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MBS Horizontal Pull

MBS Vertical Pull

Wall / Beam Thickness

Weight

RAFA L

Dimensions Folded

Instructions for Use

Certification

RAFA L (Rope Access Fast

Anchor - L)

Tested in Accordance to:

EN795:2012 TYPE B

REGULATION (EU) 2016/425

WARNING!

EXPERT USE

RAFA Parts

ONLY

Made in the Israel using foreign

and domestic materials

These instructions DO NOT inform you of every possible

hazard and every conceivable risk relating to the use of

this equipment.

Connection

The environment where this equipment can be used may

be inherently dangerous. Activities performed within

these environments carry a high risk of injury and death.

Although proper training and experience may reduce this

risk, ultimately the risk cannot be eliminated.

Do not use this equipment unless you fully understand and

assume all risks and responsibilities for all damage / injury

Front Leg

/ death that may result from use of this equipment or the

activities undertaken with it.

This equipment is intended for use by medically fit,

specifically trained and experienced users.

All users of this equipment must obtain and thoroughly

understand the user instructions and refer to them before

each use.

Any time a person is suspended by a rope based system,

a secondary system should be in place in case of a

Installation of the Anchor

component failure. You must always have a backup and

never trust a life to a single tool or component.

The user must have a rescue plan and the means to

1.Start with the folded RAFA

implement it. Inert suspension in a harness can quickly

result in death!

2. Press the Leg Release Buttons (2)

Do not use around electrical hazards, moving machinery, or

near sharp edges or abrasive surfaces.

3. Press the Slider Button in order to extend the legs to fit the structural element.

Do not exceed the working load limit of the equipment.

Verify compatibility with other components of your

system. Incompatible connections can cause detachment,

breakage, etc.

Highnovate is not responsible for any direct, indirect or

accidental consequences or damage resulting from the use

or misuse of this product.

The user must stay up to date! Regularly access the Rock

Exotica website and read the latest advice and user

instructions.

[email protected]

Highnovate

4. Extend the legs and clamp to suitable anchor. Place Slider Beam in contact with the

12 Remez st.

surface of the structural element.

Kiryat Tivon

Israel

(EN) ENGLISH

The RAFA L is a portable and fast anchor device. It was designed

to be used in an urban environment and can be rapidly placed on

a variety of structural elements you can find in a building or on a

roof. It adusts easily to fit different beams, edges, walls etc. The

device can be used as a rope access anchor, or work placement

connection point as part of a PPE system. Afterwards it can be

easily removed or placed In a different spot.

Limitations On Use:

The RAFA L is designed to be part of a PPE system that will

protect the user against falls from height during work activities

when used in conjunction with a full body harness and a device

that limits the load transmitted to the user to 6 KN.

It is impossible to imagine all the ways this equipment can be

misused. It must be used only for the specific purpose it was

designed for; it must not be used for any other. Only the loading

in the "OK" box is allowed. Each user is responsible for making

a risk assessment prior to using this product.

The product was designed to work in a temperature range of -20

to +50 degrees celsius (-4 to 122 degrees fahrenheit).

Lifetime:

Unlimited for metal products, but will often be much less de-

pending on conditions and frequency of use; it could even be a

single use in some cases.

Environmental Factors:

Moisture, ice, salt, sand, snow, chemicals and other factors can

Fig. 5

prevent proper operation or can greatly accelerate wear.

Medical:

It is intended for use by medically fit, specifically trained and

The horizontal pull strength of the RAFA L is

experienced users. Never use this device if you are feeling ti-

dependent upon the length of extension of the Slider

red, drowsy or under the effect of alcohol, drugs or any other

Beam.

substance that may affect your judgement or limits your physical

ability.

Refer to the markings on the top and side of

Compatibility:

the RAFA to verify position of Slider Beam and

Any equipment used with the RAFA L must be certified for use as

associated MBS before use.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). An incompatible connec-

tion can cause accidental disconnection, breakage, or affect the

safety function of another piece of equipment. You must verify

the suitability of this equipment for use in your application with

regard to applicable governmental regulations and other stan-

dards on occupational safety.

Re-Sale:

If re-sold outside the original country of destination, CE guidel-

ines require the re-seller of the RAFA L to provide instructions

for use, maintenance, periodic examination and for repair in

the language of the country in which this product is to be used.

Principal Material Aluminum alloy, anodized.

Inspection Before & After Each Use:

In addition to the detailed periodic inspection, the RAFA L must

be inspected before and after each use. Check all parts for

cracks, deformation, corrosion, wear, etc. Verify sliding beam,

leg joints and lever all move and rotate freely. Verify the security

of the Lock Lever when in locked position. Verify that the legs

rotate freely when the Leg Release Button(s) is pushed, and that

the legs lock securely when the button is released. The function

of these parts must not be impaired by foreign matter such as

dirt, ice, corrosion, etc.

If any signs of significant wear appear on the rubber foot pads,

replace them before using the anchor again. A replacement kit

is available from an authorized distributor.

Inspection During Use:

Regularly inspect and monitor your system, confirming the

correct positioning of the RAFA L and tension against the

supporting anchor. Prevent any contact between the RAFA L

anchor and any other objects that can interfere with the ability

to arrest a fall, or move it from its original placement. If during

usage the RAFA L starts to move from its placement, stop using

it immediately. Do not continue until you can establish a suitable

placement.

Detailed Inspection:

In addition to inspection before, during and after each use, a

detailed inspection by a competent inspector must be done at

least every 12 months or more frequently depending on amount

and type of use, government regulations, and environmental

conditions. Check all parts for:

• Sharp edges

• Nicks, gouges, dings, wear, scratches or indentations

deeper than 1mm

• Permanent deformation

SPECS

15 kN, 22 kN

35 x 11 x 8 cm

Tested in accordance to EN795b for two person use

Leg Release

Slider Button

Eye

Button(1)

Slider Beam

Rear Leg

Rear Foot

Front Foot

Locking Lever

5. Press the leg handle completely

down to lock the anchor firmly in a

clamp position.

6. To release the clamp, pull

the end of the sleave outward

and lift up.

Horizontal MBS:

22kN

Position Indicator

22kN Strength Indicator

Horizontal MBS:

15kN

Position Indicator

15kN Strength Indicator

RAFA L

RAFA - L

XXXXXXXXXX

22 kN

Tested in accordance to:

≤ 41 cm

EN795:20012 b

4.5 kg

Two Person Use

(13.7" x 4.3" x 3.1")

WLL: 400kg

Fig. 2

Button(2)

Using the RAFA Anchor

A. Make sure that

the feet fit tightly

and the lever is

locked.

Connecting to the Anchor

B. Use the connection eye

Fig. 4

to connect a rope or a

ladder to the RAFA using

a standard carabiner or

a sling.

Correct Direction of Load

C. The load should only be applied as indicated "Ok" below. Take precautions

to not pull the anchor in excess of 15 degrees to either side as it may cause

displacement. Do not pull above the achor point.

15° 15°

22kN

15kN

22kN

15kN

22kN

36 - 41 cm

MADE IN ISRAEL

A - Model Name

B - Serial Number

C - EN Standard

D - Two Person Use

E - Working Load Limit

F - Read User Manual

G - Manufacturer

H - Country of Origin

No!

• Misalignment of joining parts

• Bent, twisted, distorted, stretched, elongated,

cracked, or broken components

• Unauthorized replacement components

• Legibility of the product markings

• Evidence of:

a. Being dropped

b. Excessive loading

22kN

c. Corrosion

d. Exposure to heat, including weld spatter, arc

strikes, or discoloration of the surface

e. Unauthorized modification or repair

Retire from service immediately if the RAFA:

1. Arrests a fall or is significantly loaded.

2. Does not pass inspection or there is any doubt about its safety.

3. Is misused, altered, damaged, exposed to harmful chemicals,

etc.

Do not return to service until the unit in question has been

inspected and approved for use in writing by a competent

person that is authorized to do so. Contact the manufacturer

if you have any doubts or concerns.

Inspections should be performed by a competent person

whose training meets the applicable standards and/or laws

for the inspection of life safety equipment. An inspection log

including the date, inspectors name, and result of the inspection

should be kept as a permanent record. It is best to issue

new equipment to each user so they know its entire history.

Repairs or modifications to the equipment are only allowed

by the manufacturer or those authorized in writing by the

manufacturer.

Make a copy of these instructions and use one as the permanent

inspection record and keep the other with the equipment. It is

recommended that a similar record is kept for all components

used in a system.

< 36 cm

It is best to issue new gear to each user so they know its entire

history. Periodic detailed inspection shall use the same criteria

as inspection before and after each use. Additionally, periodic

inspection will verify legibility of product markings. User safety

depends upon the durability and correct function of the equip-

ment.

Maintenance & Storage:

Clean if necessary with fresh water, then allow to dry naturally

completely before storing. If there is still dirt in the moving parts,

use air pressure to remove it. Light surface corrosion may be

removed with a wire brush (no power tools). Retire if corrosion

is heavy. Store or transport in a dry place away from extremes of

heat and cold and avoid exposure to chemicals.

With the exception of the rubber feet, repairs or modifications to

equipment are only allowed by the manufacturer or those autho-

rized in writing by the manufacturer.

The RAFA anchor should be placed only on solid parts in a struc-

ture that are strong enough to hold the force that may be applied

during usage. It can be placed on doorways, concrete beams,

window edges and walls that are strong and stable.

Fig. 1

Consult an engineer or a person qualified to assess the strength

of the anchor.

Make sure that the anchor is stable before using. Try to move it to

the sides and to the direction in which it should be loaded. Check

that it is not moving or tilting.

The anchor should normally be above the user's position and

conform to the applicable standard.

The placement should take

into consideration the possibility of a fall

and should minimize the

potential fall distance or hitting an obstacle. You are responsible

to verify the suitability of this equipment and your anchor and

other gear with regard to governmental, and all other other,

applicable standards. The clearance under the user must be

sufficient to prevent him from striking an obstacle in case of a

fall (the length of the connector can influence the height of a fall).

For Fall Arrest:

The user shall be equipped with a means of limiting the maximum

dynamic forces exerted on the user during the

arrest of a fall to a maximum of 6 kN

The full magnitude of force from the load is transmitted through

the RAFA L to the anchors attached to the structure.The maxi-

mum load that can be transmitted is 9kn.

When the RAFA L is used in accordance with EN 795 as a per-

sonal fall protection anchor, the RAFA L shall not be used for

lifting equipment.

To comply with ANSI, follow these requirements:

ANCHORAGE STRENGTH :

The Anchorage strength required depends on the application

type. Following are the requirements of ANSI 359.1 for these

Fig. 3

application types:

Anchorage & anchorage strength :

Anchorage and anchorage strength requirements are dependent

on the full body harness application. In accordance with ANSI

Z3559.1, anchorages selected for fall arrest systems must meet

the anchorage strength requirements defined below.

Anchorage Strength Requirements

Fall Arrest

Non-Certified Anchorage: 5000 lbs. (23 kN)

Certified Anchorage: 2 Times the Maximum Arresting Force for

Certified Anchorage

Restraint

Non-Certified Anchorage: 1,000 (4,5 kN)

Certified Anchorages: 2 times the foreseeable force for certified

anchorages.

Work Positioning

Non-Certified Anchorages: 3,000 lbs (13.3 kN)

Certified Anchorage: 2 times the foreseeable force for certified

anchorage.

Rescue

Non-Certified Anchorage: 3,000 lbs (13.3 kN)

Certified Anchorage: 5 times the foreseeable force for certified

anchorage.

Climbing

The structure which a climbing system is attached must sustain

the loads required by that particular system. See the instructions

for the climbing system for requirements.