Husqvarna Multi Sling Operator's Manual

b) With a carabiner in a suspension eye on theharness and the eye end connection on theproduct. (Fig. 8)To use the product in a fall arrest systemThe product is applicable for use in fall arrest systemsas described in the standard EN 363. A shock absorberand a fall arrest harness are required together with theproduct. The shock absorber must comply with EN 355and reduce the dynamic forces to a maximum of 6 kN.WARNING: Do not use the productwithout a shock absorber in a fall arrestsystem.WARNING: Use only a fall arrestharness as a body support device in a fallarrest system.WARNING: Keep a clearance of 7 mbelow the operator to prevent injuries if a falloccurs.1. Read the manufacturer's instructions supplied withthe shock absorber. Make sure that the productand the shock absorber are compatible and that theconfigurations used are applicable.2. Attach the shock absorber (A) to the eye endconnection of the product (B) with a carabiner (C).(Fig. 9)3. Attach the other end of the shock absorber (A) to ananchor device or an anchor point. Refer toTo selectan anchor device or anchor point on page 7.4. Attach the other end of the product to a suspensioneye on the fall arrest harness. The applicablesuspension eye is marked with the letter "A" on thefall arrest harness.To select an anchor device or anchor pointAn anchor device is a component. An anchor point isa position in the support structure or system wherethe product is attached. In the steps below, the termanchor device refers to an additional component, not theproduct.• Make sure that the anchor device or anchor pointcan hold a force of 10 kN.• Make sure that the anchor device or anchor point isalways at or above the waist level of the operator.• Select a position of the anchor device or anchorpoint that keeps the free fall and fall height to aminimum.• Select a position of the anchor device or anchorpoint that prevents pendulum motions if there is afall.• If the product is used in a work positioning system,make sure that the anchor device or anchor pointprevents slack in the product.• If the product is used in a work positioning system,make sure that the anchor device or anchor pointprevents movement of more than 0.6 m.• If the product is used in a restraint system, selectan anchor point at a safe distance from the fall-riskedge. It must be impossible for the operator to reachthe fall-risk edge during operation of the product.• If the product is used in a fall arrest system, makesure that the anchor device or anchor point meetsthe requirements for the fall arrest system.To use the product as a Prusik loopThe product complies with these standards: EN566:2017 for mountaineering and ANSI Z133-2017 forPrusik loops in arboricultural operations. The breakingload at the time of manufacture is 22 kN.• Tie the product in a Prusik knot around the climbingrope. (Fig. 10)WARNING: If the product isnot applied exactly as shown in theillustration, the required clamping effectand breaking load is reduced. Knots inthe product also reduce the breakingload.Product inspectionWARNING: Do the product inspectionsat the intervals given below. There is a riskof serious injury or death if defects are notidentified.Note: Refer to national regulations for other productinspection intervals.Product inspections must always be done before andafter each use. The operator can do these inspections.If the product is used for equipment in occupationalhealth and safety according to EN 365, a productinspection must be done at least each 12 months. Thisinspection must be done by a competent person or themanufacturer. The detailed instructions must be obeyedand the findings written on the inspection sheets. RefertoProduct inspection record sheet on page 8 andWritten inspection record sheet on page 8.To do a product inspection before eachuse• Do a visual inspection of the product.1781 - 003 - 13.06.2022 7

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