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a cover for such edge; contact the manufacturer for any information needed;
• the device anchor point must always be above or at the same level as the workspace (fig.10);
• theanglebetweentheverticalfaceofthestructureandtheworkingsurfacemustbeatleast90°(fig.11);
• take account of the trajectory during a possible fall, in order to avoid dangerous impact on any type of
obstacle.
• avoid slack;
• for the calculation of clearance, use the same data provided in fig.7 for Factor 1;
• if the device is connected to a flexible horizontal lifeline (EN 795:2012Type C), the flexion of the lifeline in the
event of fall must be taken into account when calculating the required clearance distance. Read the instructions
for use of the lifeline;
• takeproperactionsinordertoavoidbreakageofwalkingfloor.
Rescue
Provide adequate rescue equipment and allow for adequate worker crew training, so that they can act quickly in the
case of a fall, in particular during horizontal work.
EAC use
CertifiedmodelsforEACuse(Russia-Belarus-Kazakhstan-Armenian-Kirghizistan standard)
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE – CARABINERS
Summary
TheconnectorsthatmaybesuppliedwiththeproductarecertifiedaccordingtotheEN362:2004standardandare
suitable for use in fall arrest systems for protecting against the risk of falling from heights. Some models are even
certifiedaccordingtotheEN12275:2013standardformountainclimbing.Thefeaturesandothercertificationsofthe
connectors are highlighted in Tab. K, identifying the reference code(s) on the marking of the connector(s) supplied
with the product.
Classes (Tab. K)
EN 362:2004. ClassA: connector for connection directly to a specific anchor. Class B: basic connector. ClassT:
directional connector. Class Q: quick link. Class M: multiple use connectors.
EN 12275:2015. Class B: basic connector. Class H: connector for connection using a Munter hitch. Class K:
Connector for via ferratas. Class X: oval connector. Class Q: quick link.
The main material that the connector is made from is indicated in Tab. K in the "Material" column: S = Steel, SS =
Stainless Steel, AL = Aluminum alloy.
Use
Thelengthoftheconnectormustbeconsideredwhenitisusedinafallprotectionsystembecauseitinfluences
the fall height.
The connection of the connector is indicated in the tab.Ktandfig. K1 to K6. The user of connectors with manual
locking (fig.K1) must avoid detaching them several times in the same working day.
The quick links are used for connections that are not opened often, we recommend closing with a torque of 3 Nm
forquicklinkswithadiameterof8mmand7Nmforthosewiththe10-12mmdiameter,partialclosureofthenut
must always be avoided (Fig. K5). For proper use and for connection to a reliable anchoring point with only one sub-
system and to other components in a fall protection system, see Fig. K6.Somesituationscanreducetheconnector's
resistance (Fig. K7-K8). Avoid positions that can stress the connector lever (Fig. K9-K10); if it is not possible to avoid
stress on the lever, choose to use ANSI Z359.12 connectors that have greater lever strength (Fig. K11).
CHECKING AND MAINTENANCE - CARABINERS
A carabiner looses half of its resistance when the gate is open (see Tab.K): check the correct operation the lever prior
to use: The lever must return against the connector body when closed, the automatic locking device must close fully
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