Silverline Harness 250482 User manual

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255234
FR Kit de protection anti-chutes
DE Auffanggurt mit Bandfalldämpfer
ES Juego de arnés anticaidas
IT Kit di ritenuta
NL Valbeveiligings set
PL Uprzążchroniącaprzedupadkiemzwysokości
Fall Arrest Kit
Harness & Shock Absorber
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1. Fall Arrest 2. Fall Restraint 3. Positioning
Fig. I
Fig. II Fig. III
Fig.V
Fig.VII
Swing
Fall
Hazard
6.75m
2m
2m
Maximum
1.5m
1m
Fig. IV
Fig.VI
1. Anchorage
or anchorage
connector
3. Connecting
Subsystem
2. Direction of Load
2. Direction of Load
FR Fig. I 1. Protection anti-chutes / 2. Systèmederetenue/3. Maintien au travail
DE Abb. I 1. Auffangen / 2. Halten / 3. Positionieren
ES Fig. I 1. Arnés anticaída / 2. Arnés de sujeción / 3. Arnés de posicionamiento
IT Fig. I 1. Arresto caduta / 2. Ritegno caduta / 3. Posizionamento
NL Fig. I 1. Valbeveiliging / 2. Restrictie / 3. Positionering
PL Rys. I 1 .Wyhamowanieupadku/2. Zapobieganieupadkom/3. Pozycjonowanie
FR Fig. III Risque de chute avec balancement
DE Abb. III Gefahr eines Pendelsturzes
ES Fig. III Riesgo de caída en péndulo
IT Fig. III Caduta dondolante
NL Fig. III Zwaaivalgevaar
PL Rys. III Efektwahadła
FR Fig. II 2 m Maximum
DE Abb. II 2 m Maximum
ES Fig. II 2m Máximo
IT Fig. II 2m Massimo
NL Fig. II 2m Maximum
PL Rys. II Maksimum2m
FR Fig.VII
1. Point d’ancrage ou connecteur
au point d’ancrage
2. Direction de la charge
3.Sous-systèmedeconnexion
DE Abb.VII
1. Anschlagpunktbzw.
  VerbindungselementzumAnschlagpunkt
2. Lastrichtung
3.EingehängtesTeilsystem
ES Fig.VII
1. Punto de anclaje
2. Sentido de la carga
3. Anclaje inferior
IT Fig.VII
1. Ancoraggio o connettore di ancoraggio
2. Direzione di carico
3. Sottosistema di connessione
NL Fig.VII
1. Verankeringofankerkoppelstuk 
2. Last richting
3.Koppelsysteem
PL Rys.VII
1. Zakotwiczenielubłącznikzakotwiczenia
2. Kierunekprzenoszeniaobciążenia
3.Podłączeniepodsystemu
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Français ................. 14
Deutsch.................. 22
Español.................. 30
Italiano.................. 38
Nederlands ............ 46
Polski .................... 54
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Description of Symbols
Theratingplateonyourtoolmayshowsymbols.Theserepresentimportant
information about the product or instructions on its use
Wear hearing protection
Weareyeprotection
Wear breathing protection
Wear head protection
Read instruction manual
Caution!
Conformstorelevantlegislationandsafetystandards
Notiedbodynumber
Specication
Harness
Model:...................................................250482
Applicable standards:................EN361:2002(FullBodyHarness)
BSEN365:2004(GeneralRequirements)
2016/425/EU
Purpose: ................................................Fall arrest
Material: ................................................ Polyester
Maximum strength: ..........................................16kN
Temperature range: ...................................-40 to +80°C
Attachment points: ...................EN361:Dorsal(A),Sternal(A/2)
Max.userweight: ..........................................140kg*
Netweight:................................................0.90kg
*Theoperatormustbeabletoachieveasafeandcomfortablet,using
the adjustment options provided.The equipment must not be used if it
cannotbeadjustedtottheoperatorcomfortablyandsecurely.
Energy absorbing lanyard
Model:...................................................253162
Applicable standards:...........EN354:2010(Fallprotectionlanyards)
EN362:2004/B(Karabiners)
EN362:2004/A(Scaffoldhook)
EN355:2002(Energyabsorbers)
EN365:2004(Fallarrestequipmentgeneralrequirements)
2016/425/EU
Material: ...........................................Rope:Polyester
Thimble:Polyethylene
Maximum strength: ..........................................25kN
Temperature range ....................................-40 to +80°C
Dimensions(maxworkinglengthxropediameter):.......1770 x 14mm
Netweight ................................................1.13kg
Screwgate karabiner
Model:...................................................253600
Applicable standards:....................EN362:2004/B(Connectors)
EN795(Anchorages)
2016/425/EU
Material: .......................................Steel grade 35CrMo
Maximum strength: ..........................................25kN
Safetymechanism: ........................Self-closingconnectorwith
manuallockingscrewgate(classB)
Temperature range:……………….. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .-40 to +80°C
Dimensions(lxwxh):..............................110 x 60 x 18mm
Max. gate opening:......................................... 19mm
Netweight:…………………………… ......................0.17kg
Scaffold hook
Model:………………………………….. ...................254155
Applicable standards:…………… ........EN362:2004/A(Connectors)
EN795(Anchorages)
2016/425/EU
Material: ..........................................Steel grade C45
Maximum strength: ..........................................25kN
Safetymechanism: .....................Self-closingconnector(classA)
Temperature range: ...................................-40 to +80°C
Dimensions(lxwxh): . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220 x 110 x 15mm
Max. gate opening:......................................... 56mm
Ropeeyediameter:………………........................... 20mm
Netweight:…………………………… ......................0.50kg
As part of our ongoing product development, specications of
Silverline products may alter without notice.
Carefullyreadandunderstandtheseinstructionsandanylabelattached
tothetoolbeforeuse.Keeptheseinstructionswiththeproductforfuture
reference.Ensureallpersonswhousethisproductarefullyacquaintedwith
these instructions.
Introduction
ThankyouforpurchasingthisSilverlinetool.Thismanualcontainsinformation
necessaryforsafeandeffectiveoperationofthisproduct.Thisproducthasunique
featuresand,evenifyouarefamiliarwithsimilarproducts,itisnecessarytoreadthis
manualcarefullytoensureyoufullyunderstandtheinstructions.Ensureallusersofthe
toolreadandfullyunderstandthismanual.
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Fall Arrest Kit
Safety Instructions for Height
Safety Equipment
WARNING: Activitiesinvolvingtheuseofthisequipmentareinherently
dangerous.ALWAYScarryoutariskassessmentbeforeworkcommences,
including rescue arrangements.
WARNING:Specictrainingisessentialbeforeusingthisequipment.It
mustonlybeusedbycompetentandresponsibleindividuals,takingcarenot
exceeding the limitations of the equipment.
WARNING: Failuretoadheretoanywarningsandrecommendationsgiven
intheseinstructionsmayresultinsevereinjuryorevendeath!Whenusingthis
equipmentyoupersonallyassumeallrisksandresponsibilitiesforalldamage,
injuryordeathwhichmayoccurduringorfollowingincorrectuseofthis
equipment.Youareresponsibleforyourownactionsanddecisions.If you are
unable, or not in a position to assume this responsibility or to accept these
risks, DO NOT USE THIS EQUIPMENT.
a) NEVER use equipment that has exceeded its shelf and/or service life.
b) This product MUST NOTbe stressed beyond its strength rating.
c) DO NOTuse components of fall arrest gear outside its limitations,or for
 applicationsforwhichtheywerenotspecicallydesigned.
d) Avoid impacts and rubbing against abrasive surfacesduringuse,
transport and storage.
e) DO NOT use connectors with manual locking mechanisms in areas
where they are frequently opened and closed.
f) Ensure locking mechanisms and safety devices engage securely and
connectors are fully closed and locked before use.
g) NEVER combine components that are not recommended by the
manufacturer as being compatible.Oneitemmayinterferewiththesafe
 functionofanother,jeopardisingthefunctionofthesystemasawhole.
h) NEVER attach a fall arrest system to an anchorage if you are unsure
about the strength and condition of the anchorage.
i) Take into account the length of every single component of a fall arrest
system, including the connectors,when determining the total length
of the system.
j) The clearance under the user must be sufcient to prevent him from
striking an obstacle in the event of a fall.
k) DO NOTallow any part of a fall arrest, work positioning or restraint
system to come into contact with sharp edges or abrasive surfaces
during use. Repositionifnecessaryorchooseanalternativeanchorage.
l) Any component of a fall arrest system must be individually inspected
according to the manufacturer’s recommendations and procedures.
Afterassembly,thesystemmustbeinspectedasafunctionalunit.
m) Any kind of repair or modication of this equipment is strictly
PROHIBITED.
n) DO NOTtie knots in harnesses, lanyards and ropes. DONOTallow
equipment to become tangled.
o) Equipment that has been exposed to extreme conditions, failed an
inspection, or has been used to arrest a fall,must be retired and
destroyed. Neverexposeitemsmadewithsyntheticbrecomponentsto
 directames.
p) DO NOTuse shock absorbers that have been partially deployed,orwhen
the plastic sheath is damaged.
q) Destroy retired equipment immediately to prevent further use.
r) All users of fall arrest gear must be medically t for activities at
height and must wear appropriate personal protective equipment for
the environment, work carried out,and tools used.
s) Carry out a risk assessment for every activity,anddenearescueplan
 thatcanbesafelyandrapidlyexecutedincaseofemergency.
t) All product markings must remain intact and clearly legible for the
entire service life of this equipment.
u) Store the equipment with its dedicated service record and usage
instructions. Gearwithuncertainservicehistorymustberemovedfrom
 serviceanddestroyed.
v) Before using this equipment, ensure that it complies with local federal
regulations and other applicable safety standards.
w) Textile products,including webbing and ropes,MUST NOT be marked
using ink from marker pens or paint,asthesesubstancesmaypotentially
lead to chemical damage of the material.
x) Store in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
1Shoulder Straps
2Chest Strap
3Chest Strap Sliders
4Chest Buckle
5Leg Straps
6Leg Strap Buckles (three-bar slide & square link
connections)
7Dorsal Attachment Point (A)
8Sternal Attachment Point (A/2)
Product Familiarisation
Harness
9Scaffold Hook
10 Energy Absorber (inside protective sheath)
11 Lanyard
12 Rope Thimble
13 Karabiner
Energy absorbing lanyard
14 Nose
15 Frame
16 Spine
17 Gate
18 Locking Sleeve
19 Rope or webbing
20 Rivet pin
21 Gate opening
Screwgate karabiner
22 Nose
23 Frame
24 Spine
25 Gate
26 Locking Lever
27 Rope eye
28 Rivet pins
29 Gate opening
Scaffold hook
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Intended Use
Harness
Thisharnessisdesignedforuseinafallarrestsystem,where,whenusedin
combinationwithasuitablelanyard,shockabsorberandanchorage,itprevents
the user from going into a free fall.
Energy absorbing lanyard
Thisshockabsorbinglanyardisprimarilyusedtoconnecttoasuitableanchorage
aspartofafallarrestsystem.
Screwgate karabiner
Thiskarabinerisprimarilyusedasananchorageconnectorinpersonalfallarrest
systems.Itmayalsobeusedforworkpositioning,travelrestriction,rescue,
retrieval,evacuationandconnedspaceentry/exitoperations,dependingonthe
associatedsystemcomponentsusedincombinationwiththiskarabiner.
Scaffold hook
Thisscaffoldhookisprimarilyusedasananchorageconnectorinpersonalfall
arrestsystems.Itmayalsobeusedforworkpositioningandtravelrestriction,
dependingontheassociatedsystemcomponentsused.
Usage limitations
WARNING: TheharnessMUSTNOTbeusedasaworkpositioning,restraint
orrescuesystem.
WARNING: Fall arrest gear is designed to arrest a fall from height ONLY
ONCE!Ifsubjectedtoanarrestedfall,thegearmustbewithdrawnfromservice
and rendered unusable.
• Thisequipmentisdesignedforusebyonepersonwithacombinedtotal
weightnogreaterthan140kg,includingclothing,tools,andotheruser-borne
objects
• Acidic,alkaline,orotherenvironmentswithharshsubstances,maydamage
the equipment. DO NOT expose to corrosive environments for prolonged
periodsoftime.Organicsubstancesandsaltwaterareparticularlycorrosive
to metal parts
• DONOTuseinenvironmentswithtemperatureslowerthan-40°Corgreater
than 80°C
• Avoidcontactwithrough,abrasivesurface,sharpedges,cuttingtoolsetc.
• Equipmentmustbeshieldedwhenusednearwelding,metalcutting,orother
activities that produce large amounts of heat
• UseextremeCAUTIONwhenworkingnearenergisedelectricalsources.Metal
hardwareconductselectriccurrent.Maintainasafeworkingdistance(atleast
3m)fromallelectricalhazards
• Afullbodyharnessistheonlyacceptablebodyholdingdevicethatcanbe
usedinafallarrestsystem
• Neverexceedatotalsub-systemlengthof2mwithanenergyabsorber,
includinglanyard,terminationsandconnectors
• NeverusealanyardforfallarrestpurposeswithoutanEnergyAbsorber(10)
• Alwaysminimisetheamountofslackinthelanyardnearafallhazard
• Alwaysmovetoanareawherethereisnofallhazardtoadjustthelanyard
length
• Neveruseseparatelanyardseachwithenergyabsorbersparalleltoeachother
inafallarrestsystem.Otherwise,theymaybecomeentangledandprevent
theEnergyAbsorbersfromfunctioning
Unpacking Your Product
• Carefullyunpackandinspectyourproduct.Fullyfamiliariseyourselfwithall
its features and functions
• Ensureallpartsoftheproductarepresentandingoodcondition.Ifanyparts
aremissingordamaged,havesuchpartsreplacedbeforeattemptingtouse
this product
Before Use
Pre-use checks
• Avisualandtactile(i.e.bysenseoftouch)inspectionmustbecarriedout
beforeeveryuse.Allpartsofthegearmustbeinspectedinanareawith
appropriate light conditions
• Slowlypasswebbing,beltorropethroughyourhandstodetectsmallcuts
of1mmormoreinmaterialedges,abrasionsandtwistdamage.Feelfor
softeningandhardeningofbresandlookforingressofcontaminants
• Inspectallstitchingforvisualdamage
• Checkallhardwareandconnectorsfordamageandconrmfunctionality.
• CheckcorrectfunctionofKarabiner(13)andScaffoldHook(9),andsmooth
operationoftheirsafetymechanisms
• ChecktheLanyard(11),RopeThimble(12)andtheEnergyAbsorber(10)
including its protective sheath for damage
Note: Refer to the ‘Maintenance’ section for further advice on fault conditions.
• Iftheriskassessmentshowsthatloadingoveranedgeispossible,take
appropriateprecautionstoensuresafeuseoftheLanyard
Harness tting & adjustment
Preparation (see ImageA):
1. Identifyallpartsandstraps(see‘ProductFamiliarisation’)
2. OpenandreleasetheChestBuckle(4)andbothLegStrapBuckles(6)
Note:Loosenallthree-barslideandsquarelinktypeconnectionsfully,inorder
toretightenduringtting.
3. LifttheharnessontheD-ringoftheDorsalAttachmentPoint(A)(7),and
ensure all straps are hanging straight
Fitting shoulder and chest (see Image B and C):
1. FittheShoulderStraps(1)oftheharnessoveryourshoulders
2. PlaceyourarmsthroughtheShoulderStraps,sotheDorsalAttachmentPoint
(A)(7)islocatedontheback
Note:Ensuretheharnessisnottwisted‘insideout’,bycheckingthattheD-ring
oftheDorsalAttachmentPoint(A)(7)islocatedoutermost.
3. ClosetheChestStrap(2)byinsertingthemaleendintothefemaleconnector,
andadjustbypullingorreleasingtheopenendofthewebbingmaterial
4. AdjusttheChestStrapSliders(3)upordowntheharness
Note:TheChestStrapmustrunsquarelyoverthesternum.Itmustnotrun
diagonallyorclosetothethroatregion.
Note: TheSternalAttachmentPoint(A/2)(8)mustbeusedwithaD-ringand
suitablelanyard,shockabsorberandanchorage,asanalternatefallarrest
conguration,dependingonthenatureoftheworkbeingconductedbythe
user.ItisrecommendedaD-ringalwaysbeusedinbothattachmentpointsat
all times.
Fitting legs (see Images D - G):
1. Standuprightandstraight,locatetheLegStraps(5)andensuretheyarenot
twisted
2. ReachbehindandpasstherstLegStrapinbetweenyourlegsfromback
to front
3. FastentheLegStrapBuckle(6),byinsertingthethree-barslidethroughthe
squarelink,sobothpartssitatontopofeachotherandinterlock
4. Repeat on the other side
5. AdjusttheLegStrapsbypullingtheendofthewebbingthroughthebelt
slideruntilasnugtisachievedandthewebbingmaterialsitscomfortably,
ashighaspossible,betweentheinsidelegandgroin.Releaseandreadjustif
necessaryuntilasafethasbeenachieved
WARNING: CorrectttingoftheLegStraps(5)isofparamountconcernfor
thesafeandeffectivefunctionoftheharness.Severeinjurycanoccurduring
anarrestedfall,ifthewebbingmaterialistwisted,oriftheLegStrapsarenot
adjustedproperlyinthegroinregion.
Note: Conrmcomfortableyetsnugtoftheharnessbysquattingdownand
movingyourarmsaboveyourhead.Theusermustbeabletocomfortably
movearoundandreachtheirworkingposition,withouttheharnessrestricting
movement.
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Fall Arrest Kit
Removing the harness
1. Ensureyouarelocatedinasafeplaceawayfromanyfallhazards
2. OpenbothLegStrapBuckles(6)bypassingthethree-barslidethroughthe
squarelink
3. OpentheChestStrap(2)buckle
4. Removeyourarmsfromtheharness
Note: Inspecttheharnessafteruse,andfollowinstructionsforcleaning,
disinfection,transportandstorageasoutlinedin‘Maintenance’.
Connecting to other fall arrest system
components
• UsetheDorsalAttachmentPoint(A)(7)toconnecttotheshockabsorberor
shockabsorber/lanyardcombinationusingasuitablekarabiner
WARNING:Thetotallengthofalanyardconnectedtoanenergyabsorber
should NOTexceed 2m.
• UsetheSternalAttachmentPoint(A/2)(8)toconnecttoamobilefallarrester
andotherropeaccesssystems
Clearance
Fall clearance (Fig. II):
• Beforeuse,itisessentialtoverifytheclearancerequiredbeneaththeuser.This
clearancemustbesufcienttopreventtheuserfromhittingthegroundor
anotherobstacle,intheeventofafall
Swing falls (Fig.III):
WARNING:Theforceofstrikinganobjectinaswingfallmaycauseserious
injuryordeath.
• Swingfallsoccurwhentheanchorageisnotlocateddirectlyabovethepoint
whereafalloccurs.
• Minimiseswingfallsbyworkingascloseaspossibletotheanchorage
• DONOTenterasituationwhereaswingfallcouldoccur,ifitislikelytoresult
inaninjury
Note: Theriskofswingfallssignicantlyincreasestheclearancerequiredwhen
usingaself-retractinglifelineoranothervariablelengthconnectingsystem.
WARNING:Whenconnectorsarepoorlypositioned,theattachmentD-rings
couldactasaleveronthegateofakarabinerandsubsequentlydamageitwhen
suddentensioncomesontotherope.ALWAYSensureconnectorsremainsafely
positioned during use.
Anchorage requirements (Fig.IV)
• Theminimumstrengthofanyanchoragemustbe10kN,accordingtoEN795
• Checkanchorageforsignsofdeterioration
• Aswithallfallarrestgear,anchoragesmustbesubjectedtoregular
inspectionsbyacompetentperson.Inspectatleastonceeverythreemonths
andrecordndingsinadedicatedservicerecord
• Checkthatthekarabineristhecorrectsizefortheanchoragetobeused.Ifthe
karabineristoosmall,useananchorslingtoconnecttotheanchorage
Anchorage position
• Theanchorageofthesystemshouldpreferablybelocatedabovetheuser’s
position
Use as part of a fall arrest system
• Anchoragesselectedforfallarrestsystemsshouldbecapableofsustaininga
staticload,appliedinthedirectionspermittedbythesystemofatleast:
 • 22kNfornon-certiedanchorages
 • 2xthemaximumarrestforceforcertiedanchorages
 • Ifmorethanonesystemisattachedtooneanchorage,therequired
  strengthshouldbemultipliedbythenumberofsystemsattached
Compatibility
• Thisharness,energyabsorbinglanyard,karabinerandscaffoldhookis
compatiblewithmiscellaneousfallarrestsystemsandsafetygear
Notes:
WARNING: Alwaysverifythatallcomponentsusedincombinationwitheach
other are compatible.
• Connectinghardwaremustbecompatibleinsize,shape,andstrength.
Non-compatibleconnectorsmayaccidentallydisengageandleadtoserious
injuryorevendeath
• Onlyuseconnectors,suchasD-rings,snaphooks,karabinersandother
equipmentwithaminimumratingof22kN
Operation
Note: ThisequipmentmustONLYbeusedbycompetentoperators.Allusers
mustbetrainedinitssafeuse.Inexperiencedusersmustreceiveinstruction
priortousingthisequipment.Ariskassessmentmustbecarriedoutbefore
undertakinganyoperationsrequiringfallarrestequipment.
WARNING:ALWAYSwearpersonalprotectiveequipmentappropriateforthe
workareaandtypeofactivity,includingbutnotlimitedto,eyeprotection,gloves,
hardhat,protectiveshoesandhearingprotection.
Note: Checkthecorrectttingandadjustmentatleastevery2hoursduringuse.
This may save your life!Regularlycheckconnectionswithotherequipmentin
thesystemandensure
Opening & closing the screwgate karabiner
WARNING:ThiskarabinermustALWAYSbeusedwiththeGate(17)closed
andfullylocked.TocheckwhethertheGateissecurelylocked,ensurethatthe
LockingSleeve(18)hasbeenturnedclockwisealltheway,soitpreventstheGate
fromopeningwhenpushed.
• Toopen,turntheknurledLockingSleeveanticlockwiseuntilthegateopens
• PushtheGateinwardstoopenthekarabiner
• Toclose,releasethemechanism,lettheGatereturntoitsclosedposition,and
turntheknurledLockingSleeveallthewayclockwise,intothelockedposition
Opening & closing the scaffold hook
WARNING:ThisscaffoldhookmustALWAYSbeusedwiththeGate(25)
closedandfullylocked!TocheckwhethertheGateissecurelylocked,trypushing
theGateopenfromtheoutside;itmustnotopenwithouttheLockingLever(26)
beingoperatedrst.
1. PushtheLockingLever(seeFig.V:“1”)towardsthehook’sSpine(24)
2. TheGate(seeFig.V:“2”)isnowunlockedandcanbepushedintoopen
3. ReleasetheGateandtheLockingLevertoclose
Making connections (see Fig. IV & VI)
WARNING:ALWAYSfollowthemanufacturer’sinstructionssuppliedwith
eachsystemcomponent.
WARNING:Neverapplymultipleloadstoasinglekarabiner.
• Whenusingakarabinertoconnecttoananchorage,orwhenconnecting
componentsofafallarrestsystemtogether,ensurethataccidental
disengagement(‘rollout’)cannotoccur
Note: Rolloutispossiblewheninterferencebetweenakarabinerandthemating
connectorcausesthekarabiner'sgateorkeepertoaccidentallyopenandrelease.
• DONOTuseconnectorsthatwillnotcompletelycloseovertheanchorpoint
• DONOTmakeknotsinalanyard
• DONOThookalanyardbackontoitself
• DONOTattachtwoormorekarabinerstoeachother
• DONOTattachtwoormorekarabinersintooneD-ring
• DONOTattachkarabinersdirectlytoahorizontallifeline
• DONOTchokehitchthelanyard
Proper alignment of the karabiner under load
• TheKarabiner(13)mustbeinstalledsothattheloadsareappliedinthearea
designedforgreateststrength(seemarkingontheproductandFig.VII)
• The anchorage or anchorage connector should be seated in the radius of the
KarabineroppositetheGate(17)
• DONOTapplyloadsacrosstheGate(Fig.VI)
• TheKarabinermustbeabletomovefreelyandwithoutinterferenceduring
use.ANYconstraintorexternalpressureisDANGEROUS(Fig.VI)
• Beawarethatsomeequipmentcombinationsmayreducetheeffective
strengthoftheKarabiner(e.g.whenconnectingtowidestraps)
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Rescue plan
WARNING: Asuitableandsufcientriskassessmentmustbecarriedout
beforecommencingwithanykindofworkatheight,oranyworkthatrequires
theuseofpersonalprotectiveequipment(PPE)asacontrolmeasure.
• The user must have a rescue plan and the means at hand to implement it
• Theplanmusttakeintoaccounttheequipmentandspecialtrainingnecessary
toeffectivelyconductpromptrescueunderallforeseeableconditions
Accessories
• Additionalfallarrestgear,workwearandotherpersonalprotectionequipment
isavailablefromyourSilverlinestockist
Maintenance
Note: Allfallarrestequipmentmustberegularlyinspected,cleanedand
maintainedbyacompetentperson,inaccordancewithlocallawsand
regulations. Maintenance must be recorded in a dedicated service record (see
endofthismanual).
WARNING: Carryoutavisualandtactileinspectionofallcomponentsevery
timetheequipmentisused.Carryoutadetailedexaminationiftheequipment
has not been used for some time.
Note: Athorough,detailedexaminationoftheequipmentmustbecarriedoutat
regularintervals,atleastonceannually,ormorefrequentlydependingonuse.
WARNING: ItisILLEGALtocarryoutanykindofrepairormodicationto
this equipment.
WARNING: Shouldanydamagebedetected,removetheequipmentfrom
serviceimmediately.Itmustthenberenderedunusableanddiscarded.
Harness visual/tactile inspection
Thefollowingdefectspotentiallyresultindegradationand/orweakeningof
equipment components:
• Cutsof1mmormoreattheedgesofwebbing
• Surfaceabrasionacrossthefaceofthewebbing,atwebbingloopsandaround
the edges
• Damage to stitching
• Knotsotherthanthoseintendedbythemanufacturer
• Chemicalattackpotentiallyresultinginlocalweakeningandsoftening(often
indicatedbyakingofthesurface).Discolourationofthebresmayalsobe
present
• Heatorfrictiondamageindicatedbybreswithaglazedappearancewhich
mayfeelharderthansurroundingbres
• UV-lightdegradationwhichcanbedifculttoidentify,particularlyvisually,but
theremaybesomelossofcolour(ifdyed)andapowderysurface
• Partiallydeployedenergyabsorber(e.g.shortpull-outoftearwebbing)
• Contamination(e.g.withdirt,grit,sandetc.)whichmayresultininternalor
external abrasion
• Damaged,oxidisedordeformedttings(e.g.karabiners,screwlink
connectors,scaffoldhooks)
• Damage to the sheath and internal damage to the core of a rope
Note: See ‘Service life and product obsolescence’ if such damage or other
defects are detected during inspection.
Karabiner & lanyard inspection procedure
• Thefollowingprocedurehelpsdetectdefectspotentiallyresultingin
degradationand/orweakeningoftheKarabiner(13)andScaffoldHook(9):
1. Inspectformissingoralteredparts.Refertotheimagein‘Product
Familiarisation’foridentication.Verifyeachitemispresentandhasnotbeen
tamperedwith
2. InspecttheentireKarabinerorhookforcracks,nicksorbreaksinthemetal.
Inspecteverymillimetre
Note:Ifnecessary,cleanbeforeinspection,tobeabletodetectevensmall
hairlinecracks.
3. Inspectfordeformation,bentordentedparts.OpentheGate(17)andinspect
theNose(14)oftheKarabinerorhookforsignsofwear,distortionordamage
4. Inspectthemetalsurfaceforanysignsofcorrosion.Steelkarabinersand
hooksmayshowreddustasevidenceofcorrosion,aluminiumkarabinersmay
develop pitting or scales
5. Inspectforheatdamage,whichcanusuallybeseenasdiscolorationor
darkeningofthemetalsurfaces
6. Performafunctionaltest:Thelockingmechanismmustfunctioneasily,and
theKarabinerorHookmustfullyopenandclosesmoothlyandeasily.When
locked,theGateMUSTNOTopenunderpressurefromanydirection
• Slowlypasstheropethroughyourhandstodetectsmalldefects,abrasions
andtwistdamage.Feelforsofteningandhardeningofbresandlookfor
ingress of contaminants
• Thefollowingdefectspotentiallyresultindegradationand/orweakeningof
thelanyard:
 • Cut/brokenbresornicks
 • Kinks,knots(otherthanthoseintendedbythemanufacturer)orhockling
  (unravellingduetoconstantturningoftheropeinthesamedirection,or
  duetoshockloading)
 • Brittle,fuzzyorwornbres,frayingorabrasions
• Overall deterioration or discolouration
 • Anykindofmodication/attemptedrepairs
 • Hardorshinyspots,fusedbresorstrands
 • Heatorfrictiondamageindicatedbybreswithaglazedappearance
  whichmayfeelharderthansurroundingbres
 • Burnt,charredormeltedbresorstrands
 • Changeindiameter,comparedtotheoriginaldiameter(see 
  ‘Specication’)
 • Ropemarkedwithpaintorapermanentmarker
 • Loose,missing,deformedordamagedRopeThimble(12)
 • Eyedamage(cuts,nicks,fraying,fusing,abrasionetc.)
• Damage to protective covers/sleeves/sheaths
 • Splicesstartingtounravel,orshowingsignsofdamageordeterioration
 • Partiallydeployedenergyabsorber(e.g.shortpull-outoftearwebbing)
• Damage to stitching
 • Chemicalattackpotentiallyresultinginlocalweakeningandsoftening
  (oftenindicatedbyakingofthesurface)
 • UV-degradationwhichisdifculttoidentify,particularlyvisually,butthere
  maybesomelossofcolour(ifdyed)andapowderysurface
 • Contamination(e.g.withdirt,grit,sandetc.)whichmayresultininternal
or external abrasion
 • Damaged,oxidisedordeformedttings(e.g.karabiners,screwlink
  connectors,scaffoldhooks)
• Inspectallothercomponentsorsubsystemofthefallarrestequipment
accordingtomanufacturer'sinstructions
• Record inspection date and results in a dedicated service record (see end of
thismanual)
Note: Referto‘Servicelifeandproductobsolescence’ifanydamageorother
defects are detected during inspection.
Cleaning
Note: Correctcleaningisessentialtoensureintegrityofthisequipment.Follow
thecleaninginstructionsbelowwithoutdeviation.
• Cleanlanyard,webbingstrapsandbucklesinwarmwater(30–60°C)with
amildpHneutral(pH7)householddetergent.Intheeventofminorsoiling,
wipewithacottonclothorcarefullycleanusingasoftbrush
Note: Takecarethatwaterdoesnotenterunderneaththeprotectivesheathof
theEnergyAbsorber(10).Incaseofminorsoiling,wipewithacottonclothor
carefullycleanusingasoftbrush.
• CleantheKarabiner(13)andhookbywipingitwithasoft,lightlyoiledcloth
• DONOTunderanycircumstancesuseanyabrasivematerials,acids,basic
detergents or solvents
• Disinfectpartsthatcomeintocontactwiththeoperator’sskin,usinga
disinfectantsuitableforthematerialoftheequipment(see‘Specication’).
Strictlyfollowthedisinfectantmanufacturer’srecommendationsand
procedures
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