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R27 Rail Instruction Manual Translation of the original instructions Read the manual carefully before using, installing and servicing the equipment. UR27R 20-03-2019...
ABOUT THIS MANUAL ABOUT THIS MANUAL Before installing or using the Harken R27 rail, read the instructions contained in this Manual thoroughly. This instruction manual is an integral part of the product, and it supplies all the necessary information for its correct installation, safe use and maintenance.
SAFETY INFO SAFETY INFO • Harken R27 rail must be installed by personnel authorized by Harken or Harken dealer or by qualified personnel trained on the installation of the Harken R27 rail, and on PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) • The rail installer must make sure that the structure where the rail will be installed is suitable to fasten the device and to support the loads for which the rail has been certified.
Furthermore, the R27 rail can be used as a Rope Access Anchorage System, to provide a safe anchorage for twin rope working (rope access & work positioning), with good anchor mobility under load.
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COMPONENTS Rails IN1643.CLEAR IN1650.CLEAR IN1643 IN1650 Extruded anodized aluminium rail available with different length. For more details see the catalog. The rail can also be supplied bent. The part number without .CLEAR refers to the black hard-coat anodized version of the rail. Endstops IN9561.CLEAR IN1642.CLEAR...
PREREQUISITES AND LIMITATIONS PREREQUISITES AND LIMITATIONS The R27 rail has been designed to support any accidental operator fall. In order to guarantee its correct operation, and maintain the mechanical integrity in case of fall, each user must wear the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) recommended by workplace safety regulations.
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Before using the Access Rail system make sure that all the people and objects are clear of the systems’s moving components. The R27 rail is subject to the following limitations: • The maximum number of operators depends on the type of rail, the configuration of installation and the span length.
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IN1650.CLEAR IN1650 WALL MOUNT Single span 20 cm 2 operators + span 30 cm 30 cm 1 operator CEILING MOUNT Single span 20 cm 2 operators + span 20 cm 20 cm 2 operators • Do not exceed the maximum number of operators allowed at the same time •...
DESIGN • Load angle limitations: IN9606, IN9606.CLEAR, IN9565, IN9565.CLEAR, IN9608 and IN9608.CLEAR Trolleys - Rail must run within 5° of horizontal, but can be mounted at various angles on the horizontal mounting structure. Harken IN9606, IN9606.CLEAR, IN9565, IN9565.CLEAR, IN9608 and IN9608.CLEAR trolleys have the ability to handle loading at an angle up to 15°...
WARNING! The structure where the R27 rail will be installed must have structural characteristics so as to support at least the maximum loads of 9 KN in the horizontal and perpendicular dirction, that could be transmitted in service from the anchor device to the strucutre.
Angled wall mount An angled wall mount must be limited to a maximum of 15° off vertical. It must be mounted so that the load on the shackle is taken no more than 15° beyond vertical. Exception, use trolleys with wheeled toggles for greater angles.
Harken dealer. INSTALLATION The R27 rail must be installed by HARKEN or Harken dealer’s authorized installers or by qualified professionals, trained to design, install, certify and service the fall arrest system. For a list of HARKEN’s authorized installers, see the website www.harkenindustrial.com.
An incorrectly fastened system may not guarantee the adequate resistance to a fall, with conse- quent grave risks and danger of fatal injuries. The R27 rail can be installed with a maximum inclination of 5 degrees with respect to the horizontal plane.
Use an anti corrosion paste on the fastener head to prevent galvanic corrosion between fastener and rail. Do not use for nuts on fastener. The R27 rail must be connected to the lightning protection system, in compliance with current regulations. End stop assembly instructions Using IN1642.CLEAR removable endstops...
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Drill a Ø 10mm hole in the rail centreline through the top surface only for the removable endstop. Endstops must be mounted no farther than 50 mm from the last fastener fixing rail to structure. WARNING! Always be sure the pinstop is securely fastened to a pinstop hole in the rail. The bottom of the knob must be nearly flush with the body of the endstop.
IN9561.CLEAR PRELIMINARY AND PERIODICAL CHECKS Before using the R27 rail, check its condition and visually check each component: • Check rail for dirt buildup before each use. If the rail has visible dirt or feels gritty, clean the rail ahead of your travel as part of your maintenance.
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• Check to make sure that endstop screws of the IN9561 endstop have not loosened. Screws must be flush with the top of the endstop. • Check to make sure that pinstop of the IN1642.CLEAR endstop is securely fastened to a pinstop hole in the CORRECT rail.
CERTIFICATIONS The R27 rail (IN1643, IN1643.CLEAR, IN1650, IN1650.CLEAR), and components are compliant to the test set out by Standards EN795:2012 Type D and CEN/TS16415:2013. Furthermore the R27 rail (IN1643, IN1643.CLEAR, IN1650, IN1650.CLEAR), and components are certified according to the Standard UNI11578:2015.
MAINTENANCE - CERTIFICATIONS - WARRANTY LABELING Shown below the labelling on the rail: IN1643.CLEAR IN1643 Read the Operators European Standard manual max number Rail Model identification Serial number Manufacturer Trademark IN1650.CLEAR IN1650 Read the Operators European Standard manual max number Rail Model identification Serial number Manufacturer Trademark...
– Anchor devices – Recommendations for anchor devices for use by more than one person simultaneously” and UNI 11578:2015 “Anchor devices intended for permanent installation” Anchor device Model: ACCESS RAIL SYSTEM – R27 Date: of December 2019 Responsible for the evaluation Luca Tamburlin Applicant: HARKEN Inc., USA...
CORRECT INSTALLATION FORM With reference to the installation of the fall arrest system installed on System serial number: Project: Description of the building: Address: City: Country: Post code: The INSTALLER First name: Last name: Legal representative of the company: With headquarters at: City: VAT number: DECLARES...
ACCEPTANCE REPORT The undersigned: As client of the fall arrest system to which this manual is referred, installed on: System serial number: Project: Description of the building: Address: City: Province: Zip code: DECLARES To have received from the installing company: the installation documents, including the relevant annexes the use and maintenance manual for the system components the fastening/anchoring device documents...
MAINTENANCE-INSPECTION REGISTER RECORD PRODUCT PURCHASE DATE DATE FIRST PUT INTO USE MODEL AND TYPE TRADE NAME IDENTIFICATION NUMBER MANUFACTURER: ADDRESS: TEL: FAX: E-MAIL: WEBSITE: COMPANY CARRYING OUT THE MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS PERSON IN CHARGE (First name and Last name) DESCRIPTION OF THE INTERVENTION OUTCOME Periodic inspection Positive...
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MAINTENANCE-INSPECTION REGISTER COMPANY CARRYING OUT THE MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS PERSON IN CHARGE (First name and Last name) DESCRIPTION OF THE INTERVENTION OUTCOME Periodic inspection Positive Date Signature Repair Negative Scheduled date for the next periodic inspection: NOTES COMPANY CARRYING OUT THE MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS PERSON IN CHARGE (First name and Last name) DESCRIPTION OF THE INTERVENTION OUTCOME...
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Manufacturer Harken Inc. USA One Harken Way N15W24983 Bluemound Road, Pewaukee, Wisconsin 53072 USA Telephone: (262) 691-3320 • Fax: (262) 701-5780 Web: www.harken.com • www.harkenindustrial.com Email: harken@harken.com EU Representative Harken Italy S.p.A. Via Marco Biagi 14, 22070 Limido Comasco (CO), Italy Tel +39.031.3523511 •...