Technical Characteristics; Verification Procedure - ABS Safety PS-Comfort Manual De Instrucciones

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This notice must be translated (possibly by the retailer) into
the language of the country of use. For your safety, comply
strictly with the instructions for use, verification, maintenance
and storage.
ABS SAFETY GMBH cannot be held liable for any direct or in-
direct accident occurring as a result of use other than provi-
ded for in this notice; do not use this equipment beyond its
capabilities!
USE AND PRECAUTIONS
A harness is a piece of personal protection equipment; it should
be allocated to a single user (it can only be used by one person
at a time). A harness should first be adjusted to the size of the
operator. The straps should be adjusted once and for all so that
the sub-pelvic strap is in position and the back plate is properly
positioned between the shoulder blades. A harness should be
adjusted as close as possible to the body, without excess, so
as to leave the operator freedom of movement. Observe the
following steps: (Page 4)
On a harness the anchorage points marked A can accept a fall
arresting system, anchorage points marked A/2 can be con-
nected together to be connected to a fall arresting system. In
general, it is recommended to use the back anchorage point
whenever possible because this is the best configuration for
the human body to absorb forces. Anchorage points that are
not marked A or A/2 must not be used for connecting a fall
prevention device.
A harness should be connected to a fall arresting system by
EN362 connectors.
SPECIAL CASE: harnesses with special marking.
E.g. II2GcT6: Harness complying with Directive 94/9/CE ac-
cording to standards NF EN 13463- :2009 and NF EN 13463-
5:2003 for use in zone 1, in potentially explosive atmospheres
for gas, working temperature T6. Category II group 2 appliance.
The use of a harness in a zone for which it has not been certi-
fied is entirely at the user's risk.
EN1149-5: 2008. Harness serving to release the electrostatic
charges that may accumulate on an item of clothing, thus pre-
venting spark discharges (fire and / or explosion risks) provi-
ded that the wearer is connected to the ground, (for instance by
antistatic clothes and footwear).
Product markings should be checked periodically for legibility.
A harness may include a work positioning belt. Observe the in-
structions applying to it.
The harness anchorage point should be situated above the
user (minimum strength: 10 kN). Make sure that the work is
done in such a way as to limit the pendulum effect, as well as
the risk and the height of a fall. For safety reasons and befo-
re each use, make sure that in the event of a fall there is no
obstacle obstructing the normal deployment of the fall arres-
ting system (free space under the user's feet). The air space
under the user's feet should be a minimum of: refer to the fall
arresting system manual.
Before and during use we advise you to make the necessary,
arrangements for a safe rescue if the need should arise.
A harness is for the sole use of people trained, skilled and in
good health, or under the supervision of a trained and skilled
person. Warning! Certain medical conditions may affect user
safety, if in doubt, consult your doctor.
Check the condition of the harness before every use: visual in-
spection to check the condition of the straps (no signs of cuts,
burns or abnormal shrinkage), the seams (no visible damage),
the metal parts (no deformation or rust) and that the connec-
tors work properly. In the event of deformation or doubt the har-
ABS PS-Comfort
ness should not be reused.
Do not remove, add or replace any component of the harness.
TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS: Belt material: polyester and/or
polyamide. Buckle material: heat treated steel, stainless steel
and/or aluminium.
SUITABILITY FOR USE:
The harness must be used as part of a fall arrester system
as defined in the product data sheet (EN363). A fall arresting
harness (EN361) is the only body gripping device that may be
used. It may be dangerous to create one's own fall arrester
system where each safety function can interfere with another
safety function. Read the recommendations on using each
component in the system before use.

VERIFICATION PROCEDURE:

The equipment has a service life of six to eight years, but this
may increase or decrease depending on how it is used and/or
the results of annual checks.
The harness must be checked systematically in case of doubt
or after a fall and at least every year by the manufacturer or his
authorised representative, to guarantee its state and thus the
safety of the end-user.
The product data sheet should be completed after each annual
product verification.
SERVICING AND STORAGE:
(Comply strictly with these instructions)
During transport, keep the harness in its packaging, well away
from any cutting surface. Clean it with water and soap, wipe it
with a dry rag and hang it up in a well-ventilated location, to let
it dry naturally and away from a naked flame or heat source;
follow the same procedure for components that have become
damp during use. The metal parts should be wiped with a cloth
impregnated with paraffin oil.
Never use bleach or detergents. The harness should be stored
in its packaging in a warm, dry, ventilated place, protected from
sunlight, heat and chemicals.
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