Yoke N-623 User Instruction

Cable fall arrester with eye

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User Instruction and Warning Information for
Warning :
injury or fatality. We advise that you personally assume the responsibility to learn the
use and the safety measures that apply to this equipment. Remember that there is no
better ''instruction'' than that of a trained instructor. Train in the use of this tool, verify
that you have fully understood how it works and if in any doubt, please ask competent
person!
Don't make any alterations or additions to the equipment without the manufacturer's
prior written consent.
Any repair shall only be made by the manufacturer.
The products shall not be used outside its limitations, or for any purpose other than that
for which it is intended.
It is essential for the safety of the user that if the product is re-sold outside Taiwan, the
reseller shall provide instructions for use, for maintenance, for periodic examination and
for repair in the language of the country in which the product is to be used.
If there is reason to doubt your fitness to safely absorb the shock from a fall arrest,
please consult your doctor. Age and fitness seriously affect a worker's ability to
withstand falls. Pregnant women or minors must not use YOKE hooks or carabiners.

1. GENERAL USE INFORMATION

These instructions MUST be provided to all users. The user and installer of this equipment MUST read and
understand these instructions before use. This cable grab is intended to be used as part of a complete
personal fall arrest system
Before using this cable grab, record the product information in the Inspection and Maintenance Section of this
manual

2. RESCUE PLAN

It is important to make plan for a rescue in the event of a fall BEFORE starting to work. Ensure that a
rescuer plan is discussed with a competent person and that this plan takes into account:
- Dangers from swing falls
- Avoidance of exposure of connecting components to sharp edges
- Removal from service for any components subject to a fall.
Working at height is a very dangerous activity which may lead to severe
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  • Page 1 If there is reason to doubt your fitness to safely absorb the shock from a fall arrest, please consult your doctor. Age and fitness seriously affect a worker’s ability to withstand falls. Pregnant women or minors must not use YOKE hooks or carabiners. 1. GENERAL USE INFORMATION These instructions MUST be provided to all users.
  • Page 2 All connections must fully close and lock. 4. MEANING OF MARKING AND / OR SYMBOLS: Manufacturer name or abbreviation name: YOKE or Y User must read, YOKE Item number: e.g.
  • Page 3 These instructions should be supplied to each person using this product. This connector must be inspected according to yoke catalog (www.yoke.net) prior to each use by the user and at least once a year by the manufacturer or by an authorized person. The inspection should be recorded on the enclosed schedule.
  • Page 4 Sample Wire rope Item made from Cable rope grab with eye N-623 10 mm Stainless steel Additional model numbers may appear on the next printing of these instructions. This cable grab is a cam actuated fall arrester, which slides freely up and down a stainless steel or galvanized steel wire cable of 3/8 “(10mm) diameter and locks on the cable to arrest a fall.
  • Page 5  TO BE PERFORMED IN AN AREA FREE FROM FALL RISKS: Attach the cable grab to the users full body harness in the prescribed manner. Ascend the climbing structure to a height of 3 feet. WITH BOTH HANDS AND FEET ON THE CLIMBING STRUCTURE, flex knees in a quick sitting motion to simulate a fall.
  • Page 6 IMPORTANT : 1) Ensure that the anchorage point is above the user. 2) Avoid situation where force may be applied to the gate of a connecting device. 3) Ensure gate of connecting device closes properly 4) Avoid connections that would place force against the gate or locking lever of a connecting device.

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