Protekt AZ 640 Series Instruction Manual

anchoring points (equipment) of fall preventive systems should have stable structure and their position should reduce the
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possibility of falling and minimise the range of a free fall. The equipment anchoring point should be located above the users work
position. The shape and structure of the equipment anchoring point must provide a durable connection and prevent any random
disconnection. It is recommended to use certified and marked equipment anchoring points in accordance with EN 795.
it is required to inspect the free space under the work-place on which individual fall preventive equipment is going to be used in
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order to eliminate the possibility of hitting any objects or lower planes while stopping a fall. The amount of free space under the
work-place is specified in the operational instructions of the protective equipment to be used.
while using the device, pay special attention to hazardous situations which may influence equipment operation and the safety of
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users, including in particular:
- kinking and rubbing of lanyards on sharp edges;
- pendulum falls;
- current conductivity;
- any damage such as cuts, wear, corrosion;
- extreme temperature impact;
- negative impact of weather conditions;
- impact of aggressive substances, chemicals, solvents, acids.
personal protective equipment must be transported in packaging which protects it against damage or water, for example in bags
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made of impregnated material or in steel or plastic containers or boxes.
personal protective equipment must be cleaned and disinfected in order to avoid damaging the material (raw material) it is made
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of. Clean textile materials (slings, lanyards) with cleaning agents intended for soft materials. It can be cleaned manually or
washed in machines. It must be carefully rinsed. Plastic elements can only be cleaned with water. Equipment which becomes
wet during cleaning or while in operation must be carefully dried in natural conditions, away from heat sources. Metal parts and
mechanisms (springs, hinges, catches etc.) can be periodically greased in order to improve their operation.
personal protective equipment should be stored in loose packaging in well-ventilated dry rooms and protected against the impact
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of light, UV radiation, dust, sharp objects, extreme temperatures and caustic substances.
The company where equipment is stored is responsible for making entries in the Operation Sheet. The Operation Sheet should be completed before the
equipment is first put into operation. All information concerning protective equipment (name, serial number, date of purchase and date of putting into
operation, user name, information concerning repairs and inspections and withdrawal from use) must be included in the Operation Sheet of a particular
device. The sheet is completed by the person responsible for safety equipment in a given place of work. Equipment without a properly completed Operation
Sheet cannot be used.

OPERATION SHEET

DEVICE NAME
MODEL
SERIAL
NUMBER
USER
NAME
DATE OF
PURCHASE
TECHNICAL INSPECTIONS
REASONS FOR INSPECTION
DATE OF
INSPECTION
OR REPAIR
1
2
3
4
PROTEKT, 93-403 LODZ,
ul. Starorudzka 9, Polska,
TEL: (48 42) 680 20 83, FAX: (48 42) 680 20 93
www.protekt.com.pl
REFERENCE
NUMBER
DATE OF
MANUFACTURE
DATE OF PUTTING
INTO OPERATION
DATE OF
NOTED DEFECTS, PERFORMED
SUBSEQUENT
REPAIRS, OTHER NOTES
INSPECTION
European Certificate issued by
CENTRALNY INSTYTUT OCHRONY PRACY
ul. Czerniakowska 16, 00-701 Warszawa, Poland
Instruction Manual
Carefully read the manual
before using the equipment.
1437
EN 795:2012

ESSENTIAL FEATURES OF THE DEVICE

AZ640 is an anchor device designed to create a point for the attachment of connecting and absorbing device and full body harness on
construction site, in places where fall risk is likely and it is not possible to install any other anchor point. Anchor device AZ640 is installed in
reinforced concrete in order to create a point for the attachment of personal fall protection equipment and fixed vertical rope access systems.
AZ640 is intended for the protection of a single person only. AZ640 can be used with a retractable type fall arrester compliant with EN 360. The
device has been tested and holds certificate in accordance with EN 795:2012 – Personal fall protection equipment. Anchor devices.
Requirements and testing. Class 1.
Attachment loop

TIME OF USAGE

Maximum time of usage for anchor device AZ 640 is 24 months from the date of installation and 48 months from the date of manufacture.

STORAGE AND TRANSPORT

Store anchor device in dry places, where the equipment cannot be in touch with aggressive materials or substances. Protect the device against
UV rays and high temperatures.
STORE ANCHOR DEVICE IN ORIGINAL PACKAGING.

CLEANING

Anchor device is cleaned by removing the remaining concrete or cement stuck to a visible part manually. Moreover any elements (stones,
sand) which may get onto webbing in a section with a steel D-ring for the attachment of personal fall protection equipment, are removed
manually or with compressed air.
NOTE
After a fall from a height or a damage, the anchor device must be removed or taken out of operation immediately. Webbing sling AZ 640 is
designed for one person only. Before use check condition of the device. DEVICES WITH MISSING OR ILLEGIBLE MARKING MUST BE
TAKEN OUT OF OPERATION AND REMOVED IMMEDIATELY.

DEVICE MARKING

SIGNATURE
OF THE PERSON Device name
RESPONSIBLE
Reference number
Device type
European standard and year
CE mark and number of the
notified body controlling
manufacturing of the
equipment
nr 1437
Instruction Manual
of 10.04.2018
(xx - length code
from 0.5 m to 2.0 m)
500 - 2000 mm
Serial number
Date and year of manufacture
AZ640
Date of manufacture: Serial number:
10.2018 0000001
ANCHOR DEVICE
Ref. AZ640 XX
Length: XX m
Anchor device type A
EN 795:2012 / A
The device can be used maximum
for 24 months from the date of
1437
installation. No longer, however than
48 months from the date of production.
Device's
Note: Read
manufacturer or
Instruction Manual
distributor mark
Date of installation
Date of next
inspection
Anchor device
AZ 640
Ref.: AZ 640 xx
Attachment D-ring
Length