MAS SK 12 Instrucciones Para El Uso página 11

Function and application
In case of the use of lanyards (e.g. safety ropes) with more than two meters length, fall
arresters must be used. With use according to specification, these have the task of
preventing, as far as possible, any untensioned rope buildup possibly arising due to too large
rope lengths. This reduces the fall height of a possible fall.
Function and application
The accompanying fall arrester MAS SK 12 (S 16) is an appliance which can be employed
In case of the use of lanyards (e.g. safety ropes) with more than two meters length, fall
especially for upward and downward movements. In this case, the accompanying fall arrester
arresters must be used. With use according to specification, these have the task of
moves automatically on a flexible anchor line during ascension (rope diameter coordinated to
preventing, as far as possible, any untensioned rope buildup possibly arising due to too large
the device type and fabricated completely by the manufacturer) which is held to a large
rope lengths. This reduces the fall height of a possible fall.
extent tight either through the fastening of a weight or through a dead weight on the ground.
The accompanying fall arrester MAS SK 12 (S 16) is an appliance which can be employed
In case of a fall from a height, the impact is reduced to less than 600 KG (EN 353/2) by the
especially for upward and downward movements. In this case, the accompanying fall arrester
shock absorber.
moves automatically on a flexible anchor line during ascension (rope diameter coordinated to
The application of this fall arrester is therefore employed mainly as a sub-system of personal
the device type and fabricated completely by the manufacturer) which is held to a large
protective equipment in the ascent area against fall from a height, since the user can either
extent tight either through the fastening of a weight or through a dead weight on the ground.
use both hands for his own safety or, however, one hand for carrying light materials or tools.
In case of a fall from a height, the impact is reduced to less than 600 KG (EN 353/2) by the
This accompanying fall arrester is to be used exclusively with full body harnesses, suitable
shock absorber.
for the application, tested in accordance with DIN - EN 361. Also the mass of the user,
The application of this fall arrester is therefore employed mainly as a sub-system of personal
including tools and other materials, must be considered here.
protective equipment in the ascent area against fall from a height, since the user can either
use both hands for his own safety or, however, one hand for carrying light materials or tools.
Notes on use
This accompanying fall arrester is to be used exclusively with full body harnesses, suitable
Use of the accompanying fall arrester with vertical application
for the application, tested in accordance with DIN - EN 361. Also the mass of the user,
The accompanying fall arrester type MAS SK 12 (S 16) is supplied ready fabricated by the
including tools and other materials, must be considered here.
manufacturer, i.e. at the end of the flexible anchor line an end security element has been
attached, so that the accompanying fall arrester cannot slide unintentionally.
Notes on use
With fastening the accompanying fall arrester, it is to be ensured that the arrow ("above") on
Use of the accompanying fall arrester with vertical application
the device always points in the direction of the fastening point.
The accompanying fall arrester type MAS SK 12 (S 16) is supplied ready fabricated by the
Furthermore, the connecting element at the beginning of the flexible anchor line must be
manufacturer, i.e. at the end of the flexible anchor line an end security element has been
checked for correct seating and close-off.
attached, so that the accompanying fall arrester cannot slide unintentionally.
The operation of this accompanying fall arrester manually for downward movement may be
With fastening the accompanying fall arrester, it is to be ensured that the arrow ("above") on
implemented only with a secure base for stance. If this is not considered, danger to life exists
the device always points in the direction of the fastening point.
since the fall arrester does not lock in case of a trip fall.
Furthermore, the connecting element at the beginning of the flexible anchor line must be
The accompanying fall arrester is always supplied with a shock absorber sewn on at the ring
checked for correct seating and close-off.
eyelet (length 0.44m) with connecting element (max. length of the shock absorber including
The operation of this accompanying fall arrester manually for downward movement may be
the connecting elements: 0.57 m). This connecting element is fastened into a reception
the connecting elements: 0.57 m). Fasten this connection element (snap hook) - (marking A->)
implemented only with a secure base for stance. If this is not considered, danger to life exists
eyelet of the full body harness and must be checked for secure seating and closure. Here, if
only with an approved catch eye (marking A) or with approved catch straps (marking A ½) of
since the fall arrester does not lock in case of a trip fall.
possible, the front reception eyelet should be selected. The shock absorber may not be
the fall arrest harness. Pay attention to the correct seat and closure of the connecting element.
The accompanying fall arrester is always supplied with a shock absorber sewn on at the ring
either manipulated or made longer, since an increased drop height would result from that and
This connecting element is fastened into a reception eyelet of the full body harness and must
eyelet (length 0.44m) with connecting element (max. length of the shock absorber including
thus a failure of the fall arrester, or it can lead to the impacting of the body on objects or the
be checked for secure seating and closure. Here, if possible, the front reception eyelet should
the connecting elements: 0.57 m). This connecting element is fastened into a reception
ground as a result of the greater fall distances.
be selected. The shock absorber may not be either manipulated or made longer, since an
eyelet of the full body harness and must be checked for secure seating and closure. Here, if
increased drop height would result from that and thus a failure of the fall arrester, or it can lead
possible, the front reception eyelet should be selected. The shock absorber may not be
Open space below the feet of the user:
to the impacting of the body on objects or the ground as a result of the greater fall distances.
either manipulated or made longer, since an increased drop height would result from that and
thus a failure of the fall arrester, or it can lead to the impacting of the body on objects or the
Accompanying fall arrester
ground as a result of the greater fall distances.
Open space below the bottom
Open space below the feet of the user:
flanges of the user to 100 KG weight
Open space below the bottom
Accompanying fall arrester
flanges of the user to 136 KG weight
Open space below the bottom
In case of flexible guides with larger lengths (> 15.0 m), the necessary open space to be
flanges of the user to 100 KG weight
expected due to the rope extension below the feet of the user according to the fall distance
Open space below the bottom
increase is to be determined. The manufacturer provides information about this.
flanges of the user to 136 KG weight
The anchor point for the flexible anchor line must be located above the user, if possible in a
In case of flexible guides with larger lengths (> 15.0 m), the necessary open space to be
vertical arrangement (see directions for use General - Anchor point).
expected due to the rope extension below the feet of the user according to the fall distance
increase is to be determined. The manufacturer provides information about this.
Use of the accompanying fall arrester with horizontal application
The accompanying fall arrester, including flexible guide, was also tested for horizontal
The anchor point for the flexible anchor line must be located above the user, if possible in a
employment and a fall over an edge was successfully simulated.
vertical arrangement (see directions for use General - Anchor point).
Use of the accompanying fall arrester with horizontal application
Type: MAS SK 12
Minimum:
4.00 m
Minimum:
Type: MAS SK 12
4.25 m
Minimum:
4.00 m
Minimum:
4.25 m
Type: MAS S 16
Minimum:
4.00 m
Minimum:
Type: MAS S 16
4.25 m
Minimum:
4.00 m
Minimum:
4.25 m
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