General Precautions; Periodic Inspection - neofeu NTREALU2 Mode D'emploi

The surface, where the NTREALU2 safety tripod was placed on
must support the max. device load of 12 kN. Loading direction:
perpendicular to the surface on which the NTREALU2 safety
tripod is placed.
PERSONAL PROTECTION ACCORDING TO EN 795
TYPE B (#4) :
- NTREALU2 safety tripod can be used as a temporary anchorage
according to EN 795/B.
- NTREALU2 provides protection for maximum one person at
the same time.
- NTREALU2 is equipped with seven attachment points used for
personal protection :
1) central attachment point (x1)
2) side attachment point (x3)
3) leg attachment point (x3)

GENERAL PRECAUTIONS :

- While working PAY ATTENTION to the chain which fastens
the tripod legs, as it can cause accidental tripping of the worker.
- NTREALU2 MUST NEVER BE USED without chain. Legs MUST
ALWAYS BE fastened with chain.
- AVOID working where the user may swing and hit an object
or where lines may cross or tangle with that of another worker
in the area.
- Fall arrest and rescue systems used with this device, MUST
MEET applicable EN standards requirements (EN 795 for
anchor devices; EN 362 for connectors; EN 361 for full body
harnesses; EN 360 for retractable type fall arresters; EN 1496 for
rescue lifting devices; EN 1497 for rescue harnesses; EN 341 for
descender devices)
- The Maximum Arrest Force (MAF) to which a user of a Fall Arrest
System (FAS), who wears a full body harness, is exposed during
an arrest of his/her fall is limited by law 6 kN in EU. The system
used to protect user against fall from height must include fall
protection equipment reducing the Maximum Arrest Force,
acting on the user while arresting the fall, to a maximum
value of 6kN (e.g. fall safety energy absorber with lanyard or
retractable fall arrester).
- Make sure that device is installed in an upright position on a
flat, stable and hard surface. The surface must support the load.
- Tripod NTREALU2 provides protection for max. one person in
any case.
- The anchor device or anchor point for the fall arrest system
should always be positioned, and the work carried out in such
a way, as to minimize both the potential for falls and potential
fall distance.
- The anchor device/point should be placed above the position
of the user. The shape and construction of the anchor device/
point shall not allowed to self-acting disconnection of the
equipment.
- Minimal static strength of the anchor device/point is 12 kN. It
is recommended to use certified and marked structural anchor
point complied with EN 795.
THE ESSENTIAL PRINCIPLES OF USE OF
PERSONNAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT :
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) shall only be used by a
person trained and competent in its safe use.
- PPE must not be used by a person with medical condition that
could affect the safety of the equipment user in normal and
emergency use.
- A rescue plan shall be in place to deal with any emergencies
that could arise during the work.
- It is forbidden to make any alterations or additions to the
equipment without the manufacturer's prior written consent.
- Any repair shall only be carried out by equipment manufacturer
or his certified representative.
- PPE shall not be used outside its limitations, or for any purpose
other than that for which it is intended.
- PPE should be a personal issue item.
- Before use ensure about the compatibility of items equipment
assembled into fall arrest system. Periodically check connecting
and adjusting of the equipment components to avoid
accidental loosening or disconnecting of the components.
- It is forbidden to use combinations of items of equipment
in which the safe function of any one item is affected by or
interferes with the safe function of another.
- It is essential for the safety of the user that if the product is
re-sold outside the original country of destination the reseller
shall provide instruction for use, for maintenance, for periodic
examination and for repair in language of the country in which
the product is to be sold.
- A full body harness (conforming EN 361) is the only acceptable
body holding device that can be used in a fall arrest system.
- On full body harness use only attaching points marked with
big letter «A» to attach a fall arrest system.
- It is obligatory to verify the free space required beneath the
user at the workplace before each occasion of use the fall arrest
system, so that, in the case of a fall, there will be no collision with
the ground or other obstacle in the fall path. The required value
of the free space should be taken from instruction manual of
used equipment.
- There are many hazards that may affect the performance of the
equipment and corresponding safety precautions that have to
be observed during equipment utilization, especially :
- trailing or looping of lanyards or lifelines over sharp
edges,
- any defects like cutting, abrasion, corrosion,
- climatic exposure,
- pendulum falls,
- extremes of temperature,
- chemical reagents,
- electrical conductivity.
INSPECTION :
- Before each use of personal protective equipment it is
obligatory to carry out a pre-use check of the equipment, to
ensure that it is in a serviceable condition and operates correctly
before it is used.
- During pre-use check it is necessary to inspect all elements
of the equipment in respect of any damages, excessive wear,
corrosion, abrasion, cutting or incorrect acting, especially take
into consideration:
• in tripods - legs, safety pins, eye bolts, feet, chain, connecting
elements.

PERIODIC INSPECTION :

- After every 12 months of utilization, personal protective
equipment must be withdrawn from use to carry out periodical
detailed inspection. The periodic inspection must be carried out
by a competent person for periodic inspection. The periodic
inspection can be carried out also by the manufacturer or his
authorized representative.
- The result of the inspection must be recorded in Identity Card.
- Regular periodic inspections are the essential for equipment
maintenance and the safety of the users which depends upon
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