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1. see images below 8 1 Cautions a Keepallthe parts free of oil grease paint aggressive chemicals and alike b Clean the shock absorber using a weak sulpho solution and a soft brush Subsequently flush it with plenty of pure water C Never place liquids or sharp objects in the vicinity of the FPS as these might damage it d Ifthe FPS gets wet dry the runner and the safety rail with a dry cloth Let the shock absorber air dry naturally Do not use any kind of heating b Pressand hold the push button 8 2 Storage a Storethe runner system out of direct sunlight and protected from heat and dust 8 3 Annual inspection a Atleast every 12 months a competent person shall inspect the FPS both runner and rail Otherwise the warranty will be void and Es AVANTI will renounce all liability and claims that may appear The annual inspection may only be conducted by a competent The annual inspection shall be carried out following the inspec tion procedure During the inspection the Appendix A Annual Inspection Checklist and the Appendix D Inspection log sheet shall be filled in for future reference c Open the runner by pressing the push button and by pulling apart both body sides of the runner simultaneously see image below STOP b During this inspection special attention shall be paid to the safety rail and the runner 8 4 Inspection procedure 8 4 1 Ladder rungs a Ensure that no dents holes2. 345 2605 Br ndby Denmark Tel 45 43 26 7177 Fax 45 43 26 70 11 cert force cert dk www force cert dk CE certificate of AVANTI Fall Protection System with Eagle S Runner i DANAK FORCE PROD Reg nr 7020 Certification 2 EC Type Examination Certificate Directive for Personal Protective Equipment Certificate No DK 0200 PPE 2185 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 Ronnevangs All 6 3400 Hiller d 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 Designation Avanti Fall Arrest System with Eagle 5 Manufactured by Avanti Wind Systems A S with sub suppliers as stated in the appendix to the EC type examination certificate The examined samples are found to fulfil the relevant requirements stated in the following harmonised standards 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 CNB P RfU 11 073 Requirements and test procedure AS NZS 1891 3 1997 Fall
3. ALL INSTRUCTIONS Serb No Production date Safety rail rating plate Max distance between safety rail and harnes 0 3 m Shock absorber expiration date Batch no Standard EN no for shock absorber EEC notified body no 0200 Shock Absorber integrated with AVANTI Guided Type Fall Arrester EN 353 1 2002 N 1006 0354 Exp SEP ee Shock absorber label 4 1 Installation requirements A competent shall be in charge of the FPS installation The com petent shall take full responsibility for the installation and shall guarantee that it is done in accordance to these instructions The FPS shall only be installed with original system parts All FPS elements shall be checked on site even if the ladders are sup plied with the rails already fitted The vibrations and torsional stress are absorbed by the ladder joints not by the safety rail Ensure that the ladder intended for mounting the FPS complies with the requirements of EN 131 and EN ISO 14122 The internal rung width shall be minimum 340mm all AVANTI ladders meet this requirement The ladders with rung geometries different to AVANTI s may call for special rung fittings Prior to installation these ladders shall be calculated tested and approved by AVANTI Before installing the rail system ensure that all parts are present Refer to the parts list supplied with the FPS The ladders shall be installed vertically with a maximum inclina
4. and repair history Date Identification no Reason for entry OK not OK Inspector Due date of next annual inspection per examination Lem Ayn TT l Installation address Avanti Wind Systems A S Ruan D DK 3400 Hiller d Runner 2000 2002 or Tel 45 48 24 90 24 Fax 45 48 24 91 24 EagleP runner www avanti online com Date of purchase serial number of runner Date first put into service Periodic examination and repair history Date Identification no Reason for entry OK not OK Inspector Due date of next annual inspection per examination 10 Edition September 2014 Revision 3 15 01 15 47840008 FPS manual EN Australia Avanti Wind Systems PTY LTD 203 Blackburn Rd MT Waverley VIC 3149 P 61 0 7 3902 1445 F 61 0 7 3902 1252 China Avanti Wind Systems Building 4 No 518 Gangde Road ED XiaokunshanTown Songjiang District 201614 Shanghai P 86 21 5785 8811 F 86 21 5785 8815 Denmark Avanti Wind Systems A S Ronnevangs 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 0 170
5. handed out to the FPS users and shall 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 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 product is to be used The ladder system shall be capable of supporting 15 kN This shall be verified by calculations made by a qualified engineer or by static load testing The FPS shall not be used by persons under the influence of alcohol or drugs that may jeopardise the safety The FPS shall not be used by persons affected by vertigo heart or lung disorders or other known weakening diseases conditions The FPS users shall be aware of the dangers of suspension trauma should a fall occur The owner shall ensure that a rescue plan is in place and that the users are familiar with it The rescue plan shall deal with any emergencies that could arise during ascent and descent with the FPS 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 runner shall be handed out and treated as a personal protection equipment The weight of the user including clothing and equipment shall be be tween 40 and 136 kg r Them
6. inspection following the Appendix B arrow on the plate of the Daily Inspection Checklist for Runner 2000 2002 or the Appendix C Daily runner points upwards Inspection Checklist for Eagle Runner If any of the checks does not pass the Otherwise the runner will runner system cannot be used not arrest a fall b During the ascent look for visible damages or loose parts such as loose screws on ladder rail or joints c Equipment with defects or equipment that leaves doubt concerning safe use must be checked by a competent person User s Manual and Installation Instructions AVANTI Fall Protection b Openthe runner by pressing the left bottom pin and pulling apart both 7 1 2 Releasing the Runner 2000 2002 from the safety rail body sides of the runner simultaneously a Before stepping in or stepping off the ladder attach alternative c While lifting the lever tilt the runner so the runner is parallel and close to fall protection the safety rail Before releasing the runner from the rail ensure that you are in a safe area ground level or attached to an alternative fall protection Before releasing the runner from the rail ensure that the run ner is without load and that there is no risk of falling Before releasing the runner from the rail ensure that it is attached to the D ring of the body harness in order to avoid dropping it d Push together the two body parts of the runner until the left bottom pin b Rel
7. nA The detailed installation procedure of the flange connection 7 1 Instructions for use of Runner 2000 2002 _ kit is available upon request to AVANTI 7 1 1 Attaching the Runner 2000 2002 to the safety rail Before using the runner make sure that you are wearing an ap proved full body harness Before attaching the runner to the rail ensure that you are in a safe area ground level or attached to an alternative fall protection Before attaching the runner to the rail ensure that it is attached to the ED Before the first use a competent shall inspect the FPS D ring of the full body harness in order to avoid dropping it The carabiner shall only be connected to the D ring of the full body harness located on the front side of the user and located at the chest The inspection before the first use shall be carried out following the height inspection procedure During the inspection the Appendix A Annual The D ring shall comply with the demands for climbing in vertical fall Inspection Checklist and the Appendix D Inspection log sheet shall arrest safety systems on ladders see the users manual of the full be filled in for future reference body harness When attaching the carabiner ensure that the shock absorber is not twisted between the runner and the carabiner A twisted shock absorber may cause the FPS to fail a Placethe runner on the safety rail ensuring that the a Before using the runner perform a daily
8. or cracks have any influence on the rung stability b Thedents shall not exceed 10 mm in diameter or be more than 1 d Remove the runner from the safety rail mm deep C If dents are found on the rung edges or corners the step stability can no longer be guaranteed In such case replace the ladder section 8 4 2 Ladder stiles a Ensure that no dents holes or cracks have any influence on the stiles stability b Thedents shall not exceed 20mm in diameter or be more than 1 mm deep C If dents are found on the stile edges or corners the stile stability can no longer be guaranteed In such case replace the ladder section 8 4 3 Flange connection kits a Thedistance between the rungs at tower flange connection shall be minimum 255 mm and maximum 300 mm 8 4 4 Ladder ends a Onthetop and bottom ends of the complete ladder system a protection guard such as the AVANTI rubber feet or end cap shall be put in place on the stiles 8 4 5 Safety rail a Ensure that the safety rail sections are mounted according to the installation instructions of this manual b Ensure that no sharp rail ends are present c Checkthe legibility of the product marking If marking is not present a competent shall replace them d During the erection of the wind turbine towers top and bottom rail stops shall be mounted on each individual tower section e Ensure that top and bottom rail stops are mounted 8 4 6 Fish joints a Ensure
9. 6 356 442 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 Old No 28 New No 41 Vellala Street Aiyanambakkam Chennai 600095 Tamil Nadu P 91 44 6455 5911 Brazil Avanti Brazil Sistemas E licos S L Rodovia BR 116 Km21 Fortaleza Cear Brazil 61760 000 P 55 85 9671 6336 l www avanti online com E info avanti online com
10. 6 ween Gye 8 wade ota 16 8 4 5 Safety fall 1 5 2335 0 90 26540004 kon EAR pha 16 8 4 6 FISDSIOI IS sac 2o ease ua heir ow eka E nct od sre 16 8 5 Ordering spare parts 0 ccc ees 16 9 Appendix A Annual inspection checklist 17 10 Appendix B Daily inspection checklist of Runner 2000 2002 19 11 Appendix C Daily inspection checklist of Eagle S Runner 20 12 Appendix D Inspection log sheet Lss 21 CE certificate of AVANTI Fall Protection System with Runner 2000 2002 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 477
11. 99050 Locking lever according to drawing 47799068 Manufactured by AVANTI Wind Systems A S with sub suppliers 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 7 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
12. A Resting platforms Are the resting platforms in place and fixed at every 15 m n Labels and markings Are all the labels and markings legible a ee This inspection shall be carried out before the first use and at least every 12 months by AVANTI or by a com Inspector s Signature petent This checklist and the Inspection log sheet shall be filled in and filed for future reference C1 r N N 5n ho Safety rail sections v Co N T Appendix B Daily inspection checklist of Runner 2000 2002 Is the runner s body free of corrosion deformation and other dama Is the carabiner free of marks deformities wear and traces of ges See Fig 1 corrosion See Fig 8 COMMENTS COMMENTS Is the brake lever free of corrosion deformation and other dama 10 Is the return spring and articulation of the carabiner opening closing ges See Fig 2 and locking properly See Fig 9 COMMENTS COMMENTS Is the middle plate tightly attached by the 4 fixed rivets See Fig 3 11 Does the black strap of the shock absorber cover the carabiner end COMMENTS ooo ot COMMENTS COMMENTS m Is the middle plate free of deformation See Fig 3 LT COMMENTS 0000000000000 Is the aluminium serial plate tightly attached by the 2 fixed rivets See Fig 4 COMMENTS 12 Does the runner close and open easily without friction or resi stance See Fig 11 COMMENTS Does the b
13. 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 10 Edition September 2014 Revision 3 15 01 15 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 China Avanti Wind Systems Denmark Avanti Wind Systems A S Germany Avanti Wind Systems GmbH Spain Avanti Wind Systems SL UK Avanti Wind Systems Limited USA Avanti Wind Systems Inc India Avanti Wind Systems PL Brazil Avanti Brazil Sistemas E licos S L Manufactured Under Process Patent NO 8 499 896 Registered in Europe 61 0 7 3902 1445 86 21 5785 8811 45 4824 9024 49 0 41 21 7 88 85 0 34 976 149 524 44 0 1706 356 442 1 262 641 9101 M 91 95 00 173 492 P 55 85 9671 6336 U U U UUU U 1 Limited Warranty coricce dra e etre d aee is POSSE RS 6 AGUOS MREREREERTTERTITRTTTETOTTCCTITO TUTTI RTT 7 3 Description of equipment uum E vee dd Yom mro dede moy 8 Of PURDC
14. E 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 BECAUSE 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 The AVANTI Fall Protection System hereafter named as FPS shall only be operated by users trained in daily inspection use and work at heights A user is trained on the correct usage of the AVANTI Fall Protection System FPS and is familiar with the following standards EN 353 1 EN 363 and EN 365 A competent has successfully participated in the AVANTI Fall Protection course A competent is qualified personnel authorised by AVANTI to perform installation inspection and maintenance tasks The installation maintenance and testing of the FPS may only be per formed by a competent person Users are obliged to read and understand this User s Manual A copy of the User s Manual shall be
15. LEP ES A C P Rung fitting Is there a rung fitting on the first lowest rung of each ladder section n C eterno signatas mide A T A LLL Se emi meweymsmenregdmas A Resting platforms Are the resting platforms in place and fixed at every 15 m n Labels and markings Are all the labels and markings legible a ee This inspection shall be carried out before the first use and at least every 12 months by AVANTI or by a com Inspector s Signature petent This checklist and the Inspection log sheet shall be filled in and filed for future reference C1 r N N 5n ho Safety rail sections v Co N T Appendix A Annual inspection checklist Type of AVANTI Runner Runner 2000 2002 or Eagle Usersnam Standards EN353 1 RfU11 073 AS NZS1891 3 IPhone Tower WEA No Date of inspection 14 Rungs Are dents less than 10 mm in diameter or 1 mm deep Are the rung ends fixed tight to the stiles Are the rungs free of cracks 1 2 Stiles Are dents less than 20 mm in diameter or 1 mm deep Are the stile ends free of dents Are the stiles free of cracks n acon T a rs eenn LLL C A Peresas a serorsromeaonmeronse LEP ES A C P Rung fitting Is there a rung fitting on the first lowest rung of each ladder section n C eterno signatas mide A T A LLL Se emi meweymsmenregdmas
16. arrest devices clause 3 2 3 3 3 4 3 7 and 3 8 Category The examined type of personal protection equipment is class III equipment and a valid quality control agreement with a notified body must be available Documentation for observance of relevant requirements stated in Appendix I 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 This EC type examination certificate replaces EC type examination certificate No DK 0200 PPE 2185 version 1 dated 2014 10 03 FORCE Certification A S task No 114 28595 Date of issue 2014 12 15 Date of expiry 2019 10 03 r Munk Eliasen iner Niels Ovesen Kas Certification manager Exa ep E ine 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 cert dk 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 u
17. aximum number of multiple users is 3 s Inthe first two meters above the ground level the user may not be protected against hitting the ground if a fall occurs Other additional safeties shall be provided for this purpose t Prior to the first use of the FPS a competent must inspect and ap prove the complete FPS u If oil grease or the like has leaked onto the safety rail wipe it off V lfoil 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 w The shock absorber has a limited life Its date of expiration is printed on the shock absorber label x The operation temperature of the FPS is 30 60 Celsius y The FPS shall only be used in connection with a full body harness that is approved according to EN 361 z The FPS has been tested and approved according to EN 353 1 and HfU 11 073 aa The type examination of the FPS has been performed by FORCE Certification A S EC Notified Body 0200 Park All 345 DK 2605 Brondby ab The production control of the FPS is performed by the same notified body ac These instructions shall be kept together with the permanent installed parts of the FPS i e the rail system The owner shall verify the need for FPS inspections with the LI local authority and comply with the standards specified ABB siga ad When working at heights the user shall minimi
18. e scent can jeopardise the function of the braking mechanism The FPS is only approved as a fall arrest safety when ascending or descending the ladder Thus the fall arrest system shall never be used for work positioning If work positioning at the ladder is required use separate dedicated and approved work positioning equipment b Open the runner by pressing the right button and pulling apart both body sides of the runner e Pushtogether the two body parts of the runner until the push button pops out and you simultaneously hear a click c Placethe runner on the safety rail ensuring that the arrow on the plate of the runner points upwards f Pull out the plunger and rotate the locking lever upwards see images below g Make sure that the runner is locked correctly by pulling the lever downwards and confirming that the runner locks on the rail d While lifting the lever tilt the runner so the runner is parallel and close to the safety rail h Climb the ladder keeping a distance of minimum 10 cm between torso and ladder This distance guarantees an optimal operation enhanced safety and better climbing ergonomics i During ascent or descent keep a minimum distance of 6 meters between each user User s Manual and Installation Instructions AVANTI Fall Protection 7 2 2 Releasing the Eagles Runner from the safety rail a Pullout the plunger and rotate the lever downwards to the horizontal position
19. e FPS may not be used outside its limitations or for any purpose other than that for which it is intended 3 2 Function The user attaches the runner to the designated D ring of his full body harness by means of the integrated shock absorber and the carabiner Before starting to climb the user clicks the runner on the safety rail and checks its locking When climbing the runner glides along the safety rail In case that the user experiences a fall the runner will lock on the safety rail and arrest the person falling 3 3 Component overview a TheFPS comprises the rail system and the runner system Rail Rung fitting Runner Shock Absorber Carabiner b The safety rail system comprises the safety rail sections the rung fittings the top and bottom rail stops the fish joints hammerhead screws and self locking nuts c Therunner comprises the runner itself the shock absorber and the carabiner d There are two runner models covered in this manual Runner 2000 2002 and Eagles Runner Both models fit the AVANTI rail ZA CE0200 JM Absorber integrated with AVANTI Guided Type Fall hrrester EN 353 1 2002 7 49442410049 Exp SEPTEMB 2016 L Eagle S Runner User s Manual and Installation Instructions AVANTI Fall Protection 3 4 Marking Upward direction when mounted onto rail Head instructions before use Runner production no EEC no
20. ease the runner from the rail by pressing the left bottom pin and pops out You will hear a click sound pulling the runner body parts apart simultaneously c Remove the runner from the rail It is not intended to be parked on the rail The runner is personal and shall be in reach in case of an emergency If any damages or faults are found during operation or any other circumstance which may jeopardise safety immediately stop the work in progress and contact the site responsible e g the turbine owner or the site foreman 7 2 Instructions for use of Eagle Runner e Make sure the runner is locked correctly by pulling the lever downwards and confirming that the runner locks on the rail The cautions listed previously for Runner 2000 2002 are f Climb the ladder keeping a distance of minimum 10 cm between torso equally applicable to Eagle Runner Follow them closely and ladder This distance guarantees an optimal operation enhanced safety and better climbing ergonomics 9 During ascent or descent keep a minimum distance of 6 meters 7 2 1 Attaching the Eagle 5 Runner to the safety rail between each user a Pullout the plunger and rotate the locking lever downwards see images below Each rail section shall only be used by one user at a time since having more users using the same rail section simultaneously would jeopardise its structural resistance Engaging the release mechanism of the runner during ascent or d
21. ertically a top rail stop shall be mounted on the safety rail at the highest point of each tower sec C The bottom end of the safety rail of each tower section shall end tion This way the technicians will be able to use the FPS during this minimum 55 mm and maximum 100 mm below the rung fitting phase n Ifthe safety rail and the ladder are installed in a wind turbine tower d The safety rails of two consecutive tower sections shall be con section before the tower is erected their final position shall be adjusted nected by means of a flange connection kit during the tower erection e Thedistance between the safety rails of two consecutive tower 4 2 1 Safety rail at the tower flange connections sections shall be equal or less than the length of the flange con nection kit a Arung fitting shall be mounted on the penultimate top and penultimate bottom ladder rung of each tower section i e at tower flange connec tion b Thetop end of the safety rail of each tower section shall end minimum 55 mm and maximum 100 mm above the second top rung fitting Do not use the FPS if it looks defective or if parts are missing If the FPS has blocked a fall or has been put out of service because of doubts it may only be put back to service after an inspection by a competent is performed The competent shall confirm in writing that the FPS is found in safe condition to be used again Flange connection kit
22. ose and open easily without friction or resi stance See Fig 11 COMMENTS COMMENTS 5 Is the aluminium serial plate tightly attached by 2 fixed rivets See EN Fig 5 Are the runner s bodies free of corrosion deformation adn cracks Is the carabiner free of marks deformities wear and traces of See Fig 1 corrosion See Fig 8 COMMENTS g Are the 6 rollers tightly placed and free of bruises and marks See ME Fig 6 COMMENTS 7 Isthecircular inspection sticker present Has the due date for annual inspection not expired See Fig 4 13 Isthe shackle tightly attached and free of marks deformities wear and traces of corrosion See Fig 12 COMMENTS Does the runner slide smoothly along the rail See Fig 13 EBENE COMMENTS 15 Dothe torsion springs work properly i e the lever can be moved up and down smoothly See Fig 12 Are they securely attached COMMENTS See Fig 14 Does the shock absorber show a normal shape Are the absorber and the cover free of cuts burns seams and visible signs of wear See Fig 7 COMMENTS COMMENTS VISUAL TEST Lem Ayn TT l Installation address Avanti Wind Systems A S Ruan D DK 3400 Hiller d Runner 2000 2002 or Tel 45 48 24 90 24 Fax 45 48 24 91 24 EagleP runner www avanti online com Date of purchase serial number of runner Date first put into service Periodic examination
23. rake lever move up and down smoothly See Fig 12 COMMENTS 14 Isthe spring securely attached Is it retracting the lever automati cally See Fig 12 COMMENTS 15 Isthe shackle securely attached and free from marks deformities wear and traces of corrosion See Fig 13 COMMENTS Does the runner slide smoothly along the rail See Fig 13 COMMENTS 17 Isthe circular inspection sticker present Has the due date for annual inspection not expired See Fig 12 COMMENTS COMMENTS Is the blank aluminium plate present and sitting tight See Fig 6 EE EN COMMENTS Are the synthetic guides tightly seated and without bruises and marks See Fig 5 Does the shock absorber show a normal shape Are the absorber and the cover free of cuts burns seams and visible signs of wear See Fig 7 COMMENTS VISUAL TEST Appendix C Daily inspection checklist of EagleP Runner COMMENTS COMMENTS Is the brake lever free of corrosion deformation and other dama 10 Is the return spring and articulation of the carabiner opening closing ges See Fig 2 and locking properly See Fig 9 COMMENTS COMMENTS Does the locking lever lock and unlock correctly See Fig 3 11 Does the black strap of the shock absorber cover the carabiner end COMMENTS ooo a COMMENTS COMMENTS 12 Does the runner cl
24. se ERPRECETERELTTERTTITIITRITIOTTITS eae ees 8 ae FUNCIO Mr 8 3 3 Component overview lel 8 S4 WHINING aeuo ant esn Gabe Gore danas iod dca eed ee ee E er OE 9 AM ls zitzi stie UNI a 2anda ab on dahec sab bad hd hades danas 9 4 1 Installation requirements Less 9 4 2 Installation of the rail system on the ladder 10 4 2 1 Safety rail at the tower flange connections 11 5 Inspection before the first use llli 12 6 DallW INSPECHOMN s ou ud uciom eur adem es RC LR RUR bese CROP e nad 12 f Anstructions TOI US ars 2o dE 3 RE nr d dedos dui d Poona es 12 7 1 Instructions for use of Runner 2000 2002 12 7 1 1 Attaching the Runner 2000 2002 to the safety rail 12 7 1 2 Releasing the Runner 2000 2002 from the safety rail 13 7 2 Instructions for use of Eagle Runner 13 7 2 1 Attaching the EagleP Runner to the safety rail 13 7 2 2 Releasing the Eagle Runner from the safety rail 14 8 Maintena t a acd sar od de i AUR dr eae eee GR e inde 15 B D SUlDfiS assu i waters wars ee aoe ed IAE UPPER M Pes 15 pube C 15 8 3 Annual inspection n saana anana US dan CR ae cd 15 8 4 Inspection procedure 0 ee 15 8 4 1 Ladder rungS 2 42Xadecdetcuwesgee at ateaadcdas 15 8 4 2 Ladder stiles case RR rog PI E Bare a eh are 16 8 4 3 Flange connection kits sss 16 8 4 4 Ladder endS 4 3 5 9 9 4760 37h9
25. se 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 charges 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 ORIMPLIED 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 AR
26. se both the risk of potential falls and the potential fall distance ae In order to avoid collisions with the ground or obstacles should a fall occur the user shall verify the free space required beneath his her actual position taking into account sharp edges electrical conductivity and pendulum falls af The safety of the users depends upon the continued efficiency and durability of the FPS Thus regular periodic inspections shall be car ried out minimum every 12 months ag All the FPS parts have been especially developed and tested for AVANTIs FPS Thus they shall not be used as part of other Fall Pro tection Systems ah The combination of FPS parts in anyway other than the intended ai will jeopardize safety Thus the FPS parts shall not be combined in anyway other than the intended The FPS shall never be adapted extended or changed in any way Max 0 3 m 3 1 Purpose a SD 2 OL EE The FPS is intended for use during ascent and descent on stationary ladders installed in towers pylons well shafts or alike The FPS is a safety system that arrests a fall of the user during climbing The runner travels along a safety rail The safety rail is designed for permanent installation at one place The safety rail can be installed on ladders of different shapes and brands as long as an approval is issued before by AVANTI The FPS is not designed for securing horizontally or for securing equipment Th
27. st VI x VI E E h Place the hammerhead screws with the indicator marks in an angle of 70 i Tighten all the self locking nuts to 8 Nem and ensure that they sit with the 70 angle Indicator mark Angle of the indicator marks and of the self locking nuts User s Manual and Installation Instructions AVANTI Fall Protection j Use the supplied self locking nuts at all times k Ensure that each screw extends from the nut by at least half of the thread diameter A rail stop shall be installed at the top and bottom of the rail and at any provisional point where the runner can unintentionally run off the rail Bemm ee 400mm Bottom rung of Mount the top and bottom rail stops on the safety rail at the highest a tower section and lowest travel points respectively m The distance between the top end of the safety rail and the top rung 4 Tower flange of the complete tower shall be equal or greater than 100 mm The distance between the bottom end of the safety rail and the floor level Top rung of a shall be equal or less than 600 mm iowersection Top Ea 55mm lt x lt 100mm rail stop paru 100 mm Top rung Bottom O One O rail stop complete c 2 uer E Bottom rung of the 3 complete tower Floor Length limits of the top and bottom ends of the safety rail m During the erection phase of the wind turbine tower sections i e when the tower sections are being connected v
28. that the fish joints are mounted with 4 hammerhead screws b Ensure that the gap between consecutive safety rails is minimum 1mm and maximum 4 mm c Ensure that the indicator mark of each hammer head screw and the self locking nuts are at an angle of 70 d Make sure that all hammerhead screws and self locking nuts of the rail system are present and torqued to 8 N m 8 4 7 Circular inspection sticker a Ensure that the sticker is present and that the due date has not expired 8 5 Ordering spare parts a If any part of the FPS is found to be broken unsafe or missing put the FPS out of service immediately b Subsequently contact an AVANTI representative to replace repair the missing parts c Finally a competent person shall carry out an inspection following the inspection procedure User s Manual and Installation Instructions AVANTI Fall Protection Appendix A Annual inspection checklist Type of AVANTI Runner Runner 2000 2002 or Eagle Usersnam Standards EN353 1 RfU11 073 AS NZS1891 3 IPhone Tower WEA No Date of inspection 14 Rungs Are dents less than 10 mm in diameter or 1 mm deep Are the rung ends fixed tight to the stiles Are the rungs free of cracks 1 2 Stiles Are dents less than 20 mm in diameter or 1 mm deep Are the stile ends free of dents Are the stiles free of cracks n acon T a rs eenn LLL C A Peresas a serorsromeaonmeronse
29. tified body no AVANTI product name Runner System 2000 2002 or Eagle 5 Standard no Runner System 2000 2002 lt User weight Poids utilisateur 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 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 Production date Date de Production Runner rating plate EEC notified body no Standard no Production batch no Read instructions before use System 2000 2002 EN353 1 2002 ANSI Z359 1 2007 WARNING Using replacement parts components not approved by AVANTI or modified CE m d AyANTI Read supplied instructions prior to use Min distance 6 m 19 7 feet between users CSA Z259 2 1 98 runners with the rail system could result in serious injuries or death Maximum number of users 3 Systems must be inspected by a certified AVANTI technician annually under normal use or inmediately in the event of a shock load as a result of a fall Only AVANTI replacement parts may be used with the system P 45 4824 9024 www avanti online com FOLLOW
30. tion of 5 The parts of the safety rail system to be installed are shown below Safety rail section backside Hung fitting Hammerhead bolt with self locking nut EF Te Flange connection kit 4 2 Installation of the rail system on the ladder a b Place the safety rail on the centre and front side the climber s side of the ladder Place the safety rail so that the guide seat is situated on the left side c d The guide seat is situated on the left side Fix the safety rail to the ladder by means of the rung fittings Mount the rung fittings using hammerhead screws and self locking nuts and following the instructions below A rung fitting mounted on the rail a For each rail section mount a rung fitting on the first lowest rung of the ladder b For each rail section mount a rung fitting on the last highest rung of the ladder This is also necessary even if the second or third last rung of the ladder are mounted with a rung fitting C For each rail section mount a rung fitting at least every third rung never leaving more than 2 consecutive rungs without a rung fitting e Use a fish joint to join 2 consecutive safety rail sections f Use 4 screws to mount each fish joint 9 Leave a gap between 2 consecutive safety rail sections of at least 1 mm and maximum 4 mm Bottom rung of a ladder section Top rung of a ladder section gt E E
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