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Original instructions AVANTI FALL PROTECTION SYSTEM User’s, Installation and Maintenance Manual Runner 2000/2002 & Eagle Runner...
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1.1 Terms and definitions Terms Definitions Person who has gone through the relevant training associated with the scheduled task from Avanti Certified technician or from a certified trainer and is in possession of a valid (non expired) certificate for the task.
A user is trained on the correct usage of the AVANTI Fall Protection In the first two meters above the ground level, the user may not be System (FPS) and is familiar with the following standards: EN 353-1, protected against hitting the ground if a fall occurs.
2000/2002 and Eagle Runner. Both models fit the AVANTI rail. brands as long as an approval is issued before by AVANTI. The FPS is not designed for securing horizontally or for securing equipment. The FPS shall never be used for work positioning or for securing equipment.
Read supplied instructions prior to use. Min.distance 6 m (19.7 feet) between users. the rail system could result in Maximum number of users: 3. Systems must be inspected by a certified AVANTI technician serious injuries or death. annually under normal use or inmediately in the event of a shock load as a result of a fall.
A rung fitting mounted on the rail Hammerhead bolt with self-locking nut For each rail section, mount a rung fitting on the first (lowest) rung of the ladder. For each rail section, mount a rung fitting on the last (highest) rung of the ladder.
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, or by at least 2 threads (apply the most restrictive requirement). A rail-stop shall be installed at the top and bottom of the rail, and 55mm ≤...
7 Instructions for use The Avanti fall arresters could be lubricated with a high performance grease, for instance HTS+PTFE ABSOBON (Würth) or ISOFLEX TOPAS L32 N (Klüber), for cold conditions. Any grease to be used in Flange connection kit Avanti fall arresters must be verified and approved by Avanti.
Open the 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.
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b) Open the runner by pressing e) Push together the two body the right button and pulling apart parts of the runner until the both body sides of the runner push button pops out and you simultaneously. hear a click. c) Place the runner on the safety rail ensuring that the arrow on the plate of the runner points upwards.
FPS (both runner and rail). Otherwise, the warranty will be void and c) Open the runner by pressing the push button and by pulling apart both AVANTI will renounce all liability and claims that may appear. body sides of the runner simultaneously (see image below).
255 mm and maximum 300 mm. 8.4.4 Ladder ends a) On the top 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. 8.5 Ordering spare parts a) If any part of the FPS is found to be broken, unsafe or missing, 8.4.5 Safety rail...
COMMENTS Is the FPS approved for use? This inspection shall be carried out before the first use and at least every 12 months by AVANTI or by a Inspector´s Signature: certified technician. This checklist and the Inspection log sheet shall be filled in and filed for future reference.
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COMMENTS Is the FPS approved for use? This inspection shall be carried out before the first use and at least every 12 months by AVANTI or by a Inspector´s Signature: certified technician. This checklist and the Inspection log sheet shall be filled in and filed for future reference.
Appendix B: Daily inspection checklist of Runner 2000/2002 ISSUE DESCRIPTION PASS FAIL ISSUE DESCRIPTION PASS FAIL Is the runner´s body free of corrosion, deformation and other Is the carabiner free of marks, deformities, wear and traces of corro- damages? (See Fig. 1) sion? (See Fig.
Appendix C: Daily inspection checklist of Eagle Runner ISSUE DESCRIPTION PASS FAIL ISSUE DESCRIPTION PASS FAIL Is the runner´s body free of corrosion, deformation and other Is the carabiner free of marks, deformities, wear and traces of corro- dama ges? (See Fig. 1) sion? (See Fig.