Branach FEU 3.9, User Instructions

Page 1: ...Fall Control User Instructions Procedure BP FCL 0096 01 branach com s a l e s b r a n a c h c o m...

Page 2: ...structions are provided with each ladder with the FC Fall Control option The owner of this ladder must ensure that these instructions are available to the user of the ladder User Instructions The user...

Page 3: ...Fall Control devise are not damaged and are safe to use at the start of each working day iv For professional and domestic users regular periodic inspection is required v Ensure ladder is suitable for...

Page 4: ...eck the Descender Locking Latch is working and not damaged Tether Rope or fixtures are not damaged or frayed Check Safety Harness is compliant 2 Inspecting the Branach Product Before Use DO NOT USE TH...

Page 5: ...kg iii System must always be tethered to prevent the risk of ladder slip back iv If using the ladder for pole work the top lash must always be secured around the pole v TerrainMaster legs must always...

Page 6: ...be positioned on slippery surfaces such as ice shiny surfaces or significantly contaminated solid surfaces unless additional effective measured are taken to prevent the ladder slipping or ensuring con...

Page 7: ...ng and descending At all times maintain 3 points of contact Do not use the ladder as a bridge Wear suitable foot wear when climbing a ladder Avoid excessive side loadings e g drilling brick and concre...

Page 8: ...erect ladder on heavily contaminated ground 75 65 Use the leaning ladder at the correct angle To judge the angle use the angle indicator marked on the rail and or the bubble level in the TerrainMaster...

Page 9: ...tch has fully engaged the rung when extending the ladder If the latch is not parallel with the ladder adjust so it is engaged fully Ensure ladder is at the correct angle To set the angle use the angle...

Page 10: ...Setup Ladder Glossary A Top Pulley Attachment B Rung Eyelet C Life line Rope D TerrainMaster E Descender F Rope Termination G Camp Rope Grab H 3 Lock Carabiner I Work Positioning Hook J Tethers A B C...

Page 11: ...ake ladder from vehicle and lay on the ground unclip rope bag from beneath the ladder Check rope bag ladder size is greater than or equal to the ladder size being used ii Take rope from the bag with t...

Page 12: ...nd pull fitting around until fitting is vertically aligned with the ladder 8 Threading Pulley i Run rope up the right hand side and fit the life line rope through the top pulley attachment in an anti...

Page 13: ...13 9 TerrainMaster Deployment Slide the leg lock latch towards the outside of the ladder 1 2...

Page 14: ...Master i Extend the TerrainMaster legs to their widest setting ii Depress the front and rear leg buttons to extend the leg iii Check that the lock buttons re engage in the extended leg position 1 2 11...

Page 15: ...15 12 Positioning Ladder i Before standing ladder up check for hazards ii Stand ladder up against structure iii Extend the ladder to the final work position...

Page 16: ...mb Turn cover plate anti clockwise back to the locked position Unlatch yellow release lever Turn cover plate clockwise until rope is aligned with the lower rope exit slot Check that cover cannot rotat...

Page 17: ...ep Height 2 1 300mm 15mm Use level bubble to ensure ladder is at correct angle and level to terrain accordingly Adjust TerrainMaster wheels to ensure ladder level Ensure there is a 300mm 15mm step fro...

Page 18: ...or ground or masonry attachment drill into surface insert ground screw or masonry anchor Release tether lever on rear side of ladder and pull rope out Extend both tethers around pole and clip together...

Page 19: ...Tether Zone If connecting to a ground attachment point aim to be greater than 0 8m away from the ladder feet If connecting to a wall attachment point aim to be within the range of 0 1 2m from the grou...

Page 20: ...t device Attach chest harness point to fall arrest device Never connect to the fall arrest device via a lanyard or shock pack as this will increase fall distances and overload the ladder system The ma...

Page 21: ...5 6 Remove slack in life line rope by holding the fall arrest device under the rung hook and pulling the rope line through the fall arrest device If performing pole work attach the top lash to the po...

Page 22: ...end of life line rope in one hand Then partially pull out the yellow release lever To stop the descent release the yellow lever Pull the yellow release lever down to start lowering the user Control th...

Page 23: ...adder in a safe place where it cannot be damaged by vehicles heavy objects or contaminants vi Store the ladder so it does not become a trip hazard or obstruction vii Store the ladder securely so that...

Page 24: ...h com Summary Ensure work area is safe Ensure fall control system is set up correctly Stable TerrainMaster Level Use level bubble Life line Roped Correctly Secured Tethers Inspect Before Use BRANACH E...