Husqvarna Work Positioning Lanyard Climbing Gear Instruction Manual

Husqvarna Work Positioning Lanyard Climbing Gear

Product inspection record sheet

Manufacturer: Husqvarna AB

SE-561 82 Huskvarna Sweden

Tel: +46-36-146500

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Batch number| 4| Serial number                       5| Name of user|  |  | 6
Date of production| 7| Purchase date                      8| Date of first use| 9| Date of taking out of service| 10
Compatible components within harness based work at height systems|  |  | 11
Comments|  |  | 12

Written inspection record sheet

Date  1| Inspection 2

type

| Findings and actions: 3

defects, repairs, etc.

| Accept, Reject 4

or Correct

| Next           5

inspection date

| Name and signature 6

of competent person

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Introduction

Product description and intended use

The product Husqvarna Work Positioning Lanyard is used as personal protective equipment in work positioning systems for arborists. The product has 2 different approved areas of use:

• As an anchor device to give protection against fall from a height
• As a lanyard for harness in a work positioning system
• The product is made of synthetic fiber rope and metal and consists of 6 parts. Refer to Product overview on page 7.
• Do not use the product for fall arrest systems.
• Do not use the product as lifting equipment as specified in EU directive 2006/42/EC.

Product Overview

1. DDM Shadow Locksafe carabiner
2. Husqvarna Work Positioning Lanyard 11.5 mm Eyen- Eye
3. Husqvarna Prusik Loop 7 mm T with equalizing thimble
4. DDM Ultra O Locksafe carabiner
5. DMM PINTO pulley
6. Becket of the DMM PINTO pulley
7. Husqvarna Prusik Eye-n-Eye 8 mm friction hitch attached to DDM Ultra O Locksafe carabiner

Symbols and markings

tools.
L| Length in m.
“Anchor and pole strap”| Slings and fasteners for restraint systems.
“Personnel attachment only”| Only for personal fall protection purposes.
EN 358:2018| Standard for harness and lanyard for harness.
EN 795:2012-B| Standard for transportable, temporarily mounted anchor device, protection against falls from a height.
ANSI Z133-2017| Standard for arboricultural operations, prusik loop.
AS/NZS 5532:2013| Rating: single person/limited free-fall. Australian/New Zealand standard for anchor devices, class: single person/work positioning/restraint system.
AS 1891.5:2020| Australian standard for personal equipment for work at height – Part 5: Manufacturing requirements for lanyard assemblies and pole straps.
“single user only”| The product must only be used by a single (1) user.
 | The CE mark certifies compliance with the requirements of regulation (EU) 2016/425. The number identifies the testing institute. Refer to Compliance and ap- provals on page 14.
20xx/yy| Year/month of manufacture.
Discard by:| Month/year of end of maximum service life. The actual service life can be shorter. Refer to Service life of the product on page 13 for more information.
Ser. No.:| Serial number: Year/month of manufacture.
“Only competent users should use this equipment”| The product must only be used by trained professional operators.
“never use alone”| The product is a component in a system and must not be used on its own.
Symbol/marking| Explanation
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| Manufacturer.
| Read the operator’s manual before you use the product.
The European standard symbols for textile care and washing of textiles are used.

Product liability

The manufacturer is not responsible for damages that occur during or after the use of the product if:

• the product is incorrectly used.
• the work positioning system is incorrectly assembled.

Safety

Safety definitions
Warnings, cautions and notes are used to point out specially important parts of the manual

• WARNING : Used if there is a risk of injury or death for the operator or bystanders if the instructions in the manual are not obeyed.
• CAUTION : Used if there is a risk of damage to the product, other materials or the adjacent area if the instructions in the manual are not obeyed

Note : Used to give more information that is necessary in a given situation.

General safety instructions

WARNING : Read the warning instructions that follow before you use the product.

• This product can be dangerous if you are not careful or if you use the product incorrectly. Before you use the product, you must read and understand the contents of this operator’s manual.
• You must obey all instructions in this operator’s manual. The risk of serious injury or death increases if the instructions are not obeyed.
• The operator must have necessary knowledge and experience. The operator must be trained in the safe use of the product and in the applicable safety precautions.
• The equipment should if possible be used personally by one operator only.
• Only use the product for the specified intended use and in the specified limited scope.
• The operator must have good medical health.
• The product can cause damage if incorrectly used, stored, cleaned or if it is used with too much load.
• Do the product inspections as given in this operator’s manual.
• Obey local requirements and national regulations for personal protective equipment for arborists.
• Keep this operator’s manual and inspection report together with the product.
• If the product is given to a new operator, make sure that the operator’s manual goes with the product.
• If the product is moved to a different country, it is the responsibility of the previous operator to make sure that the operator’s manual is in the correct language for that country

Safety instructions before operation
WARNING : Read the warning instructions that follow before you use the product.

1. You must obey all instructions in the operator’s manuals supplied with the DDM Shadow Locksafe carabiner, the DDM Ultra O Locksafe carabiner and the DMM PINTO pulley. The risk of serious injury or death increases if the instructions are not obeyed.
2. All components in the work positioning system must be compatible and correctly configured. You must comply with the recommendations for use of the product together with other components:
3. Ropes must comply with EN 1891.
4. Carabiners must comply with EN 362.
5. Other PPE components must comply with the harmonized standards under the regulation EU 2016/425
6. Do a visual inspection of the product before operation. If you are not fully sure that the product is safe to use, take it out of service. Refer to To take the product out of service on page 13.
7. Prepare a risk assessment (RA) that includes emergency procedures for all possible emergencies. Make sure that emergency and rescue procedures can be done quickly and safely if an emergency occurs.

Safety instructions for operation
WARNING : Read the warning instructions that follow before you use the product

• The product must be used by 1 person only.

• It is the responsibility of the operator to understand the support structure, make sure that applicable anchor points are selected and select correct configuration of the product for the selected anchor point.

• Do not use the product for fall arrest systems. The potential fall distance must never be more than 500 mm.

• If it is necessary, make sure that there is a back-up system, such as a fall arrest system.

• Keep the anchor point vertically above the operator. Pendulum swings can occur. Always be prepared for the consequences of pendulum swings.

• Do not put the product across sharp edges.
  To prevent damage to the product and other components of the work positioning system, obey these instructions:

• Keep all components away from surfaces that can damage the components

  • Put applicable and sufficient protection between the components and the surface that can damage the components.

• Do rappelling operations slowly to prevent high temperatures in the product.

• Sunlight and chemicals can damage the product and cause it to lose its strength. Keep the product away from UV radiation.

• Do not expose the product to temperatures higher than 60°C.

• Do not use the product in corrosive conditions.

• Snow, ice and moisture have a negative effect on the handling of the product.

• Make sure that there are no knots. Knots decrease the breaking load.

• Do a check of the structure that the product is attached to. Make sure that the structure has sufficient strength for the operation, including the additional load that an emergency situation can cause.

• The product can be used as a belay for the rescuer after a single fall. Select an applicable tree, branch or other structural anchor that is resistant to a  minimum of 12 kN.

• Make sure that the length of the product is sufficient for the object that it is looped around. Refer to To operate the product as an anchor device on page 9.

• Prevent rope slack between the anchor point and the operator. Always keep the work positioning system in tension.

• If the product is subject to a fall, take it out of service immediately. Refer to To take the product out of service on page 13.

Operation

Introduction

WARNING : Read and understand the safety chapter before you use the product.
To operate the product as an anchor device
The product complies with EN 795B, the standard for anchor devices. It can be used in 2 different configurations:

• Single strand, using the Husqvarna Prusik Loop 7 mm T with equalizing thimble
• Double strand, using the DMM PINTO pulley
  WARNING : The product does not choke the support structure. Obey the instructions to prevent accidental down movement of the product.

To do a single-strand configuration

• A harness that complies with EN 813 is necessary for this configuration.
  • Loop the product around a support structure, such as a branch.
  • If the support structure is smooth, loop the product an additional turn around the support structure. This decreases the risk of down movement of the product along the support structure
• Connect the DDM Shadow Locksafe carabiner (A) to the equalizing thimble (B) of the Prusik Loop 7 mm T. (Fig. 4)
  • Make sure that the lock mechanism of the DDM Shadow Locksafe carabiner (A) points away from the support structure and the other components of the product.
  • Make sure that the equalizing thimble (B) is not against an object or an edge that can cause it to bend.
  • Connect the DDM Ultra O Locksafe carabiner (C) to the ventral attachment point of the harness (D) according to EN 813.
  • Adjust the length of the product with the Prusik Eyen- Eye 8 mm friction hitch (E).
  • After the operation, remove the product, clean it and put it into storage. Refer to To clean the product on page 12 and Transportation and storage on page 13.

To do a double strand configuration
A harness that complies with EN 813 is necessary for this configuration.

1. Loop the product around a support structure, such as a branch.
2. Connect the DDM Shadow Locksafe carabiner (A) to the becket of the DMM PINTO pulley (B). (Fig. 5)
3. Make sure that the lock mechanism of the DDM Shadow Locksafe carabiner (A) points away from the other components of the product.
4. Connect the DDM Ultra O Locksafe carabiner (C) to the ventral attachment point of the harness (D) according to EN 813.
5. Adjust the length of the product with the Prusik Eyen- Eye 8 mm friction hitch (E).
6. After the operation, remove the product, clean it and put it into storage. Refer to To clean the product on page 12 and Transportation and storage on page 13.

To operate the product as a lanyard for harness
The product complies with EN 358, standard for harness and lanyard for harness.

1. Select an anchor point at waist level.
2. Connect the carabiners of the product to the attachment rings on each side of the harness.
3. If the harness has forward attachment points (A), you can as an alternative connect the carabiners (B) to these attachment points. (Fig. 6)
4. Adjust the length of the product with the Prusik EyenEye 8 mm friction hitch (C).
5. Make sure that the free movement is not more than 0.6 m.
6. Make sure that the Work Positioning Lanyard is as short as possible and that there is no slack.
   Note : The product is delivererd with the Prusik Eye-n-Eye 8 mm friction hitch in a 5-coil Distel knot. The Prusik Eye-n-Eye 8 mm friction hitch can also be used in a Valdotain Tresse knot. Refer to To tie a Valdotain Tresse knot on page 12 and To tie a 5-coil Distel knot on page 13 for instructions how to tie the knots correctly.

To ensure safe function of the Prusik

Eye-n-Eye 8 mm friction hitch Some conditions or environments can decrease the friction between the friction hitch and the Work Positioning Lanyard 11.5 mm Eye-n-Eye. These are examples of such conditions: Ice, mud, rain, cold, snow, tree exudates and defective ropes. If the friction is not sufficient to hold the rope, the length of the product configuration will increase until the friction hitch stops against the end connection.

• Do necessary maintenance of the Work Positioning Lanyard.
• Make sure that all components of the product are dry, clean and not damaged.
• Select a location in the tree where there is a minimum risk of leaves, twigs or other objects getting caught in the friction hitch. This is valid also for other support structures than a tree.
• Make sure that objects do not touch the top of the friction hitch.
• Only let the manufacturer do modifications to the product.
• If the friction hitch is replaced, make sure that it is tied in an approved knot. Refer to To tie a Valdotain Tresse knot on page 12 and To tie a 5-coil Distel knot on page 13.

To secure the Prusik Loop 7 mm T when it is not used
When the product is used as a double strand anchor device and as a lanyard for harness, the Prusik Loop 7 mm T with equalizing thimble is not used.

• To make sure that the Prusik Loop 7 mm T does not prevent safe operation, connect the equalizing thimble to the DDM Shadow Locksafe carabiner. (Fig. 7)

Product inspection

WARNING : Do the product inspections at the intervals given below. There is a risk of serious injury or death if defects are not identified

Note : Refer to national regulations for other product inspection intervals.
Product inspections must always be done before and after each use. The operator can do these inspections. If the product is used for equipment in occupational health and safety according to EN 365, a product inspection must be done at least each 12 months. If the product is used according to standard AS 1891.5:2020, a product inspection must be done at least each 6 months. These inspections must be done by a competent person or the manufacturer. The detailed instructions must be obeyed and the findings written on the inspection sheets. Refer to Product inspection record sheet on page 11 and Written inspection record sheet on page 12.
To comply with the standard AS/NZS 5532:2013, the inspections results must be available to the operator.

To do a product inspection before each use

• Do a visual inspection of the product.
• If defects are found or if you are not sure that the product is safe to use, take the product out of service. Refer to To take the product out of service on page 13.

To do a product inspection after each use

• Examine the product for abrasion and cuts.
• Make sure that the product label is clearly visible and easy to read.
• If defects are found or if you are not sure that the product is safe to use, take the product out of service. Refer to To take the product out of service on page 13

To do a product inspection each 6 or 12 months

The 12 month interval applies if the product is used for equipment in occupational health and safety according

1. Manufacturer: Husqvarna AB, SE-561 82 Huskvarna, Sweden, tel: +46-36-146500 to EN 365. The 6 month interval applies if the product is used according to standard AS 1891.5:2020.

WARNING : This product inspection must only be done by a competent person or the manufacturer.

The product inspection must be documented. Refer to Product inspection record sheet on page 11 and Written inspection record sheet on page 12.

• Do a check of the general product condition:
  • Do a check of the product age.
  • Do a check of the completeness of the product.
  • Make sure that the product is not dirty.
  • Make sure that the product is correctly assembled.
• Examine the product label:
  • Make sure that the product label is clearly visible and easy to read.
  • Make sure that the product label has a CE marking and specifies the year and month of manufacture.
• Examine all individual parts for these types of mechanical damage:
  • Cuts and cracks
  • Indentations
  • Fibrillation and abrasion of fiber parts
  • Formation of ribs
  • Kinks
  • Crush damages
• Examine all individual parts for thermal or chemical damages, such as fusing or hardening.
• Make sure that there is no discoloration of the product.
• Examine all metal components for corrosion and deformations.
• Do a check of the condition and completeness of the end connections:
  • Make sure that there are no damages to the stitching, such as abrasion of the sewing thread.
  • Make sure that there is no slippage of the splices.
  • Examine the knots

After the product inspection, mark the product with the date of inspection or with the next date for inspection.

1. Model
2. Retailer
3. Batch number
4. Serial number
5. Name of user
6. Date of production
7. Purchase date
8. Date of first use
9. Date of retirement
10. Compatible components within harness based work at height systems
11. Comments

Written inspection record sheet

1. Date
2. Inspection type: Pre-use check, Weekly inspection, Thorough inspection or Exceptional circumstances
3. Findings and actions: defects, repairs, etc.
4. Accept, Reject or Correct
5. Next inspection date
6. Name and signature of competent person

Maintenance

To repair the product
Only let the manufacturer do repairs.

To clean the product

1. Clean the product with warm water and a rope detergent. Obey the instructions on the package of the rope detergent
   WARNING : Do not use a textile detergent.

2. Flush the product with a large quantity of clear water.

3. Let the product become fully dry, away from sunlight, fires or other heat sources.
   WARNING : Do not use the product or put it in storage before it is fully dry.

To disinfect the product

WARNING : Do not disinfect the product more often than absolutely necessary.
WARNING : Only use disinfectants that do not damage the synthetic material of the product. We recommend isopropyl alcohol, 70%.
WARNING : Obey the safety instructions for the disinfectant.

1. Apply the disinfectant to the product surface.
2. Let the product become fully dry.

Spare parts
These components are available as spare parts

• Husqvarna Prusik Loop 7 mm T with equalizing thimble. For instructions how to replace it, refer to To replace the Prusik Loop 7 mm T with equalizing thimble on page 12.
• Husqvarna Prusik Eye-n-Eye 8 mm friction hitch. This is a consumable wear part that is necessary toreplace regularly. For instructions how to replace it, refer to To tie a Valdotain Tresse knot on page 12 or To tie a 5-coil Distel knot on page 13.
• Husqvarna Work Positioning Lanyard 11.5 mm Eyen- Eye

WARNING : Only use original spare parts. before you use the product, make sure that the spare part is replaced correctly. If you are not sure how to replace a spare part correctly, speak to a competent person or the manufacturer.

To replace the Prusik Loop 7 mm T with equalizing thimble
During all steps, make sure that the ropes of the Prusik Loop 7 mm T are parallel and do not cross.

To tie a Valdotain Tresse knot
Obey the step by step instructions in the illustrations to tie the Prusik Eye-n-Eye 8 mm into a Valdotain

Tresse knot correctly.

To tie a 5-coil Distel knot
Obey the step by step instructions in the illustrations to tie the Prusik Eye-n-Eye 8 mm into a 5-coil Distel knot correctly.

Service life of the product

• The service life of the friction hitch Prusik Loop 7 mm T is a maximum of 2 years and for the friction hitch Prusik Eye-n-Eye 8 mm a maximum of 3 years from the day the product is removed from the package. This is valid if the package is not damaged and the product is removed from the package at the time of the purchase.
• The friction hitches must be discarded after a maximum of 2 respective 3 years of use.
• If the product is not removed from the package at the time of purchase and kept in storage correctly, the possible service life of the friction hitches is 5 respective 6 years from the date of manufacture.
• The service life of the Work Positioning Lanyard 11.5 mm Eye-n-Eye is a maximum of 5 years from the day the product is removed from the package. This is valid if the package is not damaged and the product is removed from the package at the time of the purchase. The product must be discarded after a maximum of 5 years of use.
• If the product is not removed from the package at the time of purchase and kept in storage correctly, the possible service life of the Work Positioning Lanyard 11.5 mm
• Eye-n-Eye is 8 years from the date of manufacture.

The actual service life depends fully on the condition of the product. The condition of the product is affected by these factors:

• UV radiation
• Type and frequency of use
• Product handling and storage
• Climatic influences such as ice or snow
• Operational environments such as salt or sand
• Chemical influences such as battery acid
• Heat contamination
• Mechanical deformation or distortion

Extreme conditions during operation can shorten the service life to a single use only. If the product is damaged before its first use, for example during transportation, it must be discarded immediately and not used.
Mechanical wear and sunlight decrease the service life considerably. Bleached or abraded fibers, discoloration, and hardened spots are signs that show that the product must be discarded.
The lifetime of an installed product depends also on the condition of the tree and on how the product is attached. After use, the product must be removed. It is not designed for permanent installation in a tree.

To take the product out of service
If the product is subject to a fall or shows signs of wear or damage, it must be taken out of service.

1. If you are sure that the product is damaged, discard it.
2. If you think that the product can be damaged, do these steps:
3. Put a clearly visible label or marking on the product to prevent accidental use.
4. Let a competent person or the manufacturer do the required tests and inspections.

If the competent person gives a written approval, the product can be used again

Transportation, storage and disposal

Transportation and storage

• Before transportation and storage, make sure that the product is clean and dry.
• Put the product in a bag that gives protection from moisture, light and dirt.
• Make sure that the storage space meets these requirements:
• The temperature is 15–25°C.
• The air flow is sufficient
• There is no sunlight, UV radiation or light from welding equipment.
• There are no chemicals or other aggressive environments.
• There are no objects with sharp edges.

Disposal

• Obey national regulations.
• Use the local recycling system.

Compliance and approvals

The following standards are applied:

• EN 795B:2012
• EN 358:2018
• AS/NZS 5532:2013
• AS 1891.5:2020
• ANSI Z133-2017

The product accompanied by this set of instructions is type-examined, CE- marked to state conformity with the European regulation (EU) 2016/425 on Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and meets the European standards given on the product label. Notified body 0408: TÜV Austria Services GmbH, Deutschstrasse 10, A-1230 Vienna, Austria.
The component Work Positioning Lanyard 11.5 mm
Eye-n-Eye also complies with AS 1891.5:2020 and AS/NZS 5532:2013.

WARNING : Read the standard AS 1891.5:2020 for instructions how to select, operate and do maintenance on the product correctly to comply with the standard.
The product does however not comply with any other standards unless explicitly stated.
This product was tested to EN 795, Class B, for use by a single person using Personal Protective Equipment.
Pursuant to EN 795, this product for Personal Protective Equipment must be capable of withstanding a force of 18 kN in every described mode of use when new.
Declaration of Conformity is available on www.husqvarna.com. Use the search function and search for the product.
Responsible manufacturer: Husqvarna AB, SE-561 82 Huskvarna, Sweden, tel: +46-36-146500

www.husqvarna.com

References

• Husqvarna Forest & Garden

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