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Anchorage requirements (Fig. IV)
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The minimum strength of any anchorage must be 10kN, according to EN795.
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Check anchorage for signs of deterioration.
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Like all height safety gear, anchorages must be subjected to regular inspections through a
competent person. Inspect at least once every three months, and record findings in a dedicated
service record.
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Check that the connector is the correct size for the anchorage to be used. If the connector is too
small, use an anchor sling to connect to the anchorage.
Anchorage position
WARNING: When using this equipment for work positioning the anchorage must be positioned
at or above waist level.
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When using this equipment for fall arrest, the anchorage should preferably be located above
the user's position
Use as part of a fall arrest system
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Anchorages selected for fall arrest systems should be capable of sustaining a static load,
applied in the directions permitted by the system of at least:
o 22kN for non-certified anchorages, or
o 2 x the maximum arrest force for certified anchorages
o If more than one system is attached to one anchorage, the required strength shall be
multiplied by the number of systems attached
Compatibility
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This energy absorbing lanyard, karabiner and scaffold hook is compatible with miscellaneous
height safety systems and safety gear including but not limited to the following Silverline
products:
o
Fall Arrest Harness
o
Restraint & Fall Arrest Harness
WARNING: Always verify that all components used in combination with each other are
compatible.
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Connecting hardware must be compatible in size, shape, and strength. Non-compatible
connectors may accidentally disengage and lead to serious injury or even death.
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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).
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.
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The user must have a rescue plan and the means at hand to implement it
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The plan must take into account the equipment and special training necessary to effectively
conduct prompt rescue under all foreseeable conditions
Operation
WARNING: When connectors are poorly positioned, the attachment D-rings could act as a lever
on the gate of a karabiner and subsequently damage it when sudden tension comes on to the rope.
ALWAYS ensure connectors remain safely positioned during use.
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 (9) closed and fully locked.
To check whether the Gate is securely locked, ensure that the Locking Sleeve (10) has been turned
clockwise all the way, so it prevents the Gate from opening when pushed.
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To open, turn the knurled locking sleeve anticlockwise until the gate opens
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Push the gate inwards to open the karabiner
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To close, release the mechanism, let the gate return to its closed position, and turn the knurled
locking sleeve all the way clockwise into the locked position
Energy Absorbing Lanyard
Opening and closing the scaffold hook (Fig. V)
1. Push the locking lever (Fig. V: "1") towards the hook's spine
2. The gate (Fig. V: "2") is now unlocked and can be pushed in to open
3. Release gate and locking lever to close
WARNING: This scaffold hook 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. IV & VI)
This energy absorbing lanyard should be used to connect a fall arrest system to suitable anchorages
using the Scaffold Hook (1).
WARNING: Never apply multiple loads to a single connector.
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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.
Note: Accidental disengagement is possible when interference between a karabiner or scaffold
hook and the mating connector causes the gate or keeper to accidentally open and release.
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DO NOT use connectors that will not completely close over the anchor point.
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DO NOT make knots in a lanyard.
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DO NOT hook a lanyard back on to itself.
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DO NOT attach two or more karabiners or scaffold hooks to each other.
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DO NOT attach two or more karabiners or scaffold hooks into one D-ring.
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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
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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. VII and Fig. V).
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The anchorage or anchorage connector should be seated in the radius of the Karabiner or
Scaffold Hook opposite the gate.
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DO NOT apply loads across the gate (Fig. VI).
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The Karabiner or Scaffold Hook must be able to move freely and without interference during
use. ANY constraint or external pressure is DANGEROUS (Fig. VI).
Accessories
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Additional height safety equipment, workwear and other personal protection equipment is
available from your Silverline stockist
Maintenance
Note: All height safety 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. More inspections may be required based on frequency of use, local
legislation and environmental conditions.
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.
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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
o Kinks, knots (other than those intended by the manufacturer) or hockling (unravelling due
to constant turning of the rope in the same direction, or due to shock loading)
o Brittle, fuzzy or worn fibres, fraying or abrasions
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Overall deterioration or discolouration
o Any kind of modification/attempted repairs
o Hard or shiny spots, fused fibres or strands
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