Protekt PROT-4 Instruction Manual

whenever work positioning is required. The device conforms with the EN 358 Personal protective equipment for work positioning and prevention of falls from height. Work positioning belts and preventing from falling and work positioning ropes. It is designed for use with textile core ropes AC 301 with 12 mm in diameter certified with the device (Ref. No. AC 301 xx). CONSTRUCTION - polyester strapping rope with a 12 mm diameter; - length adjusting element . NOTE! PROT-4 work positioning device can be equipped only with certified snap hooks conforming to EN 362. braided core polyester rope ø12 mm rope marking free end of the rope length adjusting element Instruction manual CAREFULLY READ THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL BEFORE USING THE DEVICE EN 358:1999 WORK POSITIONING DEVICE PROT-4 Ref. No.: AF 104 1.name of the device 2. reference number 3.type and diameter of the rope use 4. length of the rope used 5. date of manufacture 6. before use, thoroughly read and understand the instructions for use 7. serial number 8. number and year of the European standard 9. CE mark and number of the notified body responsible for overseeing the production of the device 10. marking of the device manufacturer or distributor 11. drawing of the correct placement of the mechanism to the rope PERIOD OF USE The device can be used for 5 years from the date of first release of the equipment for use. After the first 5 years of the device operation it must undergo ??a factory inspection. Factory inspection can be conducted by: - device manufacturer; - person authorized by the manufacturer; - a company authorized by the manufacturer. During factory inspection a strapping line will be replaced and period of use until the next factory inspection will be determined. The device must be withdrawn from service and destroyed (physically) if it was involved in arresting a fall. 12 0082 PROTEKT EN 358:1999 Date of manufacture: mm/yyyy Serial No: 00000001 DESCRIPTION OF THE ADJUSTABLE DEVICE MARKING (ENGRAVING ON THE ADJUSTABLE DEVICE) PROT-4 Ref. No. AF 104 , ! a full body harness (conforming to EN 361) is the only acceptable body holding device that can be used in a fall arrest system. ! in full body harness use only attaching points marked with big letter "A" to attach a fall arrest system. ! the anchor device or anchor point for the fall arrest system should always be positioned, and the work carried out in such a way, as to minimise both the potential for falls and potential fall distance. The anchor device/point should be placed above the position of the user . The shape and construction of the anchor device/point shall not allowed to self-acting disconnection of the equipment. Minimal static strength of the anchor device/point is 12 kN. It is recommended to use certified and marked structural anchor point complied with EN795 ! it is obligatory to verify the free space required beneath the user at the workplace before each occasion of use the fall arrest system, so that, in the case of a fall, there will be no collision with the ground or other obstacle in the fall path. The required value of the free space should be taken from instruction manual of used equipment. ! there are many hazards that may affect the performance of the equipment and corresponding safety precautions that have to be observed during equipment utilization, especially: - trailing or looping of lanyards or lifelines over sharp edges, - any defects like cutting, abrasion, corrosion, - climatic exposure, - pendulum falls, - extremes of temperature, - chemical reagents, - electrical conductivity. ! personal protective equipment must be transported in the package (e.g.: bag made of moisture-proof textile or foil bag or cases made of steel or plastic) to protect it against damage or moisture. ! the equipment can be cleaned without causing adverse effect on the materials in the manufacture of the equipment. For textile products use mild detergents for delicate fabrics, wash by hand or in a machine and rinse in water. Plastic parts can be cleaned only with water. When the equipment becomes wet, either from being in use or when due cleaning, it shall be allowed to dry naturally, and shall be kept away from direct heat. In metallic products some mechanic parts (spring, pin, hinge, etc.) can be regularly slightly lubricated to ensure better operation. Other maintenance and cleaning procedures should be adhered to detailed instructions stated in the manual of the equipment. ! personal protective equipment should be stored loosely packed, in a well-ventilated place, protected from direct light, ultraviolet degradation, damp environment, sharp edges, extreme temperatures and corrosive or aggressive substances. IDENTITY CARD SERIAL NUMBER USER NAME DATE OF MANUF. DATE OF PUTTING INTO OPERATION DATE OF PURCHASE IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE USER ORGANISATION TO PROVIDE THE IDENTITY CARD AND TO FILL IN THE DETAILS REQUIRED. THE IDENTITY CARD SHOULD BE FILLED IN BEFORE THE FIRST USE BY A COMPETENT PERSON, RESPONSIBLE INTHE USER ORGANIZATION FOR PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT. ANY INFORMATION ABOUT THE EQUIPMENT LIKE PERIODIC INSPECTIONS, REPAIRS, REASONS OF EQUIPMENT'S WITHDRAWN FROM USE SHALL BE NOTED INTO THE IDENTITY CARD BY A COMPETENT PERSON. THE IDENTITY CARD SHOULD BE STORAGED DURING A WHOLE PERIOD OF EQUIPMENT UTILIZATION. DO NOT USE THE EQUIPMENT WITHOUT THE IDENTITY CARD. ALL RECORDS IN THE IDENTITY CARD CAN BE FILLED IN ONLY BY A COMPETENT PERSON. MODEL AND TYPE OF EQUIPMENT REF. NUMBER PERIODIC EXAMINATION AND REPAIR HISTORY DATE REASON FOR ENTRY PERIODIC EXAMINATION OR REPAIR DEFECTS NOTED, REPAIRS CARRIED OUT AND OTHER REVELANT INFORMATIONS NAME AND SIGNATURE OF COMPETENT PERSON PERIODIC EXAMINATION NEXT DUE DATE 1 2 3 4 Notified body, at which the European certification was performed and which supervises the production of the equipment: APAVE SUDEUROPE SAS - BP 193 - 13322 MARSEILLE CEDEX 16 - FRANCE DESCRIPTION OF THE ROPE MARKING: AC 301 xx* WORKING ROPE FOR WORK POSITIONING DEVICE PROT-4 Date of manufacture: 02.2012 Serial number: 00001 LENGTH: xx m DIAMETER: ø12 mm 1 2 3 4 5 7 10 *) xx - code of length for example: xx=03 - length 3 m xx=20 - length 20 m 6 1 2 3 5 7 8 9 10 6 11 rope protecting tube PROTEKT, 93-403 LODZ, ul. Starorudzka 9, POLAND TEL: (48 42) 680 20 83 FAX: (48 42) 680 20 93 www.protekt.com.pl

A. Lengthening the rope (4A): ,catch the rope with the left (right) hand in point between the rope adjuster and the construction; ,lightly stretch the rope by controlled deflection of the body till the rope is lengthening; ,squeeze the adjuster lever with the right (left) hand; ,releasing the lever will stops moving the rope inside the adjuster. B. Shortening the rope (4B): ,keep the rope adjuster with the left (right) hand and pull the free ending of the rope, with the right (left) hand, in the back direction, inclining the body in the direction of the construction either. ATTENTION - Inside the brackets: there are sides that the left-handed employee should use. NECESSARILY PROTECT THE SNAP HOOK GATE WITH THE LOCKING GEAR INSTALLATION OF THE DEVICE 1. Connect snap hook of the rope adjuster to the right attaching buckle of the work positioning belt (or left for left-handed employee)- drawing 1. 2. Put the rope around the construction element and connect rope snap hook to the left attaching buckle of the work positioning belt (or right for left handed employee) - drawing 2. or 3. Connect the rope snap hook to the anchor point situated above the waist level - drawing 3. 4. Using the rope adjuster, adjust the length and the tension of the rope to assure a stable work position and restrict the free fall of the worker. The distance of the free fall should not exceed 0,6 m. - drawing 4. 1 2 3 ! using the work positioning device PROT-4 in connection with fall arrest system must be compatibile with use instructions of the fall arrest systems and obligatory standards: - EN 361 - for safety harness - EN 358 - for work positioning belts - EN 354, EN 355, EN 353-1, EN 353-2, EN 360, EN 362 - for the fall arrest systems. ! work positioning device PROT-4 is not the fall protection and it should not be used as the protection against the fall from a height. The independent fall arrest system must be used to protect the worker during the work at the height. 1 2 3 4 IT IS FORBIDDEN TO USE THE WORK POSITIONING DEVICE PROT-4 FOR APPLICATIONS OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED IN THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL 4 4A 4B Open the front panel. Insert the rope into the mechanism. Check the correct position of the rope according to the instructions on the device. Close the front panel. Connect the panels, then attach the device to the buckle of the work positioning belt using the certified Class B connector Correct Correct Incorrect Incorrect Incorrect Incorrect ! personal protective equipment shall only be used by a person trained and competent in its safe use. ! personal protective equipment must not be used by a person with medical condition that could affect the safety of the equipment user in normal and emergency use. ! a rescue plan shall be in place to deal with any emergencies that could arise during the work. ! being suspended in PPE (e.g. arresting a fall), beware of suspension trauma symptoms. ! to avoid symptoms of suspention trauma, be sure that the proper rescue plan is ready for use. It is recommended to use foot straps. ! it is forbidden to make any alterations or additions to the equipment without the manufacturer's prior written consent. ! any repair shall only be carried out by equipment manufacturer or his certified representative. ! personal protective equipment shall not be used outside its limitations, or for any purpose other than that for which it is intended. ! personal protective equipment should be a personal issue item. ! before use ensure about the compatibility of items of equipment assembled into a fall arrest system. Periodically check connecting and adjusting of the equipment components to avoid accidental loosening or disconnecting of the components. ! it is forbidden to use combinations of items of equipment in which the safe function of any one item is affected by or interferes with the safe function of another. ! before each use of personal protective equipment it is obligatory to carry out a pre-use check of the equipment, to ensure that it is in a serviceable condition and operates correctly before it is used. ! during pre-use check it is necessary to inspect all elements of the equipment in respect of any damages, excessive wear, corrosion, abrasion, cutting or incorrect acting, especially take into consideration: - in full body harnesses and belts - buckles, adjusting elements, attaching points, webbings, seams, loops; - in energy absorbers - attaching loops, webbing, seams, casing, connectors; - in textile lanyards or lifelines or guidelines - rope, loops, thimbles, connectors, adjusting element, splices; - in steel lanyards or lifelines or guidelines - cable, wires, clips, ferrules, loops, thimbles, connectors, adjusting elements; - in retractable fall arresters - cable or webbing, retractor and brake proper acting, casing, energy absorber, connector; - in guided type fall arresters - body of the fall arrester, sliding function, locking gear acting, rivets and screws, connector, energy absorber; - in connectors - main body, rivets, gate, locking gear acting. ! after every12 months of utilization, personal protective equipment must be withdrawn from use to carry out periodical detailed inspection. The periodic inspection must be carried out by a competent person for periodic inspection. The periodic inspection can be carried out also by the manufacturer or his authorized representative. In case of some types of the complex equipment e.g. some types of retractable fall arresters the annual inspection can be carried out only by the manufacturer or his authorized representative. ! regular periodic inspections are the essential for equipment maintenance and the safety of the users which depends upon the continued efficiency and durability of the equipment. ! during periodic inspection it is necessary to check the legibility of the equipment marking. ! it is essential for the safety of the user that if the product is re-sold outside the original country of destination the reseller shall provide instructions for use, for maintenance, for periodic examination and for repair in language of the country in which the product is to be used. ! personal protective equipment must be withdrawn from use immediately when any doubt arise about its condition for safe use and not used again until confirmed in writing by equipment manufacturer or his representative after carried out the detailed inspection. ! personal protective equipment must be withdrawn from use immediately and destroyed (or another procedures shall be introduced according detailed instruction from equipment manual) when it have been used to arrest a fall. THE ESSENTIAL PRINCIPLES FOR USERS OF PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AGAINST FALLS FROM A HEIGHT