EN 353-2:2024

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-februar-2025
Nadomešča:
SIST EN 353-2:2002
Osebna oprema za varovanje pred padci - 2. del: Drseče naprave za zaustavljanje
na gibljivem vodilu
Personal fall protection equipment - Part 2: Guided type fall arresters including a flexible
anchor line
Persönliche Absturzschutzausrüstung - Teil 2: Mitlaufende Auffanggeräte einschließlich
beweglicher Führung
Équipement de protection individuelle contre les chutes de hauteur - Partie 2 : Antichutes
mobiles incluant un support d'assurage flexible
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 353-2:2024
ICS:
13.340.60 Zaščita pred padci in zdrsi Protection against falling and
slipping
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

EN 353-2
EUROPEAN STANDARD
NORME EUROPÉENNE
September 2024
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
ICS 13.340.60 Supersedes EN 353-2:2002
English Version
Personal fall protection equipment - Part 2: Guided type
fall arresters including a flexible anchor line
Équipement de protection individuelle contre les Persönliche Absturzschutzausrüstung - Teil 2:
chutes de hauteur - Partie 2 : Antichutes mobiles Mitlaufende Auffanggeräte einschließlich beweglicher
incluant un support d'assurage flexible Führung
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Contents Page
European foreword . 4
Introduction . 5
1 Scope . 6
2 Normative references . 6
3 Terms and definitions . 7
4 Requirements . 11
4.1 General. 11
4.2 Materials and construction . 11
4.2.1 Materials . 11
4.2.2 Construction . 11
4.3 Static strength . 12
4.3.1 Energy dissipating element preloading . 12
4.3.2 GTFA including the connection element and flexible anchor line . 12
4.3.3 Flexible anchor line – man-made fibre ropes . 12
4.4 Dynamic performance and function . 12
4.4.1 General. 12
4.4.2 Dynamic performance . 13
4.4.3 Function . 13
4.5 Dynamic strength and integrity . 14
4.6 Dynamic performance – inclined and horizontal application . 14
4.7 Dynamic strength – inclined and horizontal application . 14
4.8 Corrosion resistance . 15
4.9 Marking and information . 15
5 Test methods . 15
5.1 General examination of material and construction . 15
5.1.1 Examination – GTFA including a flexible anchor line . 15
5.1.2 Examination – connecting element . 15
5.1.3 Function test – vertical application . 15
5.1.4 Function test – inclined application . 16
5.2 Static strength . 17
5.2.1 Energy dissipating element preloading . 17
5.2.2 GTFA including the connection element and flexible anchor line . 17
5.2.3 Flexible anchor line – man-made fibre ropes . 19
5.3 Dynamic performance and function tests . 20
5.3.1 Apparatus . 20
5.3.2 Method – dynamic performance . 20
5.3.3 Method – wet condition function . 21
5.3.4 Method – cold condition function . 22
5.3.5 Method – minimum distance from flexible anchor line function . 22
5.3.6 Method – override function . 23
5.4 Dynamic strength and integrity test . 25
5.4.1 Apparatus . 25
5.4.2 Method . 25
5.5 Dynamic tests for horizontal and inclined applications . 27
5.5.1 Apparatus . 27
5.5.2 Test sample . 27
5.5.3 Method – dynamic performance . 27
5.5.4 Method – dynamic strength and integrity . 27
5.6 Corrosion resistance . 31
6 Marking . 32
7 Manufacturer’s instructions and information . 33
8 Packaging . 34
Annex A (informative) Explanatory information on this edition of the standard
Annex B (informative) Significant technical changes between this European Standard and the
previous edition EN 353-2:2002 . 37
Annex ZA (informative) Relationship between this European Standard and the essential
requirements of EU Regulation 2016/425 aimed to be covered . 40
Bibliography . 42
European foreword
This document (EN 353-2:2024) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 160 “Protection
against falls from height including working belts”, the secretariat of which is held by DIN.
This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an
identical text or by endorsement, at the latest by March 2025, and conflicting national standards shall be
withdrawn at the latest by March 2025.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. CEN shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
This document supersedes EN 353-2:2002.
Annex B provides details of significant changes between this European Standard and the previous edition
EN 353-2:2002.
This document has been prepared under a standardization request addressed to CEN by the European
Commission. The Standing Committee of the EFTA States subsequently approves these requests for its
Member States.
For the relationship with EU Legislation, see informative Annex ZA, which is an integral part of this
document.
Any feedback and questions on this document should be directed to the users’ national standards body.
A complete listing of these bodies can be found on the CEN website.
According to the CEN-CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organisations of the
following countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia,
Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland,
Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Republic of North
Macedonia, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Türkiye and the United
Kingdom.
Introduction
This document is intended to act as a complementary standard for existing 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 arrester including a
flexible anchor line is rated to sustain the maximum dynamic load generated in a fall from a height by the
mass of one person, including any equipment carried. This document provides requirements and test
methods for guided type fall arresters including a flexible anchor line used in personal fall protection
systems in accordance with EN 363:2018.
1 Scope
This document specifies requirements, test methods, marking, manufacturer’s instructions and
information and packaging for guided type fall arresters including a flexible anchor line forming a single
product. This anchor line is attached to an upper anchor point for vertical and inclined applications; for
horizontal applications, the anchor point can be located at the user’s foot level. Guided type fall arresters
including a flexible anchor line conforming to this document are components of one of the fall arrest
systems covered by EN 363:2018. Other types of fall arresters are specified in EN 353-1:2014+A1:2017
or EN 360:2023.
2 Normative references
The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their content
constitutes requirements of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For
undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
EN 362:2004, Personal protective equipment against falls from a height — Connectors
EN 363:2018, Personal fall protection equipment — Personal fall protection systems
EN 364:1992, Personal protective equipment against falls from a height — Test methods
EN 365:2004, Personal protective equipment against falls from a height — General requirements for
instructions for use, maintenance, periodic examination, repair, marking and packaging
EN 564:2023, Mountaineering equipment — Accessory cords — Safety requirements and test methods
EN 10025-2:2019, Hot rolled products of structural steels — Part 2: Technical delivery conditions for non-
alloy structural steels
EN 10278:2023, Dimensions and tolerances of bright steel products of stainless and other special steels
EN 13411-5:2003+A1:2008, Terminations for steel wire ropes — Safety — Part 5: U-bolt wire rope grips
EN ISO 683-1:2018, Heat-treatable steels, alloy steels and free-cutting steels — Part 1: Non-alloy steels for
quenching and tempering (ISO 683-1:2016)
EN ISO 7500-1:2018, Metallic materials — Calibration and verification of static uniaxial testing machines
— Part 1: Tension/compression testing machines — Calibration and verification of the force-measuring
system (ISO 7500-1:2018)
EN ISO 9227:2022, Corrosion tests in artificial atmospheres — Salt spray tests (ISO 9227:2022)
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions given in EN 363:2018 and the following
apply.
ISO and IEC maintain terminology databases for use in standardization at the following addresses:
• ISO Online browsing platform: available at https://www.iso.org/obp
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3.1
guided type fall arrester including a flexible anchor line
component of a fall arrest system consisting of a self-locking guided type fall arrester and a flexible anchor
line to which it is attached
Note 1 to entry: An energy dissipating element can be part of the guided type fall arrester and/or the flexible
anchor line.
3.2
guided type fall arrester
GTFA
device with a self-locking function, a guide facility and a connection element which accompanies the user
along the line without requiring manual adjustment, except for some specific activities in
horizontal/inclined applications which may require manual adjustment, and locks automatically on the
flexible anchor line when a fall occurs
Note 1 to entry: See Figure 1 and Figure 2.
3.3
connection element
permanent or removable element of the GTFA permitting connection to the appropriate fall arrest
attachment point of a suitable full body harness, e.g. a full body harness conforming to EN 361:2002
Note 1 to entry: The connection element can be an energy dissipating element.
3.4
flexible anchor line
man-made fibre rope or wire rope, without pre-tension, for use with the GTFA and fixed at its top
termination to an upper anchor point which allows lateral movement of the user
3.5
energy dissipating element
element or component of a fall arrest system which is designed to dissipate the kinetic energy developed
during a fall from a height
3.6
manual locking feature
specific feature to prevent the GTFA from moving away from the anchor point under its own weight, in
order to limit potential fall distance whilst the user is stationary
3.7
length of connection element
length L in metres from one load bearing point to the other load bearing point measured in an unloaded,
but taut condition of the connection element
3.8
arrest distance
H
AD
vertical distance measured between the initial and final positions of the test mass in the dynamic
performance and function tests
Note 1 to entry: Arrest distance is expressed in metres.
3.9
locking distance
H
LD
vertical distance measured between the initial and final positions of the guided type fall arrester in the
override function test
Note 1 to entry: Locking distance is expressed in metres.
3.10
maximum rated load
maximum mass of the person, including tools and equipment carried, as specified by the manufacturer
Note 1 to entry: Maximum rated load is expressed in kilograms.
3.11
minimum rated load
minimum mass of the person, excluding tools and equipment carried, as specified by the manufacturer
Note 1 to entry: Minimum rated load is expressed in kilograms.
3.12
deviation device
device (e.g., a pulley) that changes the direction of the flexible anchor line between the top termination
of the flexible anchor line and the GTFA
Note 1 to entry: See Figure 1b.
3.13
man-made fibre
fibre obtained by a manufacturing process
Note 1 to entry: Man-made fibres refer to ISO/TR 11827:2012.
3.14
override function
capability to initiate locking of the GTFA when struck by a user’s hand in the event of a fall when grabbing
the flexible anchor line above the GTFA
3.15
vertical application
flexible anchor line installed within a maximum angle of 15° from the true vertical
Note 1 to entry: Maximum angle from true vertical shown in Figure 1a.
a)   b)
Key
1 flexible anchor line 6 end stop
2 guided type fall arrester 7 deviation device
3 energy dissipating element (if applicable) θ angle from the true vertical max 15°
4 connector ß deviation angle of flexible anchor line
5 connection element
Figure 1 — Examples of a GTFA including a flexible anchor line in a vertical application with and
without a deviation device
a) Example of a GTFA including a flexible anchor line in an inclined application

b) Example of a GTFA including a flexible anchor line in a horizontal application
Key
1 flexible anchor line 5 connection element
2 guided type fall arrester 6 end stop
3 energy dissipating element (if applicable) α angle of inclination of flexible anchor line from the horizontal
4 connector
Figure 2 — Examples of a GTFA and flexible line in an inclined and horizontal application
4 Requirements
4.1 General
If the GTFA including a flexible anchor line is also intended to be used for work positioning/restraint
and/or rope access it shall comply with suitable standards (e.g. EN 358:2018, EN 12841:2024) as well as
this document. If the GTFA can be removed from the flexible anchor line and the manufacturer claims use
with more than one flexible anchor line, each flexible anchor line shall be tested with the GTFA.
4.2 Materials and construction
4.2.1 Materials
4.2.1.1 When checked in accordance with 5.1.1, materials that may come into contact with the skin
of the user shall not be known to cause irritating or sensitization effects when used as intended.
4.2.1.2 When checked in accordance with 5.1.1, textile flexible anchor lines, textile connection
elements and sewing threads shall be made from man-made fibre with a breaking tenacity known to be
at least 0,6 N/tex.
4.2.1.3 When checked in accordance with 5.1.1, wire rope flexible anchor lines shall be made either
from stainless steel or galvanized steel.
4.2.1.4 When checked in accordance with 5.1.1 and 5.6, terminations (e.g. a swaged ferrule) for wire
rope flexible anchor lines shall be made from a metallic material and not known to cause an adverse
reaction with the material of the wire rope (e.g. dissimilar metal corrosion, cracking).
4.2.1.5 When checked in accordance with 5.1.1, exposed edges or corners of the GTFA shall be free
of burrs and sharp edges and the attachment point (e.g. eye) shall be relieved either with a radius of at
least 0,5 mm or a chamfer of at least 0,5 mm × 0,5 mm.
4.2.2 Construction
4.2.2.1 When checked in accordance with 5.1.1, the flexible anchor line shall be terminated to allow
connection to an anchor point and shall be fitted with an end stop (e.g. a knot) only removable with a tool
to prevent the GTFA from unintentionally running off the free end of the flexible anchor line.
4.2.2.2 When checked in accordance with 5.1.1, if the GTFA is not removable from the flexible anchor
line, the flexible anchor line shall be designed and intended to be connected to a top anchor point only by
its top termination.
4.2.2.3 When checked in accordance with 5.1.1, if the GTFA is removable by the user from the flexible
anchor line, it shall be so designed that it can only be detached by at least two consecutive deliberate
manual actions.
NOTE A feature to prevent incorrect orientation can be incorporated in the GTFA.
4.2.2.4 For vertical applications, when tested in accordance with 5.1.3 the GTFA shall be capable of
accompanying the user and travel along the flexible anchor line without requiring manual intervention
of either the flexible anchor line or the GTFA.
4.2.2.5 For inclined applications, when tested in accordance with 5.1.4 the GTFA shall be capable of
accompanying the user and travel along the flexible anchor line in accordance with the manufacturer’s
instructions and information.
4.2.2.6 For vertical applications, if the GTFA includes a manual locking feature, when tested in
accordance with 5.1.3 with the manual locking feature in the locked position, the GTFA shall be capable
of accompanying the user during changes of position towards the anchor point without manual
intervention of either the flexible anchor line or the GTFA and shall not descend under its own weight.
4.2.2.7 For inclined applications, if the GTFA includes a manual locking feature, when tested in
accordance with 5.1.4 with the manual locking feature in the locked position, the GTFA shall be capable
of accompanying the user during changes of position towards the anchor point in accordance with the
manufacturer’s instructions and information and shall not descend under its own weight.
4.2.2.8 When checked in accordance with 5.1.2, the maximum length L of the connection element
attached to the GTFA shall be 1 m.
4.2.2.9 When checked in accordance with 5.1.1, if a connector is removable, it shall be a suitable
connector, e.g. a connector conforming to EN 362:2004. If a connector is an integral part of the GTFA or
part of the flexible anchor line, it shall fulfil the requirements of EN 362:2004, excluding 4.5 and 4.6.
4.2.2.10 When checked in accordance with 5.1.1, U-bolt clamps, including those conforming to
EN 13411-5:2003+A1:2008, shall not be used to form a top termination in the flexible anchor line.
4.2.2.11 When checked in accordance with 5.1.1, if an energy dissipating element is included at the
top anchor point, it shall be an integral part of the flexible anchor line and if replaceable it shall require
the use of a tool(s).
4.2.2.12 Where a deviation device is included as an integral part of the GTFA including a flexible
anchor line, the GTFA including the flexible anchor line shall withstand the tests in 5.3.2 and 5.4.2 with
the maximum deviation as described in the manufacturer’s instructions and information.
4.3 Static strength
4.3.1 Energy dissipating element preloading
If any part of the GTFA including the flexible anchor line is fitted with an energy dissipating element, it
shall be tested in accordance with 5.2.1. The permanent extension of the energy dissipating element after
pre-loading with 2 kN shall not be greater than 20 mm.
4.3.2 GTFA including the connection element and flexible anchor line
When tested as described in 5.2.2, the GTFA including the connection element and flexible anchor line
shall sustain a force of 15 kN.
4.3.3 Flexible anchor line – man-made fibre ropes
When tested as described in 5.2.3, man-made fibre rope flexible anchor lines shall sustain a force of 22 kN.
4.4 Dynamic performance and function
4.4.1 General
Table 1 provides an overview of dynamic performance and function requirements.
Table 1 — Overview of the dynamic performance and function requirements
Requirements
Braking Arrest Locking Subclause
force distance distance no.
Requirement Condition(s) Test mass
F H H
max AD LD
(kN) (m)
Dynamic performance Ambient Not
100 kg 6 ≤ 2L + 1 m 4.4.2
in a vertical position (as received) applicable
Dynamic performance Ambient Max. rated Not
6 ≤ 2L + 1 m 4.4.2
in a vertical position (as received) load applicable
Function in a vertical Max. rated Not Not
Wet ≤ 2L + 1 m 4.4.3.1
position load applicable applicable
Function in a vertical
Max. rated Not Not
Cold ≤ 2L + 1 m 4.4.3.2
position load applicable applicable
Function at a minimum Ambient Min. rated Not Not
≤ 2L + 1 m 4.4.3.3
distance (as received) load applicable applicable
Ambient Not Not
Function – override 10 kg 1,0 4.4.3.4
(as received applicable applicable
Dynamic strength and Ambient Max. rated Not Not Not
4.5
integrity (as received) load applicable applicable applicable
Dynamic
performance –
Ambient Max. rated Not Not
horizontal direction 6 4.6
(as received) load applicable applicable
perpendicular to the
edge
Dynamic
performance – Ambient Max. rated Not Not
6 4.6
horizontal direction (as received) load applicable applicable
with a lateral offset
Dynamic strength –
horizontal direction Ambient Max. rated Not Not Not
4.7
perpendicular to the (as received) load applicable applicable applicable
edge
Dynamic strength –
Ambient Max. rated Not Not Not
horizontal direction 4.7
(as received) load applicable applicable applicable
with a lateral offset
4.4.2 Dynamic performance
When tested in accordance with 5.3.2, the peak load F measured at the position of the top anchor shall
max
not exceed 6 kN. The rigid test mass shall be held clear of the ground and the arrest distance H shall
AD
be ≤ 2L + 1 m.
4.4.3 Function
4.4.3.1 Wet condition
When conditioned and tested as described in 5.3.3 with a rigid steel mass equal to the maximum rated
load but not less than 100 kg, the rigid test mass shall be held clear of the ground and the arrest distance
H shall be ≤ 2L + 1 m.
AD
4.4.3.2 Cold condition
When conditioned and tested as described in 5.3.4 with a rigid steel mass equal to the maximum rated
load but not less than 100 kg, the rigid test mass shall be held clear of the ground and the arrest distance
HAD shall be ≤ 2L + 1 m.
4.4.3.3 Minimum distance from flexible anchor line
When tested in accordance with 5.3.5 with a rigid test mass equal to the minimum rated load the mass
shall be held clear of the ground and the arrest distance H shall be ≤ 2L + 1 m.
AD
4.4.3.4 Override function
If the manufacturer claims an override function, the fall arrester shall be tested in accordance with 5.3.6
and the locking distance H shall not exceed 1,0 m.
LD
4.5 Dynamic strength and integrity
When tested as described in 5.4 with a rigid steel mass equal to the maximum rated load but not less than
100 kg, the flexible anchor line and end stop shall hold the test mass clear of the ground.
4.6 Dynamic performance – inclined and horizontal application
4.6.1 If the manufacturer permits use in an inclined or horizontal application with a risk of a fall over a
horizontal edge, when tested in accordance with 5.5.3.1 to 5.5.3.4 with the flexible anchor line
perpendicular to the edge and with a rigid steel mass equal to the maximum rated load but not less than
100 kg, the braking force F at the test mass shall not be greater than 6 kN and the GTFA and flexible
max
anchor line shall hold the test mass clear of the ground.
NOTE 1 This applies to a GTFA including a flexible anchor intended for inclined applications and/or horizontal
applications.
NOTE 2 Testing in a horizontal arrangement over an edge covers an inclined arrangement.
4.6.2 If the manufacturer permits use in an inclined or horizontal application with a risk of a fall over a
horizontal edge, when tested in accordance with 5.5.3.5 with the flexible anchor line laterally offset from
the anchor point and with a rigid steel mass equal to the maximum rated load but not less than 100 kg,
the braking force F at the test mass shall not be greater than 6 kN and the GTFA and flexible anchor
max
line shall hold the test mass clear of the ground.
NOTE 1 This applies to a GTFA including a flexible anchor intended for inclined applications and/or horizontal
applications.
NOTE 2 Testing in a horizontal arrangement over an edge covers an inclined arrangement.
4.7 Dynamic strength – inclined and horizontal application
4.7.1 If the manufacturer permits use in an inclined or horizontal application with a risk of a fall over a
horizontal edge, when tested in accordance with 5.5.4.1 to 5.5.4.4 with the flexible anchor line
perpendicular to the edge with a rigid steel mass equal to the maximum rated load but not less than
100 kg the test mass shall be held clear of the ground.
NOTE 1 This applies to a GTFA including a flexible anchor intended for inclined applications and/or horizontal
applications.
NOTE 2 Testing in a horizontal arrangement over an edge covers an inclined arrangement.
4.7.2 If the manufacturer permits use in an inclined or horizontal application with a risk of a fall over a
horizontal edge, when tested in accordance with 5.5.4.6 with the flexible anchor line laterally offset from
the anchor point with a rigid steel mass equal to the maximum rated load but not less than 100 kg the
test mass shall be held clear of the ground.
NOTE 1 This applies to a GTFA including a flexible anchor intended for inclined applications and/or horizontal
applications.
NOTE 2 Testing in a horizontal arrangement over an edge covers an inclined arrangement.
4.7.3 GTFAs with a flexible anchor line made from man-made fibre rope shall sustain a load of three
times the maximum rated load (static load) when tested in accordance with 5.5.4.5.
4.7.4 GTFAs with a flexible anchor line made entirely from wire rope shall sustain a load of two times
the maximum rated load (static load) when tested in accordance with 5.5.4.5.
4.8 Corrosion resistance
After testing in accordance with 5.6, all metal parts of the GTFA including the flexible anchor line shall
not show evidence of corrosion that would affect their function, e.g. the correct operation of moving
elements, locking function. White scaling or tarnishing is acceptable if the function is not impaired.
NOTE This test does not check resistance in highly corrosive environments, e.g. offshore, chemical plants.
4.9 Marking and information
Marking of the GTFA including a flexible anchor line shall be in accordance with Clause 6.
Information shall be supplied with the GTFA including a flexible anchor in accordance with Clause 7. If
the GTFA or the flexible anchor line are supplied separately both shall be supplied with this information.
5 Test methods
5.1 General examination of material and construction
5.1.1 Examination – GTFA including a flexible anchor line
Confirm by reference to appropriate documentation accompanying the GTFA including a flexible anchor
line and by normal or corrected vision and/or tactile examination and/or by measurement of the GTFA
including a flexible anchor line that it conforms to 4.2.1.1, 4.2.1.2, 4.2.1.3, 4.2.1.4, 4.2.1.5, 4.2.2.1, 4.2.2.2,
4.2.2.3, 4.2.2.9, 4.2.2.10 and 4.2.2.11. If necessary, to examine internal components, dismantle the test
sample.
5.1.2 Examination – connecting element
Measure the length L of the connecting element in metres to the nearest 0,01 m from one load bearing
point to the other load bearing point in an unloaded, but taut condition and check that it conforms to
4.2.2.8.
5.1.3 Function test – vertical application
5.1.3.1 Install a sample of flexible anchor line (5 ± 0,5) m in length vertically in accordance with the
manufacturer’s instructions and information and verify by normal or corrected vision and/or tactile
examination that it conforms to 4.2.2.4 and 4.2.2.6.
5.1.3.2 Fit the GTFA to the flexible anchor line in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions and
information.
5.1.3.3 If applicable, engage the manual locking feature and check that the GTFA does not descend
under its own weight, including the connection element.
5.1.3.4 The ascending and descending tests shall be carried out by two persons of different height
within the range of 155 cm to 190 cm. There shall be a height difference of at least 15 cm between the
two persons. Both test persons shall wear a suitable full body harness, e.g. a full body harness conforming
to EN 361, and connect to the GTFA in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions and information.
If the manufacturer permits attachment to different fall arrest attachment points the test shall be carried
out on each attachment point.
5.1.3.5 Check that while ascending the full length of the flexible anchor line, the GTFA accompanies the
user along the line without requiring manual intervention and travels along the flexible anchor line
towards the anchor point. If applicable, disengage the manual locking feature and descend to the start
position. Check that the GTFA including the flexible anchor line conforms to 4.2.2.4 and 4.2.2.6.
5.1.3.6 One by one, both persons shall ascend and descend over the length of the complete sample 3
times without the manual locking feature engaged. Check that the GTFA including the flexible anchor line
conforms to 4.2.2.4 and 4.2.2.6.
5.1.4 Function test – inclined application
5.1.4.1 If the manufacturer claims use in an inclined application, use the test sample described in
5.1.3 and install it in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions and information and verify by
normal or corrected vision and/or tactile examination that it conforms to 4.2.2.5 and 4.2.2.7. Carry out
the test at 15° from the horizontal or the minimum angle as defined by the manufacturer if the angle is
greater than 15°.
5.1.4.2 Fit the GTFA to the flexible anchor line in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions and
information.
5.1.4.3 If applicable, engage the manual locking feature and check that the GTFA does not descend
under its own weight, including the connection element.
5.1.4.4 The ascending and descending test for an inclined application shall be carried out by two
persons of different height within the range of 155 cm to 190 cm. There shall be a height difference of at
least 15 cm between the two persons. Both test persons shall wear a suitable full body harness, e.g. a full
body harness conforming to EN 361, and connect to the GTFA in accordance with the manufacturer’s
instructions and information. If the manufacturer permits attachment to different fall arrest attachment
points the test shall be carried out on each attachment point.
5.1.4.5 Check that while ascending the complete length of the flexible anchor line, the GTFA travels
along the flexible anchor line towards the anchor point. If applicable, disengage the manual locking
feature and return to the start position. Check that the GTFA including the flexible anchor line conforms
to 4.2.2.5 and 4.2.2.7.
5.1.4.6 One by one, both persons shall ascend and descend the complete length of the flexible anchor
line 3 times without the manual locking feature engaged. Check that the GTFA including the flexible
anchor line conforms to 4.2.2.5 and 4.2.2.7.
5.2 Static strength
5.2.1 Energy dissipating element preloading
5.2.1.1 Apparatus
The energy dissipating element preloading test apparatus shall conform to applicable requirements in
EN ISO 7500-1:2018. The required static force shall be attained without any undesired dynamic affects
and the rate of stressing for textile elements shall conform to EN 364:1992, 4.1.2.2. For energy dissipating
elements that include both textile and metallic elements the rate of stressing for a textile element shall
be used. For an energy dissipating element made from metallic elements only the strain rate shall not
−1
exceed 0,008 s . Alternatively, the dynamic test apparatus specified in EN 364:1992, 4.4.1, may be
+1,0
employed with an auxiliary test mass of ( 204 ) kg.
5.2.1.2 Method
5.2.1.2.1 Install a test sample of flexible anchor line vertically in accordance with the information
supplied by the manufacturer to the test apparatus.
5.2.1.2.2 Attach the GTFA to the flexible anchor line and position the GTFA a maximum of 300 mm from
+0,2
the top termination of the flexible anchor line. Apply a mass of ( 2 ) kg to the connection element in
the direction of a fall parallel to the flexible anchor line. Measure and record the initial length of the energy
dissipating element between load bearing points and release the load.
+0,2 +1,0
5.2.1.2.3 Apply the test load of ( 2 ) kN or apply a test mass of ( 204 ) kg to the connection
0 0
+0,25
element in the direction of a fall parallel to the flexible anchor line, for a period ( 3 ) min. Measure the
permanent extension after release of the test load between load bearing points of the energy dissipating
element.
5.2.2 GTFA including the connection element and flexible anchor line
5.2.2.1 Apparatus
The static strength test apparatus shall conform to applicable requirements in EN ISO 7500-1:2018. The
required static force shall be attained without any undesired dynamic affects and the rate of stressing for
textile elements shall conform to EN 364:1992, 4.1.2.2. For combinations of textile and metallic elements
(e.g. textile flexible anchor line and metallic GTFA) the rate of stressing for a textile element shall be used.
For a GTFA and flexible anchor line made from metallic elements only the strain rate shall not exceed
−1
0,008 s
5.2.2.2 Method
5.2.2.2.1 Install a new sample of the flexible anchor line with a maximum length of 2 m, GTFA and
connection element in the test apparatus in accordance with the information supplied by the
manufacturer. Position the GTFA unlocked and in contact with the end stop. See Figure 3.
+1,0
5.2.2.2.2 Apply a static test load of ( 15 ) kN to the connection element in the direction of loading in
+0,25
the event of a fall for a period of ( 3 ) min.
Key
F static load 4 connector
1 flexible anchor line 5 connection element
2 GTFA 6 end stop
3 energy dissipating element (if applicable)
Figure 3 — Example of test arrangement for static strength at the end stop
NOTE A stopper device can be provided between Item 2 and Item 6 as part of the test sample.
5.2.2.2.3 Repeat the test in 5.2.2.2.1 to 5.2.2.2.2 in all possible configurations of the connection element.
5.2.2.2.4 Where a deviation device is fitted by the manufacturer repeat the tests in 5.2.2.2.1 to 5.2.2.2.3,
including the deviation device at the maximum permitted deviation.
5.2.3 Flexible anchor line – man-made fibre ropes
5.2.3.1 Apparatus
The static strength test apparatus shall conform to EN 364:1992, 4.1.
5.2.3.2 Method
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5.2.3.2.1 Use a ( 2 ) m long sample of flexible anchor line, including a bottom termination identical
to the top termination. The terminations may be substituted with a suitable clamping arrangement in the
test apparatus, not having an influence on the performance of the rope itself.
5.2.3.2.2 Install the flexible anchor line test sample in the static strength test apparatus and apply a
+1 +0,25
static load of ( 22 ) kN for a period of ( 3 ) min. See Figure 4.
0 0
Key
F static load 3 top termination
1 flexible anchor line 4 same termination as 3
2 load cell (depending on static test arrangement)
Figure 4 — Static strength test sample of a flexible anchor line
5.3 Dynamic performance and function tests
5.3.1 Apparatus
5.3.1.1 The test apparatus for the dynamic performance test shall conform to EN 364:1992, 4.4, 4.5
and 4.6.
5.3.1.2 The rigid steel 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.
5.3.2 Method – dynamic performance
5.3.2.1 If the GTFA or the flexible anchor line includes an energy dissipating element, carry out the
dynamic performance test on the same test sample as that used in the pre-loading test. See 5.2.1.
5.3.2.2 Install the flexible anchor line vertically with a maximum length of 5 m and the GTFA, if
removable from the flexible anchor line, via a load cell to the test apparatus in accordance with the
information supplied by the manufacturer.
5.3.2.3 Attach the GTFA by means of its connection element to the offset eyebolt of the 100 kg rigid
test mass. See Figure 5.
5.3.2.4 Attach the quick release
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