Safety in Action Fall Protection Systems

Falls during the ascent of high structures By utilizing different mounting We guarantee the safety that you
such as transmission line masts/towers, assemblies, Söll-fall protection systems need.
chimneys, manholes etc., can be prevented may be attached to almost any structure
by means of Söll-Fall Protection Systems that is required to climb. Due to the The technical advantages and reliability
devices. The different components of the flexibility of the wide range of of the Söll systems have been
modular system have been designed, accessories, the system may also be recognized worldwide and numerous
proven & tested in accordance with used to continuously protect the climber Authorities now specify Söll, including
European Standards. when switching from vertical to e.g. German and Belgium Telecom,
horizontal climb path, around curves, German and Austria Railways as well
corners and obstacles. as many domestic and foreign power
supply companies.
Söll-fall protection systems can be
used for a wide range of applications, We welcome your enquiries and we
such as: would be only too pleased to advise you
at design stage.
- Masts - Towers
- Chimneys - Oil Rigs All enquiries should include the following
- Power Stations - Shafts information:
- Bridges - Silos • Drawing of the structure with marked
Söll-Fall Protection Systems are used to - Wind Generators position of required ladder/guide-rail,
secure a climber at work and will permit - Aircraft Docking systems especially where curves are required.
restricted travel along the rail. They will • If possible, please quote Part Number
automatically stop an accidental fall within GlidelocTM systems are ideal for use in any of the chosen product/component.
centimetres. area of industry where there is a
possibility of a fall from a structure or into Safety is paramount
The Söll-Fall Protection System may be a shaft. Incorporate Söll-Fall Protection Systems
used by more than one person at a time. into your new designs. Contact us now
Guide rails, ladders, mounting brackets for the benefit of our extensive
The system consists of standard length and all accessories are available in the experience in all fields of climbing safety.
guide-rails which can be endlessly joined. following basic materials to suit your Special requirements can be
They are available as a plain track (for needs. accommodated.
fixing to existing ladders) or with integrated
rungs, so called safety ladders. - Anodized aluminium (AIMgSi 0,5 F 25), If you have questions about climbing
The GlidelocTM fall arrester is the heart of to E6 EV1 safety, Christian Dalloz Holding
the Söll fall protection systems. It runs - Galvanized steel to DIN ISO EN 1461 or Deutschland GmbH & Co. KG can advise
inside either guide-rail channel section and DIN 50976 you and provide solutions to meet
becomes connected to the front D-ring of a - Stainless steel, 1.4571 / 1.4401 / European standards and safety
harness by means of a carabiner snap 1.4404, pickled. regulations.
hook. The GlidelocTM fall arrester allows the
climber freedom of movement whilst Use our experience for your We are happy to meet all your
climbing, descending and work positioning. advantage! requirements.
In case of a fall, the integrated drake cam
For more than 30 years, Christian Dalloz One thing, you can be sure of:
engages the next catch and stops the
Holding Deutschland GmbH & Co. KG has Söll means: Safety In Action.
person.
supplied thousands of fall protection
This positive physical brake system has
systems all over the world. They have
many advantages over other systems, and Please ask for our videofilm.
proved to be completely reliable in all
is not affected by excess grease, weather
adverse conditions from icy to desert Christian Dalloz Holding
conditions or weight variations. This brake
locations. Deutschland GmbH & Co. KG
system also prevents the galvanizing (for
steel rails) or anodizing (for aluminium rails) P. O. Box 16 46
Our products are guaranteed for 5 years.
coating of the guide-rail from being D-95015 Hof-Bavaria
damaged during the locking of the brake Germany
cam. Phone (0 92 81) 83 02-0
Fax (0 92 81) 36 26

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Statics
Minimum dimensions - Bolts and solidium

General rules for calculations and dimensioning of anchoring forces ae found

in DIN 18799, version August 1999. We separate between practical usability
and safety of installation. When referring to safety of installation the installer
should consider dead weight, forces activated during use and occasional
forces (fall accidents, other external forces). Different safety factors have to
be considered to cover those effects.
The advice mentioned below are to be followed in which case always the most
unfavourable case shall be considered when dimensioning attachments:
• Extreme influences (fall accident):
In case a load F4 = 6 kN acting along the centre of the ladder is to be
assumed. This load may be distributed over four mounting brackets (if
available).
• Varying influences (loads appearing during use):
In this case it shall be assumed that loads F2 = 1,5 kN appears at a distance
of 30 cm in front of the ladder centre and in distances of 2 m from each other
influence the installation. Also consider a horizontal load F5 = 0,3 kN
influencing the attachment at the most unfavourable location.
The minimum dimension of bolts amounts to M 12.When installing ladders to
chimneys, only M 20 bolts manufactured from grade A 4 stainless steel should
be used. M 12 can only be used if the fixing centres are less than 1250 mm.
When ordering brackets, ensure the holes will accommodate the chosen bolt
size.

For brickwork there are still only few plugs which are generally accepted by the site
inspection personnel. The approved plastic plugs for the fastening of facades
which are recommended by our competitors have been approved for fastening
facade elements only. Determine the anchoring forces as described above
and select suitable attachment elements. Evidence must be provided that the
carrying capacity of the attachment elements satisfies the requirements of the
anchoring force.

For concrete structures we recommend the use of plugs which have been accepted by the site
inspection personnel, such as Fischer, Zykon, Anker, FZA, Hilti, HSL-type
heavy-duty bolts, Liebig safety plugs, UPAT Top undercut plugs. Follow the
technical instructions given by the manufacturer. With regard to the carrying
capacity of the selected attachment elements the details provided in paragraph
„For brickwork“ apply.

For lattice towers: The installation method depends on the individual profile. For this application
we recommed our Angle Corner Mounting Bracket Part No. 11025 or the
Mounting Bracket for diagonal struts Part No. BB-DA, BB-DK and BB-DI.
Customized brackets upon request.

Mounting distance The maximum permissible mounting distance for profile 51 x 52 mm and 50
x 32 mm according to design is 1.680 mm.

Extension of guide rails If the rising path ends on a platform, the guide rail must be laid at least 1000
mm above the upper edge of the platform as per VBG 74. A 50x30x3 mm
spar reinforcement must be used for a projection of more than 380 mm
above the final fixing point in case of steel/stainless steel guide rails and a
50x50x4 mm spar reinforcement must be used for a projection of more than
525 mm above the final fixing point in case of aluminium guide rails. The spar
reinforcement must be joined with the guide rail firmly after every 560 mm
and must be laid above both the final mounting brackets.

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Ladder projection
In Germany and most other countries the regulations require a ladder projection of 150 mm from the obstade. Please check on your local
regulations for this. Note: Our accessories are designed for a projection of 150 mm. Custom made projections upon request.
When using rest platforms the following ladder projections must be observed:

Ladder,
without reinforcement mind. 150 mm
anodized aluminium
with reinforcement mind. 180 mm
Ladder, galvanized
without reinforcement mind. 150 mm
steel/stainless steel pickled
with reinforcement mind. 160 mm

Exception:
When rest platforms in combination with work platforms are installed a bracket projection of 180mm is required (to give adequate room for
mounting elements for the platform).

Lightning Protection
Söll-fall arrest systems can be used as part of a lightning protection system.
Follow the national lightning protection regulations.

Wind Loads
Reference surfaces (maximum planned area):
The reference surfaces for our ladders per 1m ladder length do not contain any basic force coefficient and are as follows:

Ladder dry with 3 cm ice ice load

Y-spar, aluminium TB 150mm 0,096m² 0,209m² 12,16kg
Twin ladder, aluminium TB 150mm 0,150m² 0,328m² 13,83kg
Y-spar, galvanised steel/stainless steel 0,079m² 0,199m² 10,67kg
Guide rail, galvanised steel/stainless steel 0,055m² 0,115m² 5,97kg
Guide rail, aluminium 0,059m² 0,119m² 6,18kg

Basic force coefficient: Cfo = 1,6

Use of fall protection systems

Our fall protection systems have been designed to protect a person every 2 m against falling, providing the condition of the obstacle is capable
of securely holding a load (6 kN for the first person + 1.5 kN for every other person).
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Minimum Gap Width

Mounting recommendations (valid for aluminum, steel and stainless steel ladders)

- Under positive ambient temperature, gap width 2 mm

- Under negative ambient temperature, gap width 3 mm
- During re-exanimation, make sure that the maximum gap width of 5 mm is not exceeded (independently from the ambient
temperature)

Laws, ordinances, accident prevention regulations and rules and regulation

Standards
DIN EN 353-1: Personal protective eqipment against falls from a height - Guided type fall arresters including a rigid
anchorage line
DIN EN 353-2: Personal protective eqipment against falls from a height - Guided type fall arresters including a flexible
anchorage line
DIN EN 354: Personal protective eqipment against falls from a height - Lanyards
DIN EN 355: Personal protective eqipment against falls from a height - Energy absorbers
DIN EN 360: Personal protective eqipment against falls from a height - Retractable type fall arresters
DIN EN 361: Personal protective eqipment against falls from a height - Full body harnesses
DIN EN 362: Personal protective eqipment against falls from a height - Connectors
DIN EN 363: Personal protective eqipment against falls from a height - Fall arrest systems
DIN EN 365: Personal protective eqipment against falls from a height - General requirements for instructions for use,
maintenance, periodic examination, repair, marking and packaging
DIN 18799-1 and 2: Ladders for construction works

Stop devices and arrester systems

DIN EN 795: Protection against falls from a height - Anchor devices
DIN EN 358: Personal protective equipement for work positionning and prevention of falls from a height

We expressly point out that regional rules and regulations must be observed!

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Minimum free space under a user of a personal protective

equipment against falls
„Minimum free space“ serves to describe the required vertical distance between a user of PPE against falls to an
existing floor/platform or other object under him to ensure that in the case of a fall, the user does not reach and
get injured against that object/level.

Fall arrest systems with a rigid

anchorage line
Systems with a rigid anchorage line as per EN 353-1
Largest permissible fall to arrest
including plastic deformation
= 1,00 m
Deformation of full body harness
(with sliding fall arrester
connected to D-ring at waist belt
= 0,50 m
Safety zone
= 0,50 m
Smallest permissible free space = 2,00 m
Above value is based upon largest allowed fall dis-
tance to arrest ass per current standards. This dis-
tance is to be taken into consideration for fall arrest-
ers that stop a fall by means of braking against the
rigid anchorage line.

Fall arresters that stop a fall by locking against fixed

arrest points normally generate a shorter fall distance
rd
as they normally arrest the fall at the 3 stop block in
the anchorage line.

Söll – Fall Protection Systems in use with fall ar-

rester Comfort, Part. No. 22690, 22697. The mini-
mum working height will be 1,50 m.

Notice:
The required free vertical space depends on the type of fall arrest system and the location of available anchorage
points. Local safety regulations may five further advise and instructions
regarding the locations and use of anchorage points.

Technical specifications are subject to change without notice.

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Safety in Action Fall Protection Systems

Minimum free space under a user of a personal protective

equipment against falls
„Minimum free space“ serves to describe the required vertical distance between a user of PPE against falls to an
existing floor/platform or other object under him to ensure that in the case of a fall, the user does not reach and
get injured against that object/level.

Notice:
The required free vertical space depends on the type of fall arrest system and the location of available anchorage
points. Local safety regulations may five further advise and instructions
regarding the locations and use of anchorage points.

Technical specifications are subject to change without notice.

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 Safety in Action Fall Protection Systems

Minimum free space under a user of a personal protective

equipment against falls
„Minimum free space“ serves to describe the required vertical distance between a user of PPE against falls to an
existing floor/platform or other object under him to ensure that in the case of a fall, the user does not reach and
get injured against that object/level.

Notice:
The required free vertical space depends on the type of fall arrest system and the location of available anchorage
points. Local safety regulations may five further advise and instructions
regarding the locations and use of anchorage points.

Technical specifications are subject to change without notice.

06.2006

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Safety in Action Fall Protection Systems

Minimum free space under a user of a personal protective

equipment against falls
„Minimum free space“ serves to describe the required vertical distance between a user of PPE against falls to an
existing floor/platform or other object under him to ensure that in the case of a fall, the user does not reach and
get injured against that object/level.

Notice:
The required free vertical space depends on the type of fall arrest system and the location of available anchorage
points. Local safety regulations may five further advise and instructions
regarding the locations and use of anchorage points.

Technical specifications are subject to change without notice.

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