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External Access System
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1) Applications
A PURPOSE
The track and car system is designed for use
as an adjustable anchorage point for external
access to facilitate external maintenance
on vessels.
The system has two anchorage points. One
anchorage point for a personal suspension
system and the second for the fall-arrest
system.
Free Fall:
Personal fall arrest systems used with this equipment must be rigged to limit the free fall to
no more than 1.8 m (6 ft). Personal Suspension System must be rigged so that no vertical free fall is
possible.
Fall Clearance:
There must be sufficient clearance below the user to arrest a fall before the user strikes the
ground or other obstruction. Height of user plus extended safety lanyard length must not be more than the
height from rail to ground minus 2 m (6.5 ft).
Swing Falls:
Minimise swing falls by working as close to the anchorage point as possible.
Training:
This equipment must be installed and used by persons trained in its correct application and use.
2) System Requirements
C STANDARDS
This system has been tested to EN795 standard and is appropriate for single person use with an energy absorber
to EN355.
Harken equipment is designed for use with Harken approved components. Substitutions or replacements made
with non-approved components may jeopardize compatibility of equipment and may affect the safety and reliability
of the system.
Connectors (hooks, carabiners and D-rings) must be capable of supporting at least 22kN (5000 lbs), in
accordance with EN362.
Personal Fall Arrest Systems used with this equipment must meet EN813 requirements and include a shock-
absorbing lanyard (to EN355 standard) and a full body harness (to EN361, EN358, EN813 standard).
WARNING:
Consult Harken when using this equipment in combination with components or subsystems
other than those described in this manual. Altering or intentionally misusing this equipment may cause
the system to fail which can cause a fall which could result in severe injury or death.
1. FuLL-BoDy SAFETy HARNESS
Use a full-body safety harness attached
to access car with pinstop.
Full-body safety harness must meet
/ANSI support standards.
2. WoRkING HARNESS
Use a working harness or chair attached
to access car.
Working harness or chair must meet
/ANSI support standards.
3. TooL SERvICE CAR
Add an optional car and coupler to work as
your tool service carrier.
B LIMITATIONS
Capacity:
This system is designed for use by one person with a combined weight (clothing, tools etc) of no more
than 100kg (220lbs). No more than one person may be connected to a two-car assembly at one time.
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