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Livith GEKO Manual

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REMOVABLE
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  • Page 1 MANUAL GEKO REMOVABLE ANCHORAGE WWW.LIVITH.IT...

  • Page 3: Ordinary Maintenance

    INDEX INTRODUCTION GENERAL RULES FOR THE USE OF PPE REGULATORY CORRECT STORAGE REFERENCES ORDINARY INSTALLATION MAINTENANCE GUIDE FACTORY RESISTANCE TO INSPECTION CORROSION WARRANTY TERMS FALL INDICATOR AND CONDITIONS FIRST USE CARD MARKING INSPECTION LOG CONDITIONS OF WWW.LIVITH.IT...

  • Page 5: Description Of The System

    Geko produced by Livith S.p.A. is a Type B protection device against fall from height, that complies with EN 795, and it constitutes a portable and removable hooking device. Geko is a personal protection device and is therefore it is certified for use by a single operator and complies with the following certifications: Geko must be used together with a connecting device and a harness, both suitable and certified as part of fall arrest systems.
  • Page 6 Their use by qualified personnel is strictly recommended. It is absolutely forbidden to use it for rescue operations Livith declines all responsibility for damage to people or things related to the use of devices with unsuitable PPE. Livith declines all responsibility for damage to people or things related to the use of the devices in a way that does not comply with the current safety Regulations.
  • Page 7 INSTALLATION GUIDE ADVICES AND REQUIREMENTS Before using Geko check that it is free from defects and complete with all its elements, otherwise promptly notify the supplier. Before using Geko check the sliding capacity of the moving parts and that there are no breaks, folded or unsoldered parts, or loose elements.
  • Page 8 During these operations the operator, in addition to this manual, must also follow the instructions for access at height of the Technical Roofing Paper. When the Geko device is used as part of a fall arrest system, the operator will have to be equipped with an absorber that limits...
  • Page 9 1 - GEKO INSTALLATION ON WINDOW OR DOOR Loosen the locking handle and release the arm from the housing of the handle Loosen the locking handle Side of the application Direction of use WWW.LIVITH.IT...
  • Page 10 INSTALLATION GUIDE Tighten the locking handle until the Tighten the locking handle until the thread is no longer visible thread is no longer visible minimum minimum Direction of use Direction of use Loosen the locking handle Direction of use Tighten the locking handle until the thread is no longer visible...
  • Page 11 2- GEKO INSTALLATION ON ROOF WINDOW (OVERHEAD) Direction of use Side of application Loosen the locking handle and release the arm Loosen the from the housing of the handle locking handle WWW.LIVITH.IT...
  • Page 12 INSTALLATION GUIDE Loosen the locking handle Direction of use minimum minimum Tighten the locking handle until the thread is no longer visible Direction of use Tighten the locking handle until the thread is no longer visible Direction of use Tighten the locking handle until the thread is no longer visible...
  • Page 13 INSTALLATION GUIDE Direction of use Before using the device, check the correct installation and integrity of the fall indicator RESISTANCE TO CORROSION All Livith devices have a very high degree of corrosion resistance. WWW.LIVITH.IT...
  • Page 14 FALL INDICATOR The Geko device is equipped with a fall indicator placed in correspondence with the anchor point. The fall indicator consists of a sheet made of an expendable material designed to deform plastically in case of stresses equal to those of an operator's fall.
  • Page 15 MARKING The Geko device produced by Livith S.p.A. complies with the current Regulations UNI EN 795:2012 and the European product directives on PPE. Therefore it is equipped with a special marking plate affixed to the handle. The marking includes: •...

  • Page 16: Conditions Of Use

    • Before the first use of Geko, it is necessary to fill in its usage form. The form must be completed by the person of the company responsible for the protective equipments and must be preserved for the entire period of use of the crosspiece.
  • Page 17 • In self-locking systems - device body, operation of the sliding elements, locking system, rivets and screws, connecting element, shock absorber; in carabiners - bearing body, rivets, pawl, operation of the block; WWW.LIVITH.IT...
  • Page 18 CORRECT STORAGE, CONSERVATION AND CLEANING • Geko must be stored in dry places, away from sunlight, at room temperature. Prior to the first use, the crosspiece must be kept in the manufacturer's packaging. •...

  • Page 19: Factory Inspection

    FACTORY INSPECTION In the event of any damage/anomaly or non-visibility/legibility of the marking, immediately contact Livith S.p.A. and put the device out of service. Geko must be regularly subjected to factory inspections, every 5 YEARS Factory inspection can be carried out by:...
  • Page 20 WARRANTY TERMS AND CONDITIONS...

  • Page 21: Inspection Log

    TYPE OF DEVICE ACCORDING TO THE TECHNICAL STANDARD DEVICE NUMBER DATE OF PRODUCTION USER NAME DATE OF PURCHASE DATE COMMISSIONING INSPECTION LOG TECHNICAL INSPECTIONS DATE DAMAGES NOTED, NEXT INSPECTION SIGNATURE OF THE OF INSPECTION REPAIRS MADE, OTHER NEWS DATE PERSON IN CHARGE WWW.LIVITH.IT...
  • Page 23 WWW.LIVITH.IT...
  • Page 24 Livith S.p.A. Headquarters Operational unit Via G. Berchet n. 11 Via Adige n. 2 Padua Montespertoli (FI) +39 0571 606160 info@livith.it www.livith.it...

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