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Operation & Maintenance instructions for the Söll Vi-Go type fall protection system with guided type fall arrester Söll Vi-Go is personal protective equipment against falls from a height: Guided type fall arrester including a rigid anchor line, that complies with EN 353 - Part 1:2002 Serial number: ______________________________ Year of manufacture:...
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Explanations of symbols Danger! Improper or careless handling could cause accidents leading to falls or even death. Warning! Non-observance could result in serious injury. Important! Useful information and user tips are given here General information These installation and usage instructions are applicable for the safety-related components of the product. The delivered product can differ from the version described here due to accessories that may be added to the product.
Vi-Go system must be operated only in original Söll Vi-Go safe climbing systems. Use with systems from other manufacturers can interfere with the function of the fall arrester. In such cases, Honeywell Fall Protection Deutschland GmbH & Co. KG and its authorized dealers do not assume liability for the product.
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The minimal and maximal load of the user is 50 and 140 kg. The maximal load of the user (incl. clothes & equipment) must not be exceeded. A10. The guided type fall arrester that comes with the Vi-Go system must always be directly attached to the front attachment point of the full body harness.
B Installation Important Before installation, check whether the component on which the Söll Vi-Go system is to be fixed is capable of withstanding loads resulting from a fall (certificate for stability). A qualified engineer must certify this. The maximum length of the cable may not exceed 200 m. The following characteristic loads form the basis of the certificate of stability: loads resulting from dynamic loads due to fall, user loads and the individual weight of the system components.
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These are recommendations. If it is secured, that the cable will not touch the steel structure, the maximum distance between the intermediates can be used. At least the following components must be used when installing the Söll Vi-Go system: 1. Cable tensioner (2) 2.
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For installation of the swageless terminal cable end part an acid free gasket material e.g. Silkaflex 221 should be used. It has to be put in the body of the cable end part. Therefore the swageless end terminal has to be screwed on and the gasket material has to be put in the clamp jaw body and also in the gaps of the clamp jaws.
C Use Important! Inspection before climbing: • Before each use, inspect the cable, the cable tension, the fall arrester, the intermediate fixings and the karabiners for usability. • The fall arrest system must not be used if defects have been noted or in case of doubts as to its proper function.
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Connecting the fall arrester to the full body harness: Pull-down the knurled bushing (4.1) of the karabiner. Then turn the knurled bushing and press it inwards. Attach it directly in the attachment point of the full body harness. Release the knurled bushing, it locks automatically. Fig.
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C11. Inserting in the guiding cable: Fig. C3 1: Lock knob 2: Slider 3: Latch 1. Press the lock knob (1). 2. With the lock knob pressed (2) push slider 2 into the casing. 3. Through the now-open gap in the casing of the shuttle, place the shuttle on the cable such that the arrow on the casing points upward.
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Danger! C12. Fall protection must be ensured in another way before removing the fall arrester from the guide cable Removing from the guide cable: 1. Press the lock knob (1). 2. Press the lock knob (1) and push slider (2) into the casing. 3.
D Anchor device Extension post The Söll Vi-Go extension post is a certified anchor point for fall protection for 2 persons in accordance to EN 795. The eye of the anchor steel plate (pos. 1) serves as anchor point. Therefore is it possible when you are changing from vertical to horizontal to protect you against falling.
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The characteristic load affecting the extension post must not exceed 22 kN under any circumstances. At working in falling off dangerous areas it has to pay attention to the safe standing of the user. Tripping points in the entrance and working area have to be avoided.
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D10. Labeling of the anchor device: - Manufacturer of the anchor device - Identification of the type - European standard EN 795:1996 - Pictogram with an advice that the user has to read the instruction for - Maximal allowed load - Maximal number of users - The anchor device may only used with PPE in accordance to EN 355 or 360...
E Maintenance A fall arrester which has arrested a person's fall from a height must not be used again until a competent person has agreed on its further use. If no competent person is available, the fall arrester must be returned to the manufacturer or authorized dealer for inspection together with these instructions.
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Labeling of the fall arrester: Söll Vi-Go - type denomination of the guided type fall arrester EN 353-1:2002 - European standard issued 2002 Use only with Ø 8mm, 10mm - Information about permitted cables or 3/8“ approved cable - Product code - construction year 0001 - serial number...
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Labeling of the system: Söll Vi-Go - type designation of the system EN 353-1:2002 - European standard issued 2002 CE0158 - monitoring testing institute DEKRA EXAM - Pictogram advising to read the instructions - Pictogram advising to wear fall protection equipment To be filled by the installer: - date of installation...
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Regular inspections and repairs Year of manufacture: __________ Date of purchase: __________ Serial number: __________ Date when used the first time: __________ Date of the Reason for Name and Damage determined, repairs carried next Date working on signature of out and other important details regular the system the expert...
A test run has been carried out. • These instruction have been handed over to the operator. • Only HONEYWELL FALL PROTECTION Deutschland GmbH & Co. KG fall arrest technology components have been used. page 1/2 page 22 of 24...
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Object: Operator: Installer: Street: Street: Town/Code: Town/Code: Phone: Phone: Fax: Fax: Handed over to: Operating company or its representative) Name Signature Site manager oft he installation company: Name Signature Location: Date: Next verification on:____________________ in 1year Defects, irregularities and deviations from the checklist must be entered here. Space for comments Expert Signature...