KRATOS SAFETY FA 70 029 06 Manual Del Usuario página 6

This guide must be translated by the dealer into the language of the country of use, except if the translation is provided by the manufacturer.
For your safety, strictly comply with the instructions for use, verification, maintenance and storage.
KRATOS SAFETY cannot be held liable for any direct or indirect accident occurring as a result of use other than provided for in this notice; do not use
this equipment beyond its capabilities! The user is responsible for the risks to which he or she is exposed. People who cannot assume these responsibili-
ties should not use this product. Before using this equipment, you must read and understand all usage instructions in this guide.
USE AND PRECAUTIONS:
This ladder is a solution to rescue a victim who has fallen from a height. It meets the regulatory requirements of EN 365 4.2.2.e) as regards the obligation
to prepare a rescue plan when working at a height. Remember that prolonged hanging in a harness following a fall can result in serious after-effects,
potentially fatal within minutes, which is why it is essential for the rescue operation to be carried out as safely and as quickly as possible. The total length
of the ladder is 6 m, from the attachment point to the last rung. This covers most cases of falls from a height, in particular when using a fall arrest system
which requires significant clearance, such as a 2m absorber lanyard used at factor 2.
While it is easy to use and does not require special knowledge of the command of specific techniques, in light of the specific context of a rescue opera-
tion we should alert you to the fact that you should be trained in using this ladder in a safe, risk-free environment before using it in a real life situation.
This ladder must be pre-installed (whenever possible) before any work at a height even begins. The anchorage selected for the installation of the rescue
ladder must comply with the EN 795 standard
The anchorage point must be positioned as close as possible to the anchorage point of the fall arrest system of the person working at a height. Therefore,
where necessary, and once deployed, the ladder will be within reach of the conscious victim so that they can climb back up safely.
The ladder can also be used by another person to reach the unconscious victim, thus saving them from the harness hang syndrome, the number one
life-threatening emergency for an unconscious victim hanging in a harness. In this case, the rescuer must be equipped with the PPE required for such an
operation, as the ladder is merely an accessory designed to support the intervention.
Under no circumstances should this ladder be used as a means of access, except to access an unconscious victim as described above.
The maximum working load of the rescue ladder is indicated for a person with a max weight of 140 kg (including the equipment). Under no circum-
stances should there be more than one person on the ladder.
The EVA'LAD ladder is available in two versions: FA 70 029 06 and FA 70 029R; in the R version, the ladder is equipped with a victim safety system,
so that said victim is safe in case of a second fall when climbing back up.
Installation:
Fig. 1 Fig. 2
Fig. 3
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NEVER CONNECT A FALL ARREST SYSTEM TO AN ATTACHMENT POINT OF THE RESCUE LADDER
After use, and ALWAYS before repacking it in its bag, run the rope through the clamp again so that it is ready for use for the next time (only for FA 70
029 06R). Disconnect the ladder and inspect it in accordance with § "Before each use, check the condition of the ladder". This IMPORTANT step is to
make sure the ladder is ready for use for the next intervention.
This ladder must be used by people who have been trained in occupational first aid (OFA) and in the use of this equipment. An operating procedure
(Response Plan - Working at Height Rescue) must be prepared before use to define in which case this equipment should be used and how.
The readability of the markings must be checked regularly. During use, make sure to limit the pendulum effect.
The use of this equipment is only authorised for trained, competent and healthy persons, or under the and direct visual control of a trained and competent
person. Warning! Certain medical conditions can affect user safety; if in doubt, please contact your doctor.
Be aware of the hazards that could reduce the performance of your equipment and, therefore, the safety of the user in the case of: exposure to extreme
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Fig. 4
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*: The use of the FA 70 029 06 ladder requires the use of a victim safety system when climbing
back up the ladder, to prevent a second fall on a fall arrest system that already stopped an initial fall.
The ladder is equipped with two end-of-ladder visual cues of different colours:
- When the hands are on the orange
feet.
- When the hands are on the red
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Open the upper flap of the bag and pull out the green strap
the connector ① available on the upper anchorage point
to install the system on an anchorage point (EN 795) via
of the rescue ladder. (Fig.
If a rescue is not necessary, remove the rescue ladder after
intervention and close the upper flap of the bag.
If a rescue operation is necessary, open the zipper at the
bottom of the bag (Fig.
care not to hit the victim with the ladder.
The victim is ready to climb back up the rescue ladder.*
If you own an EVA'LAD 2 ladder (ref.: FA 70 029 06R),
the bag, and lower the connector ② available on the
take the victim safety system out of the front pocket of
rope, down to the victim. This system is ready for use; no
adjustment is necessary
this connector to a fall arrest anchorage point or a rescue
point on their harness.
The victim is ready to climb back up the rescue ladder;
during the ascent, the rescuer must constantly pick up
the slack in the rope to ensure the victim's safety and
prevent a second fall!
During these operations, the rescuer must keep eye
contact with the victim and talk to them until completion
of the operations.
rung ③, there is approximately 1 rung left under the victim's
rung ④, there are no rungs left under the victim's feet.
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1)
2), and collapse the ladder, taking
(Fig. 3). The victim must attach
(Fig. 4)