BRIEF DESCRIPTION INTENDED USE In combination with PPE according to EN 354 ensure that the entire length of The tape energy absorber BFD03 is part the connection between persons and of personal protective equipment (PPE) the attachment point does not exceed of category III to prevent falls from 2.0 m (including the energy absorber,...
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BRIEF DESCRIPTION EQUIPMENT • Tape energy absorber according to EN 355 made of polyester and poly- amide • optional: connector according to EN 362 or CSA Z259.12 made of aluminium or steel ACCESSORIES • Lanyard according to EN 354, e.g. CONNECTA Cowtail •...
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Red loop to attach the according to EN 362 or CSA Z259.12 to connector according to attach the connector EN 362 or CSA Z259.12 Connector according to Connector according to EN 362 or CSA Z259.12 EN 362 or CSA Z259.12 (optional) (optional) BFD03 REVERSE/IDENTIFICATION Identification...
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BFD03 TAPE COURSE INSIDE THE BAG Red tape Zig-zag course White tape...
• Co n n e c t o r s ( o p t i o n a l ) w i t h o u t • Faulty PPE components may only be damage. tested or repaired by BORNACK or in a • Product identification legible. workshop authorised in writing by •...
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BFD03 IN USE PREPARATION A Attach the lanyard (EN 354) to one of the two designated red loops (see page 4 top) or to a connector sewn there (optional) on the energ y absorber. ATTENTION: In combination with PPE according to...
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Observe the User Manual of the full body harness acc. to EN 361. B Using a connector (optional part of the BFD03), hook the energy absorber on the opposite side of the lanyard into a D-ring marked with A on the full body harness.
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BFD03 IN USE ATTACHMENT TO THE ANCHOR POINT D Attach the lanyard to the anchor point. CAUTION: RISK TO LIFE! Anchor points must be adequately strong (observe 12 kN according to EN 7 9 5 a n d /o r D G UV Re g u l at i o n...
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10 | 11 BFD03 IN USE G Tape energy absorbers may not be used in parallel. H Avoid slack rope. Slack rope extends the fall path. I If possible, select an attachment point vertically above the work point. CAUTION: RISK TO LIFE!
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= 2.0 m) directly on the fall edge m) there is 6.25 m required space. ATTENTION: It is not allowed to use the BFD03 hori- zontally over an edge as separate PPE. For information about combinations, see the following page.
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EN 354. The horizontal impairment with respect to the function use of a combination of the BFD03 and a and safety. Compatibility must be lanyard over an edge is only allowed, if assessed during the risk analysis.
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(German Social Accident Insurance) • If this PPE is used as an arrester system principle 312-906, by BORNACK or by a (free fall is possible), only full body workshop authorised in writing by harnesses that comply with EN 361 BORNACK.
Casualties must be rescued within 20 minutes. BORNACK can help you draw up tailor- made rescue concepts and includes these in the necessary training courses.
General Accident Insurance Fund Tech- of this User Manual. nical Safety Testing Body • If the tapes of the BFD03 have been Adalbert-Stifter-Str. 65, A-1200 Wien removed from the bag for inspection, CE 0511...
Dry metal components with cloths. • Risk analyses • Brush off soiled bag of the BFD03 or • Rescue concepts wipe with a wet cloth. Then allow to • Training courses dry in the air.
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3 more years before it is used for • For reasons of liability, repairs may the first time without impacting on the only be carried out by BORNACK or in a stated maximum usage period. Every workshop authorised in writing by further year in storage reduces the final BORNACK.
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18 | 19 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 nega- tive impact on the strength of the textile material and shortens the life span.
OTHER PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION The following identification is on the product: CE symbol and number of the Allowed maximum test office length incl. lanyard Product category and connectors User Product name Product type weight Logo Serial number Charge Manufac- Data matrix turer Item number Production date...
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20 | 21 TEST CARD FOR ANNUAL MONITORING The test list must be Type BFD03: ____________________________ completed in full by the expert during the annual Production date: _________________________ inspection. Charge: Serial no.: ________________ _______ This test list does not claim to cover all test...
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TEST CARD FOR ANNUAL MONITORING Please complete: Year 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th Tape energy absorber complete? Bag undamaged? Zip undamaged? Two red loops undamaged? Tape energy absorber not ripped? Connectors (optional) undamaged? Fastener lock(s) of the connectors (optional) undamaged? Continued on the next page...
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22 | 23 TEST CARD FOR ANNUAL MONITORING Please complete: Year 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th No foreign bodies in the tape energy absorber bag? Are the tapes (see page 5) stowed in a bag in a zigzag form and are they undamaged? Seam patterns...
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