SIST EN 17235:2024

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-november-2024
Trajne sidrne naprave in varnostni kavlji
Permanent anchor devices and safety hooks
Permanente Anschlageinrichtungen und Sicherheitsdachhaken
Dispositifs d'ancrage et systèmes d’ancrage avec crochet de sécurité fixés à demeure
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 17235:2024
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 17235
EUROPEAN STANDARD
NORME EUROPÉENNE
September 2024
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
ICS 13.340.60
English Version
Permanent anchor devices and safety hooks
Dispositifs d'ancrage et systèmes d'ancrage avec Permanente Anschlageinrichtungen und
crochet de sécurité fixés à demeure Sicherheitsdachhaken
This European Standard was approved by CEN on 24 June 2024.

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Contents Page
European foreword . 4
Introduction . 5
1 Scope . 6
2 Normative references . 6
3 Terms, definitions, symbols and abbreviated terms . 8
3.1 Terms and definitions . 8
3.2 Symbols and abbreviated terms . 13
4 Product characteristics . 13
4.1 General . 13
4.2 Mechanical resistance . 13
4.3 Water permeability . 13
4.4 Kit A . 14
4.5 Kit B . 14
4.6 Kit C . 15
4.7 Kit D . 15
5 Test methods . 16
5.1 General . 16
5.2 Test arrangements and apparatus . 19
5.2.1 Test lanyard and determination of free fall distance . 19
5.2.2 Test apparatus for static tests . 20
5.3 Kit A . 20
5.3.1 General . 20
5.3.2 Dynamic test . 21
5.3.3 Breaking load test . 22
5.4 Kit B . 22
5.4.1 General . 22
5.4.2 Hook base test . 23
5.4.3 Dynamic test . 23
5.4.4 Breaking load test . 24
5.5 Kit C . 24
5.5.1 General . 24
5.5.2 Test arrangements . 25
5.5.3 Dynamic test . 27
5.5.4 Breaking load test . 28
5.6 Kit D . 28
5.6.1 General . 28
5.6.2 Test arrangement . 29
5.6.3 Dynamic test . 32
5.6.4 Breaking load test . 32
5.7 Corrosion resistance . 33
5.8 Water permeability . 33
5.9 Test report . 33
6 Assessment and verification of constancy of performance (AVCP) . 34
6.1 General . 34
6.2 Assessment of performance . 34
6.2.1 General . 34
6.2.2 Test samples, testing and assessment criteria . 35
6.3 Verification of constancy of performance . 35
6.3.1 Factory production control (FPC) . 35
6.3.2 Initial inspection of factory and of FPC . 37
6.3.3 Continuous surveillance of FPC . 37
6.3.4 Audit-testing of samples. 37
Annex ZA (informative) Relationship of this European Standard with Regulation (EU)
No. 305/2011 . 38
ZA.1 Scope and relevant characteristics . 38
ZA.2 System of Assessment and Verification of Constancy of Performance (AVCP) . 40
ZA.3 Assignment of AVCP tasks . 40
Bibliography . 42

European foreword
This document (EN 17235:2024) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 128 “Roof covering
products for discontinuous laying and products for wall cladding”, the secretariat of which is held by NBN.
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 June 2026.
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 has been prepared under a standardization request addressed to CEN/CENELEC 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
A reliable anchor device and safety hook are essential components to attach any personal fall protection
equipment.
This document is intended to act as a complementary standard for existing European Standards covering
other components used in fall protection systems.
Permanent anchor devices and safety hooks intend to prevent persons from falling and to arrest falls
used in and on buildings and civil engineering works. These products meant to be secured in such a way
that they are part of the construction work and intended to ensure the safety in use or in the functioning
of a construction work.
The purpose and scope of application and the performance characteristics are based on the need that, in
the case of fall from height, anchor kits and safety hook kits bear the dynamic force peak value generated
by the mass of one or more persons, including any equipment carried.
This document is intended for the testing of new products before placing them on the market and gives
only minimum performance characteristics. It is essential that safety hooks and permanent 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.
These products protect against fatal injury and therefore special characteristics apply.
1 Scope
This document specifies assessment of characteristics for anchor devices and safety hooks intended to
be used with personal fall protection systems to prevent persons from falling and arrest falls, both
permanently fixed on or into buildings and civil engineering works.
The safety hooks covered under this standard are also intended to for the attachment of mobile roof
ladders or work platforms and have an opening of not less than 80 mm and not more than 150 mm, see
Figure 2. The height h of the hook is at least 120 mm.
NOTE The personal fall protection systems are used according to EN 363:2018.
This standard also covers the fastening kits used to secure the anchor devices or safety hooks on or into
the load bearing structure.
It specifies essential dimensions, materials and criteria to assess the performance of representative load
bearing structures.
This standard describes the methods and criteria to assess the performance and durability of the
following anchor kits:
— Kit A (Anchor kit incorporating a single anchor device);
— Kit B (Anchor kit incorporating a safety hook);
— Kit C (Anchor kit incorporating a horizontal wire anchor line);
— Kit D (Anchor kit incorporating a horizontal rail anchor line).
The kits described in this standard consist usually of several components. They are intended to be
evaluated as a kit in its entirety.
This standard is not applicable to:
— Temporary anchor devices according to EN 795:2012;
— Facilities for roof access according to EN 516:2006;
— Permanently fixed ladders on roofs according to EN 12951:2004.
— Permanent anchor devices and safety hooks fixed with nails.
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.
EN 206:2013+A2:2021, Concrete — Specification, performance, production and conformity
EN 338:2016, Structural timber — Strength classes
EN 364:1992, Personal protective equipment against falls from a height — Test methods
EN 892:2012+A3:2023, Mountaineering equipment — Dynamic mountaineering ropes — Safety
requirements and test methods
EN 1090-4:2018, Execution of steel structures and aluminium structures — Part 4: Technical requirements
for cold-formed structural steel elements and cold-formed structures for roof, ceiling, floor and wall
applications
EN 1090-5:2017, Execution of steel structures and aluminium structures — Part 5: Technical requirements
for cold-formed structural aluminium elements and cold-formed structures for roof, ceiling, floor and wall
applications
EN 1396:2023, Aluminium and aluminium alloys — Coil coated sheet and strip for general applications —
Specifications
, Eurocode 3 — Design of steel structures — Part 1-4: General rules — Supplementary
EN 1993-1-4:2006
rules for stainless steels
EN 1999-1-1:2023, Eurocode 9 — Design of aluminium structures — Part 1-1: General rules
EN 1999-1-4:2023, Eurocode 9 — Design of aluminium structures — Part 1-4: Cold-formed structural
sheeting
EN 10025-1:2004, Hot rolled products of structural steels — Part 1: General technical delivery conditions
EN 10204:2004, Metallic products — Types of inspection documents
EN 10346:2015, Continuously hot-dip coated steel flat products for cold forming — Technical delivery
conditions
EN 14782:2006, Self-supporting metal sheet for roofing, external cladding and internal lining — Product
specification and requirements
EN 14783:2013, Fully supported metal sheet and strip for roofing, external cladding and internal lining —
Product specification and requirements
EN ISO 1461:2022, Hot dip galvanized coatings on fabricated iron and steel articles — Specifications and
test methods (ISO 1461:2022)
EN ISO 12944-1:2017, Paints and varnishes — Corrosion protection of steel structures by protective paint
systems — Part 1: General introduction (ISO 12944-1:2017)
EN ISO 12944-2:2017, Paints and varnishes — Corrosion protection of steel structures by protective paint
systems — Part 2: Classification of environments (ISO 12944-2:2017)
EN ISO 12944-3:2017, Paints and varnishes — Corrosion protection of steel structures by protective paint
systems — Part 3: Design considerations (ISO 12944-3:2017)
EN ISO 12944-4:2017, Paints and varnishes — Corrosion protection of steel structures by protective paint
systems — Part 4: Types of surface and surface preparation (ISO 12944-4:2017)
EN ISO 12944-5:2019, Paints and varnishes — Corrosion protection of steel structures by protective paint
systems — Part 5: Protective paint systems (ISO 12944-5:2019)

As impacted by EN 1993-1-4:2006+A1:2015 and EN 1993-1-4:2006+A2:2020.
EN ISO 12944-6:2018, Paints and varnishes — Corrosion protection of steel structures by protective paint
systems — Part 6: Laboratory performance test methods (ISO 12944-6:2018)
EN ISO 12944-7:2017, Paints and varnishes — Corrosion protection of steel structures by protective paint
systems — Part 7: Execution and supervision of paint work (ISO 12944-7:2017)
EN ISO 12944-8:2017, Paints and varnishes — Corrosion protection of steel structures by protective paint
systems — Part 8: Development of specifications for new work and maintenance (ISO 12944-8:2017)
EN ISO 12944-9:2018, Paints and varnishes — Corrosion protection of steel structures by protective paint
systems — Part 9: Protective paint systems and laboratory performance test methods for offshore and
related structures (ISO 12944-9:2018)
EN ISO 14713-1:2017, Zinc coatings — Guidelines and recommendations for the protection against
corrosion of iron and steel in structures — Part 1: General principles of design and corrosion resistance (ISO
14713-1:2017)
EN ISO 14713-2:2020, Zinc coatings — Guidelines and recommendations for the protection against
corrosion of iron and steel in structures — Part 2: Hot dip galvanizing (ISO 14713-2:2019)
EN ISO 14713-3:2017, Zinc coatings — Guidelines and recommendations for the protection against
corrosion of iron and steel in structures — Part 3: Sherardizing (ISO 14713-3:2017)
3 Terms, definitions, symbols and abbreviated terms
For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply.
3.1 Terms and definitions
3.1.1
permanent anchor device
anchor device installed to load bearing structure or permanently secured by a roof layer (e.g. green-roof)
is intended to remain on or in the structure
3.1.2
anchor device
assembly of elements which incorporates one or more anchor points or traveller
3.1.3
anchor kit
kit incorporating a permanent anchor device or safety hook and the appropriate fastening kit for the load
bearing structure
3.1.4
load bearing structure
part of the building and civil engineering work which is able to carry potential loads
3.1.5
anchor point
dedicated point on an anchor device or safety hook, which is designed for attaching personal fall
protection equipment
3.1.6
anchor system
system incorporating a permanent anchor device or safety hook and fastening kit installed on or into the
representative load bearing structure
3.1.7
single anchor device
anchor comprising a single permanent and stationary anchor device which includes one or more anchor
points
Key
1 load-bearing structure
2 fastening kit (e.g. with resin bonding)
3 anchor device
4 anchor point
Figure 1 — Example of a Kit A
3.1.8
safety hook
permanent device with an anchor point and a hook shaped element to attach temporary roof ladders and
temporary work platforms
Note 1 to entry: Safety hooks are not intended to be used for permanent roof ladders or permanent platforms.
Key
1 fastening kit
2 ladder hook
3 anchor point
4 load-bearing roof construction
Figure 2 — Examples of Kit B
3.1.9
wire anchor line
anchor device comprising a nominally taut permanent anchor line to which the personal fall protection
system can be attached directly either by a connector or a traveller

Key
1 extremity anchor
2 intermediate anchor
3 traveller/connector
4 wire anchor line
5 load bearing structure
Figure 3 — Example of a Kit C
3.1.10
rail anchor line
anchor device comprising a permanent rigid anchor line to which the personal fall protection system can
be attached directly either by a connector or a traveller
Key
1 rail fixing anchor
2 traveller/connector
3 joint
4 rail anchor line
5 load bearing structure
Figure 4 — Examples of Kit D
3.1.11
extremity anchor
element or device which connects the extremity of a wire anchor line onto the structure
3.1.12
intermediate anchor
element or device located between the extremity anchors, which connects a wire anchor line to the
structure
3.1.13
rail fixing anchor
element or device which connects the rail anchor line to the load bearing structure
3.1.14
traveller
permanent or removable element or device with an anchor point which is intended to travel along a wire
or rail anchor line
Note 1 to entry: A traveller can be a connector (e.g. karabiners).
3.1.15
fastening kit
combination of products or processes which connects an anchor device or safety hook to the load-bearing
structure
Note 1 to entry: An example of a process is welding or casting in an anchor device to load-bearing structure.
3.1.16
energy absorbing element
component of an anchor kit designed to absorb the kinetic energy developed during a fall from height
3.1.17
mock-up
representative load bearing structure used for testing
3.1.18
users
number of persons simultaneously attached to the anchor device or safety hook
Note 1 to entry: This includes person(s) carrying out a rescue.
3.1.19
load bearing capacity
mechanical resistance of an anchor kit to static loads
3.1.20
Kit A
anchor kit incorporating a single anchor device which is intended for the use of one or two users
Note 1 to entry: A single anchor device can comprise of a permanent fixed socket and a removable anchor device.
3.1.21
Kit B
anchor kit incorporating a safety hook and which is intended for the use of one or two users
3.1.22
Kit C
anchor kit incorporating a horizontal wire anchor line which deviates from the horizontal by not more
than 15° when measured between extremity and intermediate anchors at any point along its length for
up to four users
Note 1 to entry: These anchor kits include one or more travellers and allow the user(s) to remain continuously
attached to the anchor line when passing intermediate anchors.
3.1.23
Kit D
anchor kit incorporating a horizontal rail anchor line which deviates from the horizontal by not more
than 15° when measured between rail fixing anchors at any point along its length for up to four users
Note 1 to entry: These anchor kits include one or more travellers and allow the user(s) to remain continuously
attached to the anchor line when passing rail fixing anchors.
3.2 Symbols and abbreviated terms
F load bearing capacity
rk
kN kilo Newton
mm millimetres
kg kilogram
% percent
Hz hertz
F force
m meters
min minutes
h height
L length
4 Product characteristics
4.1 General
This standard provides test methods for the essential characteristics as laid down in Table 2 to Table 5.
4.2 Mechanical resistance
When assessing the mechanical resistance, this shall be determined according to Clauses 5.1 to 5.6 and
the dynamic test shall be expressed as a class according to Table 1.
Table 1 — Overview of classes
Class Dynamic test Design values of actions
1 For 1 Person 9 kN
2 For 2 Persons 10,5 kN
3 For 3 Persons 12,0 kN
4 For 4 Persons 13,5 kN
4.3 Water permeability
When assessing the water permeability, this shall be determined according to 5.8.
4.4 Kit A
The following essential characteristics, thresholds and classes are applicable:
Table 2 — Kit A – essential characteristics
Essential Assessment Relevant Expression of the
Threshold Classes
characteristic method clause performance
Class followed by
the acronyms of
Mechanical the applicable
Dynamic test 5.3.2 ≥ 9,0 kN
resistance structures
according to
Table 6
Mechanical Breaking load Breaking load in
5.3.3 - -
resistance test kN
Corrosion
Durability 5.7 - - Description
resistance
Water Visual
5.8 - - Description
permeability inspection
4.5 Kit B
The following essential characteristics, thresholds and classes are applicable:
Table 3 — Kit B – essential characteristics
Essential Assessment Relevant Expression of the
Threshold Classes
characteristic method clause performance
Mechanical Hook base Deformation in
5.4.2 ≤ 5mm -
resistance test mm
Class followed by
the acronyms of
Mechanical the applicable
Dynamic test 5.4.3 ≥ 9,0 kN
resistance structures
according to
Table 6
Mechanical Breaking load Breaking load in
5.4.4 - -
resistance test kN
Corrosion
Durability 5.7 - - Description
resistance
Water Visual
5.8 - - Description
permeability inspection
4.6 Kit C
The following essential characteristics, thresholds and classes are applicable:
Table 4 — Kit C – essential characteristics
Expression of
Essential Assessment Relevant
Threshold Classification the
characteristic method clause
performance
Class followed
by the
acronyms of the
Mechanical
Dynamic test 5.5.3 ≥ 9,0 kN applicable
resistance
structures
according to
Table 6
Mechanical Breaking Breaking load
5.5.4 - -
resistance load test in kN
Corrosion
Durability 5.7 - - Description
resistance
Water Visual
5.8 - - Description
permeability inspection
4.7 Kit D
The following essential characteristics, thresholds and classes are applicable:
Table 5 — Kit D – essential characteristics
Expression of
Essential Assessment Relevant
Threshold Classification the
characteristic method clause
performance
Class followed
by the
acronyms of the
Mechanical
Dynamic test 5.6.3 ≥ 9,0 kN applicable
resistance
structures
according to
Table 6
Mechanical Breaking Breaking load
5.6.4 - -
resistance load test in kN
Corrosion
Durability 5.7 - - Description
resistance
Water Visual
5.8 - - Description
permeability inspection
5 Test methods
5.1 General
5.1.1 Kits (e.g. A, D) are used in this standard to describe the different anchor kits.
The kits described in this standard consist usually of several components. They shall be evaluated as a kit
in its entirety.
Anchor kits are tested using appropriate mock-ups (see Table 6) as described in Clause 5 including the
most critical cases for use (e.g. directions of load, number of users, type of load bearing structures,
number of fixings, etc.).
If an anchor kit consists of a combination of several kits, the characteristics assessed shall be based on
the assessment of each relevant kit and for the combination of it in the most unfavourable situation.
In order to optimize testing on Kit C which use Kit A anchors as extremity and intermediate anchors, after
testing a Kit C in the most unfavourable situation, extremity and intermediate anchors can be tested as
Kit A on different mock-ups instead of repeating all the configurations of Kit C.
5.1.2 The following table lists the characteristics for mock-ups of the used roof constructions and
structures. The following table gives information on the characteristics of common type of structures
used on roofs for testing.
The applicable tests according to Clauses 5.2 to 5.6 shall be performed in mock-ups defined in Table 6.
Mock-ups can be used as a reference to determine the product performance in real situations when the
relevant structures present equal or better characteristics than the mock-ups.
For roof systems and structures not listed in Table 6 tests on anchor kits shall be carried out using roof
mock-ups in line with the dimensional requirements and characteristics (e.g. 3 m × 3 m) in this standard.
The assessments performed on these tailor-made mock-ups are not representative of other installations.
Table 6 — Requirements and characteristics of worst case mock-ups
Thickness How to fasten an anchor point to
Mock-up size width x Acronym of
a
Substrates Material Standard Strength class
b
height material support the material
mm
1,6 m × 1,2 m
screws (no nails) corrosion
Timber EN 338:2016 60 C24 T
resistant
rafter distance = 1,2 m
Wood
3 m × 3 m rafter screws (no nails) corrosion
Wooden boards EN 338:2016 20 C14 W
distance = 1,2 m resistant
Steel trapezoidal sheet
3 m × 3 m rafter
profiles
EN 10346:2015 0,75 S220 according to EN 1090-4:2018 STP75
distance ≥ 1,2 m
(structural element)
Steel trapezoidal sheet
3 m × 3 m rafter
c
profiles (non-structural EN 10346:2015 0,5 S220 according to EN 1090-4:2018 STP50
distance ≥ 1,2 m
element)
Metal
IPE beam (hot rolled
Steel structure EN 10025-1:2004 6 S235 according to manufacture manual S
section) or similar
EN 1999-1-4:2023
Aluminium standing
EN 14782:2006
seam (non-structural 3 m × 3 m 0,6 125 N/mm according to EN 1090-5:2017 ASS
EN 14783:2013
element)
EN 1396:2023
Mechanical (e.g. expansion or
C20/25 to
Concrete Concrete EN 206:2013+A2:2021 0,8 m × 1,2 m 100 concrete screw anchors)/chemical C
C50/60
anchors
Concerning products used in roof constructions and structures, whose characteristics are not listed in the columns above, tests shall be done using a specific
d
X
mock-up, the details of which are given in the technical documentation provided together with the Declaration of Performance.
a
The worst case represented in Table 6 is a list of characteristics conventionally defined by the CEN/TC 128/WG 1 at the time of writing this document. The worst case so defined takes into
consideration the resistance of the combination between anchor devices, their fastening kits and the load bearing structure. It is allowed to test an anchor kit in better conditions of resistance
(e.g.: thicker trapezoidal sheets or wooden boards), or greater mock-up sizes, maintaining the acronym related to the material. When an anchor kit is tested in worst conditions of resistance
with respect to Table 6, the relevant acronym shall be X. Detailed information about the test conditions to be provided together with the Declaration of Performance.
b
Nails are not covered by this standard for fastening.
c
Steel sheets with a nominal thickness less than 0,5 mm are not covered by this standard
d
Anchor kits for attaching personal fall protection equipment, designed to be permanently bonded by welding to a roof waterproofing system are not covered by this standard.
Anchor kits intended to be installed indirectly (e.g. on a standing seam) on load bearing structures cannot
be considered to be covered by mock-ups described in Table 6 except for tailor made mock-up under X.
The tests are generally to be carried out without additional supporting layers of the roof structure. If the
manufacturer carries out tests with additional layers (e.g. insulation), this shall be noted in the test report.
The manufacturer can decide to limit the range of intended applications by defining a limited group of
sub constructions based on the parameters of the mock-ups shown.
Before performing the tests described in Clauses 5.2 to 5.6 the following verifications shall be done to
ensure the results are applicable:
If an element with an anchor point (e.g. traveller) is intended to be detached, it shall be designed such
that it can only be detached after executing two separate, consecutive and deliberate manual actions. If
an element with an anchor point is not intended to be detached it shall not be possible for elements of
anchor kits to become detached unintentionally under test.
For anchor kits consisting of more than one element and for anchor kits with elements that can be
detached, the design shall be such that those elements cannot appear to be positively locked together
when incorrectly assembled.
Permanent 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.
Anchor kits shall be designed in such a way that they will not be damaged unintentionally during
construction works before the final installation has been carried out and shall withstand the installation
process.
When checked in accordance with Clause 5, foreseeable risk of damage to the anchor kit during the
installation process shall be addressed.
5.1.3 Nominal values and tolerances: Unless otherwise specified, the values of this standard shall be
subjected to a limit deviation of ±10 %. All static loads shall be subjected to a tolerance of 0/+0,5 kN. All
mass values shall be subjected to a tolerance of ±1 kg. All time values shall be subjected to a tolerance of
0/+0,25 min.
5.1.4 Install the anchor kit on or into a mock-up (see Table 6) in accordance with the manufacturer’s
instructions.
5.1.5 Apply dynamic loads in each principal configuration and direction that may occur in service so
that a worst case condition can be identified. In order to ensure that the anchor system is safe, take into
account a foreseeable misuse.
NOTE During all dynamic tests, anchor devices could deform, extend or yield.
5.1.6 All safety factors in this standard are based on relevant EUROCODES.
5.1.7 Where there is no requirement for one test to follow another, a new anchor kit may be used for
each test. If it is required for one test to follow another, the same mock-up shall be used. Mock-ups may
be reused for consecutive tests until they are unsuitable for further testing.
5.1.8 Before carrying out dynamic tests determine the free fall distance necessary to generate an
impact force of 9 (0/+0,5) kN according to 5.2.1 when testing over pulleys, the free fall distance may need
to be adjusted to achieve the load of 9 (0/+0,5) kN.
5.1.9 All anchor kits are considered to fulfil the requirements when three tests, each on a new test
sample, have been passed.
5.1.10 The dynamic test shall be repeated for each additional user. These consecutive tests shall be
performed on the same test sample with test masses from previous tests suspended on the anchor
system.
5.2 Test arrangements and apparatus
5.2.1 Test lanyard and determination of free fall distance
5.2.1.1 Use a rigid test structure so constructed that its natural frequency (of vibration) in the vertical
axis at the anchor point is not less than 100 Hz and so that the application of a load of 20 kN on the anchor
point does not cause a deflection greater than 1 mm.
5.2.1.2 Prepare a test lanyard using an unused sample of 11 mm single mountaineering rope which
conforms to EN 892:2012+A3:2023. The mountaineering rope shall have an impact force of 9 (±1,5) kN
in the first dynamic test as described in EN 892:2012+A3:2023 (refer to the information supplied by the
rope manufacturer).
5.2.1.3 Adjust the length so that when measured within 10 s of applying a load by suspending a mass
of 100 kg on the test lanyard, the length of the test lanyard, including the termination loops, is 1,5 m
(0/+0,05) (see Figure 7).
5.2.1.4 Terminate the rope in sewn loops (see Figure 6 and Figure 7) and ensure the length of each
termination loop is a maximum of 100 mm.
NOTE Any type of sewing of the termination loops is considered to be suitable.

Figure 5 — Sewn rope termination

Figure 6 — Test lanyard for dynamic tests
5.2.1.5 Use a suitable load cell with an error limit of ±1 % and a frequency bandwidth of 1 000 Hz as
well as a cut-off frequency (filter frequency) of 60 Hz.
5.2.1.6 Attach the load cell to the anchor point. Attach one end of the test lanyard to the load cell by
means of a connector and the other end of the test lanyard, also by means of a connector, to a rigid test
mass of 100 kg in accordance with EN 364:1992, 4.5.
5.2.1.7 Determine the free fall distance of the rigid test mass required to generate a dynamic load of
9 (0/+0,5) kN by carrying out a series of tests using an anchor point fixed to the rigid test structure. When
testing over pulleys, the free fall distance may need to be adjusted to achieve the load of 9 (0/+0,5) kN.
Key
1 anchor point
2 load cell
3 test lanyard
4 pulley
5 triggering unit
6 rigid test mass
Figure 7 — Example for a dynamic test apparatus
5.2.2 Test apparatus for static tests
Use a test apparatus in accordance with EN 364:1992, 4.1 for all static tests.
5.3 Kit A
5.3.1 General
5.3.1.1 The single anchor device has to be installed horizontally on or into a mock-up with a tolerance
of ±3° with the fastening kit in accordance with the information supplied by the manufacturer (see
Table 6).
5.3.1.2 Test the most critical load directions if the base plate of the single anchor device is
asymmetric.
Figure 8 — Asymmetric base plate
5.3.1.3 Axial load direction (e.g. overhead installation) shall be tested if the single anchor device is
intended not to be only loaded in parallel direction to the fastening structure.
Figure 9 — Overhead installation
5.3.2 Dynamic test
5.3.2.1 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.
5.3.2.2 Perform the dynamic test on the anchor system representing a falling person with the
previously determined free fall distance.
5.3.2.3 Install the necessary mock-ups on the test apparatus and install the single anchor device on
or into the mock-up(s) using the fastening kit in accordance with the information supplied by the
manufacturer; if the manufacturer permits the use of construction layers above the fixing level of the
single anchor device (e.g. insulation layer) then the anchor system may be tested with the additional
layers simulating a real installation (see Figure 10).

Key
1 Load application point
h Height of the thermal insulation layer as indicated by the manufacturer (minimum height)
h Height of the anchor device (load application point) above the structure mock-up
Figure 10 — Example of a Kit A real installation
5.3.2.4 Attach a suitable load cell to the load application point. Attach the other extremity of the load
cell to the test lanyard and connect the free extremity of the test lanyard to the test mass.
5.3.2.5 Lower the mass until the test lanyard is not loose (e.g. 0,1 kN tension) and then, starting from
this position, raise it up to the intended free fall distance. Drop the mass without initial velocity. Observe
and record the displacement of the anchor kit, the deformation of the single anchor device and the peak
load at the load application point(s). The rigid test mass shall be held clear of the ground.
5.3.2.6 If relevant, for more persons:
5.3.2.6.1 Keep the masses of previous tests hanging on the anchor system and perform the consecutive
dynamic tests in a directly adjacent position.
5.3.2.7 Dynamic test for 2 persons:
5.3.2.7.1 Preload of 100 kg from the previous dynamic test of 1 person;
5.3.2.7.2 Repeat the dynamic test in accordance with 5.3.2.1 to 5.3.2.5.
5.3.3 Breaking load test
5.3.3.1 Use the test apparatus as described in 5.2.2.
5.3.3.2 The direction of application of the load is parallel to the plane of installation of the mock-up.
Perpendicular load direction, e.g. overhead installation, shall be tested if permitted by the information
supplied by the manufacturer.
5.3.3.3 Install a mock-up on the test apparatus and install the single anchor device on or into the
mock-up using the fastening kits in accordance with the information supplied by the manufacturer; if the
manufacturer permits the use of construction laye
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