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1. Compatibility of Components This TORQ Inertial Reel Fall Arrester may only be used with appropriate items approved to the requirements of CE certified PPE in line with the requirements of European Directive 89 686 EEC and the American National Standards Institute ANSI This device is not intended for use for any other application other than the purpose for which it is designed The end user must read and understand the User Instructions supplied with other items of PPE to be used in conjunction with this device If in doubt about the compatibility of other items of PPE to be used consult the supplier Full body harnesses used with this device must conform to BS EN361 Anchorage Point Select a stable anchorage point with a minimum strength of 10KN e g I beam RSJ Eye Bolt or Tripod Pre Use Inspection If the TORO Inertial Reel Fall Arrester is known to have arrested a fall it must be removed from service immediately marked or tagged at UNUSABLE and disposed of or serviced in accordance with the manufacturers recommendations Before each use check a that the brake operates correctly b that the block is securely anchored level with or above the user NEVER below c that all components to be used in conjunction with this device are approved and in good condition d avoid where possible anchoring the device in such a position that could result in a pendulum swing fall this may occur if the device is positioned at gt2. Designers Manufacturers and Suppliers of Personal Protective Eguipment nglish Version 2 TORO Range of Inertial Reel Fall Arresters Thank you for purchasing this TORO Inertial Reel Fall Arrester Please take time to familiarize yourself with the correct use and operation It is imperative that this TORO Inertial Reel Fall Arrester is only used for its intended purpose and that it is subject to an annual recorded thorough examination by a competent person To avoid personal injury prior to using this TORO Inertial Reel Fall Arrester or training others to use it CAREFULLY READ and understand these instructions If there is anything you do not understand DO NOT use the TORO Inertial Reel Fall Arrester contact the supplier or Abtech Safety for further details Certain information in this manual is governed by law and is subject to change without prior notice Great care has been taken to ensure that the information is correct at the time of publication However it is the user s sole responsibility to ensure that they fully comply with all legal reguirements Abtech Safety will not accept liability for any inaccuracy or incorrectly stated legal reguirements Abtech Safety operates a policy of continual improvement and reserve the right to change specifications without notice The Manufacturer and or their recognised agents directors employees or insurers will not be held liable for conseguential or other damages losses or expenses in the
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4. anchorage point Ensure there is sufficient clearance below and around the user so that in the event of a fall obstructions such as the ground may be safely avoided 3m height of user If used on the horizontal or incline ensure the hazard of a pendulum fall is considered and ensure sufficient fall distance is correctly calculated If in doubt contact the manufacturer This TORO Inertial Reel Fall Arrester is of sturdy construction however all items of PPE should be handled with care and not dropped When is use care should be taken to avoid damage which may be caused by items coming into contact with the device and the fall arrest system This TORO Inertial Reel Fall Arrester is designed to protect ONE person Only ONE person may be connected to this Fall Arrestor Block at any time Attach the TORO Inertial Reel Fall Arrester line connector to the D ring on the users harness marked with an A either front sternum or rear dorsal for fall arrest or extended overhead attachment point for rescue and recovery operations Although this device will function horizontally extreme caution must be practiced when using the device at more than 30 from vertical see above Uncontrolled reeling may result in lock up The wire rope must be paid back into the device slowly In the event of the lockup consult the supplier or manufacturer for advice Recovery TORO AB15RT Release the winding handle docking mechanism Pull out the windi
5. connection with or by reason of or the inability to use the TORO Inertial Reel Fall Arrester for any other purpose Note training should only be delivered by a suitably gualified and competent person Warning In order to obtain optimum safety and performance please study and understand these instructions and receive adeguate training by a trained and competent person before using this device If in any doubt whatsoever about the safe use of this device seek the advice supervision of a trained and competent person or contact the supplier Please retain this information for future reference The conseguences of improperly using the device not following instructions or markings may be serious injury or death Rescue Planning The end user s should anticipate and plan rescue and recov ery activities before use as part of a planned Risk Assessment for each use event and in the event of a fall or other scenario where rescue and recovery may be reguired Speed of rescue and recovery must be considered as post fall injury can result if suspension time following a fall is prolonged The TORO Inertial Reel Fall Arrester is a component part of a Fall Arrest System and may be issued to anyone who needs to use it on a personal issue basis These User Instructions must be issued to the end user of this device who must maintain a record of the annual thorough examination on the Inspection Form provided Wire specification 5mm 7X19 Galvanised Stee
6. 002 ANSI ASSE Z359 14 2012 Temperature Climatic Conditions This TORO Inertial Reel Fall Arrester may be used in normal climatic conditions within a temperature range of 54 C to 409C it is not intended for use outside these limits Harsh environments may produce a harmful effect Electrical Hazards Due to the highly conductive nature of the materials used in the construction of this TORO Inertial Reel Fall Arrester use Extreme Caution when working near unprotected high voltage sources If in doubt ask Use caution when using the eguipment around moving machinery Chemical Contamination Avoid prolonged exposure to corrosive chemical reagents If contamination occurs refer to Cleaning and Disinfection Sharp Edges Abrasion Cutting Wire rope or webbing should not be allowed to pass over a sharp edge without an edge protection device in place In the event of a fall arrest the wire rope or webbing may be damaged General Operation TORO Inertial Reel Fall Arrester The mechanism in this device is activated by centrifugal force acting on the brakes This action is produced by the inertia of a fall rapidly spinning the internal drum which in turn causes the brakes to lock and arrest the fall Slow reeling of the line will not activate the brake If the brake locks due to a fall the mechanism will reset if the load is removed In a fall arrest situation the mechanism will limit the force acting on the body to less than 6kN
7. 30 from the vertical in relation to the end user Extend the wire rope or webbing fully wearing suitable protective gloves and inspect along its length for damage such as a broken wires b frayed wires webbing c soiling and or corrosion d kinks and twists in the wire e inspect the swage stitching for damage cracks etc f check the connector s being used as per the User Instructions supplied with the connector g check that the Overload Indicator is not exposed red line on karabiner Retract the wire rope or webbing slowly during retraction give a sharp sudden tug in order to activate the braking mechanism This check should be carried out along the full length of the rope or webbing at approximately 20 increments If the braking system is not activated or if any of the above criteria fail then the device must be removed from service Check the device housing for signs of mechanical deformation cracks or chemical contamination and or other defects Check labels and tags for absence or illegibility Warning This TORO Inertial Reel Fall Arrester must be used by persons who are medically fit to do so If you have any medical condition are recovering from any medical condition or suffer from any physical or mental disability you must seek professional medical advice before using this arrestor block In Use Avoid the risk of a pendulum swing fall injury by working wherever possible as close to and directly below the
8. ARNING For Horizontal Do Not Allow Or Incline Use Slack Line In Consult The Rescue Mode ona jk ma m LJ z e ABTECH gl _ Contact Details S7 SAFETY MG 2 5971 sales G0 EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Notified Body Issuing EC Certification SGS UK Ltd Worle Parkway Weston Super Mare Somerset BS22 6WA UK Notified Body Number 0120 Explanation of Markings CE Marking Meets the reguirements of European Directive 89 686 EEC 0120CE Notified body number and CE mark All Abtech Safety TORA conform to BS EN360 2002 Personal Protective Eguipment against Falls from a Height Retractable Type Fall Arrestors ANSVASSE Z359 14 2012 Safety Requirements for Self Retracting Devices for Personal Fall Arrest and Rescue Systems In addition to BS EN360 2002 the FORA AB I SRF conforms to BS EN1496 2006 Class A and B Lifting Device Production Code Model Number All Abtech Safety TORA yydddXXXX year of manufacture and traceable batch code e g 09 year day of year XXXX unigue serial number Book Pictogram reminder to read and understand these user instructions which should be retained for future reference Production Code Model TORQ AB I 5RT BS EN1496 Recovery Block Class A and B Lifting Device 150kg Maximum working load rated load 15m Maximum lifting distance line length Pro Name JA Product Code Y Serial Number Y Date of Manufacture Jj This Manual and its contents Abtech Safety Limited 2009 Abtech Safety TORA Rang
9. e of Fall Arrestor Blocks Manual All rights reserved No part of this publication may be reproduced stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic mechanical photocopying recording or otherwise without the prior permission of Abtech Safety Limited Abtech Safety Ltd 1 amp 2 Parkway Business Centre Sixth Avenue Zone 2 Deeside Industrial Estate CH5 2LE Tel 44 0 1244 837 050 Fax 44 0 1244 837 051 sales abtechsafety com www abtechsafety com Registered in England No 2656103 JANUARY 2014 01 21 luswuojiaue Ayip seJnielodwe je osn Ajjenuy ig MURUOJN loopino pebuojoid suonipuoo ysuey 96B10 S 1004 SNONUNUON 0 940AoS Aljenuy Ke 1ent I er KNe H 0 91E18poIN snp esn Joopino papuajxa oDeJojs Ale Aljenuy jenuuy ig uouIUoJiAue ue9jo Joopul a6elojs poor 14617 0 juanba ju 99IA49S A10 9B4 uoljzadsuj juajaduo ss JO suonipuo 3 es Jo Sd L ojensiumupe wesboid ou Ag peuieiuieui eq jjeys suonoedsu luewdinbo ay Jo uoneiuouin2og Ayres yos1qy Ag pepueuiuiooeJ sjena jul uonoodsuti BuIMOJJOJ eu poooxe Jo 01 jenba og jjeus pue J010 1siuiuipe weipod y Ag 1es og jeus sjeAJe1ul uonoedsul ou SN SN lt lt lt lt S lt SN GQANDIS AWVN LNIdd ne a SNOILOV SLNANNOO llV4 SSVd vd pe q3Sn Sui JIYG
10. ective eguipment against falls from a height retractable type fall arresters In addition the TORO AB15RT conforms to BS EN1496 2006 Class A and B rescue lifting device TORQ self retracting lifelines all conform to ANSI ASSE Z359 14 2012 American National Standard Safety Requirements for Self Retracting Devices for Personal Fall Arrest and Rescue Systems These devices must be used in accordance with national regulations governing occupational safety The TORO range is available in various line lengths to suit a user s specific reguirement The maximum working length is designated by the model number i e a TORO AB6T has a maximum working length of 6m The 15m device is also available as a Rescue Recover version and is designated 15RT Average arresting force when dynamically tested in accordance with the ANSI Z359 14 2012 section 4 2 1 TORO AB2 5T 2 85kN TORO AB6T 2 60kN TORO AB10T 2 96kN TORO AB15T 5 25kN TORO AB15RT 5 25kN Abtech Safety Ltd 1 amp 2 Parkway Business Centre Sixth Avenue Zone 2 Deeside Industrial Estate CH5 2LE Tel 4 44 0 1244 837 050 Fax 44 0 1244 837 051 sales abtechsafety com www abtechsafety com lllustrations showing the location of markings on the eguipment TORO Product Code AB15RT Conformance BSEN 360 2002 BSEN 1496 2006 ANSVASSE Z359 14 2012 i Rescue Lifting Serial Number Location Mas Rated ia Load 150kg WARNING Use Vertically W
11. l Wire to BSEN12385 2002 Model Type Specifications Warning All work at height including the use of Personal Protective Eguipment PPE as a control measure is subject to a suitable and sufficient risk assessment System Reguirements and Limitations of Use This TORO Inertial Reel Fall Arrester is intended for use as a Fall Arrest Fall Arrest Block or Recovery Rescue Recovery Block device and is not intended for use for work positioning Warning This TORO Inertial Reel Fall Arrester must not be used where the terrain and or anchorage point is unstable e g grain silo s shifting sand powder sludge etc as a slow descent will not activate the braking system Maintenance This TORO Inertial Reel Fall Arrester has no user serviceable parts and must not be disassembled or adjusted except by the manufacturer or approved service agent User maintenance is limited to pre use inspection cleaning drying and storage as described in these User Instructions When maintenance is required consult the supplier manufacturer Do not tamper with or adjust any part of the device The device must not be marked in any way Model No AB2 5T AB6T AB10T AB15T AB15RT Line length Line length Om amo a u Galv Galv Galv Galv BS EN360 2002 ANSI ASSE Z399 14 2012 BS EN360 2002 ANSI ASSE Z359 14 2012 Standards BSEN360 2002 BSEN1496 2006 ANSI ASSE Z359 14 2012 BS EN360 2002 ANSI ASSE Z359 14 2012 BS EN360 2
12. ng handle locking pin Turn the winding handle anticlockwise while pushing down on the handle shaft in order to engage the winding gear Release the locking pin and ensure that the winding handle is locked in gear The person can now be raised or lowered by winding the handle clockwise or anticlockwise There should be direct or indirect visual contact or some other means of communication with the person at all times during the process The lifting lowering function may be used for lifting lowering loads up to 150kg The lifting facility should only be used if an unhindered lifting process is possible and that it shall not be used if obstacles present as hazard Ensure there is no slack line when the device is in rescue mode When retrieving an individual to an upper level ensure that the anchor point allows clearance from the access point to enable the retrieved individual to climb or be lifted clear of the access point Cleaning Drying Storage and Transportation The TORO Inertial Reel Fall Arrester casing and wire should be cleaned using water of domestic supply quality at lt 40 C A mild neutral pH soap disinfectant may be used in the event of extreme soiling or if the device has been exposed to hazardous environments e g drains biohazards etc This device should be stored in a cool dry clean chemically neutral environment away form sources of heat and exposure to UV light Care should be taken during transpo
13. rtation in order to avoid hazards that may result in damage to the device or injury to person s Lifespan This TORO Inertial Reel Fall Arrester should be subject to a thorough examination at least once a year by a trained and competent person this must be an Abtech Safety approved service agent In the event of an arrested fall the device should be immediately removed from service and returned to the supplier manufacturer for service If the TORO is regularly serviced correctly stored and not subject to extreme environments or working conditions then the manufacturer recommends a 10 year life from date of first use In the event of any doubt whatsoever please seek the advice of a trained and competent person or the supplier Product Details This manual must be provided to and retained by the user The Product Code Serial Number and date of Manufacture of this TORO Inertial Reel Fall Arrestor should be entered on the back page of this manual for future reference and inspection records Note The device serial number is laser etched into the block swivel connector About This Manual This User Manual is for English speaking countries only If you reguire this manual in a different language please Contact Abtech Safety When this item is sold on this manual must accompany it and be supplied in the language of the destination country Product Conformance TORO Inertial Reel Fall Arrester all conform to BS EN360 2002 Personal prot
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