Globestock G.Saver II User Instruction Manual

USER

INSTRUCTION

MANUAL

G.Saver II

Retractable Fall Arrest Lifeline & Retrieval System

EN360

EN1496: Class B

Globestock Ltd

Mile Oak Industrial Estate, Maesbury Road,

Oswestry, Shropshire, SY10 8GA, UK

[phone]

www.globestock.co.uk

The G.Saver II Retractable Fall Arrest Lifeline & Retrieval System

USER INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Contents Page

1. Important Notice 1

2. G.Saver II Fall Arrest & Retrieval Device 2

3. Before Use Checks 3

4. Installation 4

4.1 Anchorage Points / Devices 5

4.2 Connectors 5

4.3 Attaching the User 5

5. Instructions for Use 6

6. Assessing the Working Environment 7

6.1 Fall Arrester Anchored Vertically Overhead 7

6.2 Fall Arrester Anchored Horizontally 8

6.3 G-Tripod Anchorage for Confined Space work 10

7. Retrieving the User after a Fall 11

8. Inspection & Maintenance 12

8.1 Periodic Examination 12

8.2 Service & Re-Certification 12

8.3 Cleaning, Storage and Transportation 12

9. Attaching to the G.Tripod 13

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1. IMPORTANT NOTICE

READ EQUIPMENT LABELS AND USER INSTRUCTION MANUAL
BEFORE USE.

BEFORE USING THIS EQUIPMENT IT IS ESSENTIAL THAT USERS
ARE FULLY AWARE OF HOW TO OPERATE THE EQUIPMENT,
WHERE IT SHOULD BE USED, WITH A PREDETERMINED ACTION
PLAN FOR BOTH THE USE AND RECOVERY SHOULD A FALL
OCCUR.

These products have been produced to reduce the risk of injury or death
occurring as a result of a fall. INCORRECT USE could lead to SERIOUS or
FATAL INJURY.

Only one person should be attached to the G.Saver II. The equipment user
should never be left to work on their own. There must always be another
person present to initiate the chosen method of retrieving the user should a fall
occur.

The safe use and method of retrieving the user after a fall, must be determined
during Risk Assessment.

PRIOR TO USE:

The appropriate ‘Risk Assessments’ should be carried out,
considering use and emergency rescue procedure.

Users should be fully conversant with the operation of the
equipment.

The ‘Before Use Checks’ should be performed (see section 3 and
the Front Label).

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2. G.Saver II Fall Arrest & Retrieval Device

The G.Saver II has a tough aluminium housing. Internal components are
manufactured from aluminium alloys, stainless steel, steel, bronze, and plastics.

The G.Saver II’s anchorage shackle must

Shackle

Crank Arm

be attached to a suitable anchorage that
meets the strength requirements (see
section 4.1) and positioned so as to
minimise the fall distance.

The G.Saver II must be used in
conjunction with a Full Body Harness.
The lifelines safety hook must be fitted to
the attachment point of the full body
harness.

The G.Saver II should be used with the
retrieval mechanism disengaged. The

lifeline is spring tensioned so that it
Safety
Hook /
Karabine

In the event of a fall, rope is pulled out of the unit at an accelerating rate. On
reaching the activation speed of approximately 1.5m/s, the braking mechanism
will engage. The energy of the fall is dissipated and the user brought to a halt.
There must be adequate clearance below the user to safely stop a fall. See
sections 6 to 6.2.

Once a fall has been arrested, the user remains suspended until rescued to a safe
platform or the ground.
The crank arm can be engaged to raise or lower a person. To lower a person
after a fall, the crank arm must first be ‘Raised’ half a turn to release the fall
arrest brake. Once the brake is released, the operator may lower or raise to
retrieve the user.

extracts and retracts from the unit,

ensuring that there is no slack rope. This

enables the user to move freely while

helping to keep the potential fall distance

to a minimum.

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3. Before Use Checks

Inspection

Inspect the fall arrest system for any signs of damage,
wear or malfunction. The rope should be extracted from,
and allowed to retract back into the fall arrest unit as it is
being inspected. The rope should freely return into the
unit with no obstructions such as kinks, excessive build­up of dirt or other fouling preventing retraction.

Check the safety hook and its gate locking function, and that the fall indicator
has not activated (if present). If activated, the pin that connects the swivel eye
and the hook (highlighted in the image by the arrow) will show red.

Test

Test the Fall Arrest Function

With the retrieval arm disengaged, test the fall arrest
function by pulling sharply on the safety hook. The
unit’s brake must lock positively, and remain locked
until released.

Test the Retrieval Mechanism

1. Pull out/up and hold locking trigger
ring. Push crank arm into body to
engage mechanism. Align gears if
necessary by slight rotation of Crank
Arm.

2. Release locking trigger ring. Ensure it
seats within the slot.

Crank

Arm

Locking

Trigger

Rin

3. Attempt to pull crank arm away
from the body of the unit to check

gearing is locked in position.

4. Rotate Crank Arm.

5. Lift up locking trigger ring, pull out
Crank Arm and release locking trigger
ring to disengage mechanism.

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4. Installation

Connect the G.Saver II to an anchor point by it’s shackle. The fall arrest
brake mechanism will activate in any orientation. When used lying
‘Crank Arm’ down some premature activation may occasionally be
experienced.
Following are some examples of installation configurations.
The G.Saver II can be used;

a) mounted vertically overhead.
b) with a diverter pulley to provide safe overhead fall protection and

provision for rescue.

c) for roofing applications in conjunction with a suitable roof

anchor, where determined appropriate by a formal risk
assessment. (Section 6.2.)

d) mounted on a temporary anchorage device, such as the G-

Tripod, for protection in confined space applications. (Section 6.3
& 9)

a)

The anchorage for the G.Saver II should be positioned so as to:

1. Minimise the fall distance.

2. Avoid any obstacles. Fall away from, rather than into, any
obstacles that may harm the user.

b)

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