EDELRIDe Vertic Manual De Instrucciones página 19

EN
Fall Arrest Harness according to EN 361,
Work Positioning Harness according to EN 358,
Sit Harness according to EN 813
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USAGE, SAFETY, LIFESPAN, STORAGE
AND CARE
This product is part of personal protective equipment for
protection (PPE) against falls from heights and should be
allocated to one individual.
These instructions for use contain important notes, a control
card and a proof of inspection (test book). Before using this
product, all documents must have been read and their content
understood. This document must be provided to the user by the
retailer in the respective country's language and must be kept
with the equipment while it is in use.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
These instructions must be carefully read and followed. This
product especially manufactured for working at great heights or
depths does not release users from the risk borne personally.
Work and sporting activities carried out at great heights or
depths are potentially dangerous. Errors and carelessness can
lead to serious injuries or even to death. Experience is required
in order to select the correct equipment. Equipment may only be
used by trained and experienced persons or under instruction
and supervision. Users must be aware that poor physical and/or
mental health can jeopardise safety under normal conditions and
in emergencies. The manufacturer cannot be held liable if the
equipment has been abused or used incorrectly. In all cases, the
users or the persons responsible bear the responsibility and the
risk. When using this product in the areas of rescuing and
personal protective equipment, we recommend that the relevant
national regulations be observed. Before using the equipment,
the user must ensure that, in the event of falling into the PPE-
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system, the person caught can be rescued immediately, safely
and effectively. Motionless suspension in a harness may cause
severe injury and even death (suspension trauma)
Personal protection equipment products may only be used to
belay people.
Product specific notes
Fig. 1a/b designations of relevant elements:
A Catch eyes to EN 361
B Support eyes to EN 358
C Sit harness eye to EN 813
D Gear loop for gear weighing up to 25 kg
E Gear loop for tool bags weighing up to 25 kg
F Loop for fastening of a sit board
Fall Arrest Harness according to EN 361:
Safe connection of the harness to a rescue or fall arrest system
takes place at the fall arrest eyelets (A), any individual connec-
tion elements which are used (karabiners) must comply with EN
362 and are to be fastened to these (A).
Only a fall arrest harness in accordance with EN 361 may be
used with a fall arrest system!
Prior to using a fall arrest system, it must be ensured that the
necessary free space in the work area beneath the user is guaran-
teed.
Application to EN 813:
Connectors are attached to the ventral sit harness eye (C).
Application to EN 358:
Connectors must be attached to the lateral support eyes (B) or the
caudal support loop (B). Support eyes and support loop may be
used exclusively for positioning purposes.
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