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1. Important Information
The presented instruction manual refers to the traveling IMMOOS Fall Arrest Device „Fallbloc 2“ article 1.08.007
including an absorber and 2 carabiners article 1.08.011 as well as a stationary guidance according to EN 353-
1:2014.
Read the instruction manual with care and keep all product instructions and informations.
Activities in high places are dangerous and can lead to serious or possibly even fatal injuries. Learning correct
security procedures and usage of equipment is within the sole responsibility of the user.
Operating manuals of all products to be used in conjunction with the IMMOSS fall arrest device „Fallbloc 2“
must be observed.
The climbing protection runner type „Fallbloc 2“ may only be used by trained personnel. The users must be in
good condition, rested and healthy.
Prior to using the device, it is essential a evacuation plan is determined.
It is forbidden to alter or modify, either totally or partially, the original state of the fall arrest device „Fallbloc 2“
or the stationary guidance.
This product may not be used following any impacts from drops, or compressions from hits as such may cause
deformations which eect the products safe usage. Internal, invisible fractures may cause material weakness.
Annual inspections should be recorded and kept on file.
The EC design type certificate was issued by the notified body 0299 (DGUV testing and certification body of the
department „PSA“, Zwengenberger Strasse 68, D-42781 Haan).
The testing according to Art. 11 will be done through the notified body 1246 (SUVA, technology department, PO
box 4358, CH-6002 Luzern).
2. Area of Appliance and usage
The „Fallbloc 2“ type climbing protection runner runs along the guide (rope 8mm) and automatically blocks on
the fixed guide (rope) in the event of a fall. This allows the user to climb up and down ladders of masts, anten-
nas as well as sidewalks or other constructions, etc.
The climbing protection runner type „Fallbloc 2“ is a ropeway fall protection device that can be attached to
any place on the guide and removed again, provided that this is done from a safe position without any risk of
falling.
The 8 mm Ø rope, the fall arrest device „Fallbloc 2“ and connecting unit „Fall Absorber with 2 karabiner“
according to EN 362, comprise one system. The „Fallbloc 2“ may only be used with ropes having the following
construction (delivery must be made by IMMOOS GmbH only):
Rope 1: INOX 7 x 19 cord
Rope 2: Galvanized 6 x 19 Seale
The horizontal movements of the rope are regulated by a rope guidance which may be mounted at a distance
of approximately 6-8m from one another.
The rope guidance and the fall arrest device are constructed in such a way that the „Fallbloc 2“ can be fed
through the rope guidance(s).
