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• If more than one system is attached to one anchorage, the required strength
should be multiplied by the number of systems attached.
Connecting to other height safety system
components
WARNING: The total length of a lanyard connected to an energy absorber
(including terminations such as rope eyes and connectors such as karabiners and
scaffold hooks) must NOT exceed 2m.
• Connect to appropriate D-rings on work positioning or restraint system (refer to
manufacturer's recommendations).
WARNING: Karabiners and other connectors must ALWAYS be used with the Gate
(11, 17) closed and securely locked.
Compatibility
• This product is compatible with miscellaneous fall arrest systems and safety gear,
including but not limited to the following Silverline products:
• Fall Arrest & Restraint Harness
• Wide Back Support Belt
WARNING: Always verify that all components used in combination with each
other are compatible.
• Connecting hardware must be compatible in size, shape, and strength. Non-
compatible connectors may accidentally disengage and lead to serious injury or
even death.
• Only use connectors, such as D-rings, snaphooks, karabiners and other equipment,
with a minimum rating of 22kN or 140kg max. load (whichever is appropriate).
Operation
Note: This equipment must ONLY be used by competent operators. All users must be
trained in its safe use. Inexperienced users must receive instruction prior to using this
equipment. A risk assessment must be carried out before undertaking any operations
requiring height safety equipment.
WARNING: ALWAYS wear personal protective equipment appropriate for the work
area and type of activity, including but not limited to eye protection, gloves, hard hat,
protective shoes and hearing protection.
Note: Check the correct fitting and adjustment at least every 2 hours during use.
This may save your life! Regularly check connections with other equipment in the
system and ensure various system components are correctly positioned with respect
to each other.
Opening and closing the screwgate karabiner
WARNING: This Karabiner (2) must ALWAYS be used with the Gate (11) closed
and fully locked. To check whether the Gate is securely locked, ensure that the Locking
Sleeve (12) has been turned clockwise all the way, so it prevents the Gate from
opening when pushed.
1. To open, turn the Locking Sleeve anticlockwise until the Gate opens
2. Push the Gate inwards to open the Karabiner
3. To close, release the mechanism, let the Gate return to its closed position, and turn
the Locking Sleeve all the way clockwise into the locked position
Opening and closing the scaffold hook (Fig. IV)
1. Push the Locking Lever (18) (see Fig. IV: "1") towards the hook Spine (16)
2. The Gate (17) (see Fig. IV: "2") is now unlocked and can be pushed in to open
3. Release Gate and Locking Lever to close
WARNING: This Scaffold Hook (1) must ALWAYS be used with the Gate closed and
fully locked! To check whether the Gate is securely locked, try pushing the Gate open
from the outside; it must not open without the Locking Lever being operated first.
Making connections (Fig. II & III)
WARNING: Never apply multiple loads to a single connector.
• When using a scaffold hook to connect to an anchorage or when connecting
components of a height safety system together, ensure that accidental
disengagement ('rollout') cannot occur.
Restraint Positioning Lanyard Fixed Length
Note: Accidental disengagement is possible when interference between a karabiner
or scaffold hook and the mating connector causes the karabiner's or scaffold hook's
gate or keeper to accidentally open and release.
• DO NOT use connectors that will not completely close over the anchor point.
• DO NOT make knots in a lanyard.
• DO NOT hook a lanyard back on to itself.
• DO NOT attach two or more karabiners or scaffold hooks to each other.
• DO NOT attach two or more karabiners or scaffold hooks into one D-ring.
• DO NOT attach a harness directly to a horizontal lifeline. Always use a retractable
lifeline or lanyard with a shock absorber.
WARNING: Be aware that some equipment combinations may reduce the
effective strength of the connector (e.g. when connecting to wide straps).
Proper alignment of the karabiner and scaffold hook
under load
• The Karabiner (2) and Scaffold Hook (1) must be installed so that the loads are
applied in the area designed for greatest strength (see marking on the product,
Fig. IV and Fig. V).
• The anchorage or anchorage connector should be seated in the radius of the
Karabiner or Scaffold Hook opposite the gate.
• DO NOT apply loads across the gate (Fig. III).
• The Karabiner or Scaffold Hook must be able to move freely and without
interference during use. ANY constraint or external pressure is DANGEROUS (Fig.
III).
Rescue plan
WARNING: A suitable and sufficient risk assessment must be carried out before
commencing with any kind of work at height, or any work that requires the use of
personal protective equipment (PPE) as a control measure.
• The user must have a rescue plan and the means at hand to implement it.
• The plan must take into account the equipment and special training necessary to
effectively conduct prompt rescue under all foreseeable conditions.
Accessories
• Additional height protection equipment, workwear and other personal protection
equipment is available from your Silverline stockist.
Maintenance
Note: All height protection equipment must be regularly inspected, cleaned and
maintained by a competent person, in accordance with local laws and regulations.
Maintenance for each fall arrest and work positioning/restraint component,
subsystem and system must be recorded in a dedicated service record (see end of
this manual).
WARNING: Carry out a visual and tactile inspection of all components every time
the equipment is used. Carry out a detailed examination if the equipment has not
been used for some time.
Note: A thorough, detailed examination of the equipment must be carried out at
regular intervals, at least once annually, or more frequently depending on use.
WARNING: Should any damage be detected, remove the equipment from service
immediately. It must then be rendered unusable and discarded.
Inspection procedure
Carry out a visual and tactile inspection to identify damage to synthetic fibre
components of height safety equipment. To perform the tactile inspection slowly
pass the rope or webbing through your hands to detect small defects, abrasions
and twist damage. Feel for softening and hardening of fibres and look for ingress of
contaminants.
• The following defects may be identified by sight or touch and may result in
degradation and/or weakening of the equipment if not detected:
o Cut/broken fibres or nicks
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