RETRACTABLE TYPE FALL ARRESTER
RESCUE LIFTING DEVICE Instruction Manual
Reference
EN 360:2002 Read and understand the manual
EN 1496:2006 class B
number: CRW 300 xx before use the equipment
(xx - working length in meters)
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Connecting handle -for transporting and
anchoring to structure
Casing made of aluminium alloy.
Cable retractor with energy dissipating brake.
Informative and identity labels
Lifting and lowering hand operated winch with
automatic brake. use only a full body
harness conform
Working cable made of 4.7mm galvanized steel to EN 361
wire rope. don't realese
unwinded cable
Snap hook with swivel function rapidly
(Range of alternative hooks. don't repair the
with fall indicator as an option) device yourself
The retractable-type fall arrester device including rescue lifting and don't use the device
lowering device is a component of the personal protective with damaged cable
equipment against falls from a height. The device is designed for
protection one person only. before use read
and understand the
The device performs two functions relating to prevention against manual
falls from a height - fall arresting function (as a retractable fall
arrester) and rescue function. max. 25 m
maximal lifting
distance
TECHNICAL DATA
l maximum rated load - 140kg; admissible weight
of the user
l minimum rated load - 50 kg; XXX kg
l working length - 25 m; store the device in
l automatic brake which prevent self-contained descent of a protected place
a person;
l hand operated winch; maximal admissible
cable deflection from
TIME OF USAGE the vertical line
There is no limit of use of the CRW300 device on condition punctual
carried out annual inspections. Inspect the device
before each use
RELATIVE STANDARDS AND CERTIFICATION
1) EN360:2002 - Equipment usage as a retractable type fall arrester. Covered by the EC type certificate. range of operating
temperatures
2) EN1496:2006 type B - Equipment usage as a rescue lifting device. Not covered by EC type certificate.
The Notified Body involved with EC type examination and in the production control phase: APAVE
SUDEUROPE SAS, CS 60 193, 13322 Marseille, France. check locking before
each use
MARKING OF THE DEVICE
CE mark and notified body number inspecting the
equipment according to the Directive 89/686/EEC
type of the equipment
RETRACTABLE TYPE FALL ARRESTER
device manufacturer or distributor
RESCUE LIFTING DEVICE reference number of the device
including the working length of Month and year of the manufacturer's next inspection.
Reference No.: CRW 300-25 the device
Don't use the device after this date.
Cable length: 25 m
cable/webbing length Attention: Before the first use mark the date of the next
Serial number: 0000000
inspection (date of first use +12 months)
Date of manufacture: mm.YYYY serial number of the device
EN 360:2002 relative standard numbers
month and year of manufacture
EN 1496:2006 class B and year of parution; class of the device
Edition: 4en/2014-01-20
CRW300 UTILIZATION RULES FOR PERSONAL PROTECTION ACC. TO EN360
For personal protection the CRW300 may be full body harness fastening points (buckles,
installed on any structural element or on loops) marked with the capital letter “A” (fig.2-
range of tripods listed in this manual. The 3). A connection between device and the
device may be used in vertical position harness attachment point shoud be done with
(suspended) or installed on tripod’s leg [see the aid of CRW300 lanyard’s connector
UTILIZATION WITH A TRIPOD]. conform to EN 362 standard.
Anchor device or anchor point should A free space beneath the user must be
always be positioned, and the work carried verified at the workplace before each
out in such a way as to minimise both the occasion of use the fall arrest system, so
potential fall and potential fall distance. The that, in the case of a fall, there ill be no
structural anchor point should be placed collision with the ground or other obstacle in
above the user’s position, should have stable the fall path. fig. 2-1
structure and its shape shall not allow to self- When the device is installed in the vertical
acting disconnection. The mninimal strength line above the user the minimal clearence anchor point
of the structural anchor point should be not distance below working level shall be 1,5 m.
less than 12kN. It is recomended to use retractable type
When the cable of the retractable fall fall arrester
certified and marked structural anchor or
arrester is deflected from vertical line a
device, conform to EN795 standard.
pendulum effect occurs during fall arresting.
Connecting the fall arrester to a structural max 40
o
v
In order to minimise the pendulum effect the
anchor point should be done by joining the l
cable deviation angle from vertical shall
arrester handle to a structure with the aid of working
never exceed 40°. For this purpose the level
the AZ017 connector or sling complying with
user is permitted to move laterally through
EN362 or EN795 standards (fig.2-1).
distance “l” not greater than 1/2 “v” . The pendulum
A full body harness conform to EN361 clearance distance bellow working level effect
should be applied for user’s body keeping must be greater than 1,5 m+ lateral distance
during employment the EN360 function. The “l” (fig. 2-2).
z
CRW300 lanyard shoul be connected only to
ground
level
CRW300 UTILIZATION RULES FOR RESCUING ACC. TO EN1496
For rescuing purposes, the CRW300 may be harness fastening points (buckles, loops)
installed on any structural element placed above the user’s center of gravity. The fig. 2-2
(suspended in vertical orientation) or on connection should be done with the aid of the
range of tripods listed in this manual. CRW300 lanyard’s connector conform to the
The CRW300 may be attached to a stable EN362 standard.
structural element of minimal strength not During the rescue process, there should be
less 12kN. The device connection to the direct or indirect visual contact or other
structural anchor should be done with the aid means of communication with the rescuee at
of a connector (ref. AZ017) or sling complying all times.
with EN362 or EN795 standards (fig.2-1). The lifting / lowering function is for rescue
The CRW300 may be attached to a tripod’s purposes only and not for loads.
head (suspended in vertical orientation) or
The lifting / lowering function of the device
installed on tripod’s leg. [see UTILIZATION
may be applied both for vertical orientation
WITH A TRIPOD]
and on the tripod installation.
A recommended body holding device for a
The device lowering function is only
rescuee are: (1) an EN1497 rescue harness
intended to lower a person over a maximum
or (2) an EN361 full body harness. The fig. 2-3
distance of 2m.
CRW300 lanyard should be connected to the
SWITCHING BETWEEN EN360 AND EN1496 FUNCTION
Only one of the EN360 or EN1496 functions of the device may be The switching from EN360 to EN1496 function may be done especially
applied at he same time. To change the function, the operation when the CRW300 have arrested a fall and there is neccesity to rescue of
described on the fig.3-1 and 3-2 should be done. In particular, to change the user. In order to change the EN1496 function to EN360 pull out the
from EN360 to EN1496 function, pull out the locking pin “a” and next locking pin “a” and next push in the crank axle “b” inwards (fig. 3-2). Than
pull out the crank axle “b” (fig.3-1). Than, in the consequence of the device will act as a retractable fall arrester.
cranking, the device cable is moved up or down, under control.
“b” “b”
“a” “a”
fig. 3-1 fig. 3-2
UTILIZATION WITH A TRIPOD
“1”
Tripod’s leg
“3”
fig. 2-5 “4”
PL 101 “2”
TM6 TM7 TM9 TM9-L TM9-W TM10 TM12 TM12-2 TM13
AZ017
AT171 or AT172
CRW300 + AT171
fig. 2-4 AT172
The CRW 300 device may be used together with range of described on the fig.2-5. Insert the CRW300 cable sleeve into
PROTEKT’s tripods (see table). The CRW300 may be installed on the adapter’s opening (step”1”) and than slide onto the adapter’s fork
tripod’s leg (with the aid of adapters: AT171 / AT172 ) or suspended to (step”2”). Secure the device with the aid of the adapter’s pin (step“3”).
tripod’s head (with the aid of AZ017 connector). For utilization with After that, unwind the CRW300 cable form the device and belay on
some tripods (see table) the pulley PL101 will be neccesary (fig.2-4). the pulley PL101 (step”4”) or tripod’s pulley.
The way of the CRW300 mounting into AT171 / AT172 adapter is
GENERAL RULES OF UTILIZATION FOR PERSONAL PROTECTION ACC. EN360 AND FOR RESCUE ACC. EN1496
1 The device must not be used by a person with medical condition that performance of the device: -trailing or looping of device lanyard over
could affect the safety of the equipment user in normal and emergency sharp edges,- pendulum falls,- temperature below (-30)°C and above
use. (+50°C),- corosive chemical agents,- electrical energy; -dust laden
1 The device and assiciated equipment shall only be used by a person and greasy environment. A corresponding safety preacautions should
trained and competent in its safe use. be observed during the device utilization in order to avoid improper
operation.
1 A rescue plan shall be in place to deal with any emergencies that could
arise during the work. 1 The CRW300 device should be transported loosely packed, in such a
way that is protected against: mechanical damages, contact with
1 It is forbidden to make any alterations or additions to the equipment
agresive chemicals and wet.
without the manufacturer's prior written consent; any repair shall only
be carried out by equipment manufacturer or his certified 1 It is essential for the safety of the user that if the product is re-sold
representative. outside the original country of destination the reseller shall provide
instructions for use, for maintenance, for periodic examination and for
1 The equipment shall not be used outside its limitations, or for any
repair in language of the country in which the product is to be used.
purpose other than that for which it is intended - presented in this
manual and relative standards. 1 Regular periodical inspections are essential in terms of equipment
condition and safety of users. Only fully operational equipment is able
1 It is forbidden to use combinations of items of equipment in which the
to provide safety. The device must be withdrawn from use and undergo
safe function of any one item is affected by or interferes with the safe
a complete periodical inspection and maintenance, at least once a
function of another.
year (after 12 months of use). The inspection must be carried out by the
1 Before each use of the device, a pre-use check should be carried out equipment manufacturer or an authorised representative of the
to ensure that it is in a serviceable condition and operates correctly. In manufacturer. Such an inspection should check all equipment
particular, inspect physically all visually accesible elements of the elements and functions according valid producer Service Manual. The
equipment in respect of any damages, excessive wear, corrosion, date of the subsequent inspection should be specified as a
abrasion, cutting or incorrect acting. Especially in the device - cable consequence of the inspection.
retracting and locking function and legibility of the product marking
1 The factory where equipment is stored/ used is responsible for keeping
should be checked.
the Operation Sheet for a particular device. The Seet should include at
1 The device must be withdrawn from use immediately when: (1) any least: the device name, serial number, date of purchase and date of
doubt arise about its condition for safe use or (2) was angaged for first operation, user name, information concerning repairs and
arresting a fall. The device mustn’t be used until a person competent inspections and withdrawal from use. The Sheet should be completed
for device inspection confirm in writing its usable condition after carried by the person responsible for safety equipment in a given place of
out the detailed inspection. work. Equipment without a properly completed Operation Sheet
1 The following hazards and environmental factors may affect the cannot be used.
CLEANING STORAGE
External surface of the CRW300 casing and the wire rope lanyard can be The CRW300 device should be stored in a dry, ventilated, room
cleaned with a wet cloth. Do not use any acid or basic solvents. Cable temperature and free of aggresive chemicals places. Before the first
devices leave to dry in the unwound state. The cable lanyard can be usage the device must be stored in manufacturer package.
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IDENTITY CARD
of a personal protective equipment
DATE
It is the responsibility of the user organisation to provide the identity card and to fill
in the details required.
The identity card should be filled in only by a competent person responsible for
protective equipment.
The identity card should be filled in before the first use of the equipment.
Any information about the equipment like: periodic inspections, repairs, reasons
of equipment's withdrawn from use shall be noted.
REASON FOR
The identity card should be storaged during a whole period of equipment
SERVICING / REPAIR
utilization. Do not use the equipment without the identity card.
MODEL AND TYPE OF EQUIPMENT
REF. NUMBER
SERIAL NUMBER
DATE OF MANUFACTURE
AFTER SERVICING
CONDITION OF DEVICE
DATE OF PURCHASE
DATE OF FIRST USE
USER NAME
PERIODIC EXAMINATION AND REPAIR HISTORY
Producer: PROTEKT, 93-403 LODZ, ul. Starorudzka 9, POLAND,
NAME AND SIGNATURE
OF COMPETENT PERSON tel: (48 42) 680 20 83, fax: (48 42) 680 20 93,
www.protekt.com.pl
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