Protekt P-50N ISOL User manual

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P-50N ISOL
Instruction Manual
SAFETY HARNESS
Ref.: AB 151 01
The safety harness is an element of personal fall arrest equipment and complies with
the EN 361 and EN 358 standards.
CONSTRUCTION
The safety harness is made of aramid belt sections properly sewn together and
connected by metal buckles. The resulting system provides full comfort and safety at
work.
EQUIPMENT
- back anchorage buckle with extension belt – designed to attach the connecting and
energy-absorbing component
- chest attachment loops – designed to attach the connecting and energy-absorbing
component
- work positioning belt
- adjustment and fastening buckles – for quick and easy putting on the harness and
for adjusting the length of all belts to the user's body shape.
PERIOD OF USE
The safety harness can be used for 5 years, counting from the date of putting the
device into operation. After 5 years of use the safety harness must be withdrawn
from use for a detailed manufacturer's inspection.
Such inspection can be conducted by:
- harness manufacturer;
- person authorized by the manufacturer;
- a company authorized by the manufacturer.
During the inspection a period of use for the safety harness until the next inspection
will be determined.
The safety harness must be withdrawn from use immediately and destroyed when it
has been used to arrest a fall.
SIZES
The safety harness is manufactured in two sizes:
- Medium – M-XL
- Large - XXL
SAFETY HARNESS
Ref.: AB 151 01
Size:
Date of
manufacture: 11.2012
Serial number: 00012
MEDIUM
LARGE
EN 361:2002
P-50N ISOL
EN 358:1999
Carefully read the instruction
manual before using
the equipment.
type of the device
device model
reference number
Description of device marking
size
Month/year of manufacture
Serial number
number and year of the European
standard, the requirements of which
the equipment meets
Name of the manufacturer
or distributor:
Carefully read the instruction
manual before using
the equipment.
The CE marking with the identity
number of the notified body controlling
the manufacturing process of the
equipment (Article 11)
saddle
strap
EN 358:1999
1437
1437
European certification was executed in the
CENTRAL INSTITUTE OF LABOUR PROTECTION
ul. Czerniakowska 16, 00-701 Warszawa, Polska
No. 1437
Product resistant to flame and molten metal splashes according to
section 4.1.5 of the EN 358 standard.
back view
back attaching
buckle for attaching
fall arrest system
connecting
and adjusting
buckle
of the thigh strap
identity label
shoulder strap
thigh strap
adjusting
buckle
of the shoulder
strap
connecting
and adjusting
buckle
of the chest
strap
front attaching loops
for attaching
fall arrest
system
side buckles
for attaching
work
positioning
system
work
positioning
belt
lenghtening element
of the back attaching buckle
for attaching
fall arrest system
connecting
and adjusting
buckle
of the work
positioning belt
·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 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
1
2
3
4
EN 361:2002
PROTEKT, 93-403 LODZ,
ul. Starorudzka 9, POLAND,
TEL: [phone], FAX: [phone]
www.protekt.com.pl

Work positioning rope can be attached only to the side buckles of the work positioning belt.
According to the EN 358 the work positioning rope should be tied around the construction element at the operator's waist height or above. The length and tensioning of the rope
should be selected to reduce the free-fall distance to not more than 0.5 m.
NOTE:
1. Never attach the connecting and energy-absorbing component to the side buckles of the work positioning belt.
2. Never attach the work positioning device to the chest attachment loop.
Before each use of the fall arresting equipment, which is a component of the safety harness, make sure that all devices are properly attached to each other and work together
without any interference, and whether they comply with the following standards:
- EN 354, EN 355, EN 353-1, EN 353-2, EN 360, EN 362 - connecting and energy-absorbing component,
- EN 795 – equipment anchoring points (fixed structure points),
- EN 341 – evacuation equipment;
- EN 358 – work positioning equipment
The selected connecting and energy-absorbing component can be attached only to the harness's attachment elements marked with capital “A”.
The connecting and energy-absorbing component can be attached only:
- directly to the rear attachment buckle (1),
or
- to the extension piece of the rear buckle (2),
or
- to both loops of the chest attachment point at the same time (3). It is prohibited to attach fall protection equipment to a single loop of the chest attachment point!
The rear buckle is marked with letter “A” placed on the dorsal anchorage point with arrows indicating the buckle.
The back buckle extension element is marked with the letter “A” on the label inside the element's loop.
The loops of the chest attachment point are marked with letter “A” (half of the letter is blackened and half is contoured) located on a label located inside each loop of the chest
attachment point.
See the figures below.
ATTACHING THE CONNECTING AND ENERGY-ABSORBING COMPONENT
The harness is put on correctly, if:
the user can insert his/her hand between the individual straps of the harness and clothing;
back attachment buckle is on at the height of the shoulder blades;
chest strap is located at the centre of the chest;
free ends of the straps are protected with loops and adhere to the harness.
1 2 3
ATTACHING THE WORK POSITIONING ROPE
HOW TO PUT ON THE HARNESS
10 11
89 7
Fastening the straps
Adjusting the length of the straps
Shortening Extending
2 3
5 6
Fasten the front buckle and adjust
the tightness of the chest strap.
Check the clips of the
straps and the buckles' fastening.
Free endings of the belt must be
protected with plastic loops/trimming.
The rear buckle should be at
the height of the shoulder blades.
3a
Fasten the buckle and adjust
the strap of the work positioning belt.
5a 6a
Put through the first thigh strap,
next another strap in the crotch.
Be careful to avoid tangling them.
Work "positioning" belt must be at the waist height.
Buckles must be arranged symmetrically on both sides.
Lift the harness by the
rear attachment buckle.
Put on shoulder straps – one by one.
Be careful to avoid tangling them.
13 14
Adjusting the length of the shoulder straps
Unfastening the straps
Shortening Extending
·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