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The instruction manual for this device consists of a general
and specific instructions, both must be carefully read and
understood before use. Attention! This leafleat shows the
specific instruction only.
SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS EN 12841-B.
Any activity carried out at a height of more than two metres
requires the use of Personal Protection Equipment (PPE)
as a protection against the risk of a fall. Before access-
ing the work station, all the risk factors must be evaluated
(environmental, concomitant, consequential). These user
instructions include the necessary information for a cor-
rect use of rope adjustment devices. Full body harnesses
are the only mean of retaining for the body permitted in
a fall arrest system.
0) FIELD OF APPLICATION. EN 12841:2006-B - Rope
access system / rope adjustment device type B / ascend-
er. Must be used with two ropes (core + sheath) static or
semi-static - EN 1891 type A 10 ≤ Ø ≤ 13 mm.
1) NOMENCLATURE (Fig. 3.2).
A) Safety cover; B) Double upper slot; C) Locking cam;
D) Opening/safety/release lever; E) Grip; F/G) Fori di
servizio; H) Connection slot.
2) MARKING (Fig. 3.1-3.2).
On the device are engraved the following information:
1) Name of the manufacturer or of the responsible for the
immission in the market. 2) Product model. 3) CE mark-
ing. 4) 0333 - Number of the notified body responsible
for the control of the manufacturing. 5) Number, year and
features of the relevant EN normative of reference: EN
12841:2006-B - Rope access system / Rope adjustment
device type B. 6) Pays of production. 7) Logo advising the
user to carefully read the instruction manual before em-
ploying the device. 8) Batch number. 9) 140 kg - Maxi-
mum work load permitted. 10) Correct way of use. 11)
ROPE  10 ≤ Ø ≤ 13 - for use with static or semi-stat-
ic ropes EN 1891 type A, Ø between 10 and 13 mm. 12)
Serial number (AAAA-DDD-YY). 13) Letter "A" indicating
the position of the connection slot.
3) TRACEABILITY (Fig. 0).
The device includes an individual serial number (AAAA-
DDD-YY) composed by progressive number (AAAA), day
of manufacture (DDD) and year of manufacture (YY).
4) CHECK LIST.
Before each use verify that: there are no signs of abrasion,
cracks, corrosion; the cams rotate freely, without jamming
and the springs of the cams snap them in the rope locking
position; the cams teeth are present and show no signs of
wear; the connector placed in the attachment slot is free
to rotate unimpeded; the karabiners lock properly; no dirt
on the device (ex. sand); check the rope for signs of abra-
sion, corrosion, frying yarns and, stitches or swages, are
in good state; carry out a function test before loading the
device; make sure there is enough space below the user
at the work station to prevent him from colliding with the
ground or other obstacles in the event of a fall. Before
performing work at heights: it is mandatory to prearrange
a rescue plan to give immediate assistance to the opera-
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tor in difficulty; inform the operator about the rescue plan.
During each use: always verify the correct placement of
the rope inside the device; pay attention using iced, wet,
muddy, dirty ropes and any foreign body which might pre-
vent the good working of the locking cam on the rope;
regularly check the good working conditions of the de-
vice comprising the correct placing of the other compo-
nents included in the system; make sure the connectors are
properly locked and the safety catch is closed; ensure the
rope is always in tension to avoid possible free-falls; avoid
having slack rope between the anchor and the attachment
on the harness; take great care to prevent the rope coming
out when using it transversally on stretched ropes.
5) INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE.
The device has been designed to be used in weather con-
ditions that can normally be withstood by humans (oper-
ating temperature range between -29 °C and +40 °C).
All the materials and treatments are hypoallergenic and
do not cause skin irritation or sensitivity. During the use,
it is essential for your own safety, that the device and the
anchor points are always correctly placed, and that the
work is organized in such a way, to minimize the risk of
a fall from a height. Only anchor points that comply with
the EN 795 standard can be used (minimum strength 12
kN or 18 kN for non-metallic anchors) that do not have
sharp edges. The anchor point must be always located at
or above waist level to minimize the eventual free fall dis-
tance (Fig. 13). Attention! Do not use on metal cables
or plied ropes.
5.1 - Insertion of the rope. Open the safety covers
pushing on their side. Turn the levers to open the cams
(Fig. 4.1). Couple the levers with the body of the device
(Fig. 4.2). Insert the ropes in the correct up/down direc-
tion (Fig. 4.3). Release the levers to close the cams. Close
the safety covers rotating them and hooking them to the
body (Fig. 4.4).
5.2 - Function testing. Run a locking test to make sure
the rope is in the right direction (Fig. 5.1-5.2). Relieve the
load from the device to open it and release the rope. To
facilitate cam opening, push the rope adjustment device
upwards and operate the lever at the same time.
5.3 - Ascent (with the aid of a waist rope adjustment de-
vice or other suitable device). Insert a connector provid-
ed with a locking gate in the central attachment hole "H"
and connect it to the harness. The device runs freely up-
wards and locks in position. In order to ascend on a ver-
tical rope, pull downwards parallel to the rope (Fig. 5.2).
The device has been studied for being grasped with both
hands. The 100° angle included between the two ascend-
ers has been specifically studied for reducing the fatigue
of the arms: better ergonomics, bigger performances. Be
careful when approaching the anchor and/or fraction
points (Fig. 8.1). In no case should the rope adjustment
device be used when the potential fall factor is greater
than 1, i.e. the user must stay at all time below the device
and/or the anchor point (Fig. 8.2). Attention! A fall factor
greater than 1 may cause the rope to break.
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