irudek Arnes Light 4 Plus Harness Anticaidas Instruction Manual

irudek Arnes Light 4 Plus Harness Anticaidas

Product Information

The full body harness is a safety equipment designed for fallarrest protection. It is manufactured by Irudek in Spain and complies with the EU 2016/425 standards. The harness is made from 44 mm polyester webbing, providing durability and strength. It is available in various sizes, including S-M, L-XL, XXL-XXXL, toensure a proper fit for different users. The harness is marked with CE marking, identification of the manufacturer, reference number, lot or serial number, year of manufacture, material, size, European Norm, and notified body number.

Product Usage Instructions

1. Before using the full body harness, carefully read the instructions provided in the user manual.
2. Ensure that the use of the harness is compatible with the operating instructions for each component of the system and the following Norms: EN 353-1:2014+A1:2017, EN 353-2:2002, EN 355:2002, EN 360:2002, EN 362:2004.
3. Select a harness of suitable size to ensure proper fit and optimum level of protection. A harness that is too loose or too tight will restrict movement and may not provide adequate safety.
4. Transport the harness in a package that protects it against moisture or mechanical, chemical, and thermal attacks.
5. If any repair is needed, it should only be carried out by the equipment manufacturer or their authorized representative following the manufacturer’s procedures.
6. Fill in the check card before the first use, providing information such as name, serial number, date of purchase, and date of putting into service.
7. Regularly inspect the harness for any signs of damage or wear. If any defects are found, the harness should be immediately taken out of use and should not be used again until confirmed acceptable by a competent person in writing.
8. During use, pay special attention to the behaviour of the harness and the safety of the user. Avoid accidental dragging or entangling on sharp edges, exposure to extreme temperatures, and other potentially hazardous conditions.
9. Follow the specific instructions for use provided with each component of the system to ensure proper assembly and operation.
10. For further instructions or information, refer to the user manual or contact Irudek directly.

DESCRIPTION

• Full body harnesses are Personal Protective Equipment (PPE against falls from a height and are in conformity with Norm EN 361:2002.
• The full-body harness is a basic component of the fall arrest system in conformity with the Norm EN 363:2018.
• Some full-body harnesses are equipped with work positioning belts (EN 358:2018 and can also include a seat harness (EN 813:2008) intended for use along with positioning and restraint systems.
• The full-body harnesses IRUDEK are in conformity with the
• European PPE Regulation EU 2016/425.
• The declaration of conformity is available at the following internet address: http://www.irudek.com/es-es/descargas/.

NORMATIVE

APPLICATION

The use of the full body harness with a fall arrest subsystem must be compatible with the operating instructions for each component of the system and the Norms: EN
353-1:2014+A1:2017, EN 353-2:2002, EN 355:2002, EN
360:2002, EN 362:2004.
FITTING
Only use a harness of suitable size. A harness either too loose or too tight straps will restrict movement and will not provide the optimum level of protection.

Fall Arrest Harnesses ( EN 361: 2002 )

• Step 1: Hold the harness by the dorsal D ring.
• Step 2: Insert your arms into the shoulder straps and close the plastic buckle on the chest strap.
• Step 3: Pull the leg straps one by one around your thighs outwards to your front.
• Step 4: Close the buckles of the leg straps one by one.
• Step 5: Tighten the leg straps by pulling the free ends of the straps until the harness fits prfectly to the body.
• Step 6: Use the back D-ring or the front anchor point joined together by a connector as anchor point for fall arrest systems. To locate the anchor points on the harness, check for the “A” marking near them.

Positioning belt: EN358: 1999 )

• Step 7: Place the work positioning belt around the waist with the confort pad at the back and D ring at each side. Pull the free end of the waist belt until the waist belt fit the body tightly without hindering free movement and close the buckle. The belt is padded and has two lateral anchor points, which are used as anchor points for work positioning. The comfortable back support provides excellent ergonomic support for the back. The belt is adjusted the way that the webbing can slide freely on the padded back support, facilitating its adaptation to the size of the user. The belt has textile rings for tool holding and metallic rings for hanging a tool holding bag. The full body harnesses equipped with a work positioning belt can be used to keep users in place at their work (positioning) or to prevent to reach a point where it can cause a fall (restraint). The lateral anchor points should not be used for fall arrest. The anchor point must be positioned at or above the waist level of the user. The connecting element must remain tight and the free movement should be restricted to a maximum of 0.60m.

Seat harness ( EN 813: 2008 )

• Step 8: Place the work positioning belt around the waist with the confort pad at the back and D ring in the ventral part. The seat harness is intended to be used in work positioning, restraint and rope access systems when a lower anchor point is required. Before fIrst use, the user should perform a suspension test in a safe place to make sure the harness is the right size, the fit is sufficien and that provides an acceptable comfort level for the conditions of use provided.

rescue harness ( EN 1497: 2007 )

• Step 9: The “D” ring located on the evacuation belt or the textile shoulder evacuation rings are only for connection to rescue teams during a rescue operation. It should not be used as a fall arrest. In the case of textile rings, an evacuation belt (Boomer) must be attached The rescue harness is intended to be carried out during normal work activities and the user should carry out a suspension test in a safe place before using the rescue harness for the f rst time, to ensure that it is the correct size, It has sufficient fit and its cmfort level is acceptable for the intended use.

MATERIAL
The full body harness is manufactured from 44 mm polyester webbing.

SIZES

LIMITATIONS FOR USE

• Personal protective equipment should be a personal issue item.
• It is recommended that the anchor point where the fall arrest system is going to be fixed should be placed above the position of the user. Anchor point must have a minimum static strength of 12 kN (metal) or 18kN (textile) and must be in conformity to EN 795:1996 / EN 795:2012 requirements.
• 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.
• Personal protective equipment shall only be used by a person trained and competent in its safe use.

ATTENTION

• A full body harness is the only acceptable body holding device that can be used in a fall arrest system.
• The fall protection system must only be connected to the harness anchor points identified with the capital letter “A . Identification “A/2” indicates the need to join the two point showing the same identification togethe . It is forbidden to connect the system to a single anchor point identified a “A/2”.
• For harnesses equipped with belt, the work positioning device must only be connected to the lateral D rings on the belt.
• Connection to the anchor point and other equipment must be done through connectors in conformity to EN 362:2004.
• For use with fall arresters in conformity to EN 353-1:2014 +A1:2017, EN 353-2:2002 it is recommended to connect the equipment to the front anchor point on the harness. For use with energy absorbers EN 355:2002 or fall arresters EN 360:2002 it is recommended to connect the equipment to the back anchor point on the harness.
• 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, degradation due to UV, cuts or misuse, especially take into account webbings, seams, anchor D rings, buckles and adjusting elements.

INFORMATION & ADVICE

• A rescue plan shall be in place to deal with any emergencies that could arise during the work.
• It is forbidden to make any alterations or additions to the equipment without the manufacturer´s prior written consent.
• Personal protective equipment shall not be used outside its limitations, or for any purpose other than that for which it is intended.
• Before use ensure about the compatibility of items of equipment when assembled into a system. Ensure that all items are compatible and appropriate for the proposed application. 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. Periodically check the connection and adjustment of the components to avoid accidental disconnection and loosening.
• 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 a competent person that it is acceptable to do so.
• Personal protective equipment must be withdrawn from use immediately when it have been used to arrest a fall.
• It is essential for safety to verify the free space required beneath the user at the workplace before each occasion of use, 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,
  • Extreme temperatures
  • Chemical reagents,
  • Electrical conductivity
• 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 the language of the country in which the product is to be used.

LIFETIME

• The estimated product lifetime is 11 years from the date of manufacture (1 year storage + 10 years for use). The following factors can reduce the lifetime of the product : intense use, contact with chemical substances, specially aggressive environment, extreme temperature exposure, UV exposure, abrasion, cuts, violent impacts, bad use or maintenance.
• The required annual examinations will validate the correct  functioning of the equipment. It is compulsory that the equipment is examined by the manufacturer or his authorized representative at least once a year.
• In case that it have been used to arrest a fall, the equipment must be withdrawn from use.

TRANSPORT
The Personal Protective Equipment must be transported in a package that protects it against moisture or mechanical, chemical and thermal attacks.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR MAINTENANCE

• CLEANING: The personal protective equipment must be cleaned without causing adverse effect on the materials used in the manufacture of the equipment. For textile (webbing and ropes) and plastic  parts wipe with cotton cloth or a soft brush. Do not use anyabrasive material. For intensive cleaning wash the harness at a temperature between 30ºC and 60ºC using a neutral detergent. For metallic parts wipe with a wet cloth. When the equipment becomes wet, either from being in use or when due to cleaning, it shall be allowed to dry naturally, and shall be kept away from direct heat.
• STORAGE: Personal protective equipment should be stored loosely packed, in a dry and well ventilated place, protected from direct light, UV degradation, dust, sharp edges, extreme temperature and aggressive substances.

REPAIR
Any repair shall only be carried out by equipment manufacturer or his authorized representative following manufacturer’s procedures.
MARKING
The equipment is marked with the next information:

1. CE marking, Conformity to European Legislation
2. Identification of the manufacturer
3. Reference of the equipment
4. Lot or serial number
5. Year of manufacture
6. Material
7. Size
8. European Norm
9. Notified body numbe
10. Pictogram to indicate the necessity for user to read the instruction for use

INSTRUCTIONS FOR PERIODIC EXAMINATIONS

• It is necessary to carry out regular periodic examinations. The safety of the users depends upon the continued efficiency and durability of the equipment.
• The personal protective equipment shall be examined at least every 12 months. The periodic examination can only be carried out by the manufacturer or his authorized representative.
• The comments should be included in the check card of the equipment. After the periodic examination, the next due date for the periodic examination will be determined.
• During periodic inspection, it is necessary to check the legibility of the equipment marking

CHECK CARD

• The check card should be filled in before the first use. All information about the personal protective equipment ( name, serial number, date of purchase and date of putting into operation, user name, periodic examination and repair history, and next periodic examination date ) shall be noted on de check card.
• All records in the check card can only be filled in by a competent person.
• Do not use the personal protective equipment without a duly filled check ca d.

CONTACT

• Erribera industrigunea 8A, 20150
• Aduna, Gipuzkoa (Spain)
• T: +34 943 692 617
• www.irudek.com.
• irudek@irudek.com.
• Erribera Idustrigunea 8A, 20150, Aduna, Gipuzkoa (Spain)
• www.irudek.com.
• irudek@irudek.com.
• T: +34 943 69 26 17
• © IRUDEK

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