Bornack O LIGHT Manuale utente
User Manual
EN
0123 EN 362:2004/M
O LIGHT
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INTENDED USE
The connector O LIGHT is part of
personal protective equipment (PPE) of
category III to prevent falls from heights.
The O LIGHT serves to connect several
parts of a securing system. The upper
and lower part of the O LIGHT are
connected to each other with screws.
The special design allows loads up to
kN despite the divisibility of the
connector.
Application temperature: - °C to
+ °C
All other uses are deemed improper. The
company BORNACK will not be liable for
any ensuing damages. The user bears
the sole risk.
EQUIPMENT
• Ring-shaped connector made of
aluminium with a red upper part and
black lower part
• Fastener opening width: mm
• Inner diameter: mm
• Outer diameter: mm
• Diameter of the cross-section: mm
• stainless steel screws with O rings
made of rubber to ensure that the
screws fit tight
• Allen wrench SW mm
USE
• Connection of several parts of a
securing system
O LIGHT
Connector
Subject to technical changes
BRIEF DESCRIPTION
EN
Lower part (with marking)
Upper part
Screw
Screw
O-ring
Thread
Screw
Allen wrench
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Always check before use!
• The personal protective equipment
(PPE) may no longer be used even in
the case of very minor faults.
• Faulty PPE components may only be
tested or repaired by BORNACK or in a
workshop authorised in writing by
BORNACK.
• Regular inspections are essential
because the safety of the user depends
on the eciency and durability of the
PPE.
• The user must have completely read
and understood the User Manual
before use.
VISUAL INSPECTION
• No deformations, cracks, grooves,
notches, wear or other damage.
• No soiling of the connector.
• O-rings are on the screws and are
undamaged.
• The last inspection by an expert was
carried out within the past months.
FUNCTION TEST
• Screws can be turned in and out easily.
INFORMATION BEFORE USE
EN
O LIGHT IN USE
OPEN AND CLOSE THE CONNECTOR
ELEMENT
A Unscrew the two screws in an
anticlockwise direction using an
Allen key.
B Dismantle the upper and lower
part of the O LIGHT.
C Slip the parts of the securing system
that need to be connected over the
lower part.
D Assembly of the upper and lower part.
CAUTION THREAT TO LIFE:
Always check that there are no objects
between the upper and lower part!
CAUTION THREAT TO LIFE:
If parts of the securing system cannot
be used in a way that allows the upper
and lower part of the O LIGHT to be
assembled correctly, the O LIGHT may
not be used to connect these parts!
E Ensure that the O-rings are positioned
correctly on the screws.
A
B
D
C
E
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O LIGHT IN USE
F Screw in both screws using the Allen
key in a clockwise direction and
tighten up to . Nm.
CAUTION THREAT TO LIFE:
Only a connector that is assembled
correctly is able to withstand the stated
loads! Therefore, always carry out a
visual inspection and test the function
every time before use!
Check:
Do the screws sit tightly?
Are the screw heads lowered into the
upper part and do they not protrude?
The upper and lower part of the O LIGHT
sit tightly on each other and cannot be
taken apart or pushed against each
other?
CAUTION:
Even if the connector has been closed
for a longer period, the tightening
torque should be checked at regular
intervals.
2,0 Nm
F
EN
O LIGHT IN USE
LOAD DIRECTIONS
G Only use the connector so that it can
be aligned optimally in the load
direction.
CAUTION THREAT TO LIFE:
The connector has the stated
load-bearing capacity of kN in the
longitudinal direction (when
assembled correctly)! Other types of
force application can reduce the
load-bearing capacity and should
therefore be excluded!
H Do not load connector element over
edges.
CAUTION:
Using the connector with wide
straps can reduce the strength of the
connector.
H
G
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O LIGHT IN USE
ANCHOR POINTS
CAUTION THREAT TO LIFE:
Attachment points must be adequately
strong (observe EN )!
CAUTION THREAT TO LIFE:
When selecting the anchor point,
minimise the fall height and/or the free
fall!
USE IN ARRESTING SYSTEMS
I If the connector is used in an arresting
system, only a full body harness that
complies to EN may be used.
Observe the User Manual of the
full body harness.
CAUTION:
The length of the connector needs to be
taken into account when used in an
arresting system because this impacts
on the fall path.
I
EN
There is a risk to life if these safety
instructions are not observed!
• The personal protective equipment
(PPE) may no longer be used even in
the case of very minor faults.
• Damaged, fall-stressed, dubious
personal protective equipment or
safety devices must be immediately
withdrawn and not used. The
equipment may only be inspected by
an expert in compliance with DGUV
principle -, by BORNACK or by a
workshop authorised in writing by
BORNACK. This must be documented
in the test card.
• Independent modifications or repairs
are not allowed.
• •Rope protection is part of the
personal fall prevention equipment
and should be assigned to a specific
person.
• The personal protective equipment
may only be used by qualified staff
that are familiar with the material.
They must be proficient in handling
the personal protective equipment
and must have been briefed about the
possible risks associated with its use.
• In accordance with the accident
prevention guidelines (UVV), the users
of fall protective equipment (Category
III) must attend a theoretical training
course and a practical training course.
To this end, profit from the training
competence of the BORNACK training
centres info@bornack.de
• Accessories from other manufacturers
may only be used if approved by
BORNACK and may not impair the
function and safety of the protective
equipment.
• Clothing and shoes must be suitable
for the task at hand and the weather
conditions.
• Only use if fully fit and healthy. Health
impairments can jeopardise the safety
of the user when working at heights or
depths.
• If this PPE is used as an arresting
system (free fall is possible), only full
body harnesses that comply with
EN may be used.
• Calculation of the possible fall path, if
all necessary PPE components are used
correctly: (if necessary braking path
HSG) + surplus connector (situation-
dependent) + braking path energy
absorber (max. . m) + height of
D-ring (. m) + safety reserve . m.
• Before using, ensure adequate
clearance below the user to prevent
impact on a protruding object or the
ground.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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• Protect PPE during storing, use and
transportation against the effects of
heat (e.g. welding flames or sparks,
burning cigarettes) and chemicals (e.g.
acids, alkalis, oils) and mechanical
impact (e.g. sharp edges).
• The combinability and protective
eect of the PPE must be checked for
each hazard situation (risk assess-
ment).
• If a casualty hangs motionless in a full
body harness for a longer time, blood
cannot flow back from the legs and/or
the flow may be interrupted. This can
lead to a suspension trauma, a
circulatory shock with serious to fatal
consequences.
• Before starting work, the responsible
person must draw up a plan of rescue
measures that defines how to rescue
casualties quickly and safely and
ensures first aid measures. Casualties
must be rescued within minutes.
BORNACK can help you draw up tailor-
made rescue plans and includes these
in the necessary training courses.
E-Mail Hotline: info@bornack.de
• The local safety guidelines (e.g. in
Germany, the DGUV Regulations
- and - issued by the
professional associations) and the
accident prevention guidelines for the
specific industry (UVV) must be
observed.
• Connectors with manual locking
fasteners should only be used if the
user does not hook it in and out very
frequently, e.g. several times during a
work day.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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