PROTEKT CR300 Retractable Fall Arrester Instruction Manual

PROTEKT CR300 Retractable Fall Arrester

ADMISSIBLE TIME OF USE

There is no limitation of time of use the retractable fall arrester on condition that periodic inspections are regularly carried out.

PERIODIC INSPECTIONS

After each 12 months of utilization the fall arrester must be withdrawn from use to carry out manufacturer’s detailed inspection. The inspection must be carried out by the fall arrester’s manufacturer or his certified representative only. During this inspection will be established admissible time of the fall arrester use till next manufacturer’s inspection. Depending upon the type and environment of work, inspections may be needed to be carried out more frequently than once every 12 months. The result of inspection must be recorded in Identity Card.

WITHDRAWAL FROM USE

The fall arrester must be withdrawn from use immediately when any doubt arise about its condition for safe use and not used again until confirmed in writing by device manufacturer or his certified representative after carried out the detailed inspection.
The fall arrester must be withdrawn from use immediately and sent to the device manufacturer of his certified representative to carry out detailed inspection when it has been used to arrest a fall. Any repair or service operation shall only be carried out by fall arrester manufacturer or his certified representative.

IDENTITY CARD

IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE USER ORGANISATION TO PROVIDE THE IDENTITY CARD AND TO FILL IN THE DETAILS REQUIRED. THE IDENTITY CARD SHOULD BE FILLED IN BEFORE THE FIRST USE BY A COMPETENT PERSON, RESPONSIBLE INTHE USER ORGANIZATION FOR PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT. ANY INFORMATION ABOUT THE EQUIPMENT LIKE PERIODIC INSPECTIONS, REPAIRS, REASONS OF EQUIPMENT’S WITHDRAWN FROM USE SHALL BE NOTED INTO THE IDENTITY CARD BY A COMPETENT PERSON. THE IDENTITY CARD SHOULD BE STORAGED DURING A WHOLE PERIOD OF EQUIPMENT UTILIZATION. DO NOT USE THE EQUIPMENT WITHOUT THE IDENTITY CARD.ALL RECORDS INTHE IDENTITY CARD CAN BE FILLED IN ONLYBYACOMPETENTPERSON.

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ESSENTIAL FEATURES

The retractable-type fall arrester device CR 300 a component of the personal protective equipment against falls from a height and conforms to EN 360:2002. The device is used when the risk of a fall from a height exists and when a free fall occurs, it is arrested. The fall arrester CR 300 is the protection for one person only. Max. weight of the user is 140 kg.

• use only a full body harness conformed to EN 361
  

• don’t realese rapidly unwinded cable
  

• don’t repair the device yourself
  

• don’t use the device with damaged cable
  

• before use read the manual
  

• admissible weight of the user
  

• store the device in a protected place
  

• maximal admissible deflection of the cable from the vertical line
  

• Inspect the device before each use
  

• range of operating temperatures
  

• check locking before each use
  

MARKING OF THE FALL ARRESTER

Month and year of the manufacturer’s next inspection.
Don’t use the device after this date.
Attention: Before the first use mark the date of the first inspection

USE

Connecting the fall arrester to a structural anchor point should be done by joining the arrester handle to a structure with the aid of a connector or sling complying with EN362 or EN795 standards. The shape of the structural anchor point should not let self-acting disconnection of the device. It is recommended to use certified and marked structural anchor point conform to EN 795.

Connecting the fall arrester to a full body harness shoud be done by joining the arrester snap hook (placed on the end of working cable/webbing) to the frontal or dorsa~ attachment point of full body harness only. Full body harness must conform to EN 361. Always protect the gate of the snap hook against accidental opening with locking gear.

During use the fall arrester should be protected from a contact with oils, acids, solvents, basics, open fire, hot metal drops and sharp edges. During working on the lattice constructions we should avoid interleaving the working cable/webbing between the individual construction elements. We should avoid using the device in the dust laden and greasy environment.

STRUCTURAL ANCHOR POINT REQUIRMENTS

The retractable fall arrester shall be installed above the operator. Structural anchor point should be situated above the job place and have static resistance min. 12kN. When the device is installed in the vertical line above the user the minimal clearance distance below working level shall be 1,5 m.
When the cable of the retractable fall arrester is deflected from vertical line a pendulum effect occurs during fall arresting. In order to minimise the pendulum effect the cable deviation angle from vertical shall never exceed 40°. For this purpose the user is permitted to move laterally through distance “I” not greater than 1 /2 “v” .
The clearance distance bellow working level must be greater than 1,5 m+ lateral distance “I”.

PRE-USE INSPECTION

Before each use, a person who is going to use the fall arrester, shall a close visual examination of the retractor’s elements: cover, snap hook, handle, working cable or webbing (entire length), must be carried out in respect of mechanical, chemical and thermal defects. The user has to check the retractor functioning by dynamic pulling the working cable/webbing.
The cable/webbing should block and stops pulling out. After releasing the cable/webbing, the retractor should pull in the
cable/webbing. The examination must be carried out by. In the case of any defect or doubt of correct condition of the fall arrester, do not use it.

THE ESSENTIAL PRINCIPLES OF USE OF PPE AGAINST FALLS FROM A HEIGHT

• personal protective equipment shall only be used by a person trained and competent in its safe use.

• 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.

• 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.

• any repair shall only be carried out by equipment manufacturer or his certified representative.

• personal protective equipment shall not be used outside its limitations, or for any purpose other than that for which it is intended.

• personal protective equipment should be a personal issue item.

• before use ensure about the compatibility of items of equipment assembled into a fall arrest system. Periodically check connecting and adjusting of the equipment components to avoid accidental loosening or disconnecting of the components.

• 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.

• 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, cutting or incorrect acting, especially in retractable fall arresters – cable or webbing, retractor and brake proper acting, casing, energy absorber, connector;

• regular periodic inspections are the essential for equipment maintenance and the safety of the users which depends upon the continued efficiency and durability of the equipment.

• during periodic inspection it is necessary to check the legibility of the equipment marking.

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

• 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 equipment manufacturer or his representative after carried out the detailed inspection.

• a full body harness conform to EN 361 is the only acceptable body holding device that can be used, in a fall arrest
  system.

• in full body harness use only attaching points marked with big letter “A” to attach a fall arrest system.

• the anchor device or anchor point for the fall arrest system should always be positioned, and the work carried out in such a way, as to minimise both the potential for falls and potential fall distance. The anchor device/point should be placed above the user . The shape and construction of the anchor device/point shall not allowed to self-acting disconnection of the equipment. It is recommended to use certified and marked structural anchor point complied with EN795.

• it is obligatory to verify the free space required beneath the user at the workplace before each occasion of use the fall arrest system, 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,- extremes of temperature,- chemical reagents,- electrical conductivity.

• personal protective equipment must be transported in the package (e.g.: bag made of moisture-proof textile or foil bag or cases made of steel or plastic) to protect it against damage or moisture.

• the equipment can be cleaned without causing adverse effect on its materials. For textile products use mild detergents for delicate fabrics, wash by hand or in a machine and rinse in water. Plastic parts can be cleaned only with water. When the equipment becomes wet, either from being in use or when due cleaning, it shall be allowed to dry naturally, and shall be kept away from direct heat. In metallic products some mechanic parts (spring, pin, hinge, etc.) can be regularly slightly lubricated to ensure better operation. Other maintenance and cleaning procedures should be adhered to detailed instructions stated in the Service Manual of the equipment.

• personal protective equipment should be stored loosely packed, in a well-ventilated place, protected from direct light, ultraviolet degradation, damp environment, sharp edges, extreme temperatures and corrosive or aggressive

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Notified body for control production:
Apace Exploitation France SAS (n°0082),6 Rue du General Audran,92412 COURBEVOIE cede France
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