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3. The recovery mechanism has only been approved for recovery purposes, not for lifting and
lowering loads.
4. Only safety harnesses in accordance with EN 361, EN 361/1497, CSAZ259.2.2 type A or D, ANSI/
ASSE Z359.1-2007 are permitted for use with the fall arrest block with recovery mechanism (other
harnesses are not permitted) (Fig. 2).
5. One device can only protect one person at a time, but can be used successively by several
persons (Fig. 3).
6. A rescue plan covering any rescue case that might occur during work must exist.
7. During the rescue operation, there must always be direct or indirect visual or communicative
contact with the person to be rescued.
8. For devices with a hand chain drive, a suitable attachment point of sufficient carrying capacity
must be chosen (e.g. anchorage point in accordance with EN 795; or 7.5 kN carrying capacity
(for North America 22,2 kN) at present constructions; BGR 198) (Fig. 4). Attachment is made
using a suitable connecting element in accordance with EN 362 or sling rope, the rope being
pulled through the handle of the fall arrest block and closed with a secured connecting element in
accordance with EN 362:2004 / CSA Z259.12-01 /ANSI /ASSE Z359.12-2009.
9. This device should be in a perpendicular position above the head of the person to be rescued
in order to prevent swinging (Fig. 5). The suspension of the device must allow for compensating
deviations in cable/webbing length. When the device has been attached to the anchorage point,
attach the end of the connecting device (carabiner type connector) to the ring attachment point of
the safety harness. If the carabiner hooks are not self-locking, they must be screwed tight with a
sleeve nut.
10. This recovery block with winding handle can only be used as part of a fall arrest system
in conjunction with the holders and support brackets of the PeakWorks anchor devices in
accordance with EN 795. The instructions for use of the anchor devices and their components
must be observed.
11. Before every use, check the readability of the product label.
12. A visual inspection and functional test of this SRL must be performed before every use (Fig. 6). To
do so, attach the fall arrest block to a suitable anchor point: Pull the cable, the ratchets must lock
audibly and the device must be locking. Firmly hold the cable and allow it to retract into the fall
arrest block in a controlled manner. If the cable is released, it may cause injuries and damage by
its quick and uncontrolled retraction into the housing. Check the swivel hook for proper functioning
(self-closing, lockable). Check the retractable connecting device for proper condition. A recovery
block with a damaged connecting element or device (Fig. 6a and 7), e.g. cable with a kink or
broken/torn strand, must not be used.
13. A fall arrest block must be withdrawn from use if damaged, loaded by fall or if its safe condition is
doubtful. It may only be used further if tested and released in writing by an expert from or trained
by the manufacturer. * Check connector to ensure that the indicator has not been released.
14. Fall arrest blocks must not be used for securing persons working above bulk goods or similar
substances where people can sink in (Fig. 8).
15. As necessary, but at least every 12 months, fall arrest blocks with recovery mechanism must be
inspected by the manufacturer or by persons trained and authorized by the manufacturer (Fig. 9).
This must be documented in the inspection log book supplied with the product. The effectiveness
and durability of the fall arrest block depends on regular inspection.
16. Observe BGR198 (fall) and BGR199 (rescue operation).
17. With the fall arrest block above the user, the clear height below the user must be 2.4 m (Fig. 10).
18. The PeakWorks SRL with recovery mechanism can be used in a temperature range from
-30° C to +50° C (Fig. 11).
19. The rated load is 300 lbs (136 kg) (Fig. 12).
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