EUROPEAN STANDARD EN 353-1 NORME EUROPEENNE EUROPAISCHE NORM October 2014 11334060 ‘Supersedes EN 353-1:2002 Engish Version Personal fall protection equipment - Guided type fall arresters including an anchor line - Part 1: Guided type fall arresters including a rigid anchor line Equinement de protection individuals cortrales chutes do Perstniche Schuzeirichtung gegen Abstirz - Mitaufende hauteur -Anchutes mobiles inchiant un support Fassurage Autfarggeréte einschie lic fester rung ~ Tal Parte 1; Anichutes moles incluant in suppor IMmlaufende Aurfanggerate ens ciesich fester Fanrung assuage ioide ‘This European Stancardwas approved by CEN on 18 Juy 201 CEN members are bound to comply with the CENICENELEC intemal Regulatons which sipulate tre condtons forgiving ths European ‘Standard the staus ofa natanal standard witout any aleraton, Up-o-dae ists and Ublograghilcdrefereices corceming such national standarés may be obtained on application the CENCENELEG Managemert Centre orto ary CEN member. 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General examination of material and construction 15 52 Static strength AS 52.1 Energy dissipating olement preloading 5.2.2 Guided type fall arrester including rigid anchor lin 523 Stop devices 49 53 Dynamic performance and function tests. 20 53.1 Apparatus 20 53.2 Dynamic performance. 24 83.3 Cold condition function test 23 53.4 Minimum distance from rigi 25 53.5 Function test on a guiding bracket fora rigid anchor line mad 27 $3.6 Fall back function test 29 53.7 Sideways fall function test.. 3 53.8 Sideways loaning anchor line function tost.. 35 54 Corrosion resistance. 38 6 Marking 38 7 Information supplied by the manufacture 38 7A General 38 72 Installation. 38 73 Instructions foruse 39 8 Packaging. 40 At ‘Annox A (informative) Explanatory information on this edition of the standard EN 363- 14 ‘Annex B (informative) Significant technical changes between this European Standard and the previous edition EN 359-1:200: ‘Annex ZA (informative) Relationship between this European Standard and the Essential Requirements of EU Directive 89/686/EEC. nce. Order No. 209209, 3/31/2017. ser I Istfes, the righ! to reproduce and dstbute belongs to the Estonian Centre for Standardisation. eu Sin Right of Use of this electronic document: Navratna inEVS-EN959-1:2014 Figure 1 — Examples of guided type fall artesters inckiding rigid anchor lines. Figure 2 — Illustration of installation configurations of the rigid anchor ine. Figure 3 — Preloading and static strength test arrangement. Figure 4 — Static strength test arrangement fora rigid anchor line made of wire rope where the ‘éyname load on the top anchor exceeds 8 kN 18 Figure 5 — Examples of lateral load test arrangemert. 9 Figure 6 — Static strength test arrangement for stop type. 20 Figure 7 — Static strength test arrangement for stop type B. 20 22 3 25 Figure 6 — Test arrangement for dynamic performance test for an anchor line made of rail Figure 9 — Test arrangement for dynamic performance test for an anchor line made of wire rope. Figure 10 — Test arrangement for cold condition function test Figure 11 — Test arrangement for minimum distance from rigid anchor ine function te8t.-wuesunesnevuewnn®? Figure 12— Test arrangement for function test on a guiding bracket foran anchor line made of wire 8 rope. 2 & Figure 13— Test arrangement for fall back function test fora rigid anchor line made of a 0 3 Figure 14— Test arrangement for fal back function test for a rigid anchor ne made of wire rope. at i Figure 15 — Test arrangement for sieways fall function test fore rigid anchor line made of rai i Figure 16— Test arrangement for sideways fall function test for rigid anchor line made of wie rope 5 Figure 17 — Test arrangement for sideways leaning anchor line for a rigid anchor line made of ral. 5 Figure 18 — Test arrangement for sideways leaning anchor line for a rigid anchor ine made of wire g rope. reste : Table 1 — Overview of required performance and function tests uno Table A.1 — Informative explanation of the key points arising tom the revision ofthis standard at Table B.1 — Significant technical chenges .. Table ZA.1 — Correspondence between this European Standard and Directive 89/686/EEC sige. Fight of Use ofthis clecronc dooument: Navatna MGustcs, te ight toproduoe and dSbte Belongs to the Estonian Cente for Standarsain,EVS-EN 353-1:2014 Foreword This document (EN 353-1:2014) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 160 “Protection against fals from height including working belts’, the secretariat of which is held by DIN. This Europeen Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, ether by publication of an identical text or by endorsement, at the latest by April 2015 and conflicting national standards shall be withdrawn at the latest by Apri 2016. Attention is crawn to the possibilty that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of patent fights. CEN [and/or CENELEC] shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights. This document will eupereede EN 363-1:2002, This document has been prepared under a mandate given to CEN by the European Commission and the European Free Trade Association, and supports essential requirements of EU Directive 69/686/EEC. For relationship with EU Diredtive, see informative Annex ZA, which is an integral part of this document. Annex B provides details of significant technical changes between this document and the previous edition EN 353-1:2002. According to the CEN-CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organzations of the following countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Sloveria, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and the United Kingdom. Right of Use of this electronic document: Navraina Industries, the right to reproduce and distribute belongs to the Estonian Centre for Standardisation.EVS-EN353-1:2014 Introduction ‘This European Standard is intended to act as a complementary standard for ex’sting European Standards covering other components used in personal fall protection systems. ‘The scope and the requirements are based on the philosophy that a guided type fall errester including a rigid ‘anchor line is rated to sustain the maximum dynamic load generated in a fal from a height by the mass of ‘one person, including any equipment carried. This European Standard provides requirements and test methods for guided type fall arresters including a rigid anchor line used in personal fall protection systems in accordance with EN 363. nce. Order No. 209209, 3/31/2017. 1 right to reproduce and ‘distribute belongs to the Estonian Genire for Standaraisation. le-user i sin Fagnt of Use of ns eletente document: Navtana SES,EVS-EN 953-1:2014 1 Scope This European Standard specifies the requirements, test methods, marking, information supplied by the manufacturer and packaging for guided type fall arresters inchiding a rigid anchor line. This anchor line is usually attached to or integrated in ladders or rungs adequately fixed to suitable structures. Guided type fall arresters including a rigid anchor line conforming to this European Standard are components of one of the fall arrest systems covered by EN 363. This European Standard applies to rigid anchor lines which are intended to be installed vertically and/or with ‘2 combination of forwardleaning angle and/or sideways leaning angle between the true vertical and the vertical +15° (see Figure 2), Muti-user applications, i.e. rigid anchor lines that allow more than one user to be attached at any one time, are not addressed in this document. 2 Normative references The following documents, in whole or in part, are normatively referenced in thie document and are indispensable for its application. For dated references, only the ecition cited applies. For undated references, the latest editon of the referenced document (ncluding anyamendments) applies. EN 3611, Personel protective equipment against falls from a height — Full body hamesses EN 362, Persone! protective equipment against falls from a height — Connectors EN 364:1 992, Personal protective equipment against falss from a height — Test methods EN 365, Personal protective equipment against falls from a height — General requirements for instructions foruse, maintenance, periodic examination, repar, marking and packaging EN 10264.2, Stoo! wire and wire products — Steo! wire for ropes — Part 2° Cold drawn non alloy steo! wire forropes for general applications EN 1341-5, Terminations for steel wire ropes — Safety — Part 6: U-bolt wire rope grips EN 1S0 9227, Corrosion tests in artifcial atmospheres — Salt spray tests (ISO 9227) 3 Torms and definitions For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply (for examples see Figure 1). a ‘guided type fall arrestor inciudinga rigid anchor line part of a fall errest system, consisting of a guided type fell arrester and arrigid anchor ine Note 1 toentry: The guided type fall arrester and rigid anchor line form one product ie, they are tested, certiied and intended to be used together. Note 2toentry An energy dasipating function may be part of the guided type fall arester and/or the rigid anchor Ine. 32 guided type fall arrestor device with a self-locking function, a guide facilly, a connecting element for connection to the appropriate attachment element of a full body hamess, which accompanies the user during both upward and downward changes in positon without requiring manual adjustment and locks automatically on the anchor line when a fall occurs ‘ight to reproduce and cistibute belongs to the Estonian Centre for Standardisation. ce. Order No. 209209, 3/31/2017. user li singe. Right of Use of this electionic document: Navraina Industries,EVS-EN959-1:2014 3.3 rigid anchor line Fall or tensioned wire rope fixed at both extremities and, where fitted, any terminations, brackets, joints, connectors, energy dissipating elements, tensioning elements and stop devices, intended for use with guided type fall arrester 3.4 ‘energy dissipating element ‘element or component of a fall arrest system which is designed to dissipate the kinetic energy developed during a fall from @ height 38 arrest distance Hao vertical distance measured between the init Performance and function tests and final positions of the test mass in the dynamic Note 1 to enty, Arrest distance Is expressed in meres. 36 locking distance Hi vettical distance measured between the initial and final positions of the guided type fall arrester in function tests Note 110 enty: Locking distarce is expressed in metres. a7 connecting element ‘element or combination of elements, which is a part of the guided type fall arrester, and which forms the ink between the guided type fall arrester and the frort attachment point ofthe a full body harness conforming to EN 961 Note 10 onty: Examples of a connecting elemant are a comector andlor energy dissipating element permanently attached to the guided type fall arrester. 38 stop device device fited to the rigid anchor line to prevent the guided type fall arrester from unintentionally passing a ‘specific point or becoming detached from the rigid anchor ine 3.9 stop type A ‘stop devce to prevent the guided type fall arrester from unintentionally passing a specfic pont or becoming detached from the rigd anchor line during ascent or descent 3.10 stop type B ‘stop devce to prevent the guided type fall arrester from unintentionally passing a spectfic point or becoming detached from the rigid anchor ine in a fall Note 1 0 enty, The lower termination of rigid anchor tine from wire rope can function as a stop typ an ‘maximum rated load maximum mass of the person, incuding tocls and equipment carried, as specified by the manufacturer Note 110 entry, Maximum rated load is expressed in kiograms. Sge-usertoence. Orcer No, 209209, 3731/2017 Right of Use of this electronic document: Naviatna Industries, the right to reproduce and ‘distribute Delongs to the Estonian Centre for Standardisation.EVS-EN 353-1:2014 3.42 ‘minimum rated load minimum mass of the person, excluding tools and equipment carried, a8 specified by the manufactur Note tto-entry: Minimum rated load is expressed in tlograms. 3.13 bracket ‘element to attach the rigi¢ anchor Ine made from rail 344 guiding brackot element to guide andlor attach the rigid anchor line made from tensioned wire rope 3.45 top bracket ‘element to attach the top of the rigid anchor tne 3.46 bottom bracket element to attach the bottom of the rigid anchor line 3.47 joint ‘element to connect two or more sections of the rigid anchor Ine nce. Order No. 209209, 3/31/2017. ie Fight to reproduce and distribute belongs to the Estonian Centre for Standardisation. le-user I Sin Fight of Use o ths electronic document: Navatna Mausties,EVS-EN359-1:2014 ishies, the righ to reproduce and ‘distibute belongs to the Estonian Centre for Standardisation. 8 5 2 3 5: g 3 5 ) Exampee of a rigid anchor ine made of rai ) Examples of a rigid anchor line made of wire 3 rope Key 5 1 gid enchor ine 4 stop type A oF B 7 energy assipatng element 2 joint 5 stop type A 8 tensioner 3 bracket 6 guided type fallarester 9 © guidhg bracket 10 connecting element Figure 1 — Examples of guided type fall arrestors including rigid anchor lines Right of Use of this electionic document: NavrainaEVS-EN 953-1:2014 Key 1 gid anchor tine (alpha) sideways lezning left angle (Oto 15°) 2 vertical Bibeta) sideways leening right anale (Oto 15") 3 zone ofpossible configurations y (gamma) forward leaning ang (Oto 15") Figure 2 —lIilustration of installation configurations of the rigid anchor line 4 Requirements 4.1. Materials and construction 444° Materials 4.4.4.1 The line part of a rigid anchor line shall be made of a rail or a wire rope. Wire rope used in the manufacture of a rigid anchor line shall have a minimum nominal diameter of 8 mm and shall be made either {rom stainless steel or steel galvanized conformingto EN 102642. 44.4.2 Terminations (e.9. a swaged ferrule) for a rigid anchor line made from wire rope shall be made {rom a metallic material and not known to cause an adverse reaction with the material of the wire rope (e.9. dissimilar metal corrosion, cracking). 4.1.4.3. Connecting or energy dissipating elements from fibre ropes, webbing and sewing threads shall be made from virgin filament or muliflament synthetic fibres suitable for their intended use, The breaking tenacity of the synthetic fibres shall be known to be atleast 06 Nitex. 4.1.4.4 Materials that may come into contact with the skin of the user shall not be known to cause imitating or sensitization effects when used as intended. 44.4.8 When checked in accordance with 6.1, exposed edges or corners of elaments shall be relieved either with a radius of atleast 0,5 mm or a chamfer of at least 0,5 mm x 45°. 10 19209, 3/31/2017. isles, Ne right to reproduce and distribute belongs to the Estonian Cenve for Standardisation. user licence. Order No. 20% Sin Algo Use of tis electonic document: NavanEVS-EN 353-1:2014 44.2 Construction 4.1.2.1 The guided type fall arrester shall be removable from the rigid anchor line. 4.1.2.2 The guided type fal arrester including the rigid anchor line shall be so designed that Unintentional separation of the guided type fall errester from the rigid anchor line is prevented. 4.1.2.3 If the guided type fall arrester is removable by the user from the rigid anchor line other than by removing it from the ends of the rigid anchor line, the guided type fall arrester or he rigid anchor line shall be 80 designed that the guided type fall arrester can only be detached by at least two consecutive deliberate manual actions. 4.1.2.4 The guided type fall arrester including the rigid anchor line shall be equipped with a function(s) to prevent incorrect orientaton when being fitted or attached to the rigid anchor line. 4.1.2.8 The connecing jent(s) shall be permanently attached to the guided type fall arester. 4.1.2.6 When attached to the rigid anchor line the guided type fall arrester shall be capable of accompanying the user during upward and downward changes of position without requiring manual intervention. 4.1.2.7 Ifa guided type fall arrester includes a non-metallic this element (including end terminations) shall be protected against abrasicn. energy dissipating element, 4.1.2.8 Stop devices that can be opened shall be designed so that they can only be operated by deliberate manual action, shall be sef-clesing and not be removable from the rigid anchor line. 4.1.2.9 Connectors used in or as a connecting element shall fulfil he requirements of EN 362 excluding subclauses 4.5 and 4.6. 4.1.2.10 Usbolt clamps induding those conforming to EN 13411-5 shal not be used to form a top termination in the rigid anchor ine made from wire rope. 4.2. Static strength 4.2.1 Energy dissipating element preloading part of the guided type fall arrester including the rigid anchor line is fited with an energy dissipating ent, it shall be tested in accordance with 5.2.1, excluding 5.2.1.2.9. The permanent extension of the energy dissipating element after pre-loading with 2 KN shall not be greater than 20 mm. 4.2.2 Guided type fall arrester including rigid anchor line 4.2.2.4 When tested in accordance with §2.2.2, the guided type fall arrester including the rigid anchor line shall sustain a load of 15 kN. 4.2.2.2 If any load-bearing element, e.g. an energy dissipating element, is made from non-metallic materials and Is intended to remain permanently installed, t shall sustain a load of 22 KN when tested In ‘accordance with 6.2.1.2.9. 4.2.2.3 For rigid anchor lines made from wire rope that have been tested in accordance with 5.3.2 and have a peak load at the top anchor greeter then 6 KN, the wire rope and all other elements from the top of the anchor line, e.g. an energy dissipating element, but excluding the guided type fall arrester, shall be tested in accordance witt 5.2.2.3 and shall hold a load of 2,5 times the recorded peak load (permanent deformation without breaking is acceptable). 4.2.2.4 When tested in accordance with 5.2.2.4, if a guided type fall arrester cannot freely rotate around its rigid anchor line or on a guiding bracket it shall hold a lateral load of 1 kN without becoming detached "4 nce. Order No. 209209, 3/31/2017. i ight 10 reproduce and distribute belongs to the Estonian Centre for Standardisation. ser I sing Flgitof Use of tis electonic document. Navin ste,EVS-EN $53-1:2014 from the rigid ancher line ané without permanent deformation of the guided type fall arrester or the rigid anchor line. Deformation of the guiding bracket is permissible provided the guided type fall arrester can freely ass the guiding bracket in an upwards and downwards direction wthout manual intervention. 423 Stop devices 42.3.1 When tested in accordance wih 6.2.3.1, tops type A shall hold a load of 2 kN. Permanent deformation without breaking is acceptable. 4.23.2 When tested in accordance wth §.2.3.2, stops type B shall hold a load of 12 KN. Permanent deformation without breaking is acceptable. 4.3. Dynamic performance and function 43.4 General Table 1 provides an overview of required performance and functon tests. 12 le-user licence. Order No. 209209, 3/31/2017. Sin Fight or Use of is electonie document: Navas Mauss, te nig eploduse and atone Belongs te Estonian Cente for Standardisation,EVS-EN 353-1:2014 Table 1 — Overview of required performance and function tests Rigid test | Performance Function tests with distance measurement but without measurement mass test with | of peak load mpacurement [Cod | Minimum | Fallback |On a] Sideways | Sideways Glstance "tnd | condition | distance guiding | falls teaning bracket ‘anchor peak load tine Rigd test | Rigid anchor | Risid mass of | ine positioned | anchor 100 kg vertcaty(at") | ine a 4 d 4 g posi gb (8 (88 [98 | 88 Rigd test Rigd | Rigi Rigid mass anchor | anchor anchor equivalent Z z line fine Z z line to the| & zg postioned | postioned | g positioned} minimum a a vertcally | vertically a a with rated load 8 & (1°) ay & & sideways leaning 5 5 5 5 angle (15% 2 2 2 2 max) Rigid test Rid | Rigid | Raid | Rigid Rigid mass anchor anchor anchor | anchor line | anchor cequivatent ine tine tine | postioned |iine tothe postioned | posiioned | positon | vertecally | positioned maximum vertcally | vertically | ed (1°) and | with aq rated load (#1°) (1) verticall | positioned | sideways (not less y(t’) | with the | leaning than 4 4 maximum — | angle (15: 400 ke) forward | max) 3 g learing 4 a a angie g g allowes (18* max) 5 5 where 2 2 applicable 4.3.2 Performance When tested in accordance with 5.3.2 with a rigid test mass of 100kg, the peak load Fg measured at the ‘attachment point on the rigid test mass ehall nct exceed 6 KN. The rigid test mase shall be held clear of the ‘ground and the arrest distance Han shall not exceed 1 m. For a rigid anchor line made of wire rope the peak load measured at the postion of the top anchor shall be recorded. 4.3.3 Function 4.3.3.1 Cold condition ‘The guided type fall arrester shall be conditioned to at least ~30°C unless a lower temperature is claimed by the manufacturer in which case the lowest claimed temperature shall be used. 13 ies, the righ to reproduce and distibule belongs lo he Estonian Genie for Standardisation. z 3 z 5 2 5 3 2 8 5 2EVS-EN 953-1:2014 When tested in accordance with 5.3.3 wih a rigid test mass of 100 kg, the rigid test mass shall be held clear ‘of the ground and the locking distance Ho shall not exceed 0,6 m or the arrest distance Ha, shall not exceed 1m. 43.3.2 Minimum distance from rigid anchor line When tested in accordance with 5.3.4 wih 2 rigid fest mass equal to the minimum rated load the mass shall be held clear of the ground and the locking distance H. shall not exceed 0.5 m or the arrest distance Myo shal not exceed 1m. When tested in accordance wth 5.3.4 with a rigid test mass equal to the maximum rated load but not less ‘han 100 kg, the mass shall be held clear of the ground and the locking distance H.» Shall not exceed 0,5 m or the arrest distance Hp shall not exceed 1m. 433.3 Fall back When tested in accordance with 6.3.6 wth a rigid test mass equal to the minimum rated load the mass shall be held lear of the ground and the locking distance H,» shall not exceed 0.5 m or the arrest distance Hay shal not exceed 1 m. When tested in accordance wth 5.3.6 with a rigid test mass equal to the maximum rated load but not less than 100 kg, the mass shall be held dear of the ground and the locking distance Hi.» shall not exceed 0,5 m or the arrest distance Hyp shallnot exceed 1m. 43.3.4 Ona guiding bracket for a rigid anchor line made from wire rope When tested in accordance wth 5.3.5 with a rigid test mass equal to the maximum rated load but not less than 100 kg, the mass shall be held dear of the ground and the locking distance Ho shall not exceed 0,5 m or the arrest distance Ho shallnot exceed 1m. 43.3.6 Sidoways fall When tested in accordance wth 5.3.7 with a rigid test mass equal to the maximum rated load but not less than 100 kg, the mass shall be held dear of the ground and the locking distance Ho shall not exceed 0,5 m or the arrest distance Hj shall not exceed 1m. ‘This requirement does not apply to those guided type fall arresters which can freely rotate on the rigid anchor line, 43.3.6 Sideways leaning anchor line When tested in accordance with 6.3.0 wih @ rigid test mass equal to the minimum rated load the mass shall be held clear of the ground and the locking distance H.. shall not exceed 06 m or the arrest distance His shal not exceed 1m When tested in accordance wth 5.3.8 with a rigid test mass equal to the maximum rated load but not less ‘han 100 kg, the mass shall be held clear of the ground and the locking distance Hio shall not exceed 0,5 m ‘or the errest distance H~p shall not exceed 1m. 4.4 Corrosion resistance ‘After testing in accordance with 5.4, all metal parts of the guided type fall arrester including the rigid anchor Ine shall not show evidence of corosion that would atfect their function, e.g. the correct operation of moving ‘elements, locking function. White scaling or ‘arrishing is acceptable ifthe function is not impaired. NOTE This test does not check resistance in highly corrosive environments e.g. offshore, chemical plans. 14 user licence. Order No. 209209, 3/31/2017. sini Ag of Use ofthis election document Nawans ius, the Nigit 0 reproduce and ch bute Getongs tothe Estonian Cente fr Slandercsation,EVS-EN 353-1:2014 4.5. Marking and information Marking of the guided type fall arrester including ¢ rigid anchor line shall be in accordance with Clause 6. Information shell be supplied with the guided type fall arrester including a rigid anchor line in aocordanoe with Clause 7. 5 Test methods 5.1 General examination of material and construction 5.1.4 Confirm by reference to appropriate decumentation accompanying the guided type fall arrester including a rigid anchor line and by normal or corrected vision and/or tactile examination and/or by Measurement of the guided type fall arrester including a rigid anchor line that it conforms to 4.1.1, 4.1.2.3, 41.2.5, 4.1.27, 4.1.29 and 41.2.10. If necessary to examine internal components, dismante the test 5.1.2 _ Install a specimen of rigid anchor line of at least two maximum span lengths for an anchor line made from rail and a § m length for an anchor line of wire rope (including a joint f the anchor line is a ral, a guding bracket if the anchor line is a wire rope and stop devices, if applicable) and the guided type fall arrester in ‘accordance with the information provided by the manufacturer and verify by normal or corrected vision and/or tactile examination that it conforms to 4.1.2.1, 4.1.2.2, 4.1.2.4 and 4.1.2.8, 5.1.3 Use the test specimen described in 5.1.2, installed on @ ladder, #f applicable. Carry out the ascending and descending test with two persons of different height and weight within the range of 160 cm to 190 om ‘and within the range of 60 kg to 95 kg, wearing lightweight cothing. Both test persons shall wear a body hamese conforming to EN 361 equipped with a front fall arrest attachment point in accordance with the informaton supplied by the manufacturer. If this harness consists of different front fall arrest attachment points the test shall be carried out on each attachment point. Both persons shell ascend and descend over the complete length of the rigid anchor line. Carty out this test 3 times and verity 4.1.2.6. Ifthe rigid anchor line can be installed in diferent orientations (e.g. sideways leaning angle, forward leaning angle) repeat the tests using the function test specimer 5.2. Static strength 52.1 Energy dissipating element preloading and load bearing non-metallic elements 52.1.1 Apparatus ‘The energy dissipating element preloading test epparatus shall conform to EN 364:1992, 4.1. Altematively, the cram test ‘apparatus specified in EN 364:1992, 4.1.1, may be employed with an auxiliary test mass of 52.1.2 Method 5.2.1.2.1 In accordance with the manufacturer's installation instructions install the test sample of rigid anchor ine and the guided type fall arrester in a locked postion in the test apparatus. 5.2.1.2.2 For a rigd anchor line made of rail the test sample shall include the maximum span (Le. maximum distance between brackets) allowed by the manufacturer. Ifthe manufacturer permits a joint in the middle of the span this shall be included in the test sample. See Figure 32 2.1.2.3 Position the guided type fall arrester on the rail in the middle of the span or immediately below the joint, 5.2.1.24 — Apply the test load of (2 *°3) KN in the direction of a fall parallel to the rigid anchor line, for a period (3°25) min. 15 user licence. Order No. 209209, 3/31/2017. Singlet Fight of Use of tis electric document Navin mutes the Higit reploduce and dsibute Belongs to he Estonian Cente for Standardsaton,EVS-EN 353-1:2014 5.2.4.2.8 Measure the permanent extension ater the release of the test load. 5.2.4.2.8 For a rigid anchor line made of wire rope position the top of the guided type fall arrester a maximum of 300 mm from the termination of the wire rope. See Figure 3b. 52.1.2.7 Apply the test load of (2 *°3) KN in the direction of 2 fall parallel to the rigid anchor line, for a period (3 °°) min, 5.2.1.2.8 Measure the permanent extension after the release of the test load at the point of activation of the energy dissipating element. 52.1.2.9 _ Ifthe guided type fall arrester, inckiding the riaid anchor ine made from rail or wire rope inclides load bearing non-metallic elements apply a test load of (22 ''S) KN inthe direction of a fall parallel to the rigid ‘anchor line. The guided type fall arrester inchiding the rigid anchor line shall hold the load for a period of @ *°8) min, Non-metallic elements or components may be isolated from the system as long as they indude their connecting elements, e.g. steel ring, and where necessary representative connecting test elements wih the same size, characteristics and suffcient strenath may be used. 5.2.2 Guided type fall arrestor including rigid anchor line 522.4 Apparatus ‘The static strength test apparatus shall conform to EN 384:1992, 4.1. 52.2.2 Method 5.2.2.2.1 Install a test sample of the rigid anchor line and guided type fall arrester in 2 locked position in the test apparatus in accordance with the manufacturer's installation instructions. A new sample may be Used for each test, 522.22 For arigd anchor made of ral use the same test arrangement as described in §2.1.2.2 and position the top of the guided type fall arrester level with the joint. 52233 Apply a static test load of (15 *"f) KN in the direction of loading in the event of a fall for a period of (3°45 min, 5.2.2.2.4 If the manufacturer does not permit an installation of a joint in the middle of a span, carry out a test with the top of the guided type fall arrester level with the joint, with the joint positioned at the maximum distance allowed by the manufacturer above the bracket. Carry out another test with the guided type fall arrester positioned in the middie of the span. See Figure Sa. 52.2.2.5 If the quided type ‘all arrester can travel above the top bracket, cary out another test at the maximum distance allowed by the manufacturer above the top bracket with the guided type fall arrester Posttioned at the closest distance to the top stop device See Figure 32. 5.2.2.2.6 If necessary, to prevent siding of the guide type fall arrester on the rigié anchor line made of wire rope, an appropriate stopper device may be placed below the guided type fall arrester. 16 user licence. Order No. 209209, 3/31/2017. Singlet Fight of Use of tis electric document Navin mutes the Higit reploduce and dsibute Belongs to he Estonian Cente for Standardsaton,EVS-EN 353-1:2014 Dimensions in millimetres nce. Order No. 209209, 3/31/2017. Istfes, tne righ to reproduce and dstbute belongs to the Estonian Centre for Standardisation. rail key = ‘A max allowed cistenos above top bracket 3 stop device ypeA. B 8 max. span 4 wadet 2 F statcload 5 tensioner 8 4 fii anche ine 6 guided type fall arrestor 2 joint 7 energy desipating element (f applicabie) Figure 3 —Preloading and static strength test arrangement 5.2.2.3 Method fora rigid anchor line made from wire rope where the dynamic load on the top anchor exceeds 6 kN Install the test sample of rigid anchor line made from wire rope with a minimum length of 4 m, including all ‘other elements of the too of the anchor Ine and terminations, in the test aoparatus such that the test load is applied simultaneously to the rigid anchor line and elements. Apply the test load as specified in 4.2.2.3 with a tolerance of ('"3) KN. The test sample shall hold the load for a period of (3 '°%5) min. See Figure 4. ‘This tost chould be carried following the dynamic performance test. Right of Use of this electronic document: Navratna In 7EVS-EN 353-1:2014 Key F static load 3. optional ending element (e.g. energy absorber) 4) Figid encher tine 4 termination 2 load call (depending siatic test apparatus) 5. same termination as 4 (for ths test only) Figuro 4 — Static strength tost arrangement for a rigid anchor lino mado of wire ropo whore the dynamic load on the top anchor exceeds 6 KN 5.2.2.4 Method for a guided type fall arrester including rigid anchor line for lateral load Install the rigid anchor line with a maximum span in accordance with the information supplied by the manufacturer, Position the guided type fall arrester between two brackets or guiding brackets, at the mid-point of the maximum span permitted by the manufacturer. See Figure 5a and Figure Sd. Apply the test load of (1 *°%) KN to the attachment element of the guided type fall arrester in an orthogonal direction to the working axis of the quided type fall arrester. Hold the load for a period of (3 °°“) min and verity 4.2.24, Carry out the test with the guided type fall arester positioned at a joint, if applicable. See Figure Sb. Carry out the test with the guided type fall aester posttioned at a bracket, f applicable. See Figure 5c. Carry out the test with the guided type fell arrester positioned on a guiding bracket, # applicable. See Figure 5e. 18 le-uset | Sin Right of Use of this electronic docurnent: Navratna In nce. Order No. 209209, 3/31/2017. ries, the right to reproduce and distribute belongs to the Estonian Cenire for Standardisation,EVS-EN359-1:2014 Dimensions in milimeves 2 rigid anchor tine Figuro § — Examples of latoral load test arrangomont 8 8. Key 2 F static bad 3. guided type ‘all arrester 3 1 bracket or guiing bracket 4 joint & g 8. 8 isbies, the right to reproduce and distribute belongs to the Estonian Centre for Standardisation. 5.23 Stopdevices 5.23.1 Method for stop type A. Install the test sample of rigid anchor line induding the stop type A and the guided type fall arrester in the test apparatus. Set the guided type fall arrester in the unlocked mode and postion it in contact with the stop type A. Apply a static test load of (2°°2) kN in each direction of use as permitted by the manufacturer to the guided type fall arrester via its connecting element such that the load is also applied to the stop type A. The stop type A shall hold the load for a period (3 '°%c) min. See Figure 6. Right of Use of this electronic document: Navraina 19EVS-EN 353-1:2014 LXV 2) Stop type A upward test b) Stop type A downward test Koy F slaticload 2 stop type A 1 guided type fall arrester rigid anchor tine Figure 6 — Static strength testarrangement for stop type A 5.23.2 Method for stop type B Install the test sample of rigid anchor line including the stop type B and the guided type fall arrester in the test apparatus. Set the guided type fall arrester in the unlocked mode and postion it immediately above and ‘n contact with the stop type 8. Apply a static test load of (12 **t) KN to the guided type fall arrester its ‘connecting element such that the load 8 also applied to the stop type B. The stop type B shalll hold the load fora period (8 "°) min. See Figure 7. YM: MMA T I PNG ] Key F static bad 2 stoptype B 1 guided type fall arester 3 figld anchor tine Figure 7 — Static strength test arrangement for stop type B 5.3 Dynamic performance and function tests 5.34 Apparatus The test apparatus for the dynamic performance test shall conform to EN 364:1992, 44, 4.5 and 45, 20 Right of Use of this electronic document: Navraina Industries, the right to reproduce and distribute belongs to the Estonian Centre for Standardisation.EVS-EN959-1:2014 The rigid steal test mass for the function test for the minimum and maximum rated load shall have the same diameter and eye bolt positions as described in EN 364:1992, 4.5. Means of protecting the test mess and/or rigid anchor line may be added as long as this does not influence the tosts. 5.3.2. Dynamic performance 5.3.2.1 Carry out the dynamic performance test on the same test sample as that used in the pre-bading test. See 5.2.1. 3.2.2 Install the rigid. anchor line vertically (£1)° with tho maximum span between brackets in accordance with the information supplied by the manufacturer. For rigid anchor lines made from wire rope install the guiding bracket at the maximum cistance from the top anchor in accordance with the information supplied by the manufacturer. 5.3.2.3 Attach the guided type fall arester to the rigid anchor ine. Atach the guided type fall arrester by means of ts connecting element via the load cell tothe offset eyebolt of the test mass. For a rigid anchor line made from wire rope ettach an addtional load cell at the position ofthe top anchor. See Figure 8. 6.3.2.4 Attach the quick release device via the connecting line to the connecting element of the guided type fall arrester. 5.32.5 _ Raise the mass so that the guided type fall arester is a maximum of 300 mm from the top bracket for a rigid anchor line made of rail or a maximum of 300 mm from the top termination for a rigid anchor line made of wire rope. Ensure the connecting element of the guided type fall arester reacties its highest position with guided type fell arester unlocked. See Figure 8 end Figure 9. For rigid anchor lines that include a locking feature (0.9. slot, hole, raised lug), postion the guided type fall arester immediately below one of these locking features and at a maximum of 300 mm from the top bracket 5.3.2.6 Position the test mass at a maximum horizontal distance of 300 mm from the rigid anchor line in Such a way that the guided type fall arrester is unlocked. See Figure 8 and Figure 9. 5.3.2.7 Release the rigid test mass without initial velocity and measure and record the peak foad(s) during the arrest stage. After the fall and with the mass at rest, meacure the arrest distance Hao of the attachment point of the mass, 5.3.2.8 if the manufacturer permits installation of the anchor line offset to the side of a ladder (not central to the ladder) repeat the dynamic performance test at the maximum offset in accordance with the information provided by the manufacturer. 24 nce. Order No. 209209, 3/31/2017. ie Fight to reproduce and distribute belongs to the Estonian Centre for Standardisation. le-user I Sin Fight of Use o ths electronic document: Navatna Mausties,EVS-EN 353-1:2014 ens Dimensions in milimetres 300 max. é arrest distance 4 figd test mass, load coll 5 rigd enchor ine quick release device 6 connecting line ‘guided type fall arrester 7 bracket 8 energy dissipating element (# applicable) Figure 8 — Test arrangement for dynamic performance test for an anchor line made of rail Single-user licence. Order No. 209208, 3131/2017. istries, the right to reproduce and distribute belongs to the Estonian Centre for Standardisation. Right of Use of this electronic document: Navratna itEVS-EN 353-1:2014 Dimensions in millimetres set licence. Order No. 209209, 3/31/2017. si Algitof Use of nis electonic document. Navin iusto, he Vigil 0 reproduce and desrbute belongsto he Estonian Genie or Standardisation, Key Heo arest distance 5 rigid anchor line 1 load cell © connecting line 2 Quick release device 7 guiding bracket 3 uided type fall arrester 8 tensioner 4 rigid testmass 9 energy dissipating element (if applicable) Figure 9 — Test arrangement for dynamic performance test for an anchor line made of wire rope 5.3.3 Cold condition function test 5.3.3.1 Secure the rigid anchor line in accordance with the information supplied by the manufacturer. 5.3.3.2 Immerse a guided type fall errester in clean, fresh water within @ temperature range of (1010 20) °C for (5 ")) min. Remove the guided type fall arrester from the water and attach it fo the rigid 23EVS-EN 953-1:2014 {anchor line. After (15 + 1) min at room temperature remove it from the rigid enchor line and subject t to the lowest temperature claimed by the manufacturer but at least ~30°C (%) °C fora minimum of 4 h. Remove the guided type fall arrester from the refrigerated chamber and attach it to the rigid anchor line. 5.33.3 Position the guided type fall arrester on the rigid anchor line at a maximum of 300 mm from the top termination for rigid anchor line made of wire rope (see Figure 10 b) and at a maximum of 300 mm below the top fixing for rigid anchor line made from rail (see Figure 10 a). Attach the offset eyebolt of the test mass to the connecting element of the guided type fall arrester. Attach the quick release device to the centre eyebolt of the test mass. Raise the mass to its maximum height above the guided type fall arrester at a maximum horizontal distance of 300 mm from the rigid anchor line in ‘such away that the guided type fel arrester is unlocked. 5.33.4 Within 90 s of removal from the refrigerated chamber, let the mass fall. After the fall and with the mass at rest, measure and record locking distance H,p and arrest distance H»p. 24 set licence. Order No. 209209, 3/31/2017. si Algitof Use of nis electonic document. Navin iusto, he Vigil 0 reproduce and desrbute belongsto he Estonian Genie or Standardisation,EVS-EN359-1:2014 Dimensions in mitlimeres é a) b) Key Hi locking distance 5 connecting line 1 quick release device 6 bracket or guiding bracket 2 guied type fal anostor 7 tensioner 9 ight test mass 8 energy dissipating element (if appicable) 4 igi anchor tine Figure 10 — Test arrangement for cold condition function test 5.3.4 Minimum distance from rigid anchor line function test, 5.3.4.1 Install the test sample of the rigid anchor line in accordance with the information suppied by the manufacturer and as shown in Figure 11. For rigid anchor line made of wire rope, the lengh ofthe test sample shall be (3 8) m. Tension the anchor line to the maximum specified by the manufacturer. For rigid anchor line made of rail, the length of the test sample shall be minimum 2,0 m. set licence. Order No. 209209, 3/31/2017. jsties, the right to reproduce and distribute belongs to the Estonian Cente for Standardisation. Right of Use of this electronic document: NavratnaEVS-EN 953-1:2014 $34.2 Attach the guided type fall arrester to the rigid anchor line in accordance with the information ‘supplied by the manufacturer. Hold the rigid test mass, equel to the minimum rated loed with a tolerance of (#1) kg. by the quick release device connected to the centre eyebolt. Connect the guided type fall arrester by means of ts connecting element to the offset eyebolt of the rigid test mass. 5.3.4.3 Raise the rigid test mass vertically in the same piane as the rigid anchor line and the guided type fal arrester to its maximum height above the guided type fall arrester allowed by the connecting element. With the guided type fall arrester in an unlocked position the rigid test mass shall be in contact with the ‘uided type fall arrester without changing the position of the guided type fall arrester on the rigid anchor line (see Figure 11 a and Figure 11 b). For wire rope rigid anchor lines, positon the guided type fall arrester on the rigid anchor line so that the dstance between its top and the termination of the wire rope is a maximum of 300 mm (see Figure 11 b). For rigid rail anchor lines, position the guided type fall arrester on the rigid ‘anchor line so that the distance between its top and the next fixing above is @ maximum of 300 mm (see Figure 11 a) 53.4.4 For figid anchor lines that include a locking feature (e.g. sit, hot, raised lug), postion the ‘guided type fall arrester immediately below one of these locking features and at a maximum of 300 mm from the next fixing above. Let the mass fall without inital velocity. After the fall and wih the mass at rest, measure end record locking distance Ho and arrest distance Hao. 5.3.4.5 Repeat the test using a rigid test mass equal to the maximum rated load with a tolerance of (#1) kg but not less than (100 + 1) kg, Let the ms without intial velocity. After the fall and with the mass at rest, measure and record locking distance Hip and arrest distance Ho. 19209, 3/31/2017. isles, Ne right to reproduce and distribute belongs to the Estonian Cenve for Standardisation. user licence. Order No. 20% Sin Algo Use of tis electonic document: NavanEVS-EN353-1:2014 Dimensions in millimetres § ‘ = 5 6 g 5 2 a 3 & el 2 =| & é 3 a2 & 83 85 E 3 28 Be 52 2b Bo 5 ) the maximum loads) that could be transmitted in service from the rigid anchor line to the structure and the directions of loading relevart to the type of fixing and structure; ©) correct orientation of the rig anchor line and, i applicable, the installation of the feature(s) to protect against inoorrect orientaton of the guides type fall arrester where it can be attached to the rigid anchor line; d) that all points of the rigid anchor ine where the guided type fall arrester could run off the rigid anchor line shall be fitted with a stop type A or B as appropriate: ) that ifthe rigid anchor line is a wire rope, it shall be fixed at both ends and tensioned to a value specified by the manufacturer but not less than 0,25 KN; ‘Single-user licence. Order No. 203209, 3/31/2017. Right of Use of this electronic document: Navraina Industiies, the right o reproduce and distribute belongs to the Estonian Centre for Standardisation.EVS-EN959-1:0014 4) that guided type fall arresters including a rigid anchor line made of stainless ste! should not be installed ina highy corrosive atmosphere (e.g. above a swimming pool) because of the sk of non-visible stress corrosion cracking, unless specific control measures are in place or compatibility is established; 0) the limitations of installation for the rigid anchor line, e.9. aggressive atmosphere. 7.3 Instructions for u In addition to conforming to EN 365, the information shall holude advice or infomation as follows: ‘8) that the rigid anchor line including the guided fall arrester is for the use of one person only: b) the specific conditions under which the guided type fall arrester including a rigid anchor line may be used or not e.g. environmentalweather conditions; ©) that the mass of the user, incliding too nd equipment, shall not exceed the maxmum rated load marked on the guidedtype fall arrester, 4) that the mass of the user. excluding tools and equipment, shall not be less than the minimum rated load marked on the guided type fall arrester; @) that the guided type fall arrester should be connected to a full body hamess conforming to EN 361 ‘equipped wih a front fall arrest attachment point, including a clear statement on the required postion of the hamess attachment point; 1) howto connect the guided type fal aresterto a front fall arrest attachment point of the hamess: 9) that the full body hamess should be properly adjusted to a snug ft and should not be used if loose; h) a waming that if the harness becomes loose during ascent or descent, it should be correctly adjusted ‘again rom a secured position; i) a warning that the length of the connecting element shall not be extended or shortened, e.g. by adding ‘or subtracting a connector; 1) ifthe guided type fall arrester can be removed from the rigid anchor line which type and medel of guided type fall arrester and rigid anchor line can be used together (.e. were tested and certified together); k) the correct way of operating the guided type fall arrester on the rigid anchor line; 1) if the guided type fall arrester can be removed from the rigid anchor line, how fo attach and detach it including an explanation of how incorrect use is avoided; m) if the guided fall type fall arrester is designed to be left on the rigid anchor line information on how to protect it against environmental influences; 1) the minimum space required to be under a user at all times in order to prevert a colision with obstacles ‘should a fall occur; ©) where appropriate, a waming that engaging the guided type fall arrester’s release function or handing the guided type fall arrester during ascent or descent could hinder the safe operation of the braking mechanism and should be done only from a safe position where there is no risk of a fll; p) that the guided type fall arrester shall not be used for work positioning and that if work positioning is required, a separate system shall be used; 44) the coklest temperature at which the guided type fall arrester including a rigid anchor line may be used; 39 nce. Order No. 209208, 3131/2017. istries, the right to reproduce and distribute belongs to the Estonian Centre for Standardisation. le-user li Sit Right of Use of this electronic document: Navratna itEVS-EN 953-1:2014 ‘) that connection and disconnection from the rigid anchor line shall be done from a safe place or by using ‘a separate personal fall protection sysiem; 8) any limitation(e) for a rigid anchor line including the guided type fall arrester in case of rescue situations. 8 Packaging Packaging shall conform to EN 385. istries, the right to reproduce and distribute belongs to the Estonian Centre for Standardisation. le-user licence. Order No. 209209, 3/31/2017. 6 g zg s § Q 3 : g 2 2 5 2 5 @EVS-EN 353-1:2014 Annex A (informative) Explanatory information on this edition of the standard EN 353-1:2014 ‘This amex provides explanatery information on the key points covered in this edition of the standard and is intended to provide the reader with background information on the principles used, which form the basis of this standard, ‘Table A.1 — Informative explanation of the key points arising from the revision of this standard ‘Sub-clause Rationale Clause 1 Scope ‘To be consistent with EN ISO 14122 standard and 1S standards concerning allowed incinaton for ladders the standard covers the angle range of +15" 3.3 Rigid anchor line A tigid anchor line is now defined as a rail or tensioned wire rope fixed at both extremities. A minimum tension for an anchor line made of wire rope has been included in the installation information| in72. 3.8 Locking distance Locking distance Ho for the guided type fall arrester tas bean Itrotuce fr fhe kncion test al stat 15m. 3.9 Stop device Stop devices have been introduced to prevent Unintentional detachment of the guide type fall arrester. 4.2.1 Energy dissipating element pre-oading Pre-toading of the energy dissipating element has been introduced to check that I does not deploy prematurely under loads that can be expected in normal service. 4.2.2 Guided fall arrest and rigid anchor Ine (state strength requirements) 4224 422.2 The static strength requirement of 15 KN is based on maximum arrest load of 6kN multiplied by a safety factor of 2,5 with the guided type fall arrester tested at different positions on the rigid anchor line (e.9. at joint, above the top brackel). ‘The purpose of this requirement is to test non- metalic elements remaining permanently installed ‘on the rigid anchor line to a higher value to cover possible degradation in service. This requirement excludes non-metallic elements, (e.g. energy dissipating element), on a guided type fall arrester which are stored separately and away from the rigid anchor ine. 4223 ‘This requirement was added where the load at the top of the rigid anchor line made of wire rope exceeds 6 KN and to maintain the same factor of safety. at set licence. Order No. 209209, 3/31/2017. si Algitof Use of nis electonic document. Navin iusto, he Vigil 0 reproduce and desrbute belongsto he Estonian Genie or Standardisation,EVS-EN 953-1:2014 4224 The purpose of this requirement is to check that the guidedtype fall aresters does not become detached from the rigid anchor line with a lateral movernent by the user ina sideways direction. 42.3.1 Stop type A. The load of 2 KN relates to a single user of 100 kg in| suspension witha factor of sefety. 42.3.2 Stop type B The load of 12 KN relates to a single user of 100 kg falling with a facior of safety. There is no dynamic stength test on stop type B, as it ie considered that the 12 KN static strength test for stop type 8 is sufficient. 4.32 Performance test 4.3.3 Function tests 4.3.3.1 Cold condition 4.3.3.2 Minimum distance 4.3.3.3 Fall back 4.3.3.4 On a guiding bracket 4.3.3.5 Sideways fall 4.3.3.6 Sideways leaning anchor line In general terms the human physique can be classified by type, size and composition and can be defined as endomorph, mesomorph and ectomorph, which under dynamic conditions can generate different results. For consistency and reproducibilty of testng, performance tests are conducted with a rigid steel mass of 100 kg representing a single user. The objective of the performance tests is to confirm the arrest of a fall is made is in line with the test requirements i, arrest load and distance. The objective of the function tests is to confirm correct operation of the guided type fall arrester locking feature(s) under foreseeable conditions of Use using minimum and/or maximum reted loads, The purpose of this test is to check the locking function of the guided type fal arester at a low temperature (i. @ temperature not warmer than 30°C). This test is carried out using a 100 kg rigid steel test mass. The purpose of this test Is to check the locking function of the guided type fel arrester when a user is positioned close to the rigid anchor line and in contact wth the guided type fall arrester, The potential for a fall backwards has been addressed in the fall back function test. A load is applied to the guided type fall arester in an Unlocked condition to represent a typical backwards load that could be expected in service. This test has been intoduced to check the locking function of the guided type fall arrester and the integrity of a guiding bracket on a rigid anchor line made of wire rope in the event of a fall ocourring with the guided type fall arrester positioned directly on the guiding bracket. The potential for loading the guided type fall arrester ina sideways direction has been addressed in this function test. The sideways test is conducted using the maximum rated load only as this will apply higher stresses on the guided type fall arrester and rigid anchor ine, This test covers a sideways learing ancher line with ‘an angle up to 15° from the vertical and was inctided to cover foreseeable conditions of use. 42 Single-user licence. Order No. 203209, 3/31/2017. Right of Use of this electronic document: Navratna Industiies, the right to reproduce and distribute belongs to the Estonian Centre for Standardisation.EVS-EN 353-1:2014 Annex B (informative) Significant technical changes between this European Standard and the previous edition EN 353-1:2002 Table B.1 — Significant technical changos (Clause /paragraphitable/figure ‘Change Introduction | This standerd is based on the phiksophy that @ ‘guided type fall arrester including @ rigid anchor line is rated to sustain the maximum dynam load ‘generated in a fall from a height by the mass of one Berson. including any equipment carried. This European Standard provides requirements and test methods for guided type fall arresters, including a rigid anchor line, used in personal fall protection ‘systems in accordance with EN 363. ‘Clause 1 Scope ‘This European Standard applies to rigid anchor ines which are intended to be installed vertically and/or wh a combination of foward-eaning angle and/or sideways leaning angle between the true vertizal and the vertical +15". Clause 2 Normative references Updated. Reference to EN361, EN 102642, EN 13411-5 and EN ISO 9227 added. References toEN 364 and EN 366 deleted. ‘Clause 3 Terms and definitions New defnttions added for the folowing: Energy dissipating element, arrest distance, locking distance, connecting element, stop device, stop type AA stop type B, maximum rated load, minimum rated load, top bracket, bottom bracket, guiding bracket and joint Clause 4 Requirements 4.1.4 Materials 4.4.2 Construction 44 Static strength 4.3 Dynamic performance and function 4.3.2 Performance test 4.3.3 Functions tests Breaking tenacty of 0.6 Nitex added for fibre ropes, webbing and sewing threads, Prevention against incorrect orientation of the guided type fall arrester added. Connecting elements are now required to be permanently attached to the guided type fall arrester. ‘When attached to the rigid anchor guided type fal arresters are now required to accompany the user in ‘an upwards and downwards direction without manual intervention. Sbp devices require operation via a deliberate manual action, be self-closing and not removable from the rigid anchor line. ‘Atop termination using U-bolt clamps are no longer acceptable. Non-metallic materials intended to remain permanently installed are now requred to have static, ‘strength of 22 KN. A 2kN preloading requirement _for_the_energy | 43 ries, the right to reproduce and distribute belongs to the Estonian Centre for Standardisation, Single use eence. Order No, 209209, 3731/2017 Right of Use of this electronic docurnent: Navratna InEVS-EN 953-1:2014 ‘bsipating element added. New requirement for stop type A to hold a load of 2kN added, New recuirement for stop type B to hold a load of 12kN added. ‘The performance testis now carried out with the rigid anchor line positioned vertically with a tolerance oft’ Functions tests replace original Locking tests. Function tests includelow temperature, minimum distance, fall back, on a guiding bracket, sideways fall and sideways leaning anchor line tests. Tests are ‘conducted using either a) minimum and maximum rated loads or b) the maximum rated toad. In the case of the low temperature tests this is conducted Using a 100kg rigid steel test mass, Clause Test methods New test method introduced covering movement of the guided type fall arrester in an upwards and downwards direction, New function test methods introduced covering low temperature, minimum distance, fall back on a guiding bracket, sideways fall and sideways leaning anchor line tests (see Table 1). Clause 6 Marking ‘The guided type fall arrester now requires the ‘minimum and maximum rated loads to be marked on the device. Clause7 Information supplied by the manufacturer 7.2 Installation 7.3 Instructions for use New clause added specifically covering the installation of the of the rigd anchor line including the guided type fall arrester. Information on the minimum tension of 0,25 KN for ‘an anchor line made of wire rope added, New clause added specifically covering the instructions for use which includes information now requiredin addtion to that covered by EN365. Clause 8 Packaging ‘Clause now makes reference toEN 365 ‘Annex A. New informative Annex A added. Annex B New informative Annex B added. Annex ZA ‘Annex ZA revised and updated. ries, the right to reproduce and distribute belongs to the Estonian Centre for Standardisation, Single use eence. Order No, 209209, 3731/2017 Right of Use of this electronic docurnent: Navratna InAnnex ZA (informative) EVS-EN359-1:2014 Relationship between this European Standard and the Essential Requirements of EU Directive 89/686/EEC This European Standard has been prepared under a mandate given to CEN by the European Commission ‘and the European Free Trade Association to provide @ means of conforming to Essential Requirements of the New Approach Directive 89/636/EEC. Once this standard is cited in the Official oumal of the European Union under that Directive and has been implemented as a national standard in at least one Member State, compliance with the clauses of this standard given in Table ZA.1 confers, within the limits of the scope of this standard, a presumption of conformity with the corresponding Essential Requirements of that Directive and associated EFTA regulations. Table ZA.1 — Correspondence between this European Standard and Directive 89/686/EEC. Clause(sy/sub- | Essential Requirements (ERs) of ‘Qualifying remarks / Notes ‘clause(s) Directive 89686/EEC of this EN 4126 444 Ergonomics 4424,4122, 1.24 Absence of risks and other 4423.41.24, ‘inherent’ nuisance factors 4.12.5, 4.126, 412.7,41.28, 4.4.2.9, 4.1.2.10 4444 1.2.1.1 Suitable constituent materials 414.5 1.2.1.2 Satisfactory surface condition of all PPE parts in contact with the user 4126 124.3 Maximum permissible user impediment 1.32 Lightness and design strength 14 hhformetion supplied by the manufacturer 4445 24 PPE subject to ageing 45 refers to Clause 7, which by reference to EN 385 addresses this ER 45 28 PPE for use in very dangerous | 45 refers to the informaton required in situations Clause 7 45 29 PPE incorporating components | 45 refers to the informaton required in which can be adjusted or | Ciause 7 removed by the user 45 242 PPE bearing one or more| 45 refers to the informaton required in identification or recognition | Clauses 6 and 7 45 ‘Single-user licence. Order No. 203209, 3/31/2017. Right of Use of this electronic document: Navraina Industiies, the right o reproduce and distribute belongs to the Estonian Centre for Standardisation.EVS-EN 953-1:2014 Trarks directly or Indirectly relating to health and safety 422,423,432, [3.122 Prevention of falls from height 433,45 To give conformity with this ER for the whole fall arrest system the guided type fall arrester including its rigid anchor line shall be combined with a suitable full body hamess. WARNING — Other requirements and other EU Directives may be applicable to the product(s) falling within the scope of this standard. user licence. 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