SKYLOTEC LIFELINE HORIZONTAL Instrucciones De Uso página 8

GB Instruction for use
Usage okay
Proceed with caution during usage
Danger to life
Not applicable/Not available in this version
General information
The horizontal lifeline system is a temporary anchorage system in
accordance with EN 795 Type B and Type C (personal fall protection
equipment). It acts as an anchor point, to be used with EN 354
lanyards, energy absorbers (EN 355), mobile fall arrest devices
(EN 353-2) or fall arrest blocks (EN360), which limit the dynamic
forces to a maximum of 6 kN (impact force). Ensure that all persons
are protected against falling into the entry opening and from the
edge. Depending on the situation, individual fall protection must be
observed even during set-up. When working in enclosed spaces/
areas with a fall hazard, ensure that a fail-safe system with safety
harness is used, which enables the rescue of workers in an
emergency situation; e.g. a fall arrest retrieval block (EN 360 in
conjunction with EN 1496) and an appropriate rescue plan. The
anchorage system must only be installed by a qualified person and
must be properly inspected. Use of the anchorage system is only
permitted for the purposes explained in this document. No
modifications may be made to the products.
1.) Assembly/Installation
1.1) Attach the horizontal lifeline system to the 2 anchor points.
These must have a minimum strength of 6 kN and be a maximum
of 20 m apart. Ensure the carabiners are locked and that the locking
mechanism does not catch on the anchor point. Structural integrity
must be guaranteed by a structure that is suitable for its intended
purpose and is evaluated on a case-by-case basis as part of a risk
analysis to be completed in full.
1.2) There must be a minimum of 30 cm webbing at the free end.
1.3) ATTENTION: Adjust length and tension with the ratchet. Pre-
tensioning of the entire system has a significant influence on the
forces generated on the anchor point and system when loaded. In
the worst case scenario, these resulting forces can lead to the
failure of the entire fall arrest system. To minimise the total forces,
pre-tensioning must, in all circumstances, be adjusted to a clearly
defined standard. To avoid complex calculations in areas with a fall
hazard, take account of both the calculated mid-system sag and
the wrapping of the webbing on the ratchet buckle. The neutral axis
of the system is midway along the intended line between the two
attachment points. The sag at the mid-point of the system is
calculated at a right angle to this line. This sag, in conjunction with
3 complete layers of webbing on the ratchet buckle, is to be
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