Air Clearance; Anchorage Point - Honeywell Miller Falcon User Instruction Manual

Precautions of use :
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Check that the height of the anchorage point above the work space is compatible with the
capacity of the fall arrester and that sufficient clearance exists, which is compatible with
the characteristics of the device in the case of a fall.
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Check that during use, the cable or the webbing does not get wound around an arm or a leg.
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Never try to modify or to repair PPE; Only the manufacturer or a certified maintenance
centre is authorised to repair it.
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Never connect more than one person to the fall arrester.
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Never block the winding out of the cable, strap.
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The cable or the strap must always be tensed. In case of "slack", the equipment must be
checked by the manufacturer.
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Lateral movements mustn't exceed one third of the distance ground / working surface.
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Make your movements on a normal walking speed. Accelerations, climbs and others engage
the clamping system of the equipment.
This equipment is designed for a vertical use. If your cable drum has been designed for a special
use (horizontal or inclined) you must follow the recommendations of the additional specific in-
struction. A rescue plan shall be in place to deal with any emergencies that could arise during the
work.

AIR CLEARANCE

Before using a cable drum, check for a minimum space clearance below the user's feet as neces-
sary, to prevent any collision with the structure or the ground.
With a weight of 100 kg in a normal use (cable drum above the head), the air clearance D is the
stopping distance H + an additional distance A + 1M. A is function of the length of cable out L and
the angle α formed by the cable (or D, H, A and L in m and α in °) (Picture 3) (except in special cases
- see specific manual).

ANCHORAGE POINT :

If possible, to be used with achorage devices (conformed to the EN 795 standard) or structural
anchor. That is to say elements fixed to last, to a structure (wall, post...).
Check that the anchorage point :
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has a resistance superior to 12 KN (Picture 1.10)
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is situated above the operator (Picture 1.7)
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vertical to the work surface : (angle maxi ±30°).
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suits at best the anchoring system
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does not present sharp edge.
CARABINER
Connector is compliant with standard EN 362
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When the carabiner is used for attachment to an anchorage point, check for compliance
with the recommendations of the "ANCHORAGE POINT" paragraph ;
AT THE MOMENT OF CONNECTION TO THE CARABINER, CHECK THAT THE
LOCKING SYSTEM IS CORRECTLY IN PLACE
ATTENTION
The carabiner is an essential element for your safety. We therefore recommend that you:
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attribute the connector to one person in particular, where possible
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check the carabiner before each use in order to safeguard against any distortion, any sign
of use and to verify the good functioning of the locking system. (Picture 4)
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do not attach and remove it several times during the same working day, if it has a manual
lock
IN THE SAME WAY, IF THE CARABINER HAS BEEN USED TO STOP A FALL, IT IS
ESSENTIAL FOR SAFETY REASONS TO RETURN IT FOR CHECKS.
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