FALL ARREST BLOCK RGA 20 DEFENDER

Self-retracting fall arrest block used in vertical or near vertical applications.

RIDGE GEAR RGA 20 DEF

Lifeline length :20 mtrs

Casing : Heavy duty nylon 66

Lifeline : 5mm Galvanised wire cable

Harness connector: Aluminium swivel triple action karabiner

Anchorage connector :  Steel swivel eye

Casing dimensions : 570mm x 250mm x 97mm

Weight :  8.6 kg

Maximum user weight : 140kg

Retractable fall arresters function like a car seat belt, a re-coiling main spring keeps the lifeline in light tension, allowing it to respond in the event of a fall.

If the extraction speed of the lifeline exceeds 0.5m/sec, the brake system is activated and will lock into place. resulting in the deceleration of the faller.

It is strongly recommended to plan anchorage points so that the user can operate within a horizontal distance no greater than the equivalent of 30 degrees from it.
The implication of working beyond this distance is the risk of pendulum swing which puts the user at risk of collision with any object in his way.

Pendulum swing will occur in a fall event if the anchorage point is not located directly above the fallers head.

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