Kapriol 27989 Manuel D'instructions page 8

by a person who is going to use the snap hook. In the case of any defect or doubt of correct condition of
the snap hook do not use the snap hook.
Using the snap hook, in connection with fall arrest system, must be compatible with manual instructions
of the fall arrest systems and obligatory standards:
- EN 361 - for the safety harness
- EN 353-1 - EN 353-2 – EN 355 - EN 354 – EN 360 for the fall arrest systems;
- EN 341 - for the rescue equipment
- EN358 - for the work positioning equipment.
The snap hooks with manual locking (for example screw locking) shall be acceptable only in cases where
the user does not have to attach and remove the snap hook many times a working day.
During use the snap hook must be protected from a contact with acids, solvents, basics, open fire, hot
metal drops and sharp edges. If you have any doubts about the conditions where the snap hook will be
used, ask the producer. Structural anchor points to which will be connected the snap hook should be
situated above working position and should have static resistance min. 12kN. It is recommended to use
certified and marked structural anchor point complied with EN 795. Before use the fall arrest system, the
rescue operation must be explained to avoid any danger that can happened during using the equipment.
The shape of the structural anchor point should not let self-acting snap hook disconnection -
see the drawings
INCORRECT
CORRECT
C ORRETTO NON C ORRETTO
C ORRETTO NON C ORRETTO
Necessarily protect the snap hook gate with locking gear - see the drawings
C ORRETTO NON C ORRETTO
CORRECT
INCORRECT
C ORRETTO NON C ORRETTO
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