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Loading System MkII Safety instructions
Safety instructions
The Loading System MkII is intended for the purpose stated
in this user instruction only, any other use is not allowed. The
product is used to protect workers operating at height. If used
incorrectly there is a potential risk of accidents to both the
user and other people in the vicinity. Please read this manual
carefully before use.
• Under no circumstances may the product be used as a makeshift
crane or lifting/lowering device.
• Under no circumstances may any items other than those provided
with the system be used either in replacement or through choice as
this may affect the performance of the product.
• Care should be taken in the transportation of the product between
locations. If any damage is found on any part, the item must be
withdrawn from use, inspected by a trained person and replaced if
required.
• Care should be taken while installing the product and if any damage
occurs or is found in any part, the item should be withdrawn from use,
inspected by a trained person and replaced if required.
• The site location where the Loading System MkII is being used must
have a rescue plan in place, in case of a fall arrest incident.
• The device is intended for use by one person at a time only. Under no
circumstances may multiple persons be attached to the device.
• Where the base is positioned directly onto rough ground, as opposed
to hard standing concrete, sole plates of suitable size and strength
should be placed under the feet of the base to safely transmit and
sustain a load of up to 2,5 N/mm².
• Do not lift the Loading System MkII unit with SkyReach Anchor by
crane together. Loading System MkII or SkyReach Anchor can be
lifted only separately. When lifting by crane all safety risks must be
eliminated to ensure safety for all personnel on site. Only trained per-
sonnel can operate the crane.
• The SkyReach Anchor is designed to be used within a zero factor fall
arrest system. Make sure that the anchorage is always overhead and
the self-retracting lifeline is taut between the anchorage point and
the worker.
• The maximal vertical deflection of the anchor point that can occur
during service is 0,7 m.
• In case this product is re-sold outside the original country of destina-
tion, it is essential that the reseller provides user instructions in the
language of the country in which the system is to be used.
