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ACCESS RAIL SYSTEM – R27
User Manual – Intended for specialized personnel or expert users
4684.1 7-29-13
This manual applies to cars shipped from Harken USA as of February 2011. Cars have serial numbers of A0633 and B0768.
WARNING! This product is part of a personal fall arrest system. The user must follow the
manufacturer's instructions for each component of the system. These instructions must be
provided to the user of this equipment. The user must read and understand these instructions
before using this equipment. Manufacturer's instructions must be followed for proper use and
maintenance of this equipment. Alterations or misuse of this equipment, or failure to follow
these instructions, may result in a fall or failure to arrest a fall leading to serious injury or death.
Please read these instructions carefully before installing, servicing, or operating the equipment.
This manual may be modified without notice. See: www.harken.com/manuals for updated versions.
PLEASE SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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  • Page 1 User Manual – Intended for specialized personnel or expert users 4684.1 7-29-13 This manual applies to cars shipped from Harken USA as of February 2011. Cars have serial numbers of A0633 and B0768. WARNING! This product is part of a personal fall arrest system. The user must follow the manufacturer’s instructions for each component of the system.

  • Page 2: Parts Description

    R27 Access Rail car assembly/coupler 297.68 CE-approved system Includes: 1 x HC9565; 1 x HC9608; 1 x H-50547 See drawing R27 Access Rail car assembly/coupler/wheel toggle 297.68 HC10567* H-49971 on page 11 Includes: 1 x HC10614.CLEAR; 1 X HC10615.CLEAR; 1 X H-50547 *Available with black Hard Lube-anodized or clear-anodized finish.
  • Page 3 EN355. vertical will overload car. 2) System Requirements Harken equipment is designed for use with Harken approved components. Substitutions or replacements made with non-approved components may jeopardize compatibility of equipment and may affect the safety and reliability of the system.

  • Page 4: Rail Installation

    All rail listed in this manual is designed to use stainless steel fasteners. Attachment to vessel must be in accordance with MGN 422(M). Harken does not recommend installing with aluminum fasteners. Use of non stainless steel fasteners is at the liability of the installer and must be designed to meet the requirements of MGN 422(M) in Appendix A and Proof Testing in Appendix B.

  • Page 5: Before Each Use

    Check drive pin holding plastic latch to post to make sure it is secure. WARNING! If pinstop locking mechanism fails cars may become loose on rail resulting in an uncontrolled slide along rail resulting severe injury and death. Access Rail System – R27...
  • Page 6 WARNING! If car has been removed from rail some balls may be lost. Do not use cars if balls are missing. Cars with missing balls may come off rail resulting in a fall, severe injury and death. See page 8. CORRECT INCORRECT Access Rail System – R27...
  • Page 7 C) Remove shackle and inspect. If it shows any sign of corrosion cracking or wear, return complete car assembly to a service/recertification center listed on the back of this manual for advice. D) Reassemble parts using red Loctite ® Access Rail System – R27...
  • Page 8 If in doubt please contact manufacturer for further advice. Loctite is a registered trademark of Henkel AG & Company KGaA. ® Tef-Gel ® is a registered trademark of Ultra Safety Systems, Inc. Torlon is a registered trademark of Solvay Advanced Polymers. ® Access Rail System – R27...
  • Page 9 Cleaning and Flushing Point Cleaning and Flushing Point After car dries, apply one or two drops of McLube ® OneDrop™. Roll car back and forth to distribute. Access Rail System – R27...
  • Page 10 8) Labeling The following is an example and explanation of the product labelling: HC9608 A0000 Access Rail System R27 EN 795:2012 0321 www.harkenindustrial.com 4686 1. Product part number; 2. Serial number; 3. Manufacturer’s name; 4. Product name; 5. Number of document to which the equipment conforms;...
  • Page 11 Drawing H-49971 Access Rail System – R27...
  • Page 12 Access Rail System – R27 - 1 -...

  • Page 13: Operation

    Such information is to be in written form and a copy of it is to be kept on board the vessel to which it applies. 4.2 More information on the use of these systems is contained in Annex 2. Access Rail System – R27...
  • Page 14 © Crown Copyright 2010 Safer Lives, Safer Ships, Cleaner Seas When printed by the MCA the material used contains a minimum 75% post-consumer waste paper - 3 - Access Rail System – R27...
  • Page 15 In addition specific “Requirements for Rope Access and Positioning Techniques” are set out in Schedule 3 to the draft Regulations. Access Rail System – R27...
  • Page 16 Working harness or chair must me CE/ANSI support standards. dditional Options 3. Tool Service Car Add an optional lockable traveller or traveller with coupler to work as your tool service carrier. Access Rail System – R27 - 6 -...

  • Page 17: Proof Testing

    BACKGROUND. The Harken ARS is fully tested and certified under EN 795:2012 as a fall arrest anchor device. However, we have had a number of requests to approve alternative methods of fastening due to different construction and building techniques.

  • Page 18: Installation Testing

    The installation documentation provides evidence to the end uses and that the installation has been carried out properly. ii. The documentation should be handed over to the user and kept on hand for subsequent examinations of the device. Access Rail System – R27...
  • Page 19 Installed in accordance with manufacturer's instructions; Carried out in accordance to plan; Fixed as specified; Commissioned in accordance with manufacturer's instructions; Supplied with photographic information/documentation. 1/09/10 Andrew Ash-Vie Managing Director, Harken UK Ltd Updated in line with EN 795:2012 01/10/2012 Access Rail System – R27...

  • Page 20: Worldwide Limited Warranty

    • defects in material or workmanship that did not exist when the product was first delivered; Online warranty registration. Registering this product online at www.harken.com is critical to receive product updates or any recall information. Harken will not sell this information or use it for solicitation.

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