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Safety Instructions for Height Safety
Equipment
WARNING:Activitiesinvolvingtheuseofthisequipmentareinherently
dangerous.ALWAYScarryoutariskassessmentbeforeworkcommences,including
rescue arrangements.
WARNING: Specictrainingisessentialbeforeusingthisequipment.Itmust
onlybeusedbycompetentandresponsibleindividuals,takingcarenotexceeding
the limitations of the equipment.
WARNING:Failuretoadheretoanywarningsandrecommendationsgiven
intheseinstructions,mayresultinsevereinjuryorevendeath!Whenusingthis
equipmentyoupersonallyassumeallrisksandresponsibilitiesforalldamage,injury
ordeathwhichmayoccurduringorfollowingincorrectuseofthisequipment.Youare
responsibleforyourownactionsanddecisions.
If you are unable, or not in a position to assume this responsibility or to accept
these risks, DO NOT USE THIS EQUIPMENT.
a) NEVER use equipment that has exceeded its shelf and/or service life.
b) This product MUST NOT be stressed beyond its strength rating.
c) DO NOT use components of fall arrest gear outside its limitations, or for
applicationswhichtheywerenotspecicallydesignedfor.
d) Avoid impacts and rubbing against abrasive surfaces during use, transport
and storage.
e) DO NOT use connectors with manual locking mechanisms in areas where
they are frequently opened and closed.
f) Ensure locking mechanisms and safety devices engage securely and
connectors are fully closed and locked before use.
g) NEVER combine components that are not recommended by the
manufacturer as being compatible.Oneitemmayinterferewiththesafe
functionofanother,jeopardisingthefunctionofthesystemasawhole.
h) NEVER attach a fall arrest system to an anchorage if you are unsure about
the strength and condition of the anchorage.
i) Take into account the length of every single component of a fall arrest
system, including the connectors, when determining the total length of
the system.
j) Theclearanceundertheusermustbesufcienttopreventthemfrom
striking an obstacle in the event of a fall.
k) DO NOT allow any part of a fall arrest, work positioning or restraint system
to come into contact with sharp edges or abrasive surfaces during use.
Repositionifnecessaryorchooseanalternativeanchorage.
l) Any component of a fall arrest system must be individually inspected
according to the manufacturer’s recommendations and procedures. After
assembly,thesystemmust beinspectedasafunctionalunit.
m)AnykindofrepairormodicationofthisequipmentisstrictlyPROHIBITED.
n) DO NOT tie knots in harnesses, lanyards and ropes.DONOTallow
equipment to become tangled.
o) Equipment that has been exposed to extreme conditions, failed an
inspection or has been used to arrest a fall must be retired and destroyed.
Neverexposeitemsmadewithsyntheticbrecomponentstodirectames.
p) DO NOT use shock absorbers that have been partially deployed,orwhen
the plastic sheath is damaged.
q) Destroy retired equipment immediately, to prevent further use.
r) Allusersoffallarrestgearmustbemedicallytforactivitiesatheight
and must wear appropriate personal protective equipment for the
environment, work carried out and tools used.
s) Carry out a risk assessment for every activity,anddenearescueplanthat
canbesafelyandrapidlyexecutedincaseofemergency.
t) All product markings must remain intact and clearly legible for the entire
service life of this equipment.
u) Store the equipment with its dedicated service record and usage
instructions. Gearwithuncertainservicehistorymustberemovedfromservice
anddestroyed.
v) Before using this equipment, ensure that it complies with local federal
regulations and other applicable safety standards.
w) Textile products including webbing and ropes MUST NOT be marked using
ink from marker pens or paint, asthesesubstancesmaypotentiallyleadto
chemical damage of the material.
x) Store in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
Specication
Model:………………………………….....................250482
Applicable standards:............... EN361:2002(FullBodyHarness),
BSEN365:2004(GeneralRequirements)
2016/425/EU
Purpose: ................................................Fall arrest
Material: ................................................ Polyester
Maximum strength: ..........................................16kN
Temperature range: ...................................-40 to +80°C
Attachment points: ....................EN361:Dorsal(A),Sternal(A/2)
Max.userweight: ..........................................140kg*
Netweight:................................................0.90kg
Aspartofourongoingproductdevelopment,specicationsofSilverlineproducts
may alter without notice.
*Theoperatormustbeabletoachieveasafeandcomfortablet,usingthe
adjustment options provided. The equipment must not be used if it cannot be adjusted to
ttheoperatorcomfortablyandsecurely.
Carefully read and understand these instructions and any label
attached to the tool before use. Keep these instructions with the product
for future reference. Ensure all persons who use this product are fully
acquainted with these instructions.
Introduction
ThankyouforpurchasingthisSilverlinetool.Thismanualcontainsinformationnecessary
forsafeandeffectiveoperationofthisproduct.Thisproducthasuniquefeaturesand,evenif
youarefamiliarwithsimilarproducts,itisnecessarytoreadthismanualcarefullytoensure
youfullyunderstandtheinstructions.Ensureallusersofthetoolreadandfullyunderstand
this manual.
Description of Symbols
Theratingplateonyourtoolmayshowsymbols.Theserepresentimportant
information about the product or instructions on its use
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Wear breathing protection
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Read instruction manual
Caution!
Conformstorelevantlegislationandsafetystandards
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