OPSIAL FALL PROTECTION HARNAIS LX COMFORT Notice D'utilisation page 79

During use, take care of the amount of slack in the lanyard near a fall hazard. When adjusting the length of the lanyard, take care not to move into an area where
there is risk of fall.
An energy-absorbing lanyard cannot be used choke hitched.
Two separate lanyards, each with an energy absorber, should not be used side-by-side as a forked lanyard. The unused end of the forked lanyard combined with
an energy absorber should not be hooked to your harness, for the energy absorber may not play its part in case of fall.
Before and during use, we recommend that you take every precaution necessary for an eventual safe rescue.
This equipment is for the sole use of people trained, skilled and in good health, or under the supervision of a trained and skilled person.
Warning! Certain medical conditions may affect user safety. If in doubt, consult your doctor.
Be aware of the hazards that could reduce the performance of your equipment, and therefore the user's safety, if exposed to extreme temperatures (< -30°C or
> 50°C), prolonged exposure to the elements (UV rays, humidity), chemical agents, electrical constraints, twisting of the fall arrest system during use, sharp
edges, friction or cutting, etc.
Check the condition of the energy absorbing lanyard before every use: visual inspection to check the condition of the straps/ropes (no signs of cuts, burns or
abnormal shrinkage), the seams (no visible damage), the metal parts (no deformation or rust) and that the connectors work properly and the absorber has not
been activated. The transparent sleeve of the energy absorber must be present and not damaged. Product markings must remain legible. In the event of doubt
regarding the condition of the device, or after a fall, the energy absorbing lanyard must not be reused, should be withdrawn from service (marking it with the
words "DO NOT USE" is recommended) and must be returned to the manufacturer or to a qualified person appointed by the manufacturer.
It is forbidden to add, to remove or replace any energy absorber component whatsoever.
Temperature: use the equipment between - 30°C and + 50°C to avoid affecting its operation.
Chemical products: remove the lanyard from service should it be exposed to chemical products, solvents or combustible materials that could affect its operation.
TECHNICAL DATA: Material: polyamide and/or polyester – Breaking strength > 15 kN.
SUITABILITY FOR USE:
The energy absorbing lanyard must be used with a fall arrest system as defined in the product data sheet (see standard EN363) to guarantee that the dynamic
force exerted on the user during the arrest of a fall is maxi 6 kN. A fall arrest harness (EN361) is the only body-gripping device that may be used. It may be
dangerous to create one's own fall arrest system where each safety function can interfere with another safety function. Read the recommendations on using
each component in the system before use.
VERIFICATION PROCEDURE:
Service life of the product is 10 years, although its actual service life may be longer or shorter, depending on its usage and/or annual inspection results.
The equipment should be inspected if there is any doubt, or following a fall, and at least annually, by the manufacturer or a competent person* and in strict
compliance with the manufacturer's periodic inspection procedures to check its strength and therefore the user's safety. The product data sheet should be
completed (by writing) after each verification; date of inspection and date of next inspection must be indicated on the data sheet, it is also recommended to put
date of next inspection on the product.
* The duly authorised party to conduct regular checks is a person with knowledge of the current requirements concerning the manufacturer's recommendations
and instructions applicable to the component, sub-system or system to be checked.
SERVICING AND STORAGE:
During transport, keep the energy absorber in its packaging, well away from any cutting surface. Clean it with water, wipe it with a rag and hang it up in a well-
ventilated location, to let it dry naturally and away from a naked flame or heat source; follow the same procedure for components that have become damp during
use. The energy absorber should be stored in its packaging in a warm, dry, ventilated place, protected from sunlight, heat and chemicals.
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