SIST EN 795:2012

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-september-2012
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Personal fall protection equipment - Anchor devices
Persönliche Absturzschutzausrüstung - Anschlageinrichtungen
Équipement de protection individuelle contre les chutes - Dispositifs d'ancrage
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 795:2012
ICS:
13.340.60 =DãþLWDSUHGSDGFLLQ]GUVL Protection against falling and
slipping
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

EUROPEAN STANDARD
EN 795
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
July 2012
ICS 13.340.60 Supersedes EN 795:1996
English Version
Personal fall protection equipment - Anchor devices
Équipement de protection individuelle contre les chutes - Persönliche Absturzschutzausrüstung -
Dispositifs d'ancrage Anschlageinrichtungen
This European Standard was approved by CEN on 9 June 2012.

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Contents Page
Foreword . 5
Introduction . 6
1 Scope . 7
2 Normative references . 7
3 Terms and definitions . 7
4 Requirements . 14
4.1 General . 14
4.2 Materials. 14
4.2.1 Metal parts . 14
4.2.2 Rope and webbing . 14
4.2.3 Connectors . 15
4.3 Design and ergonomics . 15
4.4 Specific requirements . 15
4.4.1 Type A anchor devices . 15
4.4.2 Type B anchor devices . 15
4.4.3 Type C anchor devices . 15
4.4.4 Type D anchor devices . 16
4.4.5 Type E anchor devices . 16
4.5 Marking and information . 17
5 Test methods . 17
5.1 General . 17
5.2 Test arrangement and apparatus . 18
5.2.1 Test lanyard and determination of free fall distance . 18
5.2.2 Dynamic strength and integrity test apparatus for types A, B, C and D anchor devices . 19
5.2.3 Static strength test apparatus . 19
5.2.4 Dynamic performance test apparatus for type E anchor devices . 19
5.3 Type A anchor devices . 20
5.3.1 General . 20
5.3.2 Deformation . 20
5.3.3 Dynamic strength and integrity . 20
5.3.4 Static strength . 21
5.4 Type B anchor devices . 21
5.4.1 General . 21
5.4.2 Deformation . 21
5.4.3 Dynamic strength and integrity . 21
5.4.4 Static strength . 24
5.5 Type C anchor devices . 26
5.5.1 General . 26
5.5.2 Deformation . 27
5.5.3 Dynamic strength and integrity . 27
5.5.4 Static strength . 31
5.6 Type D anchor devices . 31
5.6.1 General . 31
5.6.2 Deformation . 31
5.6.3 Dynamic strength and integrity . 31
5.6.4 Static strength . 33
5.7 Type E anchor devices . 33
5.7.1 Deformation . 33
5.7.2 Dynamic performance . 33
5.7.3 Post arrest suspension . 34
5.7.4 Static strength . 34
5.8 Corrosion resistance . 34
6 Marking . 35
7 Information supplied by the manufacturer . 35
Annex A (informative) Information on installation documentation and periodic examination . 37
A.1 Information on installation to be supplied by the manufacturer . 37
A.2 Guidance on documentation to be supplied after an installation . 37
A.3 Guidance on periodic examination procedure . 40
Annex B (informative) Significant technical changes between this European Standard and the
previous edition EN 795:1996 and EN 795:1996/A1:2001 . 41
Annex ZA (informative) Relationship between this European Standard and the Essential
Requirements of EU Directive 89/686/EEC . 43
Bibliography . 44

Figures
Figure 1 — Examples of anchor systems that include an anchor device . 8
Figure 2 — Examples of anchor systems that are not covered by this European Standard . 9
Figure 3 — Example of a type A anchor device with a structural anchor . 11
Figure 4 — Example of a type A anchor device with a fixing element . 11
Figure 5 — Examples of type B anchor devices . 12
Figure 6 — Example of a type C anchor device . 13
Figure 7 — Example of a type D anchor device . 13
Figure 8 — Example of a type E anchor device . 13
Figure 9 — Bowline knot . 18
Figure 10 — Test lanyard for dynamic strength and integrity tests and dynamic performance tests . 19
Figure 11 — Example of a dynamic performance test apparatus for type E anchor devices . 20
Figure 12 — Dynamic test for type B anchor devices with legs (e.g. a tripod) and an anchor point(s) not on a leg
........................................................................................................................................................................ 23
Figure 13 — Dynamic test for type B anchor devices with legs (e.g. a tripod) and an anchor point on a leg . 24
Figure 14 — Static strength test for type B anchor device with legs (e.g. a tripod) and a central anchor point . 25
Figure 15 — Static strength test for type B anchor device with legs (e.g. a tripod) and an anchor point on a leg26
Figure 16 — Example of a single-span type C anchor device test arrangement . 28
Figure 17 — Example of a multi-span type C anchor device test arrangement without a corner . 30
Figure 18 — Example of a multi-span type C anchor device test arrangement with a corner . 30
Figure 19 — Example of a type D anchor device test arrangement including a cantilever. 32
Figure 20 — Example of a type D anchor device test arrangement including a rigid anchor line joint or junction
and a corner anchor . 33
Figure A.1 — Example of an installation plan . 39
Figure A.2 — Example of periodic examination procedure . 40
Tables
Table B.1 — Significant technical changes . 41
Table ZA.1 — Correspondence between this European Standard and Directive 89/686/EEC . 43

Foreword
This document (EN 795:2012) 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 January 2013, and conflicting national standards shall be withdrawn at the
latest by January 2013.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of patent
rights. CEN [and/or CENELEC] shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
This document supersedes EN 795:1996.
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 89/686/EEC.
For relationship with EU Directive 89/686/EEC, see informative Annex ZA, which is an integral part of this
document.
For details of the significant changes made since EN 795:1996 please refer to Annex B.
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, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, France, Germany, Greece,
Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal,
Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and the United Kingdom.
Introduction
A reliable anchor device is an essential component of any personal fall protection system.
This European Standard 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 anchor devices are rated to sustain the
maximum dynamic force generated in a fall from a height by the mass of one person, including any equipment
carried. The static strength tests are based on a minimum factor of safety of two. To allow for foreseeable
misuse of equipment, this European Standard provides requirements and test methods for anchor devices used
in personal fall protection systems in accordance with EN 363, even if their intended use is for restraint.
Requirements and test methods for multi-user anchor devices, i.e. anchor devices that allow more than one
user to be attached at any one time, are not addressed in this document but advice is provided in a separate
CEN Technical Specification.
This European Standard is intended for the type testing of new products before placing them on the market and
gives only minimum performance requirements. It is essential that anchor devices are designed and
manufactured so that, in the foreseeable conditions of use for which they are intended, the user is able to
perform the risk-related activity while being appropriately protected at the highest possible level. Manufacturers
may wish to bear these points in mind when deciding on the actual performance of their products.
1 Scope
This European Standard specifies requirements for performance and associated test methods for single-user
anchor devices which are intended to be removable from the structure. These anchor devices incorporate
stationary or travelling (mobile) anchor points designed for the attachment of components of a personal fall
protection system in accordance with EN 363.
This European Standard also gives requirements for marking and instructions for use, and guidance on
installation.
This European Standard is not applicable to:
 anchor devices intended to allow more than one user to be attached at any one time;
 anchor devices used in any sports or recreational activity;
 equipment designed to conform to EN 516 or EN 517;
 elements or parts of structures which were installed for use other than as anchor points or anchor devices,
e.g. beams, girders;
 structural anchors (see 3.3).
2 Normative references
The following documents, in whole or in part, are normatively referenced in this document and are indispensable
for its application. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition
of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
EN 360, Personal protective equipment against falls from a height — Retractable type fall arresters
EN 362, Personal protective equipment against falls from a height — Connectors
EN 363, Personal fall protection equipment — Personal fall protection systems
EN 364:1992, Personal protective equipment against falls from a height — Test methods
EN 365, Personal protective equipment against falls from a height — General requirements for instructions for
use, maintenance, periodic examination, repair, marking and packaging
EN 892, Mountaineering equipment — Dynamic mountaineering ropes — Safety requirements and test methods
EN ISO 9227, Corrosion tests in artificial atmospheres — Salt spray tests (ISO 9227)
ISO 2232, Round drawn wire for general purpose non-alloy steel wire ropes and for large diameter steel wire
ropes — Specifications
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply.
3.1
anchor system
system intended for use as part of a personal fall protection system that incorporates an anchor point or points
and/or an anchor device and/or an element and/or a fixing element and/or a structural anchor (see Figure 1)
Note 1 to entry: Anchor systems that are not intended to be removed from the structure are not covered by this
European Standard. See Figure 2.

Figure 1a
Figure 1b
Figure 1c
Figure 1d
Key
1 anchor point 4 anchor device
2 structure (not part 5 structural anchor (not
of the anchor part of the anchor

device) device)
3 fixing element 6 element
Figure 1e
7 permanent fixation
(e.g. resin bonding)
Figure 1 — Examples of anchor systems that include an anchor device

Figure 2a Figure 2b Figure 2c Figure 2d

Key
1 anchor point
2 structure
3 permanent fixation (e.g. studded, screwed, riveted, welded, resin bonded)
4 structural anchor
5 concrete, insulation or other covering
Figure 2 — Examples of anchor systems that are not covered by this European Standard
3.2
anchor device
assembly of elements which incorporates one or more anchor points or mobile anchor points that can include a
fixing element, is intended for use as part of a personal fall protection system, is intended to be removable from
the structure and to be part of the anchor system
3.2.1
type A anchor device
anchor device with one or more stationary anchor points, while in use, and with the need for a structural
anchor(s) or fixing element(s) to fix to the structure (see Figures 3 and 4)
Note 1 to entry: Anchor points may rotate or swivel when in use, where they are designed to do so.
3.2.2
type B anchor device
anchor device with one or more stationary anchor points without the need for a structural anchor(s) or fixing
element(s) to fix it to the structure (see Figure 5)
3.2.3
type C anchor device
anchor device employing a flexible anchor line which deviates from the horizontal by not more than 15° (when
measured between the extremity and intermediate anchors at any point along its length) (see Figure 6)
3.2.4
type D anchor device
anchor device employing a rigid anchor line which deviates from the horizontal by not more than 15° (when
measured between the extremity and intermediate anchors at any point along its length) (see Figure 7)
3.2.5
type E anchor device
anchor device for use on surfaces up to 5° from the horizontal where the performance relies solely on mass and
friction between itself and the surface (see Figure 8)
3.3
structural anchor
element or elements which are designed for use in conjunction with a personal fall protection system and to be
permanently incorporated into a structure
Note 1 to entry: A structural anchor is not part of the anchor device.
Note 2 to entry: An example of a structural anchor is where an element is welded or bonded by resin to the structure.
3.4
fixing element
element or elements used to connect/fix the anchor device to the structure and which is/are removable from the
structure
3.5
element
part of an anchor system or anchor device
3.6
anchor point
point on an anchor system where personal fall protection equipment is intended to be attached
3.7
extremity anchor
element which connects the extremity of a flexible anchor line or rigid anchor line onto the structure
3.8
intermediate anchor
element located between the extremity anchors, which connects a flexible anchor line or a rigid anchor line onto
the structure
Note 1 to entry: Intermediate supports, e.g. a flexible anchor line guide, which are not intended to withstand the load, are
not intermediate anchors.
3.9
mobile anchor point
element with an anchor point which is intended to travel along an anchor line
3.10
flexible anchor line
flexible line between extremity anchors to which personal fall protection equipment can be attached either
directly by a connector or through a mobile anchor point
Note 1 to entry: A flexible anchor line can be cable (wire rope), fibre rope, or webbing.
3.11
rigid anchor line
rigid line between extremity anchors to which personal fall protection equipment can be attached either directly
by a connector or through a mobile anchor point
Note 1 to entry: A rigid anchor line can be a rigid profile e.g. a rigid tube or rigid rail.

Key
1 anchor point  5 permanent fixation
2 structure
3 structural anchor
4 anchor device
Figure 3 — Example of a type A anchor device with a structural anchor

Key
1 anchor point 4 anchor device
2 structure  5 element
3 fixing element
Figure 4 — Example of a type A anchor device with a fixing element

Figure 5b – Sling
Figure 5a – Tripod
Figure 5c – Door anchor Figure 5d – Beam anchor
Key
1 anchor point
2 anchor device
3 structure
Figure 5 — Examples of type B anchor devices

Key
1 extremity anchor
2 intermediate anchor
3 mobile anchor point
4 flexible anchor line
Figure 6 — Example of a type C anchor device

Key
1 extremity or intermediate anchor
2 mobile anchor point
3 rigid anchor line joiner
4 rigid anchor line
Figure 7 — Example of a type D anchor device

Key
1 anchor point
2 mass
3 structure
Figure 8 — Example of a type E anchor device
4 Requirements
4.1 General
4.1.1 When checked in accordance with 5.1.7, anchor devices shall be designed in such a way that they
can be removed from the structure, without damaging the structure or the anchor device, thus allowing its reuse
e.g. for periodic examination.
4.1.2 When checked in accordance with 5.1.7, U-bolt clamps shall not be used to form terminations in
any part of an anchor device.
4.1.3 When checked in accordance with 5.1.7, it shall not be possible for elements with an anchor point
to become detached unintentionally. If the element or mobile anchor point can be removed, it shall be designed
such that it can only be detached after executing two separate, consecutive and deliberate manual actions.
4.1.4 When checked in accordance with 5.1.7, anchor devices shall be of such a design and size to allow
connectors to rotate freely and sit in the anchor point in the preferred load-bearing position.
4.1.5 When checked in accordance with 5.1.7, for anchor devices comprising more than one element and
for anchor devices with elements that can be adjusted, the design shall be such that those elements cannot
appear to be positively locked together when incorrectly assembled or adjusted.
4.1.6 When checked in accordance with 5.1.7, the mass of any element of an anchor device that is
intended to be transported by a single person shall not exceed 25 kg.
4.1.7 If the anchor device is equipped with a fall indicator, the indicator shall clearly indicate a fall has
occurred after the dynamic strength and integrity test(s).
4.1.8 When an anchor device consists of a combination of several types, it shall be tested for each
relevant type and for the combination, e.g. a combination of type C and type E anchor devices.
4.1.9 Where the information provided by the manufacturer permits loading in more than one direction
(e.g. in tension and in shear) (see 7 c)), anchor devices shall be tested in each safety critical direction.
4.2 Materials
4.2.1 Metal parts
4.2.1.1 After testing in accordance with 5.8, there shall be no corrosion of the base material. The presence
of tarnishing and white scaling is acceptable. Metal parts of anchor devices shall show no evidence of corrosion
that would affect their functional operation, e.g. the correct operation of moving elements.
NOTE Conformity to this requirement does not imply suitability for use in a marine environment.
4.2.1.2 If steel wire ropes are galvanised, the galvanisation shall be in accordance with ISO 2232.
4.2.2 Rope and webbing
4.2.2.1 Fibre ropes, webbing and sewing threads shall be made from virgin filament or multi-filament
synthetic fibres.
NOTE Examples of suitable materials for use in rope and webbing are polyamide, polyester and mixtures of polyamide
and polyester.
4.2.2.2 Threads used for sewing shall be of a contrasting shade or colour when compared to the rope or
webbing to facilitate visual inspection.
4.2.3 Connectors
Connectors shall conform to EN 362.
4.3 Design and ergonomics
When checked in accordance with 5.1.7, anchor devices shall not have sharp edges or burrs that may cause
injury to the user or that may cut, abrade or otherwise damage itself or any part of the personal fall protection
equipment that may come into contact with it.
NOTE It is recommended that exposed edges or corners of elements are relieved either with a radius of at least
0,5 mm or a chamfer of at least 0,5 mm x 45°.
4.4 Specific requirements
4.4.1 Type A anchor devices
4.4.1.1 When tested in accordance with 5.3.2 (deformation test), no part of a type A anchor device which is
intended to deform, e.g. to absorb energy, shall demonstrate permanent deformation of more than 10 mm in the
direction of loading.
4.4.1.2 When tested in accordance with 5.3.3 (dynamic strength and integrity test), the anchor device shall
not release the rigid test mass and the rigid test mass shall be held clear of the ground.
4.4.1.3 When tested in accordance with 5.3.4 (static strength test), the anchor device shall hold the load.
4.4.2 Type B anchor devices
4.4.2.1 When tested in accordance with 5.4.2 (deformation test), no part of a type B anchor device,
excluding rope and webbing slings manufactured from man-made fibres, which is intended to deform, e.g. to
absorb energy, shall demonstrate permanent deformation of more than 10 mm in the direction of loading.
4.4.2.2 When tested in accordance with 5.4.3 (dynamic strength and integrity test), the anchor device shall
not release the rigid test mass and the rigid test mass shall be held clear of the ground.
4.4.2.3 When tested in accordance with 5.4.4 (static strength test), the anchor device shall hold the load.
4.4.2.4 Where the information provided by the manufacturer permits use in more than one configuration,
each configuration, e.g. a tripod or quadpod with anchor points at the head and on a leg, shall be tested. Each
configuration tested shall meet the requirements of 4.4.2.1 to 4.4.2.3.
NOTE If a type B anchor device (e.g. a tripod) is intended to be used with a rescue lifting device (see EN 1496), it is
recommended that the whole unit should meet the following requirements: 4.1 General, 4.2 Materials, 4.3 Design and
ergonomics and 4.4.2 Type B anchor devices.
4.4.3 Type C anchor devices
4.4.3.1 When tested in accordance with 5.5.2 (deformation test), no part of the extremity anchors,
intermediate anchors or mobile anchor point which is intended to deform, e.g. to absorb energy, shall
demonstrate permanent deformation of more than 10 mm in the direction of loading.
4.4.3.2 Performance predictions based on calculations or test results shall be available for configurations of
the anchor device agreed in 5.5.1.2, including information on:
a) the maximum deflection of the mobile anchor point(s);
b) the maximum load applied to the extremity anchor and those intermediate or corner units that are
considered to be in-line fittings. Alternatively, for devices that do not incorporate an extremity anchor, e.g. a
circular device, the maximum load in the anchor line.
4.4.3.3 When tested in accordance with 5.5.3.1 (single-span dynamic strength and integrity test) and
5.5.3.2 (multi-span dynamic strength and integrity test), the values at the extremities and the maximum dynamic
deflection of the flexible anchor line shall not vary by more than ± 20 % from those predicted.
4.4.3.4 When tested in accordance with 5.5.3, (dynamic strength and integrity tests), the anchor device
shall not release the rigid test mass and the rigid test mass shall be held clear of the ground. No part of the
anchor device shall break.
4.4.3.5 When tested in accordance with 5.5.4 (static strength tests) with the mobile anchor point
 immediately adjacent to an extremity anchor,
 on an intermediate anchor,
 on a corner anchor,
 on an entry/exit line fitting and on a joint in the flexible anchor line,
where these are part of the anchor device, the anchor device including all load-bearing elements, flexible anchor
lines, line fittings and terminations (e.g. swaged connections, sewn loops, spliced terminations) shall hold a load
+1,0
of (12 ) kN. For non-metallic elements, if evidence of durability is not provided, the static load shall be
18 kN.
4.4.3.6 When tested in accordance with 5.5.3 and 5.5.4, the mobile anchor point shall not become
detached from the flexible anchor line.
4.4.3.7 Where the flexible anchor line is fixed in the intermediate or corner anchor (i.e. the intermediate and
corner anchors effectively become extremity anchors), multi-span anchor devices shall be tested as single-span
anchor devices.
4.4.4 Type D anchor devices
4.4.4.1 When tested in accordance with 5.6.2 (deformation test), no part of the anchor device which is
intended to deform, e.g. to absorb energy, shall demonstrate permanent deformation of more than 10 mm in the
direction of loading.
4.4.4.2 When tested in accordance with 5.6.3 (dynamic strength and integrity test), the anchor device shall
not release the rigid test mass and the rigid test mass shall be held clear of the ground.
4.4.4.3 When tested in accordance with 5.6.4 (static strength test), all load bearing elements, including
mobile anchor points, rigid anchor lines, rigid anchor line fixings, rigid anchor line joints, junctions and
+1,0
terminations (e.g. welded connections, bolted terminations) shall hold a load of (12 ) kN. For non-metallic
elements, if evidence of durability is not provided, the static load shall be 18 kN.
4.4.4.4 When tested in accordance with 5.6.3 and 5.6.4, the mobile anchor point shall not become
detached from the rigid anchor line.
4.4.4.5 If the manufacturer permits installation of the rigid anchor line at an angle of between 5° and 15°
from the horizontal, the anchor device shall be tested in accordance with 5.6.3 at the maximum angle permitted.
During this test, the mobile anchor point shall not travel along the rigid anchor line more than 1 m.
4.4.5 Type E anchor devices
4.4.5.1 When tested in accordance with 5.7.1 (deformation test), no part of the anchor device which is
intended to deform, e.g. to absorb energy, shall demonstrate permanent deformation of more than 10 mm in the
direction of loading.
4.4.5.2 When tested in accordance with 5.7.2 (dynamic performance test), the anchor device shall not
release the rigid test mass and the rigid test mass shall be held clear of the ground. 3 min after the drop test, the
displacement L of the leading edge of the anchor device shall not exceed 1 000 mm and the anchor device shall
remain stationary. The displacements L and H shall be recorded (see Figure 11).
4.4.5.3 The test described in 5.7.2 shall be carried out at the maximum angle up to 5° which the
manufacturer permits, under each worst-case condition, with regard to the type of surface and site conditions.
4.4.5.4 The test described in 5.7.2 shall be repeated for each critical direction in which an arrest force could
foreseeably be applied in practice.
4.4.5.5 Where the manufacturer permits the use of the anchor device with retractable type fall arresters,
this combination shall be tested in accordance with 5.7.2 for each retractable fall arrest device permitted. The
anchor device and the retractable type fall arrester shall not release the rigid test mass. The displacement L of
the leading edge of the anchor device shall not exceed 1 000 mm and the displacement H shall not exceed
+0,5
2 400 mm. These measurements shall be taken (3 ) min after completion of the dynamic performance test.
NOTE Where retractable type fall arresters might be used in combination with a type E anchor device in anything other
than a vertical plane, it is recommended that this should be approved by the manufacturer of the retractable type fall
arrester.
4.4.5.6 When tested in accordance with 5.7.3 (post-arrest suspension test), the leading edge of the anchor
device where it is in contact with the surface shall not displace more than 10,0 mm after a period of 3 min after
which it shall remain stationary.
4.4.5.7 When tested in accordance with 5.7.4 (static strength test), the anchor point shall hold the load.
4.5 Marking and information
4.5.1 Marking shall be in accordance with Clause 6.
4.5.2 Information shall be supplied with the anchor device in accordance with Clause 7.
5 Test methods
5.1 General
5.1.1 Install the anchor device in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
5.1.2 Apply static and dynamic loads in each principal configuration(s) and direction(s) that may occur in
service necessary to ensure that the anchor device is safe, taking into account foreseeable misuse.
5.1.3 Where there is no requirement for one test to follow another, a new anchor device may be used for
each test.
5.1.4 When tested statically and dynamically, anchor devices may yield, deform or elongate.
5.1.5 Use a new test lanyard for each dynamic test.
5.1.6 Determine the mass of any element of an anchor device that is intended to be transported by a single
person by weighing or calculation provided by the manufacturer.
5.1.7 Verify by checking appropriate documentation and/or by visual and/or tactile examination and/or by
weighing of the anchor device that it meets the requirements of 4.1.1, 4.1.2, 4.1.3, 4.1.4, 4.1.5, 4.1.6, 4.2.2,
4.2.3 and 4.3.
5.2 Test arrangement and apparatus
5.2.1 Test lanyard and determination of free fall distance
5.2.1.1 Prepare a test lanyard using an unused sample of 11 mm single mountaineering rope which
conforms to EN 892. The mountaineering rope shall have an impact force of (9 ± 1,5) kN in the first dynamic
test as described in EN 892 (refer to the information supplied by the rope manufacturer).
5.2.1.2 Terminate the rope in loops produced by tying bowline knots (see Figure 9) and ensure the length
of the each termination loop is a maximum of 200 mm.
5.2.1.3 Adjust the length so that when measured within 10 s of applying a load by suspending a mass of
+1
(100 ) kg on the test lanyard, the length of the test lanyard, including the termination loops, is
+100
(2 000 ) mm (see Figure 10). Ensure the end of the rope does not slip through the knot.
5.2.1.4 Using a rigid test mass of (100 ± 1) kg in accordance with EN 364:1992, 4.5, determine the free
+0,5
fall distance of the rigid test mass required to generate a fall arrest load of (9 ) kN in the dynamic strength
and integrity tests by carrying out a test using an anchor point fixed to the structure. When testing over pulleys,
+0,5
the free fall distance may need to be adjusted to achieve the load of (9 ) kN.
Figure 9 — Bowline knot
Dimensions in millimetres
Key
F load equivalent to (100 ± 1) kg
1 bowline knot
2 termination loop
3 attachment point
Figure 10 — Test lanyard for dynamic strength and integrity tests and dynamic performance tests
5.2.2 Dynamic strength and integrity test apparatus for types A, B, C and D anchor devices
5.2.2.1 Use a rigid anchorage structure so constructed that its natural frequency (of vibration) in the vertical
axis at the anchorage point is not less than 100 Hz and so that the application of a load of 20 kN on the
anchorage point does not cause a deflection greater than 1 mm.
5.2.2.2 Use a test lanyard as described in 5.2.1 and a rigid test mass of (100 ± 1) kg in accordance with
EN 364:1992, 4.5.
5.2.2.3 In the dynamic strength and integrity tests for type B anchor devices with legs, use a connecting
line made of steel wire cable 8 mm diameter of a 7 × 19 construction and fitted with swaged eyelet terminations.
5.2.3 Static strength test apparatus
5.2.3.1 Use a static strength apparatus in accordance with EN 364:1992, 4.1.
5.2.3.2 In the static strength and tests for type B anchor devices with legs, use a connecting line made of
steel wire cable 8 mm diameter of a 7 × 19 construction and fitted with swaged eyelet terminations.
5.2.4 Dynamic performance test apparatus for type E anchor devices
Use a connecting line between the test lanyard and the anchor device made of steel wire cable 8 mm diameter
of a 7 × 19 construction and fitted with swaged eyelet terminations. Use a test lanyard as described in 5.2.1 and
a rigid test mass of (100 ± 1) kg in accordance with EN 364:1992, 4.5. An example of a dynamic performance
test apparatus is shown in Figure 11.
Dimensions in millimetres
Key
1 rigid test mass
2 test lanyard
3 connecting line
4 pulleys
5 test surface
H displacement of rigid test mass
L displacement of anchor device
Figure 11 — Example of a dynamic performance test apparatus for type E anchor devices
5.3 Type A anchor devices
5.3.1 General
Install the anchor device in or on the test apparatus, as appropriate, in accordance with the information supplied
by the manufacturer. Where relevant, use a construction fixing as recommended in the information supplied by
the manufacturer, into or onto a sample of construction material(s), also recommended in the information
supplied by the manufacturer.
5.3.2 Deformation
+0,1 +0,25
Apply to the anchor point a static test load equal to (0,7 ) kN for (1 ) min. Remove the test load and
observe and record the permanent deformation.
5.3.3 Dynamic strength and integrity
5.3.3.1 Attach a load cell to the anchor point. Attach one end of the test lanyard (see 5.2.1) to the load cell
by means of a connector and the other end of the test lanyard, also by means of a connector, to the rigid test
mass. Attach a quick release device to the rigid test mass.
5.3.3.2 Move the rigid test mass downwards until the test lanyard holds the mass. Then raise the rigid test
mass to the free fall distance determined in 5.2.1.4 and hold it at a maximum of 300 mm horizontally from the
anchor point.
5.3.3.3 Release the rig
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