Subject to technical changes BRIEF DESCRIPTION INTENDED USE FUNCTION The height-securing device BOOT is part of per- • Centrifugal brake system for arresting falls sonal protective equipment (PPE) of category III • Pawl with memory function for individual to prevent falls from heights. It only serves as...
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BOOT Connector acc. to EN 362 Label bag Casing Connector Harness strap acc. to EN 362 Tape energy absorber Slider for setting the strap length Length adjustment: Basic setting, 1.0 m, 1.5 m, 2.0 m...
• Faulty PPE components may only be tested or nor can faults be felt with the hands. repaired by BORNACK or in a workshop au- • Are there no obvious signs of damage to the thorised in writing by BORNACK.
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BOOT IN USE PREPARATION A Anchor points must be adequately strong (observe 12 kN according to EN 795 and/or DGUV Regulation 112-198) and should be lo- cated above the user. CAUTION: RISK TO LIFE! If this PPE is used as an arrester system (free fall is possible), only full body harnesses that com- ply with EN 361 may be used.
6 | 7 BOOT IN USE SETTING THE MEMORY FUNCTION B Place the slider in the first position. Length setting approx. 1.0 m. C Correct the length: If the length needs to be corrected during work, the extended slider can be moved as required. Slider down- wards –...
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(safety karabiner on the tape energy absorb- Safety Distance 2.0 m (Minimum) er) of the BOOT must be hooked to the rear arresting D-ring of the full body harness or 2.0 m on the end of the rear D-ring extension.
8 | 9 BOOT IN USE HORIZONTAL USE The height-securing device BOOT has also been tested successfully for horizontal use and a re- sulting simulated fall over the edge. An edge radius r = 0.5 mm was used. Based on this test,...
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BOOT IN USE I Anchor points must be adequately strong (observe 12 kN according to EN 795 and/or DGUV Regulation 112-198)! The anchor point must lie above where the person is standing. J The deflection at the edge must be at least 90°.
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10 | 11 BOOT IN USE COMBINATION When combining this product with other parts, there is a risk of mutual impairment with re- spect to the function and safety. Compatibility must be assessed during the risk analysis. Only combine with personal protective equipment that bears a CE symbol.
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BOR- object or the ground. NACK or an expert briefed by BORNACK about • Protect personal protective equipment during the inspection, including the corresponding storing, use and transportation against the certificate.
12 | 13 SAFETY REGULATIONS • The local safety guidelines (e.g. in Germany, the DGUV Regulations 112-198 and 112-199 is- sued by the professional associations) and the accident prevention guidelines for the specific industry (UVV) must be observed.
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• Maintenance may only be carried out by including the corresponding certificate. The BORNACK or an expert briefed by BORNACK result must be documented in the test card at about the inspection, including the corre- the end of this User Manual.
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• For reasons of liability, repairs may only be 3 more years before it is used for the first time carried out by BORNACK or in a workshop without impacting on the stated maximum us- authorised in writing by BORNACK.
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OTHER STORAGE • Dry wet PPE before storage. • Store in a dry place away from direct sunlight. • Do not store PPE near radiators. Permanent exposure to temperatures below 0 °C or above +50 °C has a negative impact on the strength of the textile material and shortens the life span.
16 | 17 OTHER P RODUCT IDENTIFICATION The following identification is on the product: Vertical use possible CE symbol and number Can be used horizontally of the test office Allowed maximum length Tilted use Product category incl. lanyard possible Max. user weight Product name Product type...
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18 | 19 TEST CARD FOR ANNUAL MONITORING The test list must be com- Type product name: ______________________________ pleted in full during the annual inspection by the Production date: _______________________________ expert briefed by the manu- facturer about the inspec- Charge: ______________________________________ tion.
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TEST CARD FOR ANNUAL MONITORING Please complete: Year Year Year Year Year Year Year Year All components in place? Strap undamaged? No chemical soiling? Seams undamaged? No deformation of metal parts? Karabiners are in place & fully functional? Condition of the springs/ rivets/axles OK? No corrosion damage? Smooth snapper function?
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