Safety Regulations; Correct Use - MSA alphaFP pro Manual De Funcionamiento

Safety Regulations

1 Safety Regulations
1.1

Correct Use

alpha FP pro and alpha FP basic, hereafter referred to as devices, are fall protection
harnesses for SCBA in accordance with EN 361. They are used primarily for fall
protection purposes, meaning they support the user's entire body and restrain it in
case of a fall and after arresting a fall.
This harness was specially developed for use by firefighters in combination with
breathing apparatus from MSA [AirGo and AirMaXX].
The devices are also certified in accordance with EN 358. They simultaneously se-
cure the user at the workplace [holding function] or prevent the user from reaching
a place from which the user could fall [restraining function].
They also function as seat belts in accordance with EN 813 to hold the body of the
user, who must be conscious, in a sitting position.
Danger!
Do not perform any work with fall restraint systems if due to physical con-
dition health could be detrimentally affected during normal usage or in
an emergency!
Danger!
If the device has been placed under strain by a fall or has been damaged
by other influences [for example high temperatures, flames, chemical or
mechanical influences, etc.], it must be taken out of use immediately. If
there is even the slightest doubt, the product must be taken out of use
or must not be used again until a knowledgeable person has given writ-
ten approval to do so after conducting a test.
It is imperative that this operating manual be read and observed when using the
product. In particular, the safety instructions, as well as the information for the use
and operation of the product, must be carefully read and observed. Furthermore,
the national regulations applicable in the user's country must be taken into account
for a safe use.
Attention!
The user instructions for all components used in the system [breathing
apparatus etc.] must be followed at all times.
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