AVANTI FALL PROTECTION SYSTEM
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1. AVANTI Fall Protection System User s Manual and Installation Instructions All safety statements specifications hazards and inspections defined shall apply only to the version of product specified in this manual The images and representations in this manual may vary slightly from the actual product you are using please review your product label s to ensure a proper match Date of publication 9 Edition April 2013 Revision 1 24 6 13 Manufacturer Avanti Wind Systems A S Rennevangs Alle 6 3400 Hiller d Denmark P 45 4824 9024 F 45 4824 9124 E info avanti online com l www avanti online com QUALITY MANAGEMENT Sales amp Service Australia Avanti Wind Systems PTY LTD P 61 0 7 3902 1445 China Avanti Wind Systems P 86 21 5785 8811 Denmark Avanti Wind Systems A S P 45 4824 9024 Germany Avanti Wind Systems GmbH P 49 0 41 21 7 88 85 O opain Avanti Wind Systems SL P 34 976 149 524 UK Avanti Wind Systems Limited P 44 0 1706 356 442 USA Avanti Wind Systems Inc P 1 262 641 9101 India Avanti Wind Systems PL M 91 95 00 173 492 Brazil Avanti Brazil Sistemas E licos S L P 455 85 9671 6336 Manufactured Under Process Patent NO 8 499 896 Registered in Europe 1 COUHIOE uem 23 4 9 9 Ga 990 en hood Sb We X AG a 6 DANOS es 4 5 owe 4 eee SX 9G ROROS 3 33 ox xc 6 3 Description of equipment css 7 3 1 Purpose ane ar eet eee eeu B2. When ever using the FPS it s very important always to make sure that the harness is connected by the D ring complying with the demands for climbing in vertical fall arrest safety systems on ladders This infomation shall be described in the user manual from your harness supplier x It s necessary to use alternative fall protection when stepping in or off the ladder The FPS must not be disconnected from the rail before establishing alternative fall protection The FPS must always be attached to the D ring in the harness before connecting or disconnecting it to the rail y When working or resting at the ladder it s essential that the user uses alternative safety The FPS is only approved as fall arrest safety when ascending or descending the ladder Z Nevertwist the shock absorber it may cause the system to fail The owner must verify the need for 3rd party fall protection device inspections with the local authority and comply with the standards specified 3 1 Purpose The FPS and the safety rail in this User s Manual serve the following purposes The FPS is intended for use during ascent and decent on stationary ladders installed in towers pylons well shafts manholes etc The FPS is a safety device traveling on a rail which prevents falling reduces personal injuries if fall occur The safety rail is designed for permanent installation in one place The FPS can be mounted on different shapes and brands of la
3. always be a rung fitting on one of the two lower rungs If this is not the case this must be retro fitted General fitting instructions The FPS shall only be fitted with original system parts e All system elements must be checked on site even if the ladders are supplied with the rails already fitted e The ladder joints are to absorb the vibrations and torsional stress Not the safety rail e Top end of the rail is allowed to pass the ladder rung with 100 mm Before first use an expert must inspect the FPS The inspection must be done following appendix A and filled in for later reference Ladder rung e Ensure that no dents holes or cracks have any influence on the step stability e Dents may not exceed 10 mm in diameter or be more than 1 mm deep e f dents are found on the rung edges or corners the step stability can no longer be guaranteed Replace step Ladder style e Ensure that no dents holes or cracks have any influence on the style stability e Dents may not exceed 20mm in diameter or be more than 1 mm deep e If dents are found on the style edges or corners the style stability can no longer be guaranteed Replace the ladder section Ladder connections e Maximum deviation on rung distance at flange connection is 30mm Ladder end e Onthetop end and bottom end of the ladder a protection guard such as the AVANTI rubber feet or end cap must be in place During construction of wind turbine towers a top
4. cannot be used DANGER e The runner the shock absorber and the carabiner comprise a safety system Never adapt extend or change in any way this system e The arrow on the runner must point upwards otherwise it will not arrest a fall e Donotuse FPS if it looks defective Engaging the release mechanism or handling of the runner during ascent or descent can hinder the safe function of the braking mechanism Wh Vs TT Max 0 3 m L640 35 b LE s SN DII TIVA TIVE AIV OS LEID E 3 8 1 LINVAY N eto 12343 i x j a Before using this FPS make sure to wear an approved harness in aca cordance to the producer s prescriptions b Fasten the FPS carabiner in the D ring of the full body harness Remember to choose connection in the chest D ring for fall arrest according to the description in the user manual of the harness When 2 d FPS is mounted it s important that the shock absorber isn t twisted it 9 shall be mounted straight between the runner and the carabiner While lifting the break leaver tilt the runner so both runner sides are round each side of the safety rail 2 Always make sure that the FPS is connected to the D ring of the full body harness when mounting dismounting the runner c With the arrow on the plate pointing upwards the runner is clicked onto the safety rail see picture 1 Open runner by pushing bottom left steel tap lock and pull left and ri
5. etc on ladder Rail Rung fitting At 1 or 2 rung at the beginning of each ladder section At 1 or 2 rung at the end of each ladder section At min Every 3 rung Min 2 fittings for each shortened rail Other damage Rail connections Fish joint Fish joint fastened with 2 hammerhead bolts on each rail All hammerhead bolt indication marks in an angel of 70 to the rail Max 4 mm distance between rail ends Other damage Rail No sharp edges Mounted in accordance to the installation instructions Rail mounted with guide claque in left side see 3 3 General Dirt oil corrossion etc on ladder Other damage General Resting platform in place and fixed All screws in place and fixed Labels and markings legible Other damage Ladder safe for use YES NO Ladder use prohibited YES NO If the fall protection use is prohibited mark the ladder as closed In this case a Service Lift must not be used either Mark Service Lift as closed Jud duub uud dudd Qu uid UL JD QU00 DOO OOOO O00 OW DS These inspections may only be performed by AVANTI or by an expert At least every Inspector s Signature 12 month an inspection by an AVANTI fall protection technician shall be carried out The inspection results must be entered in a test journal and filed for later reference www avanti online com Appendix A Inspection checklist TESTING FORM AVANTI FALLPROTECTION
6. stopper must be mounted on each individual tower section Safety rail e Ensure that the safety rail fittings are mounted according to the mounting section in this manual e Ensure that no sharp rail ends are present e Check the legibility of the product marking If marking is not present have an expert replace them e Ensure that a top and a bottom stop is mounted Safety rail connections e Ensure that profile fish joints are mounted using two hammerhead bolts 4 in total on each safety rail section leaving min 1 4mm between each safety rail and that the indicator mark on the hammer head bolt is turned 70 e Make sure all hammerhead bolts and self locking nuts present on the system are torqued with 8 Nm Appendix A Inspection checklist TESTING FORM AVANTI FALLPROTECTION TYPE 2000 2002 User s Name EN 353 1 RfU 11 073 DK 0200 PPE 2034 Phone Name of inspector Tower WEA No Date of inspection Ladder inspection Rung No dents holes or cracks influence on rung stability No dents larger than 10 mm in diameter or 1 mm deep No dents on rung corners Other damage Style No dents holes or cracks influence on style stability No dents on style larger than 20 mm in diameter or 1 mm deep No dents on rung corners Other damage Ladder connections Distance between ladder ends less than 30 mm Ladder ends AVANTI rubber feet or end cap mounted General Dirt oil corrossion
7. the system For optimal operation enhanced safety and better climbing ergonomics the climber is recommended to maintain a distance of minimum 10 cm k from torso to ladder during regular climb A good climbing position is easily obtained by leaning the upper back against the tower The FPS may not be used by persons under influence of alcohol or drugs that may jeopardize working safety Only people instructed to the FPS by a qualified trainer may use the system The owner must ensure that a rescue plan that deal with any emergen cies that could arise during work is in place and that the users are familiar with this If any damager or faults are found during operation or in case of circumstances which may jeopardize safety Immediately stop the work in progress Contactthe site responsible e g the turbine owner or the site fore man No warranty is provided against damage resulting from reconstruction or modification of equipment or use of non original parts which are not approved by the manufacturer The FPS may not be used outside its limitations or for any purpose other than that for which it is intended The FPS should be handed out and treated as a personal protection equipment The weight of the user including clothing and equipment shall be within 40 and 136 kg The maximum number of multiple users is 3 Keep a distance of 6 meter between each user during ascend and descend No more users may use the 2 x 6 m
8. E e he eet E 7 SA FUNCION ios ok Ga ee we ee ee a ew 8 3 3 Component overview a ee 8 4 Dailyinspection llle 8 5 Instructionsforuse 0000 eee eae 8 6 Maintenance 0200 eee eee 10 7 Annualinspection a 10 8 Ordering spare partS lll 10 g Marking e 34 P oo Sed oo oe GO ee E AE 11 Installation manual 10 Fitting instructions lt 4 ea xosc m x x RR EAEES Ze 12 11 Inspection before initial use 15 Appendix A Inspection checklist 16 Appendix B Daily inspection checklist Visual test for Runner System 2000 2002 cum dem w XR ES UES EAE X TAS See 2 19 Appendix C Registration form forthe FPS 20 Limited Warranty Avanti Wind Systems A S warrants that commencing from the date of shipment to the Customer and continuing for a period of the longer of 365 days thereafter or the period set forth in the standard Avanti warranty the Fall Protection System Product described in this Manual will be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service when installed and operated in accordance with the provisions of this Manual This warranty is made only to the original user of the Product The sole and exclusive remedy and the entire liability of Avanti under this limited warranty shall be at the option of Avanti a replacement of the Product including incidental and freight charge
9. Is the break lever free from corrosion deformation and other Is the locking mechanism of the Carabiner is functioning good Is the damage return spring and articulation of the gate working properly COMMENTS COMMENTS 3 Are the 4 rivets securely attached to the middle plate Is the middle Is the shock absorber s black strap completely covered in the locking plate free of damage or bending pin COMMENTS COMMENTS Are the 2 rivets attached securely to the aluminum serial plate EN Is the runner easy to close and open Does it has a frictionless mE operation COMMENTS COMMENTS 5 Arethe synthetic guides in place and free from bruces and marks 11 Does the break lever move smoothly up and down Is the blank aluminum plate present and sitting tight Are both the spring and shackle securely attached COMMENTS COMMENTS Is the runner sliding smoothly on the rail DEB COMMENTS Is the shock absorber in normal shape and free from cuts burns seams or has no visible sign of worn COMMENTS VISUAL TEST ccm SS a y ester Auf Installation address Avanti Wind Systems A S AVANTI rail DK 3400 Hiller d Tel 45 48 24 90 24 Fax 45 48 24 91 24 Date of purchase Date first put into service Periodic examination and repair history Date Identification no Reason for entry OK not OK Inspector Periodic examinat
10. SE SOME STATES DO NOT PERMIT LIMITATIONS ON THE DURATION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES THIS MAY NOT APPLY TO A GIVEN CUSTOMER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY GIVES CUSTOMER SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS AND CUSTOMER MAY HAVE OTHER LEGAL RIGHTS UNDER APPLICABLE LAWS This disclaimer shall apply even if the express warranty fails of its essential purpose In any cases of dispute the English original shall be taken as authoritative i DANAK FORCE PROD Reg nr 7020 Certification c EC Type Examination Certificate Directive for Personal Protective Equipment Certificate No DK 0200 PPE 2034 version 2 Issued by FORCE Certification A S EC notified body number 0200 In accordance with the Danish Working Environment Authority Regulation No 683 of June 10 2013 which in Denmark implements the Council Directives No 89 686 No 93 68 No 93 95 and No 96 58 EC type examination certificate is issued to Manufacturer AVANTI Wind Systems A S H gevej 17 19 3400 Hillergd Denmark Identification of Personal Protective Equipment Type Equipment for protection against falls from a height Guided type fall arrest system with safety rail on vertically fixed ladders With integrated energy absorber Optional use of climb assist system Designation Avanti Fall Arrest System 2000 2002 improved editions Locking lever according to drawing 47799050 Locking lever according to drawing 47799068 Manufactured by AVANTI Wind Systems A S with sub supplie
11. TYPE 2000 2002 User s Name EN 353 1 RfU 11 073 DK 0200 PPE 2034 Phone Name of inspector Tower WEA No Date of inspection Ladder inspection Rung No dents holes or cracks influence on rung stability No dents larger than 10 mm in diameter or 1 mm deep No dents on rung corners Other damage Style No dents holes or cracks influence on style stability No dents on style larger than 20 mm in diameter or 1 mm deep No dents on rung corners Other damage Ladder connections Distance between ladder ends less than 30 mm Ladder ends AVANTI rubber feet or end cap mounted General Dirt oil corrossion etc on ladder Rail Rung fitting At 1 or 2 rung at the beginning of each ladder section At 1 or 2 rung at the end of each ladder section At min Every 3 rung Min 2 fittings for each shortened rail Other damage Rail connections Fish joint Fish joint fastened with 2 hammerhead bolts on each rail All hammerhead bolt indication marks in an angel of 70 to the rail Max 4 mm distance between rail ends Other damage Rail No sharp edges Mounted in accordance to the installation instructions Rail mounted with guide claque in left side see 3 3 General Dirt oil corrossion etc on ladder Other damage General Resting platform in place and fixed All screws in place and fixed Labels and markings legible Other damage Ladder safe for use YES NO Ladder use prohi
12. bited YES NO If the fall protection use is prohibited mark the ladder as closed In this case a Service Lift must not be used either Mark Service Lift as closed Jud duub uud dudd Qu uid UL JD QU00 DOO OOOO O00 OW DS These inspections may only be performed by AVANTI or by an expert At least every Inspector s Signature 12 month an inspection by an AVANTI fall protection technician shall be carried out The inspection results must be entered in a test journal and filed for later reference www avanti online com Appendix A Inspection checklist TESTING FORM AVANTI FALLPROTECTION TYPE 2000 2002 User s Name EN 353 1 RfU 11 073 DK 0200 PPE 2034 Phone Name of inspector Tower WEA No Date of inspection Ladder inspection Rung No dents holes or cracks influence on rung stability No dents larger than 10 mm in diameter or 1 mm deep No dents on rung corners Other damage Style No dents holes or cracks influence on style stability No dents on style larger than 20 mm in diameter or 1 mm deep No dents on rung corners Other damage Ladder connections Distance between ladder ends less than 30 mm Ladder ends AVANTI rubber feet or end cap mounted General Dirt oil corrossion etc on ladder Rail Rung fitting At 1 or 2 rung at the beginning of each ladder section At 1 or 2 rung at the end of each ladder section At min Every 3 rung Min 2 fittin
13. can be cleaned using a weak sulpho solution and a soft brush Subsequently rinse with lots of pure water Upward direction when mounted onto rail Read instructions before use Runner production no EEC notified body no AVANTI product name Standard no Runner System 2000 2002 lt User weight Poids utilisateur V TI EN353 1 2002 ANSIZ359 1 2007 CSA Z259 2 1 98 40 136 kg Y Class AS Type Rail Mount Size AVANTI Fall Protection Rail Only Read and follow all instructions before use Inspect device prior to each use Classe AS Type Support de rail Taille Uniquement pour rail de protection O contre les chutes AVANTI Veuillez lire et suivre toutes les instructions avanti l utilisation et inspecter le dispositif avant chaque utilisation 0200 www avanti online com P Tel 45 4824 9024 Serial NoN de sde Production date Date de Production Runner rating plate EEC notified body no Standard no Production batch no Read instructions before use WARNING Using replacement parts components not approved by AVANTI or modified Maximum number of users 3 Systems must be inspected by a certified AVANTI technician runners with the rail annually under normal use or inmediately in the event of a shock load as a result of a fall system could result in Only AVANTI replacement parts may be used with the system serious injuries or death www avanti online com P 45 4824 9024 a S
14. dders as long as approval is issued by AVANTI according to page 14 section d The FPS and the safety rail are not designed for Securing horizontally Securing equipment User s Manual and Installation Instructions AVANTI Fall Protection 3 2 Function The user attaches the runner to his harness by means of an integrated shock absorber and carabiner Before starting the climb user clicks the runner onto the safety rail When climbing the runner glides upwards on the safety rail In case the user experiences a fall the runner will lock onto the safety rail and arrest the fall 3 3 Component overview Rail Guide seat Runner Rail and runner on ladder with AVANTI Guided Type Fall Arrester EN 353 1 2002 N 1006 0354 Exp SEPTEMB 2015 Runner System 2000 2002 1 Before any use the FPS must be checked for visual damage wear and tear and other defects Pay especially attention to the shock absorber 2 During ascent look for visible damage and loose parts along with loose bolts on ladder rail or joints 3 Equipment with defects or equipment that leaves doubt concerning safe use must be checked by an expert Do not use FPS if it looks defective or parts are missing Before using the FPS perform a pre use check following the Appendix B Daily Inspection Checklist Visual test for Runner System 2000 2002 to verify that the FPS can be used If any of the checks does not pass the FPS
15. e nut End stops shall be fitted at the top and bottom of the safety rail and at any point were the runner could unintentionally run off the rail and there is a potential fall hazard During installation in wind turbine towers mount a stopper on the rail top of each individual tower section then technicians can use the FPS when erecting connecting tower sections the tower Connection of ladder and rail in tower flange connections In case the rail and ladder is installed in a wind turbine tower before the tower is assembled the ladder and rail may need adjustment during tower assembly Please follow the cutting and fitting instructions below Ladder Top A rung fitting is always mounted on the top rung of each tower section 1 After cutting off the safety rail above the step the safety rail must extend minimum 55mm above the step 2 Ifthe rail is cut to less than 100 mm above the step x lt 100 mm the fitting must be moved down one step See fig B below 1 X gt 100mm 5omm X 1 00mm ao m WV Ladder Bottom 3 After cutting of the safety rail below the rung the safety rail must extend minimum 55mm below the rung 4 Ifthe rail is cut to less than 100 mm below the rung x lt 100 mm the rung fitting if any must be moved up one rung See fig D below 1 X gt 100mm 55mm lt X lt 100mm 5 If itis not a bottom tower section there must
16. eter rail simultaneously as this will jeopardize the system statics The first two meters the user may not be protected against hitting the ground Take precautions Prior first use an expert must inspect the system If oil grease or the like has leaked onto the safety rail wipe it of If oil grease chemicals or the like has leaked onto the shock absorber or in any kind been in contact with the webbing have an AVANTI FPS technician replace the shock absorber After 5 years of use replace the shock absorber Date of expiration is printed on the shock absorber label Operation temperature 30 60 Celsius In connection with the FPS only full body harnesses approved according to EN 361 may be used The complete FPS has been manufactured and approved according to EN 353 1 and HfU 11 073 The Type examination of the FPS has been performed by FORCE Certification A S NB 0200 Park All 345 DK 2605 Brondby The production control of the FPS is performed by FORCE Certification A S NB 0200 Park All 345 DK 2605 Brendby Ladders supplied by AVANTI comply with the requirements of EN 131 EN ISO 14122 The AVANTI supplied carabiner is approved according to EN 362 requirements and shock absorber according to EN355 requirements All parts and units have been especially developed for the FPS 2000 2002 and as such cannot be used in other Fall Protection Systems These instructions must be kept together with the FPS
17. ght runner side apart Place one of the runner sides on its respective safety rail side with the run ner arrow pointing upward 1 Push the two runner body parts together until the bottom left steel tap lock pops back in position and locks the runner body Make sure it is locked correctly 3 Remove runner by pushing the bottom left steel tap and pull the runner sides apart User s Manual and Installation Instructions AVANTI Fall Protection Before dismounting assure you are in a safe area or secured by another FPS DANGER If the FPS has blocked a fall or has been removed from service because of doubts it may only return to service after inspection by a competent person FPS technician The competent person must confirm in writing that the FPS is OK to use again When ever using the AVANTI FPS it s very important always to make sure that the harness is connected by the D ring complying with the demands for climbing in vertical fall arrest safety systems on lad ders This information shall be described in the user manual from your harness supplier In order to be safest possible it s very important that the FPS is mounted in the directed D ring of the harness before entering the ladder Furthermore it s important that the FPS is attached in the direct D ring when exiting the ladder Don t dismantle the runner from the harness before being at safe support in order to avoid dropping the FPS W
18. gs for each shortened rail Other damage Rail connections Fish joint Fish joint fastened with 2 hammerhead bolts on each rail All hammerhead bolt indication marks in an angel of 70 to the rail Max 4 mm distance between rail ends Other damage Rail No sharp edges Mounted in accordance to the installation instructions Rail mounted with guide claque in left side see 3 3 General Dirt oil corrossion etc on ladder Other damage General Resting platform in place and fixed All screws in place and fixed Labels and markings legible Other damage Ladder safe for use YES NO Ladder use prohibited YES NO If the fall protection use is prohibited mark the ladder as closed In this case a Service Lift must not be used either Mark Service Lift as closed Jud duub uud dudd Qu uid UL JD QU00 DOO OOOO O00 OW DS These inspections may only be performed by AVANTI or by an expert At least every Inspector s Signature 12 month an inspection by an AVANTI fall protection technician shall be carried out The inspection results must be entered in a test journal and filed for later reference www avanti online com Appendix B Daily inspection checklist Visual test for Runner System 2000 2002 1 Is the runner s body free from corrosion deformation and other T Is the Carabiner and shackle free from marks deformities wear or damage traces of corrosion COMMENTS COMMENTS 2
19. hen working or resting at the ladder it s essential that the user uses alternative safety The AVANTI FPS is only approved as fall arrest safety when ascending or descending the ladder e Ifthe system gets wet let the shock absober air dry naturally Do not use any kind of heating f Store FPS out of direct sunlight and protected form heat and dust Every 12 months an expert must inspect the Fall Protection System paying special attention to the safety rail and the runner If not according to work ing regulations this will void the warranty Are the yearly tests not performed the warranty is void and AVANTI renounce all liability and claims that may appear AVANTI runs fall protection technician classes on regular basis If interested contact AVANTI Annual inspection may only be conducted by a competent person strictly following the AVANTI inspection procedures When parts are found to be missing stop working the system must be taken out of use Rail and ladder Contact an AVANTI expert to replace repair the missing parts and carry through a FPS inspection a Dry FPS and rail with a dry cloth FPS Contact an AVANTI expert to replace repair the missing parts and b Keep all parts free of oil grease paint and chemicals carry trough a FPS inspection C Never place liquids or sharp objects in the vicinity of the Fall Protection System as these may damage the equipment d The shock absorber harness
20. ion per examination next due date 47840008 FPS manual E 9 Edition A pril 2013 Revision 1 24 6 13 Australia Avanti Wind Systems PTY LTD Unit 15 160 Lytton Road Morningside 4170 Queensland P 61 0 7 3902 1445 F 61 0 7 3902 1252 China Avanti Wind Systems Building 4 No 518 Gangde Road EID XiaokunshanTown Songjiang District 201614 Shanghai P 86 21 5785 8811 F 86 21 5785 8815 Denmark Avanti Wind Systems A S Roennevangs All 6 3400 Hiller d Denmark P 45 4824 9024 F 45 4824 9124 Germany Avanti Wind Systems GmbH Max Planck Str 10 25335 Elmshorn P 49 0 41 21 7 88 85 0 F 49 0 41 21 7 88 85 20 Spain Avanti Wind Systems SL Poligono Industrial Centrovia Calle Los Angeles No 88 nave 1 50198 La Muela P 34 976 149524 F 34 976 149508 UK Avanti Wind Systems Limited Caldershaw Business Centre Unit 29 Ings Lane Rochdale OL12 7LQ P 44 0 1706 356 442 USA Avanti Wind Systems Inc 5150 S Towne Drive New Berlin Wisconsin 53151 P 1 262 641 9101 F 1 262 641 9161 India Avanti Wind Systems India Private Ltd Indus Valley s Logistic Park EM Unit 3 Warehouse No G 2 Ground Floor Vellala Street Mel Aiyanambakkam Chennai 600095 Tamil Nadu P 91 44 6455 5911 l www avanti online com mam E info avanti online com
21. l protection rail ensure that all parts are present Refer to parts list delivered along with the FPS The ladders shall be installed vertically with a maximum inclination of 5 Installing the FPS you will need the following parts Rung fitting TajaanttCE0200 with AVANTI Guided Type Fall Es Arrester EN 353 1 2002 N 1006 0354 Exp SEPTEMB 2015 Runner System 2000 2002 Mounting of rail onto ladder 1 Place the safety rail in the centre of the ladder with the guide seat situated on the left side Guide seat 2 Mount the fall protection rung fittings with hammerhead bolts as fol lows At the bottom or second last rung of the safety rail ladder At min every 3rd rung never allowing more than 2 rungs in a row without rung fitting At the top rung of the safety rail ladder 3 When joining more ladder sections use profile fish joints Assure that 2 hammerhead bolts are used for each rail end that is 4 per fish joint Minimum 1 mm maximum 4 mm gap between the rail connections see picture of fish joint connector at page 15 4 Theindicator mark on the hammerhead bolt must be positioned in an angle of 70 to the safety rail see fig below 5 Tighten the hammerhead nut with 8 Nm 6 Self locking nuts must be used at all times ensure that e The bolt extends from the nut by at least half of the thread diameter e lfithas become possible to loosen the nut by hand replace th
22. rs as stated in the appendix to the EC type examination certificate The examined samples are found to fulfil the relevant requirements stated for the following tests EN 353 1 2002 Guided type fall arresters including a rigid anchor line prEN 353 1 2008 Guided type fall arresters including a rigid anchor line Avanti Climb assist System combined with the use of Avanti Climb assist and release strap optional AS NZS 1891 3 1997 Fall arrest devices clause 3 2 3 3 3 4 3 7 and 3 8 RfU CNB P 11 073 Requirements and test procedure including fallback falls dynamic tests tested with 40 kg and 136 kg Documentation for observance of relevant requirements stated in Appendix 1 of Regulation No 683 of June 10 2013 and the basis for the type examination are described in the appendix to this certificate The manufacturer must inform FORCE Certification A S of any contemplated changes The examined type of personal protective equipment is class III equipment and a quality control agreement with a notified body must be available FORCE Certification A S task No 113 26039 Date of issue 2013 07 05 C KE A Date of expiry 2017 02 07 Niels Ovesen Certification manager Extracts from this EC Type Examination Certificate may only be reproduced with a written permission from FORCE Certification A S FORCE Certification A S Park All 345 2605 Br ndby Denmark Tel 45 43 26 7177 Fax 45 43 26 70 11 cert force cert dk www force cer
23. s paid by the Customer with a similar new or reconditioned Product of equivalent value or a refund of the purchase price if the Product is returned to Avanti freight and insurance prepaid The obligations of Avanti are expressly conditioned upon return of the Product in strict accordance with the return procedures of Avanti This warranty does not apply if the Product i has been altered with out the authorization of Avanti or its authorized representative ii has not been installed operated repaired or maintained in accord ance with this Manual or other instructions from Avanti iii has been subjected to abuse neglect casualty or negligence iv has been furnished by Avanti to Customer without charge or v has been sold on an AS IS basis Except as specifically set forth in this Limited Warranty ALL EXPRESS OR IMPLIED CONDITIONS REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OR CON DITION OF MERCHANTABILITY FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE NON INFRINGEMENT SATISFACTORY QUALITY COURSE OF DEALING LAW USAGE OR TRADE PRACTICE ARE HERBY EXCLUDED TO THE MAX IMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW AND ARE EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMED BY AVANTI IF PURSUANT TO ANY APPLICABLE LAW TO THE EXTENT AN IMPLIED WARRANTY CANNOT BE EXCLUDED AS PRO VIDED IN THIS LIMITED WARRANTY ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY IS LIM ITED IN TIME TO THE SAME DURATION AS THE EXPRESS WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE BECAU
24. t dk A competent is familiar with and is trained within the AVANTI Fall Protec a tion System FPS and the following standards EN 363 EN 353 1 An AVANTI Fall Protection Technician has succesfully participated in the AVANTI Fall Protection course and is considered competent A user is b familiar with the correct usage of the FPS and have had an introduction to personal protection equipment c Assembly maintenance and testing of the FPS may only be performed by a competent person Users are obliged to read and understand this User s Manual d A copy of the User s Manual must be handed out to the fall protection users and must be available for reference If more than one person is trusted with one of the above tasks the employer shall appoint a supervisor in charge of operation e If the FPS is re sold outside the original country of destination the reseller shall provide instructions for use for maintenance for periodic examination and for repair in the language of the country in which the f product is to be used The ladder system shall be capable of supporting 15 kN This shall be 9 verified by calculations made by a qualified engineer or by static load testing h Always remove the FPS from the rail when not in use the FPS is not intended to be parked on the rail when freely suspended i The FPS is only to be operated by users being proper trained in daily j inspections working in heights and practicle operation of
25. ystem 2000 2002 AyANTI EN353 1 2002 g CE 0200 ANSI Z359 1 2007 CSA Z259 2 1 98 Read supplied instructions prior to use Min distance 6 m 19 7 feet between users FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS Serial No Production date Rail rating plate Max distance between safety rail and harnes 0 3 m Shock absorber expiration month Batch no Standard EN no for shock absorber EEC notified body no y Alae cas xxx C 60200 EROVANAL Absorvedor de energia para utiliza o em Trava queda deslizante AVANTI n EN 353 1 2002 ABNT NBR 14629 2010 Shock absorber label User s Manual and Installation Instructions AVANTI Fall Protection Installation manual An expert must be in charge of the FPS fitting The expert takes full responsibility for the fitting and guarantee that the installation is done in accordance to these instructions Prior to mounting the system ensure that the ladder involved will be able to carry the load Please refer to manufacturer s documentation to check that the system fulfils mandatory standards Ensure that the ladder intended for mounting the AVANTI FPS complies with the requirements of EN 131 EN ISO 14122 internal rung width must be minimum 340mm All AVANTI ladders do Ladder with rung geometries that differs form AVANTI s may call for special rung fittings These must be calculated and approved by AVANTI Before installing the fal
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