LIMITATIONS
• Do not use if you have any medical conditions which could affect your safety in both normal and emergency use;
• The equipment shall only be used by a person trained and competent in its safe use.
• A rescue plan shall be in place to deal with any emergencies that could arise during work.
• Do not make any alterations or additions to the equipment without the manufacturer's prior written consent.
• The equipment should not be used outside its limitation, or for any purpose other than that for which it is intended.
• The product should be the personal property of its user.
• Ensure the compatibility of items of equipment when assembled into a system.
• It is important to check before use for any dangers that may arise by the use of combinations of equipment in which
the safe function of any one item is affected by or interferes with the safe function of another.
• Carry out a pre-use check of the product, to ensure that it is in a serviceable condition & operates correctly before it is used.
• Withdraw from use any equipment where there is any doubt about its condition for safe use or if it has been used to
arrest a fall. Do not use again until it is confirmed by a competent person.
• Ensure that the strength of anchor device selected is equal to or greater than 12 kN.
• When intended to be used in a fall arrest systems, it is essential for safety that the anchor device or anchor point
should always be positioned and the work carried out in such a way as to minimise both the pendulum and the
potential fall distance. When the fall arrest system must be placed above the position of the user, the manufacturer
shall make a statement to that effect.
• When intended to be used in fall arrest systems, it is essential for safety to verify the free space required beneath
the user at the workplace before each use, so that in case of a fall there will be no collision with the ground or other
obstacle in the fall path.
• Be aware of hazards that may affect the performance or cause failure of the equipment, such as:
• Extreme temperatures (below -15°C and above +50°C)
• Aggressive environmental conditions including sand & grit, cement, hot surfaces, naked flames, welding
splatter, sparks, electrical conductivity
• Contact with: sharp edges, abrasive surfaces, chemicals
• Immediately stop using the product if it is exposed to any of the above or is damaged in any way until it has been
inspected by a competent person.
LIFETIME
The usable life is affected by the condition of the product.
STORAGE AND TRANSPORT
The Personal Protective Equipment must be transported in a package that protects against moisture, mechanical, chemi-
cal and thermal attack. Store in a cool dry place. Avoid humid & acidic environment for storage.
MAINTENANCE
In case of minor soiling, wipe the connector with a dry cotton cloth or a soft brush. Do not use any abrasive material.
If the product is damaged it will NOT provide the optimum level of protection, and therefore, it should be immediately
replaced. Never use a damaged product. Repairing is not possible, the product must be replaced.
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