EDELRID OMBILIX Moving Fall Arrester User Manual
- June 12, 2024
- EDELRID
Table of Contents
EDELRID OMBILIX Moving Fall Arrester
Product Information
The product is called OMBILIX OMBILIX ADJUST EXTREME XP II. It is designed to be an anchor for personal protective equipment used for protection against falls from a height. The product complies with EN 353-2 and EN 358 standards.
Product Usage Instructions
- This product is intended for use by trained, experienced persons or instructed persons under supervision.
- Before using the product, it is essential to read and understand the instructions provided.
- The product should be assigned to one person and not shared.
- The reseller must provide this document in the language spoken in the country of use and it must be kept together with the equipment during the entire service life.
- The product is compatible with suitable connectors to EN 362, with a maximum length of 12 cm. Avoid edge loading.
- Perform a functional test before each use. Shorten and lengthen the rope without causing injury.
- Expert use only: If the rope needs to be replaced, follow these steps:
- Cut the old rope and destroy it to render it unusable.
- Replace with the Ombilix Replacement Rope, which is a rope with sewn-in karabiner and heat shrink tube.
- Slide the heat shrink tube over the knot so it is centered on the knot.
- The product has a maximum useful life of 10 years for textiles and unlimited for metal components (including Extreme XP II). Frequent use or high loading may reduce the useful life.
- Immediately remove the product from service if any of the following conditions are observed:
- Fall loading has occurred
- Webbing edges are damaged or individual fibers have been pulled from the webbing
- Visible signs of damage or abrasion show on seams
- Melting burns, discoloration, or strong furriness of the webbing
GENERAL NOTES FOR APPLICATION AND SAFETY
This product is part of personal protective equipment for protection against fall from a height and should be assigned to one person. The product must be used exclusively by trained, experienced persons or by instructed persons who are being supervised. These instructions contain vital information. The instructions must have been understood by the user before actual use. The reseller must provide this document in the language spoken in the country of use and it must be kept together with the equipment during the entire service life.
The following instructions for use are important and help ensuring proper practical application. However, they cannot replace experience, responsible action and knowledge required for mountaineering, climbing, and working at a height or depth; and they certainly cannot free users from bearing their personal risk.
Attention: If these instructions for use are not carefully observed, the life of persons may be at risk!
GENERAL SAFETY NOTES
Mountaineering, climbing, and working at heights often entail hidden dangers and risks caused by external influences. Errors and carelessness may cause severe accidents, injuries, and even death. If this product is combined with other components, these may mutually affect safety. Use only CE marked components of personal protective equipment (PPE) for protection against falling from a height.
If original components of the product are modified or removed, the safety properties may be influenced adversely. The equipment should not be altered, modified, or adjusted by use of additional parts in any way not specifically recommended by the manufacturer in writing. Before and after use, check the product for possible damage. Ensure fitness for use and correct function. If in doubt concerning the safety condition of the product, remove it from use immediately. In case of abuse and/or improper use, the manufacturer refuses any liability. In such cases, the responsibility and risk lie with the users or persons responsible for the operation. When using this product, we recommend additionally observing the applicable national rules. Personal protective equipment is exclusively designed for securing of persons.
The user should be aware that deficient bodily or mental healthmay impair safety of normal application and in emergency situations. Choice of suitable equipment requires experience and shall be made based on a hazard analysis. Only trained and experienced persons may use the product; other persons must be instructed and supervised. The equipment should only be used under the conditions of use and for the purposes specified. Before and during use, have a plan ready for rescue procedures that are effective and safe.
PRODUCT-SPECIFIC INFORMATION, FIGURE CAPTIONS
Fig. 1 Designations of parts
- A: Connector (EN 362)
- B: Rope, Performance Static 12 mm (Polyamide)
- C: Rope clamp
- D: Attachment eye
- E: End stop
- F: Reinforcing seam with heat shrink tube
- G: Rope protector
- H: Swivel karabiner (EN 362)
- I: Aluminium cable eye stiffener
- J: Aluminium press-on rope clamp
- K: Marking
- L: Steel rope (steel core with Polyamide jacket)
- M: Aluminium end stop
Fig. 2 Compatibility
- a) Compatible with suitable connectors to EN 362 (max. length: 12 cm).
- b) ATTENTION! No edge loading.
- Fig. 3 Functional test
- Fig. 3 Functional test
- a-b) Shortening and lengthening the rope.
- c) ATTENTION! Moving parts may cause injury.
Fig. 4 Replacement set – EXPERT USE ONLY
- Components “Ombilix Replacement Rope”: rope with sewn-in karabiner and heat shrink tube.
- Additional components “Ombilix Adjust”: rope protector.
Replacing the rope:
- Cut the old rope and destroy it to render it unusable. For Ombilix Adjust, slide the rope protector onto the new rope until reaching the karabiner.
- Slide the rope clamp onto the rope.
- Attention: The arrow on the rope clamp must point toward the firmly sewn connector.
- Push the rope clamp at least 0.5 m on to the rope and test the function (Fig. 3a/b).
Tie a stop knot:
- Overhand knot – make a loop at least 20 cm from the rope end.
- Feed the rope end through the loop.
- Pull the overhand knot tight.
- The rope must project at least 12 cm from the knot.
Heat shrink tube:
- Slide the heat shrink tube over the knot so it is centred on the knot.
- Shrink the tube using a hot-air blower (max. 300 °C, min. distance to the rope 5 cm).
ATTENTION: The rope clamp must be used exclusively for the rope provided by the manufacturer.
Fig. 5 Applications of Ombilix – EN 353-2
Guided type fall arrester including movable guide. The guided type fall arrester may be used exclusively in connection with the rope supplied by the manufacturer (Performance Static 12 mm). The movable guide must be fastened to a reliable anchor point using a connector. The attachment point and the anchoring must be capable of withstanding the loads occurring in the worst conceivable case. Even when energy absorbers (to EN 365) are used – as required by EN 363 (fall arrest systems) – the attachment points must be designed for an arrest force of min. 12 kN (EN 795 Type B). The guided type fall arrester must be connected to a fall arrest harness to EN 361 at the sternal catch eye marked A.
Fig. 6 Precautions for Ombilix
- Attention: No edge loading.
- Avoid sagging of ropes.
- Do not climb beyond the anchor point.
Fig. 7 Free fall space
The anchor point must be selected so that free fall and fall height are limited to a minimum. The maximum rated load incl. tools and equipment is 140 kg. Before any use, calculate the required fall space as follows:
- S: Lanyard, factor 2: 24 cm
- E: Rope extension: ~ 3 %
- H: Brake distance of device: ~ 1 m
- A: Average height of catch eye to EN 361: ~ 1.5 m
- R: Safety margin: 1 m
Fig. 8 Applications of Ombilix (+Adjust) and Extreme XP II – EN 358
Lanyard for work positioning or restraint.
- 8a-b) The lanyard can be used for work positioning or restraint.
- 8c) The lanyard Extreme XP II – with steel core – can be used in connection with sharp tools such as power saws.
- The workplace positioning system is not suitable for fall arrest. Therefore, such a system should not be used if there is a risk of the user hanging in the sit harness or being subjected to unexpected strain in the harness. Additionally, when the device is used as a lanyard for work positioning or restraint, the operator must consider the need for an additional means of securing (e. g. a fall arrest system). When using the lanyard, ensure that the anchor point is always above the hip.
- d) Fasten both ends of the lanyard
- to the lateral attachment elements (EN 358) of the hip harness.
- to the centre fastening eye(s) of the sit harness (EN 813).
Use as one branch only: Fasten the firmly sewn connector (in the direction of the arrow) to an anchor point and the other end to the central fastening eye of the sit harness. (Fig. 3a/b)
Fig. 9a-d Fall factor Ombilix (+Adjust) und Extreme XP II
_ Attention: _The anchor points must be selected such that the fall factor will not exceed 1.
STORAGE, MAINTENANCE, AND MARKING
GENERAL NOTES CONCERNING SERVICE LIFE, STORAGE, MAINTENANCE, AND MARKING
ATTENTION: The products must not be subjected to damaging influences. These include contact with caustic or aggressive substances (e. g.: acids, lye, soldering fluid, oils, cleaning agents) as well as extreme temperatures, flying sparks, and subjection to electric influences. Sharp edges, moisture and icing especially may substantially impair the loading strength of textile products!
SERVICE LIFE AND REPLACEMENT
The service life of the product mainly depends on the type and frequency of use as well as on external influences. At the end of the useful life or latest at the end of the maximum service life indicated, the product must be removed from use. Products made of artificial fibres (polyamide or polyester, Dyneema®, Aramid, Vectran®) are subject to some aging even if not used; aging mainly depends on the intensity of ultraviolet radiation as well as on climatic conditions.
MAXIMUM SERVICE LIFE
With optimum storage conditions and without use:
- Metal (incl. Extreme XP II): unlimited
- Textiles: 14 years.
MAXIMUM USEFUL LIFE
(commercial/non-commercial use) Providing proper use and no detectable signs of wear showing as well as under optimum storage conditions:
- Metal (incl. Extreme XP II): unlimited
- Textiles: 10 years.
Frequent use or extremely high loading may substantially reduce the useful life. Remove the product from service immediately if any of the following applies
- fall loading has occurred
- webbing edges are damaged or individual fibres have been pulled from the webbing
- visible signs of damage or abrasion show on seems
- melting burns, decolouration or strong furriness of the webbing/ jacketing are noticed
- the device has come in contact with chemicals
- the wear indicator is visible (interior fabric of different colour becomes visible)
- the product has been subjected to impact on a hard surface
- extreme grooving and/or deformation has occurred
- sharp edges have formed due to abrasion,
- signs of damage are visible or function is impaired
- you are in doubt concerning the safety condition of the product, even in the least.
The product may only be reused after an adequately qualified person has confirmed its suitability in writing.
INSPECTION AND DOCUMENTATION
In case of commercial/professional use, the product must be inspected as needed but at least yearly by the manufacturer, an adequately qualified person, or an approved inspection body/ agency; and it must be serviced or removed from use as required.
The identification must be readable. Such inspections and service must be documented for each product; record the following information: Product designation, manufacturer’s name and address, individual identification mark, date of manufacture, date of purchase, date of first use, date of next regular inspection, result of the inspection and signature of the responsible adequately qualified person. You may download a specimen copy from www.edelrid.com
Fig. 10 Climate during use
STORAGE
- Store cool, dry, and protected from daylight outside transport containers. Prevent contact with chemicals (Attention: battery acid!). During storage, prevent mechanic strain by crushing, pressure, or tension.
TRANSPORT
- The product must be protected from direct sunlight, chemicals, dirt, and mechanical damage. For this purpose, a protective bag or special storage and transport containers should be used.
Fig. 11 Cleaning
Clean contaminated products in hand warm water (if needed, add pH-balanced soap). Rinse properly. Dry at room temperature, never in dryers or near heaters/radiators! Commercial, alcohol-based (e. g. isopropanol) disinfectants may be used. If needed, oil the joints of metal parts after cleaning.
ATTENTION: IF THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE ARE NOT CAREFULLY OBSERVED, THE LIFE OF PERSONS MAY BE AT RISK!
PRODUCT LABELLING
Guide
- Manufacturer: EDELRID
- Manufacturer’s address
- Model: Ombilix, Ombilix Adjust und Extreme XP II
- Length: max. usable length in m
- Max. rated load: 140 kg
- Product designation: Lanyard for positioning or restraint to EN 358:2018 / guided type fall arrester including movable guide to EN 353-2:2002
- Lot number
- YYYY MM: Year and month of manufacture
- CE: 0123: The identification of the notified body monitoring the production of the PPE (TÜV SÜD Product Service GmbH, Ridlerstrasse 65, 80339 München, Deutschland)
- The warning message and instructions must be read and observed
Adjusting element:
- Manufacturer: EDELRID
- ➞ (Anchor): Arrow showing direction of use
- The warning message and instructions must be read and observed
- Year and month of manufacture
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
EDELRID GmbH & Co. KG herewith declares that this article is in conformity with the essential requirements and the relevant provisions of EU regulation 2016/425. The original Declaration of Conformity can be downloaded at the following site on the internet: http://www.edelrid.com/…
Our products are made with the greatest care. If you find any justified cause for complaint, please indicate the lot number of the product concerned. Technical changes reserved.
EDELRID
- Achener Weg 66
- 88316 Isny im Allgäu Germany
- Tel: +49 75 62 981 – 0
- Fax: +49 75 62 981 – 100
- [email protected]
- www.edelrid.com
EN 353-2:2002; EN 358:2018
0123: TÜV SÜD Product Service GmbH, Ridlerstrasse 65, 80339 München, Germany
notified authority which is responsible for issuing the EU type-examination certificate of the product.
Please inspect and document your PPE equipment
Documents / Resources
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EDELRID OMBILIX Moving Fall
Arrester
[pdf] User Manual
EN 353-2, EN 358, OMBILIX, OMBILIX ADJUST, EXTREME XP II, OMBILIX Moving Fall
Arrester, Moving Fall Arrester, Fall Arrester, Arrester
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References
- Equipment for mountain sports, climbing and occupational safety | EDELRID
- Equipment for mountain sports, climbing and occupational safety | EDELRID
- Equipment for mountain sports, climbing and occupational safety | EDELRID
- Equipment for mountain sports, climbing and occupational safety | EDELRID