Vertiqual Engineering HELI 11 Instruction Manual

Edition: 21.04.2023
EN HELI 11
Instruction manual for anchor lanyard
certified according to EN 354:2010, EN 795:2012 / B + CEN/TS 16415:2013
Heli 11
Thank you for choosing VERTIQUAL®! You have purchased a high quality product that will reliably protect you and will
be your companion for a long time when working at heights and depths. This manual must be read and understood before
using the product! This product will be used with other equipment (components) thus forming a system for working at
heights. Please refer to the instruction manual of each component in your system for compatibility and correct use! Following
these instructions accordingly is essential for your safety. Failure to do so can result in serious or even fatal accidents! Keep
these instructions together with the product, accessible to all users, so they can consult them whenever is needed!
WARNING! These instructions are a basic comprehensive guide to the safe use of the purchased equipment. They contain
general information about the product, intended to help the user, but cannot cover all the situations that may occur in the
daily activities and cannot in any case replace the specialized training courses for safety at heights. This PPE against falls
from heights can only be used by well-trained users, who are familiar with the relevant legislation and who have successfully
completed a special safety training course for working at heights.
WARNING! For works with risk of falling from heights or in depths, a risk assessment must be carried out in advance in ac-
cordance with current regulations and legal provisions (EN standards or specific national rules) that will provide adequate
measures for safety and rescue!
WARNING! Instructions for use are updated when technical or legislative changes occur. The latest version of the instruc-
tions overwrites previous versions and is the only valid version. Please make sure you follow the instructions of the most recent version. You can download the
most recent instructions from our website www.vertiqualsafety.com by accessing the section of each product. For help or additional questions, please contact us at
office@vertiqualsafety.com or Tel. (+40) 0365/882143.
WARNING! The user must be medically fit and capable to ensure his own safety and act accordingly in possible emergency situations! Seek medical approval according to
the national legislation in force!
WARNING! If the product is re-sold outside the original country of destination, the reseller must provide these instructions manual in the language of the country where the
product will be used.

DESCRIPTION

The HELI 11 anchor lanyard is made of high tensile tubular PES webbing including a special HMPE insert which greatly increases the safety margin. The lanyard features
an intermediate stainless steel O ring to which the two webbings are connected. Each webbing end is equipped with an EN 362:2004 certified connector. The anchor
lanyard can have a length of maximum 2m (including end connectors).

FIELD OF USE

Anchor lanyards are used to create temporary anchor points (EN 795:2012 / B) when building systems for working at heights or rescue and are approved to be used by 2
persons simultaneously. These can be used also as connecting lanyards (EN 354:2010) in complex systems for working at heights or rescue. Along with other tested and
certified components, the anchor lanyard can be used as a component (EN 354: 2010) in fall arrest systems. The purpose of this systems is to stop the free fall of the user,
absorbing most of the shock and distributing the remaining force evenly, while holding the users body in a proper position until he or she is rescued. The product must be
used exclusively as a PPEaF (Personal Protective Equipment against Fall), in usual environments with temperatures between -30°C and +50°C, without potentially
explosive atmospheres, far away from flames, sparks or hot metal splash. Avoid contact with sharp edges, electricity, chemicals, corrosive solutions and substances,
excessive heat, oils, paints or any other contaminants. The structures used for anchoring have to meet the requirements of EN 795:2012, must have NO sharp edges and
must be capable to withstand minimum 12 kN for full metallic anchors or 18 kN for all the others. The anchor point must be located as high as possible above the user and
as close as possible to the vertical axis of the user's position, thus reducing the fall distance and prevent pendulum accidents. The minimum free space below the user (fall
clearance) must be ensured to prevent hitting the ground or any obstacles while the fall is arrested.
WARNING! This product is developed as a Personal Protective Equipment against Fall (PPEaF). Bringing modifications to it or assigning other uses are strictly
forbidden! Each user shall use his own PPEaF as well as his own rescue equipment. The user must know the performances and limitations of his equipment! In
case of uncertainty regarding the equipment seek advice from the manufacturer or distributor.

CONNECTORS: GATE OPENING / CLOSING

WARNING! If the lanyard is equipped with SCREW locking carabiners, please make sure that the gate is fully closed and tightened correctly, before using it! Note: SCREW
locking carabiners shall NOT be used at workplaces where the user must connect/disconnect frequently! If the lanyard is equipped with AUTO-LOCK, TRI-LOCK or TWIST-
LOCK carabiners, make sure that the gate is fully closed and secured before use.
-The user must monitor their integrity, functionality and correct settings before, during, and after using their PPE!
-Avoid contact of the product with abrasive edges, sharp edges, greases and oils, corrosive chemicals, heat, flames, sparks and incandescent metal splash.
-This products can be used only by trained persons! Beginners may use it only under direct supervision of trained and experienced users!
-It is forbidden to intentionally or accidentally apply mechanical shocks to these products (eg. use for material handling or securing goods during transport etc.)!
Below some examples of correct / incorrect use of these lanyards and carabiners are presented. Please note that these are the most encountered situations in use, but a full
list of all possible incorrect uses cannot be covered by this manual. Use only certified components for your system and read their instructions carefully, before use