Additional Equipment - Honeywell MILLER Soll Vi-Go Mode D'emploi

1. 3 PRINCIPLE SKETCH OF THE SÖLL Vi-Go VERTICAL ARREST SYSTEM WITH THE EXTENSION POST (See Fig. 2)
1) Platform Extension Galvanized Steel (VGPE-GS) / Platform Extension Stainless Steel (VGPE-SS)
1. 4 INSTALLATION
The Söll Vi-Go vertical arrest system is installed vertically on ladders.
The following parameters must be kept in mind during installation:
• Maximum rope length (200 m (696 ft))
• Adequate rope tension (1400 to 1600N / 314 to 360 lbf); The tension reading on the rope tensioner must be between the minimum and
maximum markings.
• Stability of the substructure
• The maximum angle of the cable installation is 15° from the vertical.
• Maximum number of simultaneous users who are secured against falling by the system (see the ID plate)
• The maximum distance between two intermediate brackets is 10 m (33 ft). The intermediate brackets reduce and limit the deflections of
the steel cable. The deflection of the system depends on the total length and the wind speed. To avoid damage, the intermediate brackets
must ensure that the cable is not touching the construction.
• For longer systems and in regions with high wind speed, we recommend shorter distances between the intermediate brackets.
− Systems length up to 55 m (180 ft), 4 m (13 ft) between the intermediate brackets.
− Systems length more than 55 m (180 ft), 3 m (10 ft) between the intermediate brackets.
− If the wind speed is more than 130 km/h (80 mph), 3 m (10 ft) between the intermediate brackets.
• These are recommendations. If the cable is not touching the steel structure, the maximum distance between the intermediates can be
used.
• The height below the user's feet when using the fall protection system: 2.0 m (6.6 ft)
• The upper rope anchor point must always be above the person to be secured.
An overview of components is given below (see Fig.3):
1) Guided type fall arrester
2) Cable tensioner
3) Steel cable
1. 5 SUBSTRUCTURE
Before installation, check whether the component on which the Söll Vi-Go vertical arrest system is to be fixed can withstand the loads resulting
from a fall (stability certificate). A qualified engineer must certify this. The following characteristic loads resulting from the dynamic loads due
to a fall, user loads and dead-weights of system components serve as the basis for the stability certificate: For fastening the upper end of the
cable; loads working vertically downwards:
Number of simultaneous users
Characteristic vertical load F
Characteristic vertical load with
safety factor k=1.5
For fastening the intermediate bracket and the lower end of the cable, independent of the number of users, effective in each direction:
Fc2 = 1.5 kN / 337 lbf
Warning!
The cable end attachments must always be fastened on sufficiently dimensioned substructures.
1. 6 ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT
In addition to the fall arrester of Söll Vi-Go vertical arrest system, the users must be equipped with personal protective equipment (PPE) compli-
ant with the prevailing norms so that they can use the Söll Vi-Go vertical arrest system safely:
• One full body harness, tested as per ANSI Z359.11 / CSA Z259.10 and equipped with a climbing attachment point
• One self-locking ANSI Z359.12 / CSA Z259.12 compliant connector
1. 7 REFERENCES TO STANDARDS
The Söll Vi-Go vertical arrest system complies with the ANSI A14.3/ CSA Z259.2.5 standard.
The Extension Post of the Söll Vi-Go vertical arrest system has been approved as a single anchorage point for one person.
1. 8 OPERATING CONDITIONS
The cable, the cable tension, the fall arrester, the intermediate fixings and the carabiners must be checked for their usability before every use.
If defects are identified or there is any doubt regarding the flawless condition, the fall protection system must be checked by an expert and the
parts must be replaced if required.
Before and while climbing, safe and effective implementation of rescue measures must be ensured.
The fall arrester of Söll Vi-Go vertical arrest system should not be left on the system. Flawless functioning of the shuttle, especially whether it
properly locks on the cable, must be checked before every use.
Every user must be secured with a separate fall arrester of Söll Vi-Go vertical arrest system.
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10.0 kN / 2,248 lbf
c1
15.0 kN / 3,372 lbf
5) Universal Rung Bracket
7) Cable terminal
8) Manual intermediate bracket
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10.5 kN / 3,397 lbf 11.5 kN / 2,547 lbf
16.0 kN / 3,596 lbf 17.0 kN / 3,821 lbf
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