Vertical fall arrest system composed of a trolley sliding on an aluminium rail, a top extension, a rail extremity, an intermediate rail, rung clamps
KS8000 System
This vertical fall arrest system is an integrated fall arrest solution made of a vertical aluminium alloy guide rail over which glides a guided-type fall arrest trolley. Permanently fixed on a ladder already integrated on the anchoring structure, it allows the operator to climb up and down without having to perform any kind of manipulation.
KS8000 System is composed of the following elements:
- FA 20 701 00: Curved Aluminium top extension, lg : 1,50 m
- FA 20 702 01: Aluminium intermediate rail, lg : 3 m
- FA 20 700 00: Vertical stainless steel trolley with brass wheels, equipped with a unidirectional locking system
- FA 50 101 17: Steel screw-locking karabiner, opening: 17 mm
- FA 20 705 00: Rung clamps
- FA 20 704 00: Junction
- FA 20 703 01: Aluminium rail extremity, lg : 3m
The curved top extension, to be installed at the top of the rail, over the working plaftorm, allows the user to be connected with the trolley even at the ladder top termination, ensuring complete safety.
The top extension and the rail extremity come with a spring lock, which prevents the trolley from accidentally moving out of the rail.
The trolley and the rail extremity are equipped with a non-inverting system, which avoids installing the trolley upside down.
Compliance: EN 353-1:2014
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FALL ARRESTER
EN353-1 :
A fall arrester on rigid anchor line is a device that automatically blocks and stops on the vertical support when the user falls. The anchor line can be a cable (rigid) or rail. Breaking strength of these systems> 15 kN.
EN353-2 :
A fall arrester on flexible anchor line is a device that automatically blocks and stops on the vertical support when the user falls. The anchor line can be a cable (flexible) or a rope (twisted or braided). These flexible anchor lines must be weighted with a counterweight. Breaking strength of these systems> 15 kN.
EN360 :
A retractable fall arrester is a device equipped with a lanyard (on cable or webbing) kept in tension. It follows the movements of user. The system blocks and stops automatically when the user falls. These come in different lengths. Breaking strength > 12 kN (for cable lanyard) or > 15kN (for textile lanyard)
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Whatever the fall arrest system choosen (fall arrester on anchor line, retractable fall arrester, energy absorbing lanyard) it guarantees a fall arrest by limiting the impact on the human body at 6kN maxi.
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Use:
It is used only in a job that requires significant amplitude of movements.
Trades:
The fall arresters on anchor line are mainly used for the following professions: works on pylons, works on rock wall, works on lifts, window cleaner, rope access, rescue, roofer, roofing felt fixer, telecommunication, maintenance...
The retractable fall arresters are used instead for the following professions: Works on facade, on the terrace, on scaffolding, on aerial lift, and maintenance..
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How to choose ?
The choice of the fall arrest system must be based on the movement to perform. Obviously, for the choice of the fall arrest system, the position of the anchor point must be considered.
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If the movement is purely vertical (along a scale for example) we always favour a fall arrester on anchor line.
They have the advantage of being installed (for some) permanently on the structure.
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If the movement can be horizontal & vertical, we will prefer a retractable fall arrester.
It's the fall arrest system that brings greatest freedom of movements.
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The fall arrester on anchor line must always be used directly below the anchor point.
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The retractable fall arresters are ideal for work of low-rise because the blockage is almost instantaneous, limiting the required clearance.
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For the work on an inclined plane with fall arrester on anchor line, it is necessary that it be equipped with a manual locking system.
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