RUD PSA-VRS Installation instructions
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PSA VRS/INOX M12
RUD Ketten
Rieger & Dietz GmbH u. Co. KG
73428 Aalen
Tel. +49 7361 504-1370
Fax +49 7361 504-1171
www.rud.com
RUD-Art.-Nr.: 7905318-EN / 06.018
>PSA-VRS<
>PSA INOX STAR<
M12 (1 Pers.)
Safety instructions
This safety instruction/declaration of the manufacturer has to be
kept on le for the whole lifetime of the production.
Translation of the Original instructions
EN
VIP-Eye bolt
PSA-VRS
M12 (1 Pers.)
Eye bolt made out of stainless
Duplex-steel
PSA INOX STAR
M12 (1 Pers.)
PSA – Fall Protection
Anchorage Point
Declaration of conformity
Manufacturer:
RUD Ketten
Rieger & Dietz GmbH u. Co. KG
Friedensinsel
73432 Aalen
Based on the tests carried out in accordance with DGUV Guideline 300-003(January 2015
edition), we hereby declare that the subsequently described anchor point, both in its design
and construction and in the form as delivered, complies with the essential health and safety
requirements of EC Directive 2001/95/EC.
This declaration shall no longer be valid if changes are made to the anchor point without our
authorisation.
Product name:
Anchor point PSA-INOX-STAR
_____________________________________________
for securing a personal fall protection system
in accordance with DIN EN 795 2012-10 or DIN EN CEN/TS 16415: 2013-04
_____________________________________________
The following harmonized norms were applied:
DIN CEN/TS 16415 : 2013-04 DIN EN 50308 : 2004
_________________ _________________
DIN EN 795 : 2012-10 DIN EN ISO 12100 : 2011-03
_________________ _________________
EN 365 : 2004-12
_________________ _________________
_________________ _________________
_________________ _________________
The following national norms and technical specifications were applied:
AS/NZS 5532 : 2013 BGR 198
_________________ _________________
OSHA 1926.502
_________________ _________________
_________________ _________________
_________________ _________________
_________________ _________________
Notifying department:
FB PSA Test- and Certification department of BG-PRÜFZERT
Identification No.: 0299
Authorized person for the configuration of the declaration documents:
Michael Betzler, RUD Ketten, 73432 Aalen
Aalen, den 20.04.2018
Hermann Kolb, Bereichsleitung MA
_____________________________________________
Name, function and signature of the responsible person
Notifying department: Kennn Identication No: 0299
FA PSA Test- and Certication department of DGUV Test
Zwengenberger Straße 68
42781 Haan
Testing regulation: EN 795:2012-10
DIN EN 50308:2004 Abs. 4.5, 2008-11
OSHA 1926.502 (d)(15)
Declaration of conformity
Manufacturer:
RUD Ketten
Rieger & Dietz GmbH u. Co. KG
Friedensinsel
73432 Aalen
Based on the tests carried out in accordance with DGUV Guideline 300-003(January 2015
edition), we hereby declare that the subsequently described anchor point, both in its design
and construction and in the form as delivered, complies with the essential health and safety
requirements of EC Directive 2001/95/EC.
This declaration shall no longer be valid if changes are made to the anchor point without our
authorisation.
Product name:
Anchor point PSA-VRS
_____________________________________________
for securing a personal fall protection system
in accordance with DIN EN 795 2012-10 or DIN EN CEN/TS 16415: 2013-04
_____________________________________________
The following harmonized norms were applied:
DIN CEN/TS 16415 : 2013-04 DIN EN 50308 : 2004
_________________ _________________
DIN EN 795 : 2012-10 DIN EN ISO 12100 : 2011-03
_________________ _________________
EN 365 : 2004-12
_________________ _________________
_________________ _________________
_________________ _________________
The following national norms and technical specifications were applied:
AS/NZS 5532 : 2013 BGR 198
_________________ _________________
OSHA 1926.502
_________________ _________________
_________________ _________________
_________________ _________________
_________________ _________________
Notifying department:
FB PSA Test- and Certification department of BG-PRÜFZERT
Identification No.: 0299
Authorized person for the configuration of the declaration documents:
Michael Betzler, RUD Ketten, 73432 Aalen
Aalen, den 20.04.2018
Hermann Kolb, Bereichsleitung MA
_____________________________________________
Name, function and signature of the responsible person
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PSA VRS/INOX M12
Before every use, please read the Safety
Instruction of the PSA-Fall protection
anchorage point (PSA-VRS / PSA INOX
STAR M12) carefully and make sure that
you understand all substance.
Improper use ore care of this eyebolt can
result in bodily injury or property damage
and eliminates any warranty!
1 Application and warning information
WARNING
Improper assembled or damaged fall pro-
tection anchorage points and inappropriate
use can result in deadly injury or lead to
heavy injuries when load drops.
Inspect fall protection anchorage points
before each use carefully!
• PSA-VRS and PSA INOX STAR M12 must only
be used by competent and trained people with
adequate knowledge, and outside Germany the
corresponding country specic requirements must
be utilised.
• PSA-VRS M12 is not suitable for permanent
outdoor use. Changing weather conditions can
cause corrosion and wear of material.
• The user of the PSA-Fall protection anchorage
point must be in good health to use this equipment.
The hereby necessary certication can f.e. be ve-
ried by a G41-checkup.
• The PSA-Fall protection anchorage points must
only be loaded with the stated number of persons.
• To enable safety and appropriate information for
all users in case of a resell to another country, the
reseller must provide the user instruction, mainte-
nance instruction for the regular inspection and the
repairing in the country specic language.
2 Intended use of PSA-VRS and
PSA INOX STAR
PSA-VRS and PSA INOX STAR M12 eyebolt can be
used as anchor point, for fall protection harnesses.
This anchor point (subsequently named PSA-Fall
protection anchorage point) can also be attached per-
manent to a building, so that a fall protection harness
can be hooked in.
PSA-Fall protection anchorage points must only
be used as fall arrest equipment (and not for lifting
purposes).
PSA-Fall protection anchorage points are not desi-
gned to be used for permanent swiveling under
load, because they can turn loose when turned under
load. Please observe the following WLL:
PSA-VRS M12 and PSA INOX STAR M12 are per-
missible for max.1 Person.
RUD-PSA (lifting points) xing points are able to take
all possible occurring forces in any loading directions
if used in the intended way as fall arrest protection
devices.
PSA-VRS M12 is not suitable for permanent outdoor
use. Changing weather conditions can cause corro-
sion and wear of material.
In consequence of the assembly method this product
fullls the requirements as described in DIN EN 795
paragraph 3.2.1:
Fall protection anchorage device type A
Fall protection anchorage device which includes when
installed, either one or multiple stationary anchor
point(s) and if for their xing at the structural facility
a stationary installed anchor point or a xing element
is necessary.
The PSA-VRS eyebolt and the PSA INOX STAR
M12 must only be used for the in the user instruction
specied purposes.
3 Installation information
3.1 General information
• Capability of temperature usage:
The PSA-Fall protection anchorage points PSA-
VRS and PSA INOX STAR M12 can be used in
the temperature range between -40°C up to 280°C.
• RUD PSA-Fall protection anchorage points must
not be used under chemical inuences such as
acids, alkaline solutions and vapours. Please ob-
serve chapter 2, Intended use of PSA-VRS and
PSA INOX STAR.
• Pay attention during transport and storage of the
PSA fall arrest anchor point that the thread will not
be damaged.
HINT
The bolt is hold captive in the housing by
4 compressions (indentations)
• A plan must exist to accomplish rescue actions, in-
cluding all kinds of possible emergencies occurring
with the work.
• If the PSA-Fall protection anchorage point is used
in mobile applications, it must be handed out to the
user personally.
• Modications or repairing on the PSA-Fall protec-
tion anchorage points must be carried out by the
manufacturer only.
• Store fall protection eyebolt at dry and non-corro-
sive environment only.
Correct maintenance and storage are important for
the safety of the worker.
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PSA VRS/INOX M12
3.2 Assembly information
1. The material construction to which the PSA-Fall
protection anchorage points will be attached
should be of adequate strength to withstand forces
during lifting without deformation (certicate of
static forces).
We recommend engaging assessors from the
respective national standards/regulations during
the design of the installation area. Example:
DIN EN 795 (1 person): 12 kN
OSHA 1926.502(d)(15): 22,2 kN
CENTS16/415 (1 person): 12 kN
AS/NZS 5532:2013
Employer´s insurance association recommends
the following minimum engagement length for the
bolts:
- 1 x M in steel (min. grade S235JR [1.0037])
- 1,5 x M in grey cast iron (f.e. GG 25)
- 2 x M in aluminium alloys
- 2,5 x M for light metals of low strength
(M = size of thread, f.e. M12,
means 12 mm thread diameter)
When used in light metals, nonferrous metals and
grey cast iron or other materials the thread has
to be chosen in such a way that the WLL of the
thread corresponds to the requirements of the
corresponding base material.
HINT
RUD-PSA-Fall protection anchorage
points are standard wise supplied with
a thread lengths of 1,5 x M. Make sure
that the tapped hole is providing enough
depth (see also chapter 3.2 Hints for the
assembly – point 5).
If the PSA fall arrest anchor point will be attached
to a through hole, the bore must be carried out
according to DIN EN 20273 range „m“. When using
a nut please choose a commercially available
lock-nut acc. to DIN EN ISO 7042 with washer or
use an equivalent bolt securing device to avoid
unintentional loosening of screw joint. Should a
disassembly of the lock-nut become necessary, it
is mandatory to use a new lock-nut and the thread
of the bolt must be inspected.
Fixation will dowelled joint technique:
When using RUD-PSA fall arrest anchor points, at
non-metal xation materials (f.e. concrete, stone-
work; brick, etc.), dowelled joints with a DBIT or
an ETA admission must be used.
In preparation please verify a calculation to make
sure that the subgrade is able to absorb the re-
quested forces under the given circumstances
(loading direction, quality grade of concrete etc.).
2. The bolting location for the PSA-Fall protection
anchorage points should be marked with paint.
3. The PSA-Fall protection anchorage point should
be installed as follows:
- Position above the user (this does not
exclude other installation positions) reduces
risk of tripping, the height of fall and swinging
after a tumble.
- the coupling element must be free moveable,
- the coupling element must not be loaded over
edges
4. Make sure that a plane bolting surface is provided
(Ø E, see chart 2). Maximum countersink of the
threaded hole = Nominal diameter of thread.
5. Drill the tapped blind holes deep enough so that
the shoulder of the PSA-VRS and PSA INOX STAR
M12 bolt sits properly on the plane surface. At
through holes please consider also DIN EN 20273
middle
6. Fixing in sectional or hollow prole steel can be
carried out by using a blind-rivet nut type Rivkle in
steel or stainless steel. Here observe the assem-
bly instructions of the manufacturer. When using
a blind-rivet nut from Rivkle please use type
343 66 120 with a small counter sunk (see picture
1).
Blindnietmutter
Pict. 1: Blind-rivet nut
7. PSA-VRS and PSA INOX STAR M12 must be
able to turn by 360° around the bolt axle when it‘s
completely installed.
Temporarily installed PSA-Fall protection anchorage point:
For a temporarily installation/loading at the load
force transmission point, hand tightening of the
bolt with an allen key or a suitable tool, applied
with normal hand force (approx. 50 daN) into the
designed and determined thread is sufcient.
Permanent installed PSA-Fall protection anchorage point:
For an applicable permanent installation/loading
at the force transmission point, the PSA-Fall pro-
tection anchorage points must be bolt in by using
a suitable setscrew and a torque wrench into the
designed thread. The necessary clamping and fa-
stening torque value (+/- 10 %) can be taken out of
chart 1.
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PSA VRS/INOX M12
It is possible to receive a socket wrench for the
usage of a torque:
Type tightening
torque [Nm]
Ref.-No.
of key
PSA-M12 25 7997750
Chart 1
As an additional securing agent the usage of liquid
bolt securing f.e. Loctite or WEICONLOCK (ob-
serve manufacturer`s instruction) should be used.
Assembly of the PSA-VRS and PSA INOX STAR
M12 eyebolt must only be carried out in such a way
that a disassembly can only be done with suitable
tools.
3.3 User information
• Inspect PSA-Fall protection anchorage device re-
gularly before each usage in regard of tightening,
corrosion, wear, deformation etc. (see chapter 4
Inspection criteria).
WARNING
Wrong assembled or damaged PSA-Fall
protection anchorage points as well as
incorrect usage may result in serious or
deadly injuries.
PSA-Fall protection anchorage points must
be in general inspected before each usage.
• If a safe usage is doubtable or if the lifting mean
has been stressed by a dropped load, for safe-
ty reasons the usage must be withdraw.
A competent person must decide whether the lifting
mean can be used further on.
• The PSA-Fall protection anchorage point has to be
adjustable through 360° when tted and completely
installed.
HINT
Attention: PSA-Fall protection anchorage
points M12 eyebolts are not suited for
permanent turning under load!
• When composing harness equipment to a dispo-
sal system make sure that they are supposed to
be put together and that the coupling element is
compatible with the fall protection device.
• If the fall arrest anchor device is used as part of a
fall protection system, make sure that the following
requirements are guaranteed: Devices must be
used which are limiting the max. dynamical forces,
which can occur to the user during a fall, to max. 6
kN.
• Care should be taken when selecting components
of equipment to avoid any risk of injury to persons
or damage of property. The safe function of a com-
ponent or a compromised equipment must not be
effected.
• Eliminate any damage of the PSA-Fall protection
anchorage point for example caused by loading on
sharp edges.
• The assembly of a PSA-Fall protection anchorage
point to a coupling element must be done by using
coupling elements according to EN 362 (Grade B
and M), which have to free moveable to all sides.
Any other grades are prohibited. Exception: Grade
T is allowed, depending on the shape.
Squeezing, tripping, shear and joint locations must
be avoided. The coupling element must not be
kinking when loaded.
• Karabiner hooks according to DIN 5290 are prohi-
bited.
• For a body harness (belt type) in a fall protection
system only harness belts according to EN 361
must be used.
• Make sure when using fall arrest anchor systems
that it is decisive for the safety of the user to gua-
rantee that enough space below the working area
is existing. In case of a fall there will be no impact
at the ground or an obstacle be possible.
• Hook coupling element of the selected harness
system into the eye of the PSA-Fall protection
anchorage point and lock the coupling accordingly.
• Improper use of the lifting mean cause limitations
in regard of the usage period. The system must be
inspected and controlled according to chapter 4 of
the Inspection criteria.
• In addition to that please observe user instruction
of all other components also.
3.4 Hints for the regular inspection
In time periods complying to the need or usage a
technical expert should control at least once a year
the appropriateness of the anchor point. This inspec-
tion must also be done after each event of damage
or special incident.
3.5 Hint for the maintenance
For cleaning of PSA-Fall protection anchorage point
use only solvent- and acid-free cleaning supplies.
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PSA VRS/INOX M12
Overview disposal system with shock absorber
(source: BGR/GUV-R 198, 03/2011, page 13 picture 7)
shock
absorber
disposal belt
coupling
element
anchor
point
Drawing
PSA-VRS
Drawing
PSA INOX STAR
4 Inspection criteria
Observe and control the following points before each
usage in regular periods, after assembly and after
special incidents (see judgement of hazard, resp. note
admitted technical rules):
• The plane area of the eye bolt can completely at
down to the work piece.
• Completeness of the PSA-Fall protection ancho-
rage point
• Complete, readability of the Working Load Limit
(WLL) as well as existing sign of manufacturer
• Deformation on load bearing parts like basic body
and bolt. Easy turning of the ring, free of jerk must
be assured.
• Mechanical damages like notches, especially when
located in areas of tensile stress
• strong corrosion
• Inspection of cross section reduction is only ne-
cessary if noticeable abnormalities can be seen.
In this juncture the 10 % wear reduction regulation
becomes valid.
• Cracks at load bearing parts
• Function and damage of bolts and threads, if it´s
visible
• The product identication at the PSA-Fall protection
anchorage point must be high visible and easy to
read
• Please ll out the documentation card carefully
and save it to write down regular inspections and
possible repairings.
• If necessary you can leave a mark at the component
informing about the latest and up-coming inspec-
tion.
Chart 2 * dimensions in mm Subject to technical alterations
Type WLL weight A B C D E G K L M N S certicati-
on-No.
Ref.-
No.
PSA-VRS M12* 1 Pers. 0,2 kg 42 13 10 30 30 34 56 18 12 8 18 PS 17060031 7997100
PSA-VRS M12* 1 Pers. 42 13 10 30 30 34 56 18-150 12 8 18 PS 17060031 8600400
PSA-VRS M12 1 Pers. 0,44 lbs 111/16“1/2“13/32“ 13/16“ 13/16“ 15/16“ 27/32“3/4“ 12 5/16“23/32“PS 17060031 7997103
PSA INOX STAR M12* 1 Pers. 0,19 kg 42 14 10 30 30 32 56 18 12 8 18 PS 17060031 7997097
PSA INOX STAR M12* 1 Pers. 0,22 kg 42 14 10 30 30 32 56 50 12 8 18 PS 17060031 7997820
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PSA VRS/INOX M12
6 Inspection card
Product
Type Trade name Individual No.
(if available)
Manufacturer
Address
Forge code
Sequence of regular inspections
Date
Inspection
Repairing
OK Detected fault
Name and
signature of
technical
expert
Date of
next
regular
inspection
Before PSA-Fall protection anchorage points will be used, please read user instruction carefuly.
Make sure that you understand all the substance.
Non-observance of this instruction may cause serious personal injury and/or damage to property!
The markings are according to DIN EN 365 „Personal fall protection gear“
– general requirements for user instructions and marking
5 Marking of the PSA-VRS and PSA INOX STAR M12
Forge code
Manufacturer
Type-denomination
Size of
thread M12
No. of load
bearing persons
M12: 1 Pers.
Traceability code
EN-Standard
CE-
Marking
Notifying
department
Hint for user´s
instruction
PSA-VRS M12 PSA INOX STAR M12
CE-Marking
Notifying department
Type-
denomi-
nation
No. of
load bearing
persons
M12: 1 Pers.
EN-Standard
Traceability
code
Manu-
facturer
Hint for
user´s
instruction
Size of
thread M12
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