The following are important for ensuring that All other uses are deemed improper. The com- the overall IRS system functions flawlessly: pany BORNACK will not be liable for any ensu- - Observing all usage instructions in this User ing damages. The user bears the sole risk.
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IRS– FIRE SERVICE RESCUE SLING SYSTEM Anchoring karabiner FW/N FR Self-securing sling IRS integrated into the safety jacket. Anchor ring Identification HEART LIGHT Connecting karabiners RS XT Rescue loop with identification...
4 | 5 SAFETY INFORMATION Always check every time VISUAL INSPECTION before use! • Check that the rope protection is complete. • The IRS system is no replacement for a full Are all components complete? body harness according to DIN / EN 361. •...
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PREPARATION The integration of the IRS into the fire service jacket and the selection of the correct size must be agreed by BORNACK and the manufacturer of the safety clothing. The sitting and wearing characteristics must guarantee the functions of the fire service pro- tective clothing and the IRS.
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6 | 7 IRS IN USE CLOSING A When putting on the safety jacket, the rescue loop is closed immediately and guarantees the safe and immediate function. B The rescue sling is closed with the HEART LIGHT special karabiner to form a ring. ATTENTION: Check that the rescue loop is correctly connect- ed with the HEART LIGHT connecting hook.
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Hook the FW/N FR self-belay sling into a lanyard. ATTENTION: When attaching the BORNACK self-securing sling FW/N FR for holding, always ensure that the attachment point lies well above the point at which the rope is attached (karabiner)! (fall factor <0.5, fall height <0.3 m).
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8 | 9 IRS IN USE H Guide the fire service line through the multi- function ring by means ofa half-mast knot. As shown above, feed the line with a lark's head knot through the steel ring, thread the linen bag through the lark's head knot. I Check function.
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IRS IN USE SELF-RESCUE L Attach the fire service line to an adequately strong anchor point (EN 795); min. 10.0 kN (for one person). M Guide the fire service line through the multi- function ring by means of a half-mast knot. As shown above, feed the line with a lark's head knot through the steel ring, thread the linen bag through the lark's head knot.
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10 | 11 IRS IN USE IMMEDIATE RESCUE (CRASH RESCUE) A colleague is dragged away by two fire service members. Q Hold the casualty on the rescue sling with one hand. The casualty can now be pulled from the danger zone. PULL UP OR LOWER At least four fire service officers are required to lift or lower a casualty.
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• Only use if fully fit and healthy. Accident Insurance) principle 312-906, by • Health impairments can jeopardise the safety BORNACK or by a workshop authorised in of the user when working at heights or writing by BORNACK. This must be document- depths.
IRS system, it is possible that the respiratory and blood circulation systems can be impeded. There is a risk of suspension trauma. BORNACK can help you draw up tai- lor-made rescue plans. • The local safety guidelines (e.g. in Germany,...
SERVICE Complies with the Regulation (EU) 2016/425 for If you have any further questions about this PPE PPE. or other BORNACK services, such as: EU type testing (Module B) and production • Risk analyses monitoring (Module C2) by: • Rescue plans •...
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LIFE SPAN For more details, please visit www.bornack.de. The following recommendations are made for the use of the IRS system: STORAGE Maximum usage period after being used for •...
16 | 17 OTHER PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION The rope protection equipment has the following information on the identification: Identification rescue loop: Product name CE symbol Logo Product category Max. Product type user weight Size EN norms Article no. Data matrix Charge Serial no.
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OTHER Identification self-securing sling FW/N FR: Product name Logo Product category Product type Length Article no. Observe/ read the Charge User Manual Serial no. Data Production matrix date Breaking load EN norms symbol Maximum number of users Manu- facturer address Contact...
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20 | 21 TEST CARD FOR ANNUAL MONITORING The test list must be completed in full by Type rescue loop: RS XT the expert during the annual inspection. Production date: _____________________ This test list does not claim to cover all test criteria and does not relieve the expert Serial no.: __________________________...
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TEST CARD FOR ANNUAL MONITORING Please complete: Year Year Year Year Year Year Year Year Year Year No deformation, cracks etc. on the anchor ring? Karabiner OK? Rescue loop undamaged (mechanical, thermal, chemical)? All seams undamaged? Correctly integrated into the protective clothing? User Manual available? Label legible?
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22 | 23 TEST CARD FOR ANNUAL MONITORING The test list must be completed in full by Type self-securing sling: _______________ the expert during the annual inspection. Production date: _____________________ This test list does not claim to cover all test criteria and does not relieve the expert Serial no.: __________________________...
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TEST CARD FOR ANNUAL MONITORING Please complete: Year Year Year Year Year Year Year Year Year Year No deformation, cracks etc. on the anchor ring? Karabiner OK? Self-securing sling undamaged (mechanical, thermal, chemical)? All seams undamaged? Correctly integrated into the protective clothing? User Manual available? Label legible?
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