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0403 

 

5.3 

INSTRUCTIONAL SIGN AND ITS MARKINGS 

Each SafeRail ladder and Vertical SafeRail-safety rail is also equipped with a separate instructional sign. 
The instructional sign must be installed in such a manner that it is easy to spot and clearly visible to the user 
before using the system.  

The instructional sign includes the following markings: 

 

Installation month and year. The installing party is responsible for adding this information on to the 
sign 

 

Reminder to check the condition and functionality of the SafeRail-fall arrest system and the SafeRail 
Carriage-safety carriage before use 

 

Instructions for the user having to use a full-body harness and a SafeRail Carriage-safety carriage 
(MM 401) while using the SafeRail-fall arrest system 

 

Symbol urging the use a full-body harness  

 

Reminder to read the user instructions 

 

Standard number (EN 353-1:2014 + A1:2017) 

 

CE body identification number (CE-0403)   

 

SafeRail trademark  

 

Name and address of the manufacturer (MM Materials Oy, Peuraniitty 5 B 27, FI-02750 Espoo, 
Finland) 
 

 

 

6. 

COMMISSIONING AND PERIODIC  INSPECTIONS 

The commissioning and period inspections may only be carried out by the manufacturer, or another person 
or body authorized by the manufacturer. An inspection report must be produced for each inspection, in which 
the type of inspection, any observations made during the inspection as well as potential further measures, 
and the date of the next planned inspection are recorded. A template for the inspection report can be found 
on pages 21

–22. 

If any deviation, unusual wear, or reduction of spring force of the SafeRail Carriage-safety carriage is 
observed during inspection or use, the system must immediately be decommissioned. If the observed 

Summary of Contents for MM 111

Page 1: ...INSTALLATION MANUAL...

Page 2: ...Fasteners used for installation 5 3 4 Fixing distances 5 3 5 Joining of Vertical SafeRail safety rails 6 3 6 Ground Clearance 6 3 7 Installation of SafeRail Carriage Stopper carriage barriers 6 3 8 In...

Page 3: ...maximum and minimum weight of the user the number of users the distance between users and the minimum operating temperature before each use 14 1 4 Ensuring other key factors of work safety before eac...

Page 4: ...u have the appropriate tools and safety equipment required available for the installation Also make sure that the necessary preparations and work safety measures have been carried out before you begin...

Page 5: ...section of the ladder amounting to a maximum of 1500 mm may be left unsupported at the bottom of the Handrail Ladder MM 122 2 5 JOINING OF SAFERAIL LADDER ELEMENTS The SafeRail Joint extension piece...

Page 6: ...carriage barrier MM 312 and the fixed Carriage Stopper carriage barrier MM 313 Carriage Stopper carriage barrier MM 311 is designed to be used at the bottom end of SafeRail ladders and or Vertical Sa...

Page 7: ...g the SafeRail fall arrest system The instructional sign must be installed in such a manner that it is easy to spot and clearly visible to the user before using the system The installation month and y...

Page 8: ...mp rail fastener Attach the locking screw of the SafeRail Clamp rail fastener When tensioning the locking screw ensure that the groove of the safety rail remains at a width of 15 mm The locking screw...

Page 9: ...ier MM 312 you must also always install the Carriage Guide carriage guide MM 301 which ensures that the SafeRail Carriage safety carriage is coupled with the safety rail in the correct position 6 1 IN...

Page 10: ...on to the safety rail such that it is placed against the back of the safety rail and the latch of the stopper opens up on to the right side 2 The Carriage Stopper carriage barrier MM 311 must be inst...

Page 11: ...riage must remain on the left side of the carriage as the carriage is slid on to the rail and the Up arrow engraved on the carriage must point up 9 USE AND INSTALLATION OF THE CARRIAGE STOPPER CARRIAG...

Page 12: ...Rail safety rails with each other 10 1 INSTALLATION OF THE SAFERAIL JOINT EXTENSION PIECES MM 201 1 Check that the ends of the safety rail are properly attached and placed level with each other 2 Inst...

Page 13: ...d nuts of the fasteners and the extension pieces used to secure the SafeRail ladder and or the Vertical SafeRail safety rail are safely and securely attached The spring of the SafeRail Carriage safety...

Page 14: ...y rail instead of the top end there is a risk that the SafeRail Carriage safety carriage may come off the safety rail accidentally in which case the user may fall At the bottom end of the safety rail...

Page 15: ...helmet and safety shoes Before using the system prepare for potential accidents and plan how to act in a hazardous situation The relevant rescue procedure must be immediately available and realizable...

Page 16: ...he anchorage points and the performance of the work must be planned out such that the potential for a fall and the potential falling height are minimized During climbing the user must lean back to all...

Page 17: ...eratures while wet Also note that SafeRail Carriage safety carriages designed for horizontal use can never be used for vertical climbing If atypical wear is noticed on a SafeRail Carriage safety carri...

Page 18: ...SafeRail Carriage safety carriage 3 2 SAFERAIL LADDERS AND VERTICAL SAFERAIL SAFETY RAILS SafeRail ladders and Vertical SafeRail safety rails retain their functionality without any special maintenance...

Page 19: ...ion of coupling of the carriage UP the marking can be found on the front side of the carriage A marking advising the user to read the user instructions the marking can be found on the front side of th...

Page 20: ...Symbol urging the use a full body harness Reminder to read the user instructions Standard number EN 353 1 2014 A1 2017 CE body identification number CE 0403 SafeRail trademark Name and address of the...

Page 21: ...etting go After falling the SafeRail Carriage safety carriage will lock automatically on to the locking notches if the spring is working as expected The Vertical SafeRail safety rail is equipped with...

Page 22: ...the system is used again SafeRail ladders and Vertical SafeRail safety rails must also be inspected after each falling incident before the next use Please note that in case of a fall the SafeRail Car...

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