Protekt AZ 300 Manual de usuario

The AZ 300 scaffold clamp is a component of personal protective equipment against falls from a height that conforms to EN 795:2012

standard for anchoring devices type B.

The AZ 300 scaffold clamp can be used to connect the fall arresting devices (e.g. energy absorber with safety lanyard, retractable fall

arrester, working line of the guided type fall arresters) to the horizontal pipe scaffold of construction, set up according to the Directive

2001/45/WE.

The device has been designed for one person only.

Scaffold clamp AZ 300

EN 795:2012 type B

Instruction manual

Carefully read and understand

the instruction

before using the device

Ref. AZ 300

BASIC EQUIPMENT

The device is composed of two toothed clamps.

The device can be used with pipes and bars of 44.7 – 50 mm width.

CONTENT OF

THE DEVICE IDENTITY LABEL

- manufacturer or distributor marking

AZ 300 - reference number of the device

supervising the production process

- CE marking and number of the notified body

EN 795:2012/B - Number: European Standard year / type of device

- Note: read the manual before using the manual

“xx xxx xxx” - Serial number

mm/yyyy - month/year of manufacture

Securing clamp

Plastic made

hand grip

Connecting latch

with the swivel

242 mm

112,6 mm

52 mm

Opening

ADMISSIBLE TIME OF USE – The AZ 300 device can be used for

5 years starting from the date of first use. After first 5 years of using

the device it is required to perform manufacturer inspection.

The inspection can be performed either by:

- manufacturer of the device

- a person authorized by the manufacturer

- a company authorized by the manufacturer

During the inspection, the admissible time of the device use till

next inspection by the manufacturer will be established. The

device has to be withdrawn from use and disposed (permanently

destroyed) if it was used during fall arrest incident.

It is recommended to marke on the AZ300 the date of the next or

last inspection using the sticker

max. 1 x Number of people allowed to be protected

by the AZ 300 device

TECHNICAL INSPECTIONS

SERIAL NUMBER

USER'S NAME

REFERENCE NUMBER

DATE OF PURCHASE

CAUSES FOR RUNNING INSPECTION

OR REPAIR

The company using the equipment is held responsible for the consistency and completeness of the date in the equipment identity card. The equipment identity

card has to be filled in before its first use. All the information concerning the safety devices (name, serial number, data of purchase and first use, user's name,

repairs and periodic inspections related information, as well as withdrawal from operation) have to be included in equipment identity card issued with a device. It is

being filled in by a person responsible for personal protective equipment in the company. Any personal protective equipment without issued and complete

equipment identity card cannot be used.

NAME OF DEVICE,

MODEL

!The EN 361 full body harness is the one and only device allowed to be used secure users' body in personal fall from height protection equipment.

!The fall from height protection equipment can be attached to connecting points (loops, clamps) of the full body harness designated with a capital letter “A”.

!The construction of anchoring points (devices) for the protection systems against fall from height has to be solid and stable and it needs to be positioned in a

way that limits the possibility of fall and minimizes the free fall distance. The anchoring point should be situated above user's work place. Shape and

construction of the anchoring point must ensure reliable connection of the fall protection equipment and must prevent its accidental disconnection. The

minimum value of static strength of the anchoring point for the personal protective equipment against fall from heights equals to 12 kN. The use of certified

and appropriately designated anchoring points conforming to EN 795 standard is highly recommended.

!One is obliged to check the free space situated below the work place where the personal fall protection equipment is being used, in order to avoid the risk of

hitting other objects or platforms situated below while fall arresting. The required value of free space should be verified against data in user manual of the

protection system that is going to be used.

!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.

!The personal protective equipment has to be transported in packages securing it from any damages or getting wet, for example in bags made of

impregnated fabrics, in steel or plastic casings or cases.

!The personal protective equipment is to be cleaned and disinfected in a way that prevents the materials it is made of (raw material) from getting damaged.

The textile materials (ropes, webbing) are to be cleaned with agents dedicated to delicate fabrics. They can be either hand washed, or using washing

machines. They require thorough rinsing. Elements made of plastics are to be cleaned with water only. Pieces of equipment that get wet during work need to

be dried in natural conditions – away from any heat sources. Metal components and parts (springs, hinges, clamps, etc.) should be greased from time to

time in order to enhance their functioning.

!The personal protective equipment should be stored loosely packed, in a properly vented and dry place, protected against direct sunlight, UV radiation,

dust, other sharp objects, extreme temperatures and caustic substances.

THE EQUIPMENT IDENTITY CARD

DATE OF MANUFACTURE

DATE OF THE INITIAL USE

DATE OF

INSPECTION

RECORDED DAMAGES, COMPLETED REPAIRS,

OTHER REMARKS

DATE OF NEXT

INSPECTION

SIGNATURE OF

RESPONSIBLE PERSON

Notified body, at which the European certification

was performed and which supervises

the production of the equipment:

APAVE SUDEUROPE SAS - CS 60193 - 13322 MARSEILLE CEDEX 16 - FRANCE

Month and year of the next inspection.

Don't use the device after this date.

Attention: Before the first use mark the date of the

first inspection

(date of first use +12 months, (e.g. first use

01.2014 - mark inspection 01.2015)

2015

2016

It is recommended to mark the AZ300 the date of the next last

using the sticker shown below:

PROTEKT, 93-403 LODZ, ul. Starorudzka 9, POLAND

TEL: (48 42) 680 20 83, FAX: (48 42) 680 20 93, www.protekt.com.pl

system are properly connected to one another and operate properly without any mutual interferences, as well as if they conform to effective

standards:

- EN 361 – for fall protection body harness;

- EN 354, EN 355, EN 353-1, EN 353-2, EN 360, EN 362 – for connectors and energy absorbing components;

- EN 795 – for anchoring points (solid construction elements);

- EN 341 – for emergency and rescue equipment;

!The length of camping device of the fall from height protection system has to be taken into consideration every time, as it influences directly the

distance travelled during the fall arrest action,

!One should pay special attention to some elements connected to the clamp that can deteriorate its strength characteristics, such as connecting

the clamp with broad belts,

!The AZ 300 device has been designed to protect a single person only,

!The AZ 300 device cannot be used to secure lifting or lowering of loads,

!The system used to protect user against fall from height must include fall protection equipment reducing the pulling force, acting on the user

while arresting the fall, to maximum value of 6kN (e.g. fall safety energy absorber with lanyard or retractable fall arrester).

Every time before using the fall protection system that includes the scaffold scissors clamp, one is obliged to verify if all the elements of the

Connect the energy absorbing / connecting element to the snap hook (e.g. energy absorber with lanyard, retractable fall arrester, working lanyard, or

rope grab).

2 3

INSTALLATION OF THE DEVICE

The AZ 300 device can be installed only on horizontal pipe elements

of scaffolding static constructions. The shape and design of the

construction element must prevent the clamp from accidental

decoupling or damaging the clamp. The construction element must

be placed directly above the user. It is always required to check

whether the clamp after securing it in the construction element is

properly closed. The minimal static strength of the solid

construction must be equal to 12 kN.

!The personal protective equipment against falling from heights may be used only by people who underwent appropriate training.

!The personal protective equipment cannot be used by persons whose health condition may influence the safety of both everyday's operation and

possible rescue activities.

!The rescue plan has to be prepared and ready to implement in case the emergency situation occurs.

!It is strictly forbidden to modify the equipment in any aspect without prior, written consent of the manufacturer.

!Any repairs of the equipment may be performed uniquely by the manufacturer of the devices or a third party authorized to do so by the manufacturer.

!The personal protective equipment cannot be used outside of the scope it is designed to.

!The personal protective equipment is considered individual and can be used by a single person only.

!Before use one is obliged to check if all the elements of the equipment that composes the fall protection system are working together flawlessly. All the

connections and fittings are to be checked periodically in order to eliminate the risk of accidental loosening or disconnecting.

!In case the operation of any given element of the fall protection set is disturbed by other element(s)'s operation, it is strictly forbidden to use the set.

!Every time before using the personal protective equipment it is required to thoroughly check its condition in order to identify and eliminate any

malfunctions.

!While performing the inspection one has to verify all the elements of the equipment, paying special attention to any possible damages, excessive

wear, corrosion, abrasions, cuts and malfunctioning. Special care needs to be taken while examination of the following elements:

- buckles, adjustment elements, anchoring (connecting) points, webbing, seams and loops, in case of body harnesses and positioning belts;

- connecting loops, webbing, seams, casing and connecting elements, in case of energy absorbers;

- lanyard, loops, thimbles, connectors and adjustment elements, in case of lanyards and fibre-made guides;

- lanyard, wires, clamps, loops, thimbles, connectors and adjustment elements, in case of lanyards and steel guides;

- lanyard or webbing, proper operation of winding and blocking mechanism, casing, energy absorber and connectors in case of retractable fall

arresters;

- device body, proper sliding movement along the guide and correct operation of blocking mechanism, rollers, screws and bolts, connectors and

safety energy absorber, in case of rope grabs;

- load carrying body, rivets, main clamp, proper operation of blocking mechanism, in case of connectors (snap hooks).

!At least once a year, after each 12 months of using the personal protective equipment it has to be withdrawn from use in order to perform thorough

periodical inspection. The examination can be executed by a person responsible for periodical inspections of the personal protective equipment in a

company who received appropriate training. The periodical inspections can be also performed by the manufacturer of the equipment or other

company or entity authorized by the manufacturer. All the components of the equipment are to be precisely checked and special attention must be

paid to any signs of possible damages, excessive wear, corrosion, abrasions, cuts and malfunctioning (see preceding point). In case of complicated

and complex design of the equipment, such as in case of retractable fall arresters, the periodical inspections can be done only by the manufacturer or

other company or entity authorized by the manufacturer. After the inspection is completed the date of the following examination will be defined.

!Regular equipment inspections are basic requirement for maintaining proper condition of the equipment and user safety that depends on proper and

accurate operation and reliability of the equipment.

!Readability of all the markings on the protective equipment is to be verified during the periodical inspection (device parameters).

!All the information concerning the safety devices (name, serial number, data of purchase and first use, user's name, repairs and periodic inspections

related information, as well as withdrawal from operation) have to be included in equipment identity card issued with a device. The company using the

equipment is held responsible for the consistency and completeness of the date in the equipment identity card. It is being filled in by a person

responsible for personal protective equipment in the company. Any personal protective equipment without issued and completed equipment identity

card cannot be used.

!Should the equipment be sold outside of its country of origin, the supplier is obliged to issue user's manual with information related to maintenance,

periodic inspections and repairs in an official language of the country equipment is to be used.

!The personal protective equipment has to be withdrawn from use immediately if any doubts concerning its condition or proper operation arise. The

equipment may be used again only after performing thorough examination of the devices by the manufacturer followed by the written permission to

use it again.

!The personal protective equipment has to be withdrawn from use and disposed (permanently destroyed) if it was used during fall arrest incident.

Being suspended in PPE (e.g. arresting a fall), beware of suspension trauma symptoms. To avoid symptoms of suspention trauma, be sure that the

proper rescue plan is ready for use. It is recommended to use trauma relief straps.

USP BLOCMAX

EN 353-2

Nr kat.: AC 010

Data

produkcji:

DOPUSZCZONE DO STOSOWANIA WYŁĄCZNIE Z LINAMI f14 mm

Numer

urządzenia:

Przed zastosowaniem

zapoznać się dokładnie

z instrukcją użytkowania

POLAND

93-403 Łódź

ul. Starorudzka 9

tel/fax: (0 42) 683 03 21

(0 42) 683 03 22

LINA ROBOCZA

USP BLOCMAX-RORIP

CORRECT

The required free space between the working are and the ground level (or other elements situated below the working place) must be defined by the fall

from height protection system being used and should depend on equipment being used (fall arresting device, safety lanyard, etc.). The minimum

distance of the free space below the working point is evaluated as the sum of lengths of particular components of the fall protection system plus an

additional 1m safety margin. The required free space distance below the working place must be verified against the user's manual of the fall protection

system to be used.

INCORRECT

Hold the grip of the clamp with one hand Push the hand grip until the full spread

of the clamp, then secure the clamp

on the element.

Release the hand grip, enabling the device

to automatically secure on the bar.

MAIN RULES FOR USING THE PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AGAINST FALLING FROM HEIGHTS

max.

12 kN

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