Austlift 915220 User Instructions - Page 5

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STEP 1:

Connect the anchorage eye of Retractable Block to a suitable anchorage point situated

either above the user's head or in horizontal direction using karabiners (EN 362 with

6kN gate strength or ANSI) & Ensure karabiner is locked.

Now Connect the hook at attachment end of Retractable to the dorsal attachment of

STEP 2:

your full body harness. User is now safe to move in normal speed.

In the event of a fall, Retractable block locks and also minimizes the impact forces on

the body of user, both in vertical and horizontal direction.

1. Ensure the medical condition of the user does not affect his safety in normal and emergency

use.

2. The equipment shall only be used by a person trained and competent in its safe use.

3. A rescue plan shall be in place to deal with any emergencies that could arise during the work.

4. Do not make any alterations or additions to the equipment without the manufacturer's prior

written consent. Any repair shall only be carried out by personnel trained by the manufacturer

& duly authorised by the manufacturer.

5. The equipment shall not be used outside its limitation, or for any purpose other than that for

which it is intended.

• The Retractable Fall Arrester should be the personnel property of the user.

• Ensure that the Retractable Fall Arrester is compatible with other items when assembled into

a system.

• Usage with other un-compatible items may be dangerous & hazardous as the safe function of

one item may be affected or interferes with the safe function of another.

• The user should carry out a pre-use check of the Retractable Fall Arrester, to ensure that it is in

a serviceable condition and operates correctly before it is used.

• The pre-use check shall involve checking of any wear or abrasion on wire ropes/webbing and

sign of corrosion if any on metal parts or any breakage of the casing.

• Withdraw from use immediately if there is any doubt about its safe condition or if it has already

arrested a fall, the equipment shall not be used again until confirmed in writing by a competent

person that it is acceptable to do so.

• Ensure that the strength of the anchor device is greater than 12kN or min 15kN single anchor

point as per AS/NZS 5532 standard.

• Use karabiner conforming to EN 362 with minimum gate strength of 6kn or ANSI for connecting

to the anchor points.

HOW TO USE

WARNING

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