Sperian MILLER Soll Vi-Go Instruction Manual

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Operation & Maintenance instructions
for the Söll Vi-Go type safe climbing system
with guided type fall arrester
Söll Vi-Go is personal protective equipment against falls from a height:
Guided type fall arrester including a rigid anchor line, that complies
with EN 353 - Part 1:2002
Date of Issue: 21.04.2010
SE 70
Technical modifications reserved!
Serial number:
Year of manufacture:
(The following must be completed by the operator in permanent waterproof ink.)
Date of initial operation:
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Generalinformation
Theseinstallationandusageinstructionsareapplicableforthesafety-relatedcomponentsof
theproduct.Thedelivered productcandifferfrom theversiondescribedhere dueto
accessoriesthatmaybeaddedtotheproduct.
Contents
A Safetyprecautions 3
B Installation 5
C Use 8
D Maintenance 12
E Regularinspectionsandrepairs 16
F Checklistforacceptance 17
Explantion of symbols
Danger !
Improper or careless handling could cause accidents leading to falls
or even death.
Warning !
Non-observance could result in serious injury.
Important !
Useful information and user tips are given here.
Notice!
In this issue the following has been changed: B 5

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A Safety precautions
A1. Anyone working with or ontheSÖLLVi-Go fallprotectionsystemmustbe familiarized with
theseinstructionsprior to using the system. Use whichisnotinaccordancewith these
instructionsconstitutes a risk to humanlife.Operativesmust be given training coveringthese
instructionsand the userinformationbeforestarting work andatregularintervals thereafter,but
atleastonceayear.
A2. Theoperator of the Vi-Go fall protection system as wellastheuserof the fall arrester must
properlyensurethat this manual is always stored inadryplacetogetherwith the appropriate
fallarresterand is available for consultation at all times.
A3. The operatingcompanymustpresent thisinstructionmanual attherequestof themanufacturer
(SPERIANFALLPROTECTION DeutschlandGmbH & Co. KG or one of itsauthorised
dealers).
A4. National regulations on accidentpreventionanduse of safetyequipmentforconstruction work
mustbeadheredto.
A 5. The guided typefall arrester that comeswith the Söll Vi-Go systemis an integral part of the
safe-climbingsystemincompliance with EN 353-1 and is designed for use aspersonal safety
equipment. Toensureproper use of the Söll safe climbing system,theoperatormustensure
thatthe full body harnessandthefallarrester are used accordingtotheseinstructions.After
use,the fall arrester must notbeleftconnectedto the safe climbingsystem.Thefallarrester
thatcomeswiththeVi-Go system must be operatedonly in original Söll Vi-Go safeclimbing
systems.Use withsystemsfrom othermanufacturerscaninterfere withthefunction ofthefall
arrester.In such cases, Sperian Fall Protection DeutschlandGmbH & Co. KG and its
authoriseddealersdonotassumeliabilityfortheproduct.As a result, the complete liability is
transferredto the operator.
A6. The safeclimbingsystemmust beusedonlyin conjunctionwithfullbody harnessesthathave
been checked and approved in accordance with EN 361 and are equipped with a front
attachmentpoint.
A7. A maximum ofeightusersmay simultaneously protectthemselvesagainst falling fromaheight
usingtheVi-Go safeclimbingsystem. The distance between theusersmustnotbe less than
1.6m.The actual number of users depends ontheload-bearingcapacityofthe base structure.
A8. The guided type fall arresterthatcomeswith the Vi-Go system mustalwaysbedirectly
attachedto thefrontattachmentpoint ofthefull body harness.
A9. Thefall arrester should always be handledinamannerthatwill protect it from damage or
corrosion.
A10.Thefixation-pointsforthe cable of the Vi-Go system must not be used for securing loads.
A 11.Before andduring the useof the installedfall protection system,the system mustbe visibly
inspectedtoensurethatitisoperatingproperly.
A12.Theoperatorofthe safe climbing system must ensure that a rescue measures planisavailable
thattakesinto account all possible emergenciesthatmayoccurwhen working.

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A13.Workingtemperature–40°Cto+100°C;here,ensure that the system is free of grease, oil and
ice.
A14.Theoperator must be in goodhealthandmustnot be under the influenceofalcohol,drugsor
medicines.
A15.Incaseoftheuseoffurtherpersonalprotectiveequipment,relevantinstructionsmustbe
followed.
A16.Thechecklist(seeSectionG)mustbefullyandcorrectlycompiledbytheseniorengineerofthe
installingcompanyusingofanindeliblepen.
A17.Withaweightof100kgandfallfactor2situation(worst-casescenario)the heightrequired
underthe feet of theuserisat least 2m.
A 18.Note
Theusermay benotbesufficientlyprotectedagainsthittingthegroundorobstaclesifata
heightoflessthan2m.
A 19.Important!
Beforeusingthesafe-climbing system,ensure thatthereistherequiredfreespace of2.0m
undertheuser’sfeet.
A20.Thesystemhasbeen tested and approved by "Stelle0158:DEKRAEXAM GmbH,
Dinnendahlstraße9, 44809 Bochum.

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number of
simultaneous users
Chracteristic vertikal Tyypilliset
load Fc1 [kN]
2 9,0
3 10,0
4 11,0
5 12,0
6 13,0
7 14,0
8 15,0
B Installation
B 1. Important
Beforeinstallation,check whether the component on which theSöllVi-Gosystemisto be fixed
iscapableof withstanding loads resulting from a fall (certificate for stability).Aqualified
engineermust certifythis.
Themaximum length of the cablemaynotexceed 200 m.
Thefollowingcharacteristicloadsform the basis of the certificate of stability: loads resulting
fromdynamicloads due to fall, userloadsandtheindividual weight of the systemcomponents.
Forfastening the upper end ofthecable,acting vertically downward:
Forfasteningtheintermediatebracket and the lower end of the cable, independent of the
numberofusers,effectiveineachdirection:Fc2=1.5kN

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Fig. B1
B 2. Warning!
Thecable endattachmentsmustalways befastenedtosuitably-sized substructures.
B 3. The uppercableanchorpointmust always be above theuser.
B 4. Warning!
Thecablemustbe sufficiently tensioned.Thetensionreading on the cabletensionermust
bebetween the minimumandthemaximum marking.
B 5. Themaximumdistancebetween two intermediate bracketsis10meter.
Theintermeditateintermediatebracketsreduceand limit the deflections of the steel
cable.Thedeflection of the system depends onthetotallengthand the wind speed. The
intermediatesmustavoidthatthe cable is touching the construction andcanget
damaged.
1. Guided type fall arrester
(24836 / 1017271)
2. Cable tensioner
(24798 / 1017380)
(24799 / 1017381)
3. Steel cable
4. Universal Beam bracket
(24815 / 1017382)
(24814 / 1017383)
5. Rung clamp
(24807 / 1017384)
(24806 / 1017385)
6.Manual intermediate
(24838 / 1017370)
(24839 / 1017373)
7.Automatic bracket
(24840 / 1017375)
8. End piece of the cable

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Forlongersystemsandin regions with high wind speed, we recommend shorter
distancesbetweentheintermediatebrackets.
-Systemslengthupto55m,4mbetweentheintermediatebrackets.
-Systemslengthmore than 55 m, 3 m between the intermediate brackets.
-Ifthewindspeed wind speed = two separate words are more than 130 km/h, 3m
between the intermediate brackets.
Thesearerecommentations recommendations. If itissecured,thatthe cable will not
touchthe steel structure, themaximumdistancebetween theintermediatescanbe used.
B 6. Atleast thefollowingcomponentsmustbe used wheninstallingtheVi-Go system:
1.Cabletensioner(2)
2. Cable 7 x 19 (8 mm / 10 mm / 3/8“) (3)
B 7. Installingthe Vi-Gosystem:
1.Fastenthe steel Cable (3) at the upperattachmentpoint.
2.Install the cabletensioner(2) at thelowerattachment point.
Fig. B
3. Hang the cable (3) atthecableattachmentpoint(C)ofthecabletensioner(2).
4.Turnthetensioning element (A) counterclockwiseuntilthe tension reading(B)is
betweentheminimum and the maximum marking.At500 N thecableis
sufficiently pre-tensioned.
5.Securethetensioning element (A) against twistingusingthetwolocking nuts (D).
A:Tensioning element
B:Tensionreading
C:Ropeattachment point
D:Locknuts

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B 8. Note
Thecable of the Vi-Go system must be pre-tensionedtoensurethe correct functioning of
theshuttle.The required pre-tension is 500 N(+/-100N).
C Use
C 1. Important!
Inspectionbefore climbing:
• Beforeeachuse, inspect the cable, the cable tension, thefallarrester, the intermediate
fixingsandthe karabiners for usability.
• Thefallarrestsystemmustnotbe used if defects have been noted or in case of doubts as to
itsproperfunction.Beforefurtherusean inspection by a competent person is needed or the
defectivepartshavetobereplaced.
• Beforeandduring use it should be planned how to effecta rescue safely andeffectively.
C 2. Eachusermustsecure themselves to a separatefall arrester.
C 3. The fallarrester, properly usedinconnectionwith a full bodyharness,protectsitsuser during
ascentanddescent against falls.
C 4. Whenworkinginornexttotheascent route and during jobs and actions that are not a part of
theusual ascent anddescentmovements,the climber mustadditionallysecure themself witha
lanyardinaccordancewithEN354oralanyard for safety harness in accordance with EN 358.
(Securingwithananchordevice).This is also applicable for idle positions that are intended to
beabreak on the fall arrest ladder. Only suitableanchordevicesmust be used for this. In all
thesesituations, the lanyard mustbeheldtightin order topreventafall.
C 5. Important!
Afallarresteraccordingto EN 353-1 shall be used only by persons who:
• havebeentrainedor are otherwise competent
• aresuperviseddirectlybyatrainedor competent person.
C 6. Connectiontothesystem:
Theguidedtypefall arresterthatcomeswiththe SöllVi-Gosystemisacable-guidedfall
arresterwithanintegratedshockabsorber,whichpermitsusewithoutopeningthesafe
climbingsystem.
Theuniquedesignallowsone-handedfixing ona8mm,10mmor3/8"strong steelcable. The
fallarresterhasan„anti-inversion“mechanism,whichpreventsthefallarresterfrombeing
incorrectlyattachedtothecable.

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C 7. Connecting theFallarresterto fullbodyharness:
1.Pull-down theknurledbushing(4.1) ofthekarabiner.
2.Then turntheknurledbushing andpressit inwards.
3.Attach it directlyintheattachmentpoint of thefullbodyharness.
4.Release the knurledbushing,itlocks automatically.
Fig. C1
C 8. Danger!
Anunsecured karabiner (openknurledbushing)is dangerous to humanlife.
C 9. The abdominal or thoraxic strap of the full body harness must fit the body tightly (see
fig. C 1).
Fig. C2
C 10.Danger!
Thekarabiner of the fall arrestermustbedirectlyinserted into thefrontattachmentpoint of the
fullbody harness.Thelengthof theintermediatejoint(length betweenthecableand theinner
curveof the eye ontheharness)must not exceed 200mm.

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C 11.Inserting in thecableguide:
Fig. C3
1. Press the lock knob (1).
2. With the lock knob pressed (2)push slider 2into thecasing.
3. Throughthenow-open gap inthecasingof theshuttle,placethe shuttleonthecable such
thatthe arrow on thecasingpointsupward.
4. Release the slider (2) and the lock knob (1).
5. Theshuttleforthe Vi-Go systemisnow connect to theguidecable.
6. Checkwhethertheshuttle canfreelyslidevertically on theguidecable.
7. Checkthefunctioningof the lockingandcatchmechanism by movingthelatch(3).
Fig. C4
1: Lock knob
2: Slider
3: Latch