Operation
Information brochure · H-50.2 system components
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Operation
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Safety instructions for use
Permitted temperature range
The H-50.2 fall-arrest system is designed for use in a temperature range of
-40°C to +60°C.
Any other extreme climate conditions, for example temperatures
<-40°C and >+60°C,
heavy rain, snow and ice can impair the function of the fall arrester.
Use of the fall-arrest system is not permitted in this case.
Information on use of personal protective equipment
Personal protective equipment for used for rescue operations from heights and depths are
components of rescue systems with which persons can be rescued by being pulled out, or
abseiling up or down in an emergency situation. These include, for example:
Rescue harnesses, rescue loops, rescue hoists, descender devices, shock absorbers, connect-
ors and anchorage systems.
Only approved rescue harnesses may be used.
Safety harnesses in accordance with EN 361 (for Europe), AS/NZS 1891.1:2007 (for Aus-
tralia/New Zealand) and OSHA/ANSI (North America) can also be used as rescue harnesses.
Rescue harnesses feature at least one attachment point for connection of a shock absorber
or snap hook. These attachment points can be two rescue eyelets in the shoulder area, the
rear support eyelet or the fall arrester eyelet. The positioning rings present on the side are not
approved for rescue operations.
The user should neither touch nor operate the guided fall arrester during ascent or descent.
This could impair or prevent the functioning of the brakes. To ensure safety of the user, it is
essential that the guided fall arrester is only grasped or operated during ascent or descent
from a safe position – without risking a fall.
