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environmental stress: mechanical stress (impacts, sharp edges, etc.), chemical stress (projection of
acids, bases, solvents, etc.), electrical stress (short-circuit, electric arcs, etc.) or thermal stress (hot
surfaces, blowtorches, etc.).
- For an exclusively vertical use, the anchorage point on the structure where the fall arresting
system will be fixed, must be above and close to the user, and must have a static resistance of at
least 12 kN. In addition, the anchor line between the user and the anchor point should be as taut as
possible. It is advisable to attach a weight between 2kg and 5kg to the foot of the anchor line. or
a horizontal use, refer to the "Horizontal use" section below. It must also meet the requirements of
standard EN795:2012. Try not to distance yourself too much from this anchor point in order to limit
the impact of a possible pendulum fall. When working on ropes, the maximum angle of deviation
from the vertical of the working position is 30°.
- The fall arrester must be anchored only by its anchoring part (anchoring connector on the flexible
anchor line (#2-1)). Only parts that are compliant with standards EN362 and EN795 can be used.
- Avoid dynamic overloading of the mobile fall arrester, which could damage the anchor line.
- If the anchor line is loaded by the user's weight, it becomes a working support. It should therefore
be used in conjunction with another safety support.
- If the equipment has been dropped, it should be removed from circulation. A competent person
should authorise its re-use in writing.
- If the user has to frequently open and close the connector at the end, it is preferable to use
a connecting lanyard equipped with an automatic locking connector (connector model D).
Otherwise, it is possible to use a connecting lanyard equipped with manual locking connectors
(connector model A).
- A connector must never have its load focused at its clasp.
HORIZONTAL USE (SEE COMPATIBILITY #1)
- The combination ASC'O® + ABS'O 40 + Twist 11 mm (EN353-2) has been specially tested
to ensure that it is capable of arresting the fall of a person from a horizontal plane. Only this
configuration is allowed for horizontal use (#1)
- Various regulatory studies have shown that this fall arrester can arrest a fall on an edge of a burr-
free steel bar with a fillet radius r = 0.5 mm. Hence, this device can be used on all equivalent edges
(laminated steel profile, wooden beam, rounded roof edge, etc.).
- If the risk assessment that is to be performed before starting the works shows a risk of falling over
a very sharp edge that is not burred (e.g. an edge of broken glass, sheet metal cut with a torch
that has not been burred, etc.), the necessary measures must be taken to make falling over this
edge impossible or to install an edge-protection. If you have any doubts, contact the manufacturer.
- The anchor point of the flexible anchor line must not be located below the user. The angle of
deflection between the two strands of the flexible anchor line at the level of the mobile fall arrester
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