VIKING Rescue Loop Course

First lesson content

This first lesson will focus on:

• Specifications of the equipment

• Lifespan

• Approvals

Specifications

The VIKING Rescue Loop is available in various sizes. It is adapted to the size of the jacket in which the VIKING Rescue Loop will be integrated.

The rescue loop is approved for a maximum load of 150 kg. This limit includes the weight of the user, clothes, equipment / tools, etc.

When it is used as a safety loop c.f. EN 1498-A, the line itself has a tensile strength of 22 kN.

Lifespan of the rescue loop

The normal expected lifetime of the VIKING Rescue Loop is up to 10 years from the first use.

In ideal storage conditions, the storage time of the product is up to 3 years until first use.

The VIKING Rescue Loop should always be inspected thoroughly by the user before use.

The lifetime of the product will depend on what the equipment is exposed to in the line of duty and how often it is in use.

Intensive use and extreme effects of heat, fire, chemicals, firefighting etc. can shorten the product's lifetime.

The lifespan of the VIKING Rescue Loop will vary on an individual basis and the equipment should be inspected after each use by the user. It should be assessed whether it is suitable for continued use.

Approvals

• EN 354:2010 Personal fall equipment - Lanyards

• EN358:2018 Personal protective equipment for work positioning and prevention of falls from a height - Belts and lanyards for work positioning or restraint

• EN 566:2017 Mountaineering equipment - Slings

• EN 795:2012 Personal fall equipment - Anchorage points Type B

• EN 1498:2006 Fall protection equipment - Rescue loops Class A

Using the VIKING Rescue Loop

VIKING Rescue Loop can be used as fall arrest including

• Work restraint

• Self-securing

Before the VIKING Rescue Loop is taken into use, the user must have read and understood the accompanying user instruction and be familiar with the rules on using personal protective equipment for work restraint and self-securing.

The user must also be trained in the correct use of the equipment. It is recommended that the equipment is only used by the same person.

Warnings

The VIKING Rescue Loop must not be used:

• If it has been used to arrest a fall

• If it has been subjected to other stresses, which may have impaired the durability

• If there is doubt about the continued suitability of the equipment

Anchorage point

For safety reasons, the anchorage point must be placed higher than the user and be sufficiently strong (EN 795), secured correctly and must be able to take a force of 12 kN (1200 kg).

The anchorage point must be as close to the work site as possible and placed vertically above the user.

The VIKING Rescue Loop must not be used until an authorized competent person acknowledges in writing that the equipment is again ready for use.

Modifications and repairs

Alterations or additions must not be made to the rescue loop unless they have been agreed with VIKING.

Repairs must also take place by agreement with VIKING at a VIKING-certified service location (contact VIKING for more details).

Unauthorized alterations may mean that the protection is no longer intact, and approvals and VIKING's product liability will therefore lapse.

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Cleaning Routine

The VIKING Rescue Loop must be kept clean and dry, and the guidelines for cleaning and maintaining the equipment must be complied with.

CLEANING:

1. Remove the belt and line from the jacket before washing.

   (Use the VIKING threading device for de-mounting the VIKING Rescue Loop before washing your fire jacket)

2. Insert the VIKING Rescue Loop into the fire jacket after washing.

   (Use the VIKING threading device for mounting the VIKING Rescue Loop after washing your fire jacket)

Cleaning Routine

The VIKING Rescue Loop must be kept clean and dry, and the guidelines for cleaning and maintaining the equipment must be complied with.

1. Clean the VIKING Rescue Loop and self-securing loop with hot water (40°C) and mild soap

2. Rinse the VIKING Rescue Loop well in clean water and allow it to dry naturally without direct heat

3. Lubricate the connector element and lock mechanism regularly with a dry lubricant, especially after cleaning

Storage of the VIKING Rescue Loop

The VIKING Rescue Loop must be stored in a dry place and out of sunlight. UV rays can damage the material in the loop and lanyard, which can cause them to lose strength.

Avoid storing the VIKING Rescue Loop together with sources of contamination such as oil, grease, chemicals, etc., or sharp objects that could damage the product.

The equipment should not be exposed to large temperature fluctuations.

Inspection of the VIKING Rescue Loop

The user safety depends on the equipment always being functional. It is therefore important that the equipment is inspected regularly by the user, before and after use and that procedures for inspection are established.

The VIKING Rescue Loop must always be checked before and after use for damage, visible defects or deficiencies and all metal parts must be checked for damage and corrosion.

The rescue loop must undergo a thorough inspection by an authorized competent person every 12 months at a minimum.

The results of the inspection must be recorded, e.g., using the registration card at the back of the user instruction delivered with the VIKING Rescue Loop or downloaded via a link to a PDF that will be shown later in this lesson.

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Inspection of the VIKING Rescue Loop

Always check the VIKING Rescue Loop incl. the self-securing loop and other parts before use. 

The equipment must only be used if everything is intact and functioning correctly.

In the event of the slightest sign of defects and deficiencies, or that the rescue loop has been used for fall protection, it must not be used until it is approved by authorized personnel, and this must be documented.

It is recommended that the VIKING Rescue Loop is labelled with the date of the next or most recent inspection.

Take a moment to watch the video about "Inspection of the VIKING Rescue Loop - Sewings and Buckles"

Registration Card

You can download the registration card by click the button below.

Download registration card

Test your knowledge with the quiz in the video!