Yoke N-250G User manual

Warning : Working at height is a very dangerous activity which may lead to severe injury or fatality. We
advise that you personally assume the responsibility to learn the use and the safety measures that apply to
this equipment. Remember that there is no better ''instruction'' than that of a trained instructor. Train in
the use of this tool, verify that you have fully understood how it works and if in any doubt, please ask
competent person!
Don’t make any alterations or additions to the equipment without the manufacturer’s prior written consent.
Any repair shall only be made by the manufacturer. The products shall not be used outside its limitations,
or for any purpose other than that for which it is intended.
It is essential for the safety of the user that if the product is re-sold outside Taiwan, the reseller shall
provide instructions for use, for maintenance, for periodic examination and for repair in the language of the
country in which the product is to be used.
If there is reason to doubt your fitness to safely absorb the shock from a fall arrest, please consult your
doctor. Age and fitness seriously affect a worker’s ability to withstand falls. Pregnant women or minors
must not use YOKE hooks or connectors.
User Instructions for Connectors
Please read these instructions thoroughly before using this
equipment.
1. GENERAL USE INFORMATION
The connector is essential for your safety so we
recommend that you :
*assign it to an individual user whenever possible:
*check it before each use, in particular for: Deformations,
Signs of wear, correct locking system operation.
If you are in any doubt whatsoever about the safe
condition of this product or if the connector has been
used to arrest a fall, it must be essential for safety that it
is withdrawn from use.
Ensure that the instructions for other components used
in conjunction with these products are complied with as
stated by the EC directive 89/686/EEC (personal
protective equipment).
The anchor device or anchor point should always be
positioned, considering both the height of fall and the
extension of the rope in order to avoid possible
obstructions (i.e.the ground). Be sure that the
anchorage strength corresponds to min. Breaking loaded
to 20 kN (EN) or 23kN (ANSI, CSA).
YOKE products are made in accordance with European
Standard No.EN362:2004 or Canada/US Standard No.
CSA Z259.12 & ANSI Z359.12
2. COMPATIBILITY
When used as part of a PPE system against falls from a
height, this connector must be connected to a
compatible connection (example: a correct D-Ring). It
is important to ensure compatibility in order to avoid
possibility of roll-out or disengagement. Only one
personal protective system can be attached to this
connector. This connector is designed for use by one
person only. Ensure that proper fall clearance exists in
order to prevent striking ground or other objects in the
event of a fall.
Note: a connector is considered to have a compatible
connection when the connectors have been designed
to work together and that their shape/size do not cause
gates to inadvertently open. All connections must
fully close and lock.
3. MEANING OF MARKING AND / OR SYMBOLS:
Explanation of Markings
CE0194
CE marking and Notified Body number
EN362:2004X
European Standard
CSA/ANSI
Canada/US Standard
Read instruction manual
N-XXX
YOKE Item number
←→XX kN
Major axis strength
XXX
Batch number (3 Capital letters)
XX
Year code of manufacturing year (2 digits)
YOKE or Y
Manufacturer name or abbreviation name
XX kN XXXX lbs
Force information
4. MAINTENANCE, SERVICING AND STORAGE.
Cleaning : If soiled, rinse in clean water ( maximum
temperature 40°C ) with mild neutral detergent. When
the equipment becomes wet, either from being in use
or when due to cleaning, it shall be allowed to dry
naturally, and shall be kept away from direct heat.
Lubrication : Lubricate mobile parts (e.g. spring and
rivet ) with a silicone based lubricant only. This
should be carried out after cleaning and
drying. Avoid any oil contact with textile parts.
Storage : During transportation or after any
necessary cleaning, drying and lubrication, store
unpacked in a cool, dry, dark place in a chemically
neutral environment away from excessive heat or
heat sources, high humidity, sharp edges, corrosives
or other possible causes of damage. Do not store
wet. Avoid U.V. radiation, and salt environments.
Service Live: It is very difficult to estimate
obsolescence due to local use and storage
conditions, however, the following may reduce the
strength greatly and the lifespan to as little as one
use: incorrect use, severe fall arrest, mechanical
deformation, fall from a height on the connector,
general wear and tear, gate malfunction, chemical
contamination, heat contamination.
5. RECORDS (RECORD-CARD)
The product can be traced through Test Certificate
issued by YOKE. The Test Certificate shows Model
/ type identification (i.e. Item Number), the name and
contact details of the manufacturer, and means of
identification (batch or serial number).
6. RESCUE PLAN
It is important to make plan for a rescue in the
event of a fall BEFORE starting to work. Ensure
that a rescuer plan is discussed with a competent
person and that this plan takes into account:-
Dangers from swing falls- Avoidance of exposure
of connecting components to sharp edges
- Removal from service for any components
subject to a fall.
It is also important to ensure that the employer
has a documented rescue plan and has the ability
to implement it.
7. YOKE'S CONNECTORS USE AND
MAINTENANCE
The connector you have just acquired is used to
connect personal protective equipment to some
other system component (harness, lanyard, fall
arrester, anchorage point, etc.)
When employing a connector that has a manual
closing gate (example –screw gate), it is
recommended that it be
used in situations that DO NOT require frequent
attachment and removal during a working period.
Care should be taken to avoid loading a connector
across its gate.
When assessing the appropriateness of a fall arrest
system, the length of this connector should be taken
into consideration concerning all distance.
Before first use it is recommended to check carefully
that the equipment is compatible with the other
system components.
In use, protect your connector against any hazard in
the work environment, e.g. thermal or electric
shocks, mechanical impact, acid splash and so forth.
IT IS ESSENTIAL TO ENSURE BEFORE USE
THAT THE
RECOMMENDATIONS SPECIFIC TO EACH PART
ASSOCIATED WITH THIS
PRODUCT ARE COMPLIED WITH, AS SPECIFIED
IN THE MANUAL.
IMPORTANT :
These instructions should be supplied to each
person using this product. This connector must be
inspected by a competent person prior to each use
by the user and at least once a year by the
manufacturer or by an authorized person. The
inspection should be recorded on the enclosed
schedule
Involved notified Body:
design and controlling stage:
INSPEC International Limited (0194)
56 Leslie Hough Way
Salford
Greater Manchester
M6 6AJ United Kingdom

Chart for User Instruction and Warning Information
IMPORTANT :
1) Ensure that the anchorage point is above the user.
2) Avoid situation where force may be applied to the
gate of a connecting device.
3) Ensure gate of connecting device closes properly
4) Avoid connections that would place force against the gate or locking lever of a
connecting device.
Model
g
BL
(kN)
G/O
(mm)
version
Model
g
BL
(kN)
G/O
(mm)
version
Steel
Aluminum
N-250G
215
40
12
2004/B
N-281
66
23
20
2004/B
N-251G
226
30
17
2004/B
N-271
96
25
22
2004/B
N-268G
280
50
17
2004/B
N-273
86
30
22
2004/B
N-252G
250
41
19
2004/B
N-284
92
23
25
2004/B
N-246G
288
45
22
2004/B
N-283
92
23
22
2004/B
N-248G
299
50
24
2004/B
N-274
114
25
23
2004/B
N-258G
625
50
30
2004/B
N-272
98
23
23
2004/B
N-263G
447
35
46
2004/B
N-276
91
24
23
2004/B
N-267G
219
30
17
2004/B
N-270
78
23
19
2004/B
N-256G
279
45
24
2004/B
N-282
86
23
18
2004/B
N-247G
313
35
26
2004/B
N-275
93
28
20
2004/T
N-244G
215
25
14
2004/B
N-277
384
35
52
2004/B
N-261G
305
45
19
2004/T
N-278
368
23
54
2004/B
N-257G
803
50
47
2004/B
N-2750
214
23
22
2004/T
N-259G
774
35
51
2004/B
N-5271
700
23
63.5
2004/A
N-265G
817
45
54
2004/B
N-5272
600
23
63.5
2004/A
N-2615G
423
35
19
2004/T
N-5261
240
23
20
2004/T
N-3610
390
23
21
2004/T
N-502
189
23
20
2004/T
N-3672
340
23
20
2004/T
N-504
169
23
21
2004/T
N-3710
332
23
21
2004/T
N-501
460
23
60
2004/A
N-3810
365
23
21
2004/T
N-500
511
23
56
2004/A
N-3630
788
23
65
2004/A
N-50130
480
23
60
2004/A
N-3633
888
23
65
2004/A
N-501110
930
23
110
2004/A
N-3678
756
23
65
2004/A
N-3830
750
23
65
2004/A
N-3615
500
23
21
2004/T
N-3616
488
23
21
2004/T
N-3617
398
23
21
2004/T
N-3618
454
23
21
2004/T
N-3658
506
23
21
2004/T
N-3032
303
23
19
2004/T
N-3027
267
23
20
2004/T
N-3029
275
23
19
2004/T
N-3033
293
23
15
2004/T
N-304
530
23
59
2004/A
N-305
268
23
20
2004/T
N-306
275
23
19
2004/T
N-315
227
23
19
2004/T
N-3035
394
23
19
2004/T
N-3028
387
23
20
2004/T
N-314
500
23
55
2004/A
N-318
495
23
45
2004/A
N-320
603
23
64
2004/A
N-321
736
23
68
2004/A
N-326
594
23
65
2004/A
N-322
810
23
65
2004/A
N-325/0
680
23
65
2004/A
N-350
382
23
100
2004/A
N-3501
344
23
75
2004/A
N-3502
294
23
50
2004/A
N-360
846
23
87
2004/A
INSPECTION RECORDS AND SCHEDULE
Product Designation: □Carabiner □Hook
Model/Type identification:
Batch number & year of manufacture:
Date of purchase:
Inspection Record
Date
Results
Name of
Inspector
Signature
Next Inspect Due Date