Honeywell Miller Falcon User Instruction Manual page 8

The equipment is adjusted in factory so, to keep its results, under no circumstances its adjustment
must be changed.
THE CHANGE OF AN ADJUSTMENT WOULD MAKE THE EQUIPMENT DANGEROUS
CHECKING BEFORE USE
Before each use, carry out a thorough visual examination to ensure that the PPE, as well as any
other equipment with which it could be associated (connector, lanyard...) is complete. Make all
necessary arrangements for the implementation of any rescue in total safety. In the event of your
product being damaged, consult the manufacturer or his agent. If you have any doubts regarding
the safe condition of the product, or if the product has been used to arrest a fall,it is essential to
your personal safety that the PPE be withdrawn from service and sent back to the manufacturer or
a qualified repair centre for checking, or destruction. Following examination, the centre will either
deliver or refuse written authorisation to re-use the PPE. It is strictly forbidden to modify or repair
a PPE yourself. Only the manufacturer or a repair centre is qualified to carry out these repairs (fig.
1.1).
When the system is delivered with an integrated equipment, it is forbidden to replace one of the
components of this system. Carefully check the following points :
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All the cable or the webbing winds out and in freely.
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The braking function operates by giving a quick tug on the cable, strap. The cable, strap
should brake immediately. (Picture 1.2)
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The device is in good condition and the screws and the closing rivets are present and suit-
ably fixed.
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The extremity of the cable or the webbing is suitably swaged or sewed.
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The carabiners provided with the device function and lock correctly.
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There is no trace of corrosion on the metallic parts.
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The cable or webbing does not show any sign of wear(tear, fraying, breaking, corrosion,
etc...) (Picture 1.3)
NOTE
Self-retractable fall arresters are designed essentially to operate in a vertical position. However,
Some models are also capable of operating in the horizontal position (for confirmation, contact
the maker of his agent). But, before installing, it is highly advisable to check if there is no risk of
pendulum movement and to protect the cable, strap from any cutting edges or abrasive surfaces.
For retractable fall arrester fitted with a fall indicator, check before use that the fall indicator has
not been activated. Its activation demonstrates that the device has been subjected to a fall or a
significant traction force. In this case, the device must be returned to the manufacturer or to a
certified repair centre for checks (Picture 2)
USE
Connexion :
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The retractable type fall arrester can be connected to a reliable anchorage point by its
handle or by a connector, a lanyard, a fibre-type sling compliant with standards EN 362,
EN 354, EN 795.
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The connector situated at the end of the cable or of the strap of the equipment must be
connected to the fall arrest anchorage point of the harness.
DO NOT ATTACH THE CABLE, STRAP OF THE FALL ARRESTER TO OTHER POINTS
THAN THOSE INTENDED FOR THIS SYSTEM. DO NOT ATTACH IT DIRECTLY TO
THE WEBBING, ON THE ADJUSTMENT ELEMENTS OR ON THE ACCESSORY
HOLDER.THE "D" BACK ANCHORAGE POINT OF THE HARNESS IS THAT WHICH
WILL ALLOW, IN THE CASE OF A FALL, THE BEST POSITIONING (PICTURE 1.4)
Limits of use (except in special cases - see specific manual):
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Temperature of use : from - 30°c to + 60°c (Picture 1.6)
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Must always be placed above the user (Picture 1.7)
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Limit of pendular movement inferior to 30° (Picture 1.8)
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Can not stop a sinking (pulverulents or muddy products) (Picture 1.9)
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