Verification Procedure - KRATOS SAFETY FA 10 903 00 Manual Del Usuario

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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, comply strictly 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 is exposed. People who do not assume their responsibilities
should not use this product. Before using this equipment, you must read and understand all usage instructions in this guide.
USE AND PRECAUTIONS:
A lanyard is a piece of personal protection equipment; it should be allocated to a single user (it can only be used by one person at a time).
The lanyard will be attached to a system via a connector (EN 362).
The extension lanyard FA 10 903 00 must be connected to the dorsal D-Ring of a full body harness (EN 361) via the provided Delta quick link (EN 362).
The assembly shall be fitted tightly with a 14 flat key.
If the extension lanyard (conform to EN 354) is used in conjunction with an energy absorbing lanyard (conform to EN 355) as fall arrest system, then
the set EXTENSION LANYARD + ENERGY ABSORBING LANYARD + CONNECTORS MUST NOT EXCEED 2M.
Two separate lanyards, each with an energy absorber, should not be used side-by-side as a forked lanyard. The unused end of the forked lanyard com-
bined with an energy absorber should not be hooked to your harness.
Lanyards without energy absorbers must not be used as fall arrest systems. A lanyard cannot be used choke hitched. Knots affect the strength
of a lanyard, whether it is on a rope or a strap. Whenever possible, avoid making a knot on the lanyard.
Product markings should be checked periodically for legibility.
During use, take care of the amount of slack in the lanyard near a fall hazard. When adjusting the length of the lanyard, take care not to move into an
area where there is a risk of fall.
Webbing Lanyard : resistance > 22 kN.
During the use, take all necessary steps to protect the equipment against any hazards entailed by the operation.
Avoid the use near sharp edges, thin structures or corrosion because they may affect the lanyard performance. If the risk evaluation conducted before
work begins shows that the product will likely be used above an edge, we recommend taking the proper precautions to protect the lanyard.
The anchorage point of the fall arrest system should conform with EN 795:2012 and be situated above the user (minimum strength: 12 kN). Make sure
that the work is done in such a way as to limit the pendulum effect, as well as the risk and the height of a fall. For safety reasons and before each use,
make sure that in the event of a fall there is no obstacle obstructing the normal deployment of the fall arrest system (free space under the user's feet). The
air space under the user's feet should be a minimum of: refer to the fall arrest system manual.
Before and during use we advise you to make the necessary arrangements for a safe rescue if the need should arise.
This equipment is only for the use of people trained, skilled and in good health, or under the supervision of a trained and skilled person. Warning!
Certain medical conditions may affect user safety; in case of doubt, consult your doctor.
Be aware of the hazards that could reduce the performance of your equipment, and therefore the user's safety, if exposed to extreme temperatures
(<-30°C or > 50°C), prolonged exposure to the elements (UV rays, humidity), chemical agents, electrical constraints, twisting of the fall arrest system
during use, sharp edges, friction or cutting, etc. The effects of humidity and/or frost on a lanyard are invisible but real, hence it is essential to store your
lanyard in the conditions defined in the SERVICING AND STORAGE §.
Check the condition of the lanyard before every use: visual inspection to check the condition of the straps (no signs of cuts, burns or abnormal shrinkage),
the seams (no visible damage), the metal parts (no deformation or rust) and that the connectors work properly (locking/opening). Product markings must
remain legible. In the event of doubt regarding the condition of the device, or after a fall, the lanyard must not be reused, should be withdrawn from
service (marking it with the words "DO NOT USE" is recommended) and must be returned to the manufacturer or to a qualified person appointed by
the manufacturer.
Before first use, it is recommended to indicate the first date of use, and then it is recommended that device be marked with the date of next inspection.
Do not remove, add or replace any component of the lanyard.
TECHNICAL DATA: Webbing material: Polyester.
SUITABILITY FOR USE:
The lanyard must be used with a fall arrest system as defined in the product data sheet (see standard EN363) to guarantee that the dynamic forces exerted
on the user during the arrest of a fall is maxi 6 kN. A fall arrest harness (EN361) is the only body-gripping device that may be used. It may be dangerous
to create one's own fall arrest system where each safety function can interfere with another safety function. Thus, read the instructions concerning each
component in the system before use.

VERIFICATION PROCEDURE:

The product has a nominal service life of 10 years (in accordance with the annual examination by a competent person authorized by KRATOS SAFETY),
although its actual service life may be longer or shorter, depending on its usage and/or annual inspection results.
The equipment should be inspected if there is any doubt, or following a fall, and at least annually, by the manufacturer or a competent person and in
strict compliance with the manufacturer's periodic inspection procedures (and in particular the inspection guides ref. GI XX-XXXXXX-XX) to check its
strength and therefore the user's safety. The product data sheet should be completed (in writing) after each verification. The date of inspection and date
of the next inspection must be indicated on the data sheet. It is also recommended to put the date of the next inspection on the product.
SERVICING AND STORAGE; (Comply strictly with these instructions)
During transport, keep the lanyard in its bag, well away from any cutting surface.
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