Then the rope is
prevented from slipping out.
4. Attach oval type snap hook to the rope grab locking
lever and then attach the snap hook to the front
attaching point of safety harness. Make sure that the
snap hook gate is closed and locked.
Attention:
The snap hook inserted into the locking lever hole is
additional protection against accidental disconnection of the
rope grab. It is impossible to take off the rope grab from the
working rope without removing the snap hook from the
locking lever.
The rope grab must be attached to the safety harness only
with a single oval type snap hook, without any additional
elements.
CONNECTING THE ROPE GRAB TO THE SAFETY HARNESS
!the rope grab must be connected only with a single oval type snap hook which complies with EN 362 to front
attaching point of full body harness. The full body harness must comply with EN361
!it is strictly forbidden to connect the rope grab to the work positioning belt
!it is strictly forbidden to add any additional element between the snap hook and attaching point of harness
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max. 45
A
X
B
stosować wyłącznie z liną 12 mm
Rok produkcji: 2000
MECHANIZM
ZACISKOWO-PRZESUWNY
NR SERII
PROTEKT
Łódź ul. Starorudzka 9
GÓRA
L
stosować wyłącznie z liną 12 mm
Rok produkcji: 2000
MECHANIZM
ZACISKOWO-PRZESUWNY
NR SERII
PROTEKT
Łódź ul. Starorudzka 9
GÓRA
Structural
anchor point
min. 12 kN
Structural
anchor point
min. 12 kN
REQUIRED FREE DISTANCE BELOW WORKING LEVEL
!structural anchor point to which will be connected working rope should be situated above working position and should has static resistance min. 15kN.
Free distance below the working surface depends on the length of the working rope under the worker - see the table and drawing A:
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!during horizontal moving of the worker, the working rope deflection from the vertical line up to 45 is allowed - see the drawing B.
Length of the rope over the worker [m] - L
Free distance below the working surface [m] - X
10 20 30 40 50
3,2 4,60 6,00 7,40 8,80
Using the AC 040 fall arrester in connection with fall arrest system must be compatible with use instructions of the fall arrest systems and obligatory
standards:
- EN361 - for the safety harness;
- EN353-2, EN354, EN362 - for the fall arrest systems;
- EN 795 - for anchorages
- EN358 - for the work positioning systems.
!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 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.
THE ESSENTIAL PRINCIPLES FOR USERS OF PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AGAINST FALLS FROM A HEIGHT
!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.
top ending
of the rope

IDENTITY CARD
PERIODIC EXAMINATION AND REPAIR HISTORY
1
2
DATE
REASON FOR
ENTRY PERIODIC EXAMINATION
OR REPAIR
3
4
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.
REF. NUMBER LENGTH
DEFECTS NOTED,
REPAIRS CARRIED OUT
AND OTHER REVELANT INFORMATIONS
NAME AND SIGNATURE
OF COMPETENT PERSON
PERIODIC
EXAMINATION
NEXT DUE DATE
GUIDED-TYPE FALL ARRESTER ON FLEXIBLE ANCHORAGE LINE
IDENTITY CARD
PERIODIC EXAMINATION AND REPAIR HISTORY
1
2
DATE
REASON FOR
ENTRY PERIODIC EXAMINATION
OR REPAIR
3
4
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.
REF. NUMBER LENGTH
DEFECTS NOTED,
REPAIRS CARRIED OUT
AND OTHER REVELANT INFORMATIONS
NAME AND SIGNATURE
OF COMPETENT PERSON
PERIODIC
EXAMINATION
NEXT DUE DATE
GUIDED-TYPE FALL ARRESTER ON FLEXIBLE ANCHORAGE LINE
SafetyLiftinGear.com
Unit R1D Rockingham Gate Poplar Way
West Cabot Park Bristol BS11 0YW
Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone]
[e-mail]
SafetyLiftinGear.com
Unit R1D Rockingham Gate Poplar Way
West Cabot Park Bristol BS11 0YW
Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone]
[e-mail]
Notified body, at which the European certification was Iissued
and which supervises the production of the equipment:
APAVE SUDEUROPE SAS - 8 rue Jean-Jacques Vernazza -
CS-60193 – 13322 MARSEILLE Cedex 16, France - No. 0082
PRODUCENT: PROTEKT, 93-403 LODZ, ul. Starorudzka 9, POLAND,
TEL: [phone], FAX: [phone], www.protekt.com.pl
Notified body, at which the European certification was Iissued
and which supervises the production of the equipment:
APAVE SUDEUROPE SAS - 8 rue Jean-Jacques Vernazza -
CS-60193 – 13322 MARSEILLE Cedex 16, France - No. 0082
PRODUCENT: PROTEKT, 93-403 LODZ, ul. Starorudzka 9, POLAND,
TEL: [phone], FAX: [phone], www.protekt.com.pl

ROPE GRAB AC 040
IDENTITY CARD
PERIODIC EXAMINATION AND REPAIR HISTORY
1
2
DATE
REASON FOR
ENTRY PERIODIC EXAMINATION
OR REPAIR
3
4
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.
DEFECTS NOTED,
REPAIRS CARRIED OUT
AND OTHER REVELANT INFORMATIONS
NAME AND SIGNATURE
OF COMPETENT PERSON
PERIODIC
EXAMINATION
NEXT DUE DATE
GUIDED-TYPE FALL ARRESTER ON FLEXIBLE ANCHORAGE LINE
ROPE GRAB AC 040
IDENTITY CARD
PERIODIC EXAMINATION AND REPAIR HISTORY
1
2
DATE
REASON FOR
ENTRY PERIODIC EXAMINATION
OR REPAIR
3
4
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.
DEFECTS NOTED,
REPAIRS CARRIED OUT
AND OTHER REVELANT INFORMATIONS
NAME AND SIGNATURE
OF COMPETENT PERSON
PERIODIC
EXAMINATION
NEXT DUE DATE
GUIDED-TYPE FALL ARRESTER ON FLEXIBLE ANCHORAGE LINE
SafetyLiftinGear.com
Unit R1D Rockingham Gate Poplar Way
West Cabot Park Bristol BS11 0YW
Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone]
[e-mail]
SafetyLiftinGear.com
Unit R1D Rockingham Gate Poplar Way
West Cabot Park Bristol BS11 0YW
Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone]
[e-mail]
Notified body, at which the European certification was Iissued
and which supervises the production of the equipment:
APAVE SUDEUROPE SAS - 8 rue Jean-Jacques Vernazza -
CS-60193 – 13322 MARSEILLE Cedex 16, France - No. 0082
PRODUCENT: PROTEKT, 93-403 LODZ, ul. Starorudzka 9, POLAND,
TEL: [phone], FAX: [phone], www.protekt.com.pl
Notified body, at which the European certification was Iissued
and which supervises the production of the equipment:
APAVE SUDEUROPE SAS - 8 rue Jean-Jacques Vernazza -
CS-60193 – 13322 MARSEILLE Cedex 16, France - No. 0082
PRODUCENT: PROTEKT, 93-403 LODZ, ul. Starorudzka 9, POLAND,
TEL: [phone], FAX: [phone], www.protekt.com.pl