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BS EN 353-1:2014
BSI Standards Publication
Personal fall protection

equipment — Guided type fall
arresters including an anchor
line
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BS EN 353-1:2014 BRITISH STANDARD
National foreword
This British Standard is the UK implementation of EN 353-1:2014. It
supersedes BS EN 353-1:2002 which is withdrawn.
The UK participation in its preparation was entrusted to Technical
Committee PH/5, Personal Fall Protection.
A list of organizations represented on this committee can be
obtained on request to its secretary.
This publication does not purport to include all the necessary
provisions of a contract. Users are responsible for its correct
application.
© The British Standards Institution 2014. Published by BSI Standards
Limited 2014
ISBN 978 0 580 80736 7
ICS 13.340.60
Compliance with a British Standard cannot confer immunity from
legal obligations.
This British Standard was published under the authority of the
Standards Policy and Strategy Committee on 31 October 2014.
Amendments issued since publication
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BS EN 353-1:2014
EUROPEAN STANDARD EN 353-1

NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM October 2014
ICS 13.340.60 Supersedes EN 353-1:2002
English Version
Personal fall protection equipment - Guided type fall arresters

including an anchor line - Part 1: Guided type fall arresters
including a rigid anchor line
Équipement de protection individuelle contre les chutes de Persönliche Schutzeinrichtung gegen Absturz - Mitlaufende
hauteur - Antichutes mobiles incluant un support d'assurage Auffanggeräte einschließlich fester Führung - Teil 1:
- Partie 1 : Antichutes mobiles incluant un support Mitlaufende Auffanggeräte einschließlich fester Führung
d'assurage rigide
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Contents Page
Foreword..............................................................................................................................................................4
Introduction .........................................................................................................................................................5
1 Scope ......................................................................................................................................................6
2 Normative references ............................................................................................................................6
3 Terms and definitions ...........................................................................................................................6
4 Requirements .......................................................................................................................................10
4.1 Materials and construction .................................................................................................................10
4.1.1 Materials ...............................................................................................................................................10
4.1.2 Construction.........................................................................................................................................11
4.2 Static strength ......................................................................................................................................11
4.2.1 Energy dissipating element preloading ............................................................................................11
4.2.2 Guided type fall arrester including rigid anchor line .......................................................................11
4.2.3 Stop devices .........................................................................................................................................12
4.3 Dynamic performance and function ..................................................................................................12
4.3.1 General ..................................................................................................................................................12
4.3.2 Performance .........................................................................................................................................13
4.3.3 Function ................................................................................................................................................13
4.4 Corrosion resistance ...........................................................................................................................14
4.5 Marking and information .....................................................................................................................15
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5.1
5.2
Test methods........................................................................................................................................15
General examination of material and construction ..........................................................................15
Static strength ......................................................................................................................................15
5.2.1 Energy dissipating element preloading and load bearing non-metallic elements .......................15
5.2.2 Guided type fall arrester including rigid anchor line .......................................................................16
5.2.3 Stop devices .........................................................................................................................................19
5.3 Dynamic performance and function tests .........................................................................................20
5.3.1 Apparatus .............................................................................................................................................20
5.3.2 Dynamic performance .........................................................................................................................21
5.3.3 Cold condition function test ...............................................................................................................23
5.3.4 Minimum distance from rigid anchor line function test...................................................................25
5.3.5 Function test on a guiding bracket for a rigid anchor line made of wire rope ..............................27
5.3.6 Fall back function test .........................................................................................................................29
5.3.7 Sideways fall function test..................................................................................................................31
5.3.8 Sideways leaning anchor line function test ......................................................................................35
5.4 Corrosion resistance ...........................................................................................................................38
6 Marking .................................................................................................................................................38
7 Information supplied by the manufacturer .......................................................................................38
7.1 General ..................................................................................................................................................38
7.2 Installation ............................................................................................................................................38
7.3 Instructions for use .............................................................................................................................39
8 Packaging .............................................................................................................................................40
Annex A (informative) Explanatory information on this edition of the standard EN 353-1:2014 ..............41
Annex B (informative) Significant technical changes between this European Standard and the
previous edition EN 353-1:2002..........................................................................................................43
Annex ZA (informative) Relationship between this European Standard and the Essential
Requirements of EU Directive 89/686/EEC........................................................................................45
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Bibliography ...................................................................................................................................................... 47
Figures
Figure 1 — Examples of guided type fall arresters including rigid anchor lines ................................................... 9
Figure 2 — Illustration of installation configurations of the rigid anchor line ...................................................... 10
Figure 3 — Preloading and static strength test arrangement............................................................................. 17
Figure 4 — Static strength test arrangement for a rigid anchor line made of wire rope where the
dynamic load on the top anchor exceeds 6 kN ..................................................................................... 18
Figure 5 — Examples of lateral load test arrangement ...................................................................................... 19
Figure 6 — Static strength test arrangement for stop type A ............................................................................. 20
Figure 7 — Static strength test arrangement for stop type B ............................................................................. 20
Figure 8 — Test arrangement for dynamic performance test for an anchor line made of rail ........................... 22
Figure 9 — Test arrangement for dynamic performance test for an anchor line made of wire rope ................. 23
Figure 10 — Test arrangement for cold condition function test ......................................................................... 25
Figure 11 — Test arrangement for minimum distance from rigid anchor line function test................................ 27
Figure 12 — Test arrangement for function test on a guiding bracket for an anchor line made of wire
rope........................................................................................................................................................ 28
Figure 13 — Test arrangement for fall back function test for a rigid anchor line made of rail ........................... 30
Figure 14 — Test arrangement for fall back function test for a rigid anchor line made of wire rope ................. 31
Figure 15 — Test arrangement for sideways fall function test for a rigid anchor line made of rail .................... 33
Figure 16 — Test arrangement for sideways fall function test for a rigid anchor line made of wire rope .......... 34
Figure 17 — Test arrangement for sideways leaning anchor line for a rigid anchor line made of rail ............... 36
Figure 18 — Test arrangement for sideways leaning anchor line for a rigid anchor line made of wire
rope........................................................................................................................................................ 37
Tables
Table 1 — Overview of required performance and function tests ...................................................................... 13
Table A.1 — Informative explanation of the key points arising from the revision of this standard ..................... 41
Table B.1 — Significant technical changes ........................................................................................................ 43
Table ZA.1 — Correspondence between this European Standard and Directive 89/686/EEC ......................... 45
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Foreword
This document (EN 353-1:2014) 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 April 2015 and conflicting national standards shall be withdrawn at
the latest by April 2015.
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 will supersede EN 353-1:2002.
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, see informative Annex ZA, which is an integral part of this document.
Annex B provides details of significant technical changes between this document and the previous edition
EN 353-1:2002.
According to the CEN-CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations 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.
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Introduction
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 a guided type fall arrester including a rigid
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 European Standard provides requirements and test
methods for guided type fall arresters including a rigid anchor line used in personal fall protection systems in
accordance with EN 363.
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1 Scope
This European Standard specifies the requirements, test methods, marking, information supplied by the
manufacturer and packaging for guided type fall arresters including a rigid anchor line. This anchor line is
usually attached to or integrated in ladders or rungs adequately fixed to suitable structures. Guided type fall
arresters including a rigid anchor line conforming to this European Standard are components of one of the
fall arrest systems covered by EN 363.
This European Standard applies to rigid anchor lines which are intended to be installed vertically and/or with
a combination of forward-leaning angle and/or sideways leaning angle between the true vertical and the
vertical +15° (see Figure 2).
Multi-user applications, i.e. rigid anchor lines that allow more than one user to be attached at any one time,
are not addressed in this document.
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 361, Personal protective equipment against falls from a height ― Full body harnesses
EN 362, Personal protective equipment against falls from a height ― Connectors
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 10264-2, Steel wire and wire products ― Steel wire for ropes ― Part 2: Cold drawn non alloy steel wire
for ropes for general applications
EN 13411-5, Terminations for steel wire ropes ― Safety ― Part 5: U-bolt wire rope grips
EN ISO 9227, Corrosion tests in artificial atmospheres ― Salt spray tests (ISO 9227)
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply (for examples see Figure 1).
3.1
guided type fall arrester including a rigid anchor line
part of a fall arrest system, consisting of a guided type fall arrester and a rigid anchor line
Note 1 to entry: The guided type fall arrester and rigid anchor line form one product i.e. they are tested, certified and
intended to be used together.
Note 2 to entry: An energy dissipating function may be part of the guided type fall arrester and/or the rigid anchor
line.
3.2
guided type fall arrester
device with a self-locking function, a guide facility, a connecting element for connection to the appropriate
attachment element of a full body harness, which accompanies the user during both upward and downward
changes in position without requiring manual adjustment and locks automatically on the anchor line when a
fall occurs
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3.3
rigid anchor line
rail or tensioned wire rope fixed at both extremities and, where fitted, any terminations, brackets, joints,
connectors, energy dissipating elements, tensioning elements and stop devices, intended for use with a
3.4
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
3.5
arrest distance HAD
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.
3.6
locking distance HLD
vertical distance measured between the initial and final positions of the guided type fall arrester in function
tests
Note 1 to entry: Locking distance is expressed in metres.
3.7
connecting element
element or combination of elements, which is a part of the guided type fall arrester, and which forms the link
between the guided type fall arrester and the front attachment point of the a full body harness conforming to
EN 361
Note 1 to entry: Examples of a connecting element are a connector and/or energy dissipating element permanently
attached to the guided type fall arrester.
3.8
stop device
device fitted to the rigid anchor line to prevent the guided type fall arrester from unintentionally passing a
specific point or becoming detached from the rigid anchor line
3.9
stop type A
stop device to prevent the guided type fall arrester from unintentionally passing a specific point or becoming
detached from the rigid anchor line during ascent or descent
3.10
stop type B
stop device to prevent the guided type fall arrester from unintentionally passing a specific point or becoming
detached from the rigid anchor line in a fall
Note 1 to entry: The lower termination of a rigid anchor line from wire rope can function as a stop type B.
3.11
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.
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3.12
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.
3.13
bracket
element to attach the rigid anchor line made from rail
3.14
guiding bracket
element to guide and/or attach the rigid anchor line made from tensioned wire rope
3.15
top bracket
element to attach the top of the rigid anchor line
3.16
bottom bracket
element to attach the bottom of the rigid anchor line
3.17
joint
element to connect two or more sections of the rigid anchor line
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a) Example of a rigid anchor line made of rail b) Examples of a rigid anchor line made of wire
rope
Key
1 rigid anchor line 4 stop type A or B 7 energy dissipating element
2 joint 5 stop type A 8 tensioner
3 bracket 6 guided type fall arrester 9 guiding bracket
10 connecting element
Figure 1 — Examples of guided type fall arresters including rigid anchor lines
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Key
1
2
3
rigid anchor line
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zone of possible configurations
α (alpha)
β (beta)
γ (gamma)
sideways leaning left angle (0 to 15°)
sideways leaning right angle (0 to 15°)
forward leaning angle (0 to 15°)
Figure 2 — Illustration of installation configurations of the rigid anchor line
4 Requirements
4.1 Materials and construction
4.1.1 Materials
4.1.1.1 The line part of a rigid anchor line shall be made of a rail or a wire rope. Wire rope used in the
manufacture of a rigid anchor line shall have a minimum nominal diameter of 8 mm and shall be made either
from stainless steel or steel galvanized conforming to EN 10264-2.
4.1.1.2 Terminations (e.g. a swaged ferrule) for a rigid anchor line made from wire rope 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).
4.1.1.3 Connecting or energy dissipating elements from fibre ropes, webbing and sewing threads shall
be made from virgin filament or multifilament synthetic fibres suitable for their intended use. The breaking
tenacity of the synthetic fibres shall be known to be at least 0,6 N/tex.
4.1.1.4 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.
4.1.1.5 When checked in accordance with 5.1, exposed edges or corners of elements shall be relieved
either with a radius of at least 0,5 mm or a chamfer of at least 0,5 mm x 45°.
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4.1.2 Construction
4.1.2.1 The guided type fall arrester shall be removable from the rigid anchor line.
4.1.2.2 The guided type fall arrester including the rigid anchor line shall be so designed that
unintentional separation of the guided type fall arrester from the rigid anchor line is prevented.
4.1.2.3 If the guided type fall arrester is removable by the user from the rigid anchor line other than by
removing it from the ends of the rigid anchor line, the guided type fall arrester or the rigid anchor line shall be
so designed that the guided type fall arrester can only be detached by at least two consecutive deliberate
manual actions.
4.1.2.4 The guided type fall arrester including the rigid anchor line shall be equipped with a function(s)
to prevent incorrect orientation when being fitted or attached to the rigid anchor line.
4.1.2.5 The connecting element(s) shall be permanently attached to the guided type fall arrester.
4.1.2.6 When attached to the rigid anchor line the guided type fall arrester shall be capable of
accompanying the user during upward and downward changes of position without requiring manual
intervention.
4.1.2.7 If a guided type fall arrester includes a non-metallic element, e.g. an energy dissipating element,
this element (including end terminations) shall be protected against abrasion.
4.1.2.8 Stop devices that can be opened shall be designed so that they can only be operated by
deliberate manual action, shall be self-closing and not be removable from the rigid anchor line.
4.1.2.9 Connectors used in or as a connecting element shall fulfil the requirements of EN 362 excluding
subclauses 4.5 and 4.6.
4.1.2.10 U-bolt clamps including those conforming to EN 13411-5 shall not be used to form a top
termination in the rigid anchor line made from wire rope.
4.2 Static strength
4.2.1 Energy dissipating element preloading
If any part of the guided type fall arrester including the rigid anchor line is fitted with an energy dissipating
element, it shall be tested in accordance with 5.2.1, excluding 5.2.1.2.9. The permanent extension of the
energy dissipating element after pre-loading with 2 kN shall not be greater than 20 mm.
4.2.2 Guided type fall arrester including rigid anchor line
4.2.2.1 When tested in accordance with 5.2.2.2, the guided type fall arrester including the rigid anchor
line shall sustain a load of 15 kN.
4.2.2.2 If any load-bearing element, e.g. an energy dissipating element, is made from non-metallic
materials and is intended to remain permanently installed, it shall sustain a load of 22 kN when tested in
accordance with 5.2.1.2.9.
4.2.2.3 For rigid anchor lines made from wire rope that have been tested in accordance with 5.3.2 and
have a peak load at the top anchor greater than 6 kN, the wire rope and all other elements from the top of
the anchor line, e.g. an energy dissipating element, but excluding the guided type fall arrester, shall be tested
in accordance with 5.2.2.3 and shall hold a load of 2,5 times the recorded peak load (permanent deformation
without breaking is acceptable).
4.2.2.4 When tested in accordance with 5.2.2.4, if a guided type fall arrester cannot freely rotate around
its rigid anchor line or on a guiding bracket it shall hold a lateral load of 1 kN without becoming detached
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from the rigid anchor line and without permanent deformation of the guided type fall arrester or the rigid
anchor line. Deformation of the guiding bracket is permissible provided the guided type fall arrester can freely
pass the guiding bracket in an upwards and downwards direction without manual intervention.
4.2.3 Stop devices
4.2.3.1 When tested in accordance with 5.2.3.1, stops type A shall hold a load of 2 kN. Permanent
deformation without breaking is acceptable.
4.2.3.2 When tested in accordance with 5.2.3.2, stops type B shall hold a load of 12 kN. Permanent
deformation without breaking is acceptable.
4.3 Dynamic performance and function
4.3.1 General
Table 1 provides an overview of required performance and function tests.
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Table 1 — Overview of required performance and function tests
Rigid test Performance Function tests with distance measurement but without measurement
mass test with of peak load
measurement
of arrest Cold Minimum Fall back On a Sideways Sideways
distance and condition distance guiding falls leaning
peak load bracket anchor
line
Rigid test Rigid anchor Rigid
mass of line positioned anchor
APPLICABLE
APPLICABLE
APPLICABLE
APPLICABLE
APPLICABLE
100 kg vertically (±1°) line
positioned
vertically
(±1°)
NOT
NOT
NOT
NOT
NOT
Rigid test Rigid Rigid Rigid
mass anchor anchor anchor
NOT APPLICABLE
NOT APPLICABLE
NOT APPLICABLE
NOT APPLICABLE
equivalent line line line
to the positioned positioned positioned
minimum vertically vertically with a
rated load (±1°) (±1°) sideways
leaning
angle (15°
max)
Rigid test Rigid Rigid Rigid Rigid Rigid
mass anchor anchor anchor anchor line anchor
equivalent
to
maximum
the
line
positioned
vertically
line
positioned
vertically
line
position
ed
positioned
vertically
(±1°) and
line
positioned
with a
rated load (±1°) (±1°) verticall positioned sideways
(not less y (±1°) with the leaning
than maximum angle (15°
NOT APPLICABLE
NOT APPLICABLE
100 kg) forward max)

leaning
angle
allowed
(15° max)
where
applicable
4.3.2 Performance
When tested in accordance with 5.3.2 with a rigid test mass of 100 kg, the peak load Fmax measured at the
attachment point on the rigid test mass shall not exceed 6 kN. The rigid test mass shall be held clear of the
ground and the arrest distance HAD shall not exceed 1 m.
For a rigid anchor line made of wire rope the peak load measured at the position of the top anchor shall be
recorded.
4.3.3 Function
4.3.3.1 Cold condition
The guided type fall arrester shall be conditioned to at least −30°C unless a lower temperature is claimed by
the manufacturer in which case the lowest claimed temperature shall be used.
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When tested in accordance with 5.3.3 with a rigid test mass of 100 kg, the rigid test mass shall be held clear
of the ground and the locking distance HLD shall not exceed 0,5 m or the arrest distance HAD shall not exceed
1 m.
4.3.3.2 Minimum distance from rigid anchor line
When tested in accordance with 5.3.4 with a rigid test mass equal to the minimum rated load the mass shall
be held clear of the ground and the locking distance HLD shall not exceed 0,5 m or the arrest distance HAD
shall not exceed 1 m.
When tested in accordance with 5.3.4 with a rigid test mass equal to the maximum rated load but not less
than 100 kg, the mass shall be held clear of the ground and the locking distance HLD shall not exceed 0,5 m
or the arrest distance HAD shall not exceed 1 m.
4.3.3.3 Fall back
4.3.3.4 On a guiding bracket for a rigid anchor line made from wire rope
4.3.3.5 Sideways fall
This requirement does not apply to those guided type fall arresters which can freely rotate on the rigid anchor
line.
4.3.3.6 Sideways leaning anchor line
4.4 Corrosion resistance
After testing in accordance with 5.4, all metal parts of the guided type fall arrester including the rigid 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.
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4.5 Marking and information
Marking of the guided type fall arrester including a rigid anchor line shall be in accordance with Clause 6.
Information shall be supplied with the guided type fall arrester including a rigid anchor line in accordance with
Clause 7.
5 Test methods
5.1 General examination of material and construction
5.1.1 Confirm by reference to appropriate documentation accompanying the guided type fall arrester
including a rigid anchor line and by normal or corrected vision and/or tactile examination and/or by
measurement of the guided type fall arrester including a rigid anchor line that it conforms to 4.1.1, 4.1.2.3,
4.1.2.5, 4.1.2.7, 4.1.2.9 and 4.1.2.10. If necessary to examine internal components, dismantle the test
sample.
5.1.2 Install a specimen of rigid anchor line of at least two maximum span lengths for an anchor line made
from rail and a 5 m length for an anchor line of wire rope (including a joint if the anchor line is a rail, a guiding
bracket if the anchor line is a wire rope and stop devices, if applicable) and the guided type fall arrester in
accordance with the information provided by the manufacturer and verify by normal or corrected vision
and/or tactile examination that it conforms to 4.1.2.1, 4.1.2.2, 4.1.2.4 and 4.1.2.8.
5.1.3 Use the test specimen described in 5.1.2, installed on a ladder, if applicable. Carry out the ascending
and descending test with two persons of different height and weight within the range of 160 cm to 190 cm
and within the range of 60 kg to 95 kg, wearing lightweight clothing. Both test persons shall wear a body
harness conforming to EN 361 equipped with a front fall arrest attachment point in accordance with the
information supplied by the manufacturer. If this harness consists of different front fall arrest attachment
points the test shall be carried out on each attachment point. Both persons shall ascend and descend over
the complete length of the rigid anchor line. Carry out this test 3 times and verify 4.1.2.6. If the rigid anchor
line can be installed in different orientations (e.g. sideways leaning angle, forward leaning angle) repeat the
tests using the function test specimen.
5.2 Static strength
5.2.1 Energy dissipating element preloading and load bearing non-metallic elements
5.2.1.1 Apparatus
The energy dissipating element preloading test apparatus shall conform to EN 364:1992, 4.1. Alternatively,
the dynamic test apparatus specified in EN 364:1992, 4.1.1, may be employed with an auxiliary test mass of
+1
(204 0) kg.
5.2.1.2 Method
5.2.1.2.1 In accordance with the manufacturer’s installation instructions install the test sample of rigid
anchor line and the guided type fall arrester in a locked position in the test apparatus.
5.2.1.2.2 For a rigid anchor line made of rail the test sample shall include the maximum span (i.e.
maximum distance between brackets) allowed by the manufacturer. If the manufacturer permits a joint in the
middle of the span this shall be included in the test sample. See Figure 3a
5.2.1.2.3 Position the guided type fall arrester on the rail in the middle of the span or immediately below
the joint.
+ 0,2
5.2.1.2.4 Apply the test load of (2 0) kN in the direction of a fall parallel to the rigid anchor line, for a
+ 0,25
period (3 0) min.
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5.2.1.2.5 Measure the permanent extension after the release of the test load.
5.2.1.2.6 For a rigid anchor line made of wire rope position the top of the guided type fall arrester a
maximum of 300 mm from the termination of the wire rope. See Figure 3b.
+ 0,2
5.2.1.2.7 Apply the test load of (2 0) kN in the direction of a fall parallel to the rigid anchor line, for a
+ 0,25
period (3 0) min.
5.2.1.2.8 Measure the permanent extension after the release of the test load at the point of activation of
the energy dissipating element.
5.2.1.2.9 If the guided type fall arrester, including the rigid anchor line made from rail or wire rope includes
+ 1,0
load bearing non-metallic elements apply a test load of (22 0) kN in the direction of a fall parallel to the rigid
anchor line. The guided type fall arrester including the rigid anchor line shall hold the load for a period of
+ 0,25
(3 0) min. Non-metallic elements or components may be isolated from the system as long as they include
their connecting elements, e.g. steel ring, and where necessary representative connecting test elements with
the same size, characteristics and sufficient strength may be used.
5.2.2 Guided type fall arrester including rigid anchor line
5.2.2.1 Apparatus
The static strength test apparatus shall conform to EN 364:1992, 4.1.
5.2.2.2 Method
5.2.2.2.1 Install a test sample of the rigid anchor line and guided type fall arrester in a locked position in
the test apparatus in accordance with the manufacturer’s installation instructions. A new sample may be
used for each test.
5.2.2.2.2 For a rigid anchor made of rail use the same test arrangement as described in 5.2.1.2.2 and
position the top of the guided type fall arrester level with the joint.
+ 1,0
5.2.2.2.3 Apply a static test load of (15 0) kN in the direction of loading in the event of a fall for a period
+ 0,25
of (3 0) min.
5.2.2.2.4 If the manufacturer does not permit an installation of a joint in the middle of a span, carry out a
test with the top of the guided type fall arrester level with the joint, with the joint positioned at the maximum
distance allowed by the manufacturer above the bracket. Carry out another test with the guided type fall
arrester positioned in the middle of the span. See Figure 3a.
5.2.2.2.5 If the guided type fall arrester can travel above the top bracket, carry out another test at the
maximum distance allowed by the manufacturer above the top bracket with the guided type fall arrester
positioned at the closest distance to the top stop device See Figure 3a.
5.2.2.2.6 If necessary, to prevent sliding of the guide type fall arrester on the rigid anchor line made of
wire rope, an appropriate stopper device may be placed below the guided type fall arrester.
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Dimensions in millimetres
a) Example of test for rigid anchor line made of b) Example of test for rigid anchor line made of wire rope
rail
Key
A max. allowed distance above top bracket 3 stop device type A
B max. span 4 bracket
F static load 5 tensioner
1 rigid anchor line 6 guided type fall arrester
2 joint 7 energy dissipating element (if applicable)
Figure 3 — Preloading and static strength test arrangement
5.2.2.3 Method for a rigid anchor line made from wire rope where the dynamic load on the top
anchor exceeds 6 kN
Install the test sample of rigid anchor line made from wire rope with a minimum length of 1 m, including all
other elements of the top of the anchor line and terminations, in the test apparatus such that the test load is
applied simultaneously to the rigid anchor line and elements. Apply the test load as specified in 4.2.2.3 with a
+ 1,0 + 0,25
tolerance of ( 0) kN. The test sample shall hold the load for a period of (3 0) min. See Figure 4.
This test should be carried following the dynamic performance test.
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Key
F static load 3 optional ending element (e.g. energy absorber)
1 rigid anchor line 4 termination
2 load cell (depending static test apparatus) 5 same termination as 4 (for this test only)
Figure 4 — Static strength test arrangement for a rigid anchor line made of wire rope where the
dynamic load on the top anchor exceeds 6 kN
5.2.2.4 Method for a guided type fall arrester including rigid anchor line for lateral load
Install the rigid anchor line with a maximum span in accordance with the information supplied by the
manufacturer.
Position the guided type fall arrester between two brackets or guiding brackets, at the mid-point of the
maximum span permitted by the manufacturer. See Figure 5a and Figure 5d.
+ 0,2
Apply the test load of (1 0) kN to the attachment element of the guided type fall arrester in an orthogonal
+ 0,25
direction to the working axis of the guided type fall arrester. Hold the load for a period of (3 0) min and
verify 4.2.2.4.
Carry out the test with the guided type fall arrester positioned at a joint, if applicable. See Figure 5b.
Carry out the test with the guided type fall arrester positioned at a bracket, if applicable. See Figure 5c.
Carry out the test with the guided type fall arrester positioned on a guiding bracket, if applicable. See
Figure 5e.
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a) b) c) d) e)
Key
F
1
static load
bracket or guiding bracket
3
4
joint
2 rigid anchor line
Figure 5 — Examples of lateral load test arrangement
5.2.3 Stop devices
5.2.3.1 Method for stop type A
Install the test sample of rigid anchor line including the stop type A and the guided type fall arrester in the
test apparatus. Set the guided type fall arrester in the unlocked mode and position it in contact with the stop
+ 0,2
type A. Apply a static test load of (2 0) kN in each direction of use as permitted by the manufacturer to the
guided type fall arrester via its connecting element such that the load is also applied to the stop type A. The
+ 0,25
stop type A shall hold the load for a period (3 0) min. See Figure 6.
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a) Stop type A upward test b) Stop type A downward test

Key
F static load 2 stop type A
1 guided type fall arrester 3 rigid anchor line
Figure 6 — Static strength test arrangement for stop type A
5.2.3.2 Method for stop type B
Install the test sample of rigid anchor line including the stop type B and the guided type fall arrester in the
test apparatus. Set the guided type fall arrester in the unlocked mode and position it immediately above and
+ 1,0
in contact with the stop type B. Apply a static test load of (12 0) kN to the guided type fall arrester via its
for a period (3
+ 0,25
connecting element such that the load is also applied to the stop type B. The stop type B shall hold the load
0) min. See Figure 7.
Key
F static load 2 stop type B
1 guided type fall arrester 3 rigid anchor line
Figure 7 — Static strength test arrangement for stop type B
5.3 Dynamic performance and function tests
5.3.1 Apparatus
The test apparatus for the dynamic performance test shall conform to EN 364:1992, 4.4, 4.5 and 4.6.
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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.
Means of protecting the test mass and/or rigid anchor line may be added as long as this does not influence
the tests.
5.3.2 Dynamic performance
5.3.2.1 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 rigid anchor line vertically (±1)° with the maximum span between brackets in
accordance with the information supplied by the manufacturer. For rigid anchor lines made from wire rope
install the guiding bracket at the maximum distance from the top anchor in accordance with the information
supplied by the manufacturer.
5.3.2.3 Attach the guided type fall arrester to the rigid anchor line. Attach the guided type fall arrester by
means of its connecting element via the load cell to the offset eyebolt of the test mass. For a rigid anchor line
made from wire rope attach an additional load cell at the position of the top anchor. See Figure 9.
5.3.2.4 Attach the quick release device via the connecting line to the connecting element of the guided
type fall arrester.
5.3.2.5 Raise the mass so that the guided type fall arrester is a maximum of 300 mm from the top
bracket for a rigid anchor line made of rail or a maximum of 300 mm from the top termination for a rigid
anchor line made of wire rope. Ensure the connecting element of the guided type fall arrester reaches its
highest position with guided type fall arrester unlocked. See Figure 8 and Figure 9. For rigid anchor lines that
include a locking feature (e.g. slot, hole, raised lug), position the guided type fall arrester immediately below
one of these locking features and at a maximum of 300 mm from the top bracket.
5.3.2.6 Position the test mass at a maximum horizontal distance of 300 mm from the rigid anchor line in
such a way that the guided type fall arrester is unlocked. See Figure 8 and Figure 9.
5.3.2.7 Release the rigid test mass without initial velocity and measure and record the peak load(s)
during the arrest stage. After the fall and with the mass at rest, measure the arrest distance HAD of the
attachment point of the mass.
5.3.2.8 If the manufacturer permits installation of the anchor line offset to the side of a ladder (not
central to the ladder) repeat the dynamic performance test at the maximum offset in accordance with the
information provided by the manufacturer.
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Key
HAD arrest distance 4 rigid test mass
1 load cell 5 rigid anchor line
2 quick release device 6 connecting line
3 guided type fall arrester 7 bracket
8 energy dissipating element (if applicable)
Figure 8 — Test arrangement for dynamic performance test for an anchor line made of rail
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Key
HAD arrest distance 5 rigid anchor line
1 load cell 6 connecting line
2 quick release device 7 guiding bracket
3 guided type fall arrester 8 tensioner
4 rigid test mass 9 energy dissipating element (if applicable)
Figure 9 — Test arrangement for dynamic performance test for an anchor line made of wire rope
5.3.3 Cold condition function test
5.3.3.1 Secure the rigid anchor line in accordance with the information supplied by the manufacturer.
5.3.3.2 Immerse a guided type fall arrester in clean, fresh water within a temperature range of
+1
(10 to 30) °C for (5 0) min. Remove the guided type fall arrester from the water and attach it to the rigid
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anchor line. After (15 ± 1) min at room temperature remove it from the rigid anchor line and subject it to the
0
lowest temperature claimed by the manufacturer but at least −30°C ( -2) °C for a minimum of 4 h.
Remove the guided type fall arrester from the refrigerated chamber and attach it to the rigid anchor line.
5.3.3.3 Position the guided type fall arrester on the rigid anchor line at a maximum of 300 mm from the
top termination for rigid anchor line made of wire rope (see Figure 10 b) and at a maximum of 300 mm below
the top fixing for rigid anchor line made from rail (see Figure 10 a).
Attach the offset eyebolt of the test mass to the connecting element of the guided type fall arrester.
Attach the quick release device to the centre eyebolt of the test mass. Raise the mass to its maximum height
above the guided type fall arrester at a maximum horizontal distance of 300 mm from the rigid anchor line in
such a way that the guided type fall arrester is unlocked.
5.3.3.4 Within 90 s of removal from the refrigerated chamber, let the mass fall. After the fall and with the
mass at rest, measure and record locking distance HLD and arrest distance HAD.
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a) b)
Key
HLD locking distance 5 connecting line
1 quick release device 6 bracket or guiding bracket
3 rigid test mass 8 energy dissipating element (if applicable)
4 rigid anchor line
Figure 10 — Test arrangement for cold condition function test
5.3.4 Minimum distance from rigid anchor line function test
5.3.4.1 Install the test sample of the rigid anchor line in accordance with the information supplied by the
manufacturer and as shown in Figure 11.
+0,5
For rigid anchor line made of wire rope, the length of the test sample shall be (3 0) m. Tension the anchor
line to the maximum specified by the manufacturer.
For rigid anchor line made of rail, the length of the test sample shall be minimum 2,0 m.
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5.3.4.2 Attach the guided type fall arrester to the rigid anchor line in accordance with the information
supplied by the manufacturer. Hold the rigid test mass, equal to the minimum rated load with a tolerance of
(±1) kg, by the quick release device connected to the centre eyebolt. Connect the guided type fall arrester by
means of its connecting element to the offset eyebolt of the rigid test mass.
5.3.4.3 Raise the rigid test mass vertically in the same plane as the rigid anchor line and the guided type
fall arrester to its maximum height above the guided type fall arrester allowed by the connecting element.
With the guided type fall arrester in an unlocked position the rigid test mass shall be in contact with the
guided type fall arrester without changing the position of the guided type fall arrester on the rigid anchor line
(see Figure 11 a and Figure 11 b). For wire rope rigid anchor lines, position the guided type fall arrester on
the rigid anchor line so that the distance between its top and the termination of the wire rope is a maximum
of 300 mm (see Figure 11 b). For rigid rail anchor lines, position the guided type fall arrester on the rigid
anchor line so that the distance between its top and the next fixing above is a maximum of 300 mm (see
Figure 11 a).
5.3.4.4 For rigid anchor lines that include a locking feature (e.g. slot, hole, raised lug), position the
guided type fall arrester immediately below one of these locking features and at a maximum of 300 mm from
the next fixing above. Let the mass fall without initial velocity. After the fall and with the mass at rest,
measure and record locking distance HLD and arrest distance HAD.
5.3.4.5 Repeat the test using a rigid test mass equal to the maximum rated load with a tolerance of
(±1) kg but not less than (100 ± 1) kg. Let the mass fall without initial velocity. After the fall and with the mass
at rest, measure and record locking distance HLD and arrest distance HAD.
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a) b)
Key
HLD locking distance 5 quick release device
1 rigid anchor line 6 energy dissipating element (if applicable)
2 guided type fall arrester 7 load cell (for initial tension control)
3 fixing bracket 8 tensioner
4 additional fixing (depending on the manufacturer's 9 rigid test mass
instruction)
Figure 11 — Test arrangement for minimum distance from rigid anchor line function test
5.3.5 Function test on a guiding bracket for a rigid anchor line made of wire rope
5.3.5.1 Install the test sample of the rigid anchor line in accordance with the information supplied by the
manufacturer and as shown in Figure 12.
5.3.5.2 Tension the anchor line to the maximum specified by the manufacturer. Attach the guided type
fall arrester to the rigid anchor line in accordance with the information supplied by the manufacturer. Hold the
rigid test mass, equal to the maximum rated load with a tolerance of (±1) kg but not less than (100 ± 1) kg, by
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the connecting line and quick release device connected to the centre eyebolt. Connect the guided type fall
arrester by means of its connecting element to the offset eyebolt of the rigid test mass.
5.3.5.3 Raise the rigid test mass vertically in the same plane as the rigid anchor line such that the
guided type fall arrester is on a guiding bracket and in an unlocked position. Let the mass fall without initial
velocity. After the fall and with the mass at rest, measure and record locking distance HLD and arrest distance
HAD.
Key
HLD locking distance 4 connecting line
HAD arrest distance 5 guiding bracket
1 quick release device 6 rigid test mass
3 rigid anchor line 8 energy dissipating element (if applicable)
Figure 12 — Test arrangement for function test on a guiding bracket for an anchor line made of wire
rope
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5.3.6 Fall back function test
5.3.6.1 Apparatus
The guiding lanyard for the fall back function test shall be made from steel wire rope with a nominal diameter
of 8 mm and shall be positioned vertically. The distance between its top attachment point and the initial
position of the guided type fall arrester shall be at least 3 m. See Figure 13 and Figure 14.
The mass suspended from the guiding lanyard shall be (150 ± 1) kg.
The length of the horizontal connection between the guiding lanyard and the test mass, including the load
cell and pulley, shall be

(
500 0 + 100
)
mm measured between the centre line of the guiding lanyard and the
contact point on the central eyebolt on the rigid test mass. The horizontal connection shall have a maximum
weight of 1 kg.
The pulley shall be compatible with the guiding lanyard and have a diameter of
(40 + 10
−1 0
) mm and be
captivated on the guiding lanyard.
5.3.6.2 Method
5.3.6.2.1 Install the test sample of the rigid anchor line in accordance with the information supplied by the
manufacturer and as shown in Figure 13 and Figure 14. For rigid anchor lines made from wire rope, tension
the anchor line to the maximum tension specified by the manufacturer.
5.3.6.2.2 Attach the guided type fall arrester to the rigid anchor line in accordance with the information
supplied by the manufacturer. Attach the quick release device to the centre eyebolt of the rigid test mass
equal to the minimum rated load with a tolerance of (±1) kg.
5.3.6.2.3 Attach the guided type fall arrester by means of its connecting element to the offset eyebolt of
the rigid test mass. Raise the rigid test mass in such a way so the connecting element of the guided type fall
arrester is in a horizontal position or above the horizontal position, if necessary, so that the guided type fall
arrester is unlocked.
5.3.6.2.4 For a rigid anchor line made of rail, position the guided type fall arrester on the rigid anchor line
so that the distance between its top and the next fixing above is a maximum of 300 mm. If the rigid anchor
line includes a locking feature (e.g. slot, hole, raised lug), position the guided type fall arrester immediately
below one of these locking features and at a maximum of 300 mm from the next fixing above. See Figure 13.
5.3.6.2.5 For a rigid anchor line made of wire rope, position the guided type fall arrester on the rigid
anchor line so that the distance between its top and the termination of the wire rope is a maximum of
300 mm. See Figure 14.
5.3.6.2.6 In accordance with Figure 13 and Figure 14 attach one end of the horizontal connection,
including the load cell, to the centre eyebolt of the test mass and the other end to the pulley guidance
system. Attach the 150 kg mass to the end of the guiding lanyard. Move the top extremity of the guiding
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lanyard, tensioned by the 150 kg mass, laterally until a load of (150 0) N is reached in the horizontal
connection.
5.3.6.2.7 Release the rigid test mass without initial velocity. After the fall and with the mass at rest,
5.3.6.2.8 Repeat the test using a rigid test mass equal to the maximum rated load with a tolerance of
(±1) kg but not less than (100 ± 1) kg. Release the mass without initial velocity. After the fall and with the
mass at rest, measure and record locking distance HLD or arrest distance HAD.
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HLD locking distance 4 pulley guidance system
HAD arrest distance 5 guiding lanyard
1 bracket 6 quick release device
2 additional bracket (depending on the manufacturer's 7 horizontal connection including load cell
instructions)
3 guided type fall arrester 8 rigid test mass (min and max rate load)
9 150 kg mass
Figure 13 — Test arrangement for fall back function test for a rigid anchor line made of rail
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Key
HLD locking distance 5 guiding lanyard
HAD arrest distance 6 quick release device
1 load cell 7 tensioner
2 energy dissipating element (if applicable) 8 rigid test mass (min and max rated load)
3 guided type fall arrester 9 150 kg mass
4 pulley guidance system 10 horizontal connection including load cell
Figure 14 — Test arrangement for fall back function test for a rigid anchor line made of wire rope
5.3.7 Sideways fall function test
5.3.7.1 Install the rigid anchor line in accordance with the information supplied by the manufacturer and
as shown in Figure 15 and Figure 16. For a rigid anchor line made of wire rope, tension the anchor line to the
maximum tension specified by the manufacturer.
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5.3.7.2 Attach the guided type fall arrester to the rigid anchor line. Attach the connecting element on the
+5
guide fall arrest to screw link connectors (EN 362 class Q) or shackles to achieve a of (210 -5) mm between
the connecting element of the guided type fall arrester and the offset eyebolt of the rigid test mass. Attach
the free end of the screw link connector or shackle to the offset eyebolt of the rigid test mass, equal to the
maximum rated load with a tolerance of (±1) kg but not less than (100 ± 1) kg.
5.3.7.3 Attach the quick release device to the centre eyebolt on the rigid test mass. Raise the test mass
and move the test mass sideways (perpendicular plane) to its furthest distance away from the rigid anchor
line, as shown in Figure 15 and Figure 16, so that the connecting element of the guided type fall arrester and
additional connector is at its furthest extent and the guide type fall arrester is unlocked.
5.3.7.4 For rigid anchor lines made from rail, position the guided type fall arrester on the rigid anchor
line so that the distance between its top and the next fixing above is a maximum of 300 mm. If the rigid
anchor line includes a locking feature (e.g. slot, hole, raised lug), position the guided type fall arrester
immediately below one of these locking features and at a maximum of 300 mm from the next fixing above.
See Figure 15.
5.3.7.5 For rigid anchor lines made from wire rope, if the guided type fall arrester cannot freely rotate,
carry out the sideways function test with the guided type fall arrester positioned on a point(s) that it cannot
rotate freely, e.g. on a guiding bracket. See Figure 16.
5.3.7.6 Release the rigid test mass without initial velocity. After the fall and with the mass at rest,
5.3.7.7 Carry out the test in each different configuration where a sideways load could be applied. A new
rigid anchor line and guided type fall arrester may be used for each configuration.
5.3.7.8 Where the manufacturer claims the rigid anchor line can be installed with a forward-leaning
angle of more than 1° from the vertical, repeat the above test with the maximum forward leaning angle
specified by the manufacturer. A new rigid anchor line and guided type fall arrester may be used.
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Key
HLD locking distance 4 guided type fall arrester
HAD arrest distance 5 210 mm additional connection
1 fixing bracket 6 connecting line
2 additional fixing (depending on the manufacturer's instruction) 7 quick release device
3 rigid anchor line 8 rigid test mass (max rated load)
Figure 15 — Test arrangement for sideways fall function test for a rigid anchor line made of rail
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HLD locking distance
HAD arrest distance 5 connecting line
1 guiding bracket 6 quick release device
4 210 mm additional connection 9 energy dissipating element (if applicable)
Figure 16 — Test arrangement for sideways fall function test for a rigid anchor line made of wire rope
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5.3.8 Sideways leaning anchor line function test
5.3.8.1 Install the rigid anchor line at the maximum sideways leaning angle in accordance with the
+ 2°
information supplied by the manufacturer but not less than 5° and not more than 15° with a tolerance ( 0).
See Figure 17 and Figure 18.
5.3.8.2 Attach the quick release device to the centre eyebolt of the test mass and the guided type fall
arrester by means of its connecting element to the offset eyebolt of the test mass, equal to the minimum
rated load with a tolerance of (±1) kg.
5.3.8.3 For a rigid anchor line made of rail, position the guided type fall arrester on the rigid anchor line
so that the distance between its top and the next fixing above is a maximum of 300 mm. If the rigid anchor
line includes a locking feature (e.g. slot, hole, raised lug), position the guided type fall arrester immediately
below one of these locking features and at a maximum of 300 mm from the next fixing above. See Figure 17.
5.3.8.4 For a rigid anchor line made of wire rope, position the guided type fall arrester on the rigid
anchor line so that the distance between its top and the termination of the wire rope is a maximum of
300 mm. See Figure 18.
5.3.8.5 Position the mass to its maximum height above the guided type fall arrester at a maximum
horizontal distance of 300 mm from the rigid anchor line in such a way that the guided type fall arrester is
unlocked.
5.3.8.6 Release the rigid test mass without initial velocity. After the fall and with the mass at rest,
measure the locking distance HLD and arrest distance HAD.
5.3.8.7 Repeat the test using a rigid test mass equal to the maximum rated load with a tolerance of (±1)
kg but not less than (100 ± 1) kg. Release the mass without initial velocity. After the fall and with the mass at
rest, measure and record locking distance HLD and arrest distance HAD.
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HLD locking distance 4 guided type fall arrester
HAD arrest distance 5 connecting element including energy dissipating element
(if applicable)
1 fixing bracket 6 connecting line
2 additional fixing (depending on the manufacturer's 7 quick release device
instructions)
Figure 17 — Test arrangement for sideways leaning anchor line for a rigid anchor line made of rail
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HLD locking distance
HAD arrest distance
1 rigid anchor line
2 guided type fall arrester
3 connecting element including energy dissipating element (if applicable)
4 connecting line
5 quick release device
6 rigid test mass (max rated load)
7 tensioner
Figure 18 — Test arrangement for sideways leaning anchor line for a rigid anchor line made of wire
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5.4 Corrosion resistance
5.4.1 Expose all metal parts of the guided type arrester including the rigid anchor line to the neutral salt
+ 0,5 +5
spray test in accordance with EN ISO 9227 for a period of (24 0) h. Dry for (60 0) min at (20 ± 2) °C. Carry
out the procedure a second time.
NOTE Total exposure is two periods of 24 h exposure and two periods of 60 min drying.
5.4.2 Examine the test sample. Where necessary to gain visual access to internal components, dismantle
the test sample.
6 Marking
Marking on the guided type fall arrester and the rigid anchor line shall conform to EN 365 and in addition
shall include the following:
a) Marking on the guided type fall arrester:
1) the minimum and maximum rated load;
2) if the guided type fall arrester can be removed from the rigid anchor line, an indication on the guided
type fall arrester of the correct orientation in use and the model and type/identification marks of the
appropriate rigid anchor line;
b) Marking on the rigid anchor line or adjacent to the rigid anchor line:
1) if the guided type fall arrester can be removed from the rigid anchor line, an indication about model
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and type/identification marks of the appropriate guided type fall arrester.
Information supplied by the manufacturer
7.1 General
The information supplied by the manufacturer shall be provided in the languages of the country of
destination. It shall conform to EN 365.
7.2 Installation
The information supplied by the manufacturer shall include advice on correct installation (e.g. span distance,
stop device, joint etc.). The information shall also include specific advice as follows:
a) the maximum angle(s) of installation from the vertical (i.e. forward and sideways leaning angle if
applicable);
b) the maximum load(s) that could be transmitted in service from the rigid anchor line to the structure and
the directions of loading relevant to the type of fixing and structure;
c) correct orientation of the rigid anchor line and, if applicable, the installation of the feature(s) to protect
against incorrect orientation of the guided type fall arrester where it can be attached to the rigid anchor
line;
d) that all points of the rigid anchor line where the guided type fall arrester could run off the rigid anchor
line shall be fitted with a stop type A or B as appropriate;
e) that if the rigid anchor line is a wire rope, it shall be fixed at both ends and tensioned to a value specified
by the manufacturer but not less than 0,25 kN;
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f) that guided type fall arresters including a rigid anchor line made of stainless steel should not be installed
in a highly corrosive atmosphere (e.g. above a swimming pool) because of the risk of non-visible stress
corrosion cracking, unless specific control measures are in place or compatibility is established;
g) the limitations of installation for the rigid anchor line, e.g. aggressive atmosphere.
7.3 Instructions for use
In addition to conforming to EN 365, the information shall include advice or information as follows:
a) that the rigid anchor line including the guided fall arrester is for the use of one person only;
b) the specific conditions under which the guided type fall arrester including a rigid anchor line may be
used or not e.g. environmental/weather conditions;
c) that the mass of the user, including tools and equipment, shall not exceed the maximum rated load
marked on the guided type fall arrester;
d) that the mass of the user, excluding tools and equipment, shall not be less than the minimum rated load
marked on the guided type fall arrester;
e) that the guided type fall arrester should be connected to a full body harness conforming to EN 361
equipped with a front fall arrest attachment point, including a clear statement on the required position of
the harness attachment point;
f) how to connect the guided type fall arrester to a front fall arrest attachment point of the harness;
g)
h)
that the full body harness should be properly adjusted to a snug fit and should not be used if loose;
a warning that if the harness becomes loose during ascent or descent, it should be correctly adjusted
again from a secured position;
i) a warning that the length of the connecting element shall not be extended or shortened, e.g. by adding
or subtracting a connector;
j) if the guided type fall arrester can be removed from the rigid anchor line which type and model of guided
type fall arrester and rigid anchor line can be used together (i.e. were tested and certified together);
k) the correct way of operating the guided type fall arrester on the rigid anchor line;
l) if the guided type fall arrester can be removed from the rigid anchor line, how to attach and detach it;
including an explanation of how incorrect use is avoided;
m) if the guided fall type fall arrester is designed to be left on the rigid anchor line information on how to
protect it against environmental influences;
n) the minimum space required to be under a user at all times in order to prevent a collision with obstacles
should a fall occur;
o) where appropriate, a warning that engaging the guided type fall arrester’s release function or handling
the guided type fall arrester during ascent or descent could hinder the safe operation of the braking
mechanism and should be done only from a safe position where there is no risk of a fall;
p) that the guided type fall arrester shall not be used for work positioning and that if work positioning is
required, a separate system shall be used;
q) the coldest temperature at which the guided type fall arrester including a rigid anchor line may be used;
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r) that connection and disconnection from the rigid anchor line shall be done from a safe place or by using
a separate personal fall protection system;
s) any limitation(s) for a rigid anchor line including the guided type fall arrester in case of rescue situations.
8 Packaging
Packaging shall conform to EN 365.
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Annex A
(informative)
Explanatory information on this edition of the standard EN 353-1:2014
This annex provides explanatory information on the key points covered in this edition of the standard and is
intended to provide the reader with background information on the principles used, which form the basis of
this standard.
Table A.1 — Informative explanation of the key points arising from the revision of this standard
Sub-clause Rationale
Clause 1 Scope To be consistent with EN ISO 14122 standard and
ISO standards concerning allowed inclination for
ladders the standard covers the angle range of
+15°/0°.
3.3 Rigid anchor line A rigid anchor line is now defined as a rail or
tensioned wire rope fixed at both extremities. A
minimum tension for an anchor line made of wire
rope has been included in the installation information
in 7.2.
3.5 Locking distance Locking distance HLD for the guided type fall arrester
has been introduced for the function tests and set at
3.9 Stop device
0,5 m.
Stop devices have been introduced to prevent
unintentional detachment of the guide type fall
arrester.
4.2.1 Energy dissipating element pre-loading Pre-loading of the energy dissipating element has
been introduced to check that it does not deploy
prematurely under loads that can be expected in
normal service.
4.2.2 Guided fall arrest and rigid anchor line The static strength requirement of 15 kN is based on
(static strength requirements) a maximum arrest load of 6kN multiplied by a safety
factor of 2,5 with the guided type fall arrester tested
4.2.2.1
at different positions on the rigid anchor line (e.g. at
4.2.2.2 a joint, above the top bracket).
The purpose of this requirement is to test non-
metallic elements remaining permanently installed
on the rigid anchor line to a higher value to cover
possible degradation in service. This requirement
excludes non-metallic elements, (e.g. energy
dissipating element), on a guided type fall arrester
which are stored separately and away from the rigid
anchor line.
4.2.2.3 This requirement was added where the load at the
top of the rigid anchor line made of wire rope
exceeds 6 kN and to maintain the same factor of
safety.
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4.2.2.4 The purpose of this requirement is to check that the

guided type fall arresters does not become detached
from the rigid anchor line with a lateral movement by
the user in a sideways direction.
4.2.3.1 Stop type A The load of 2 kN relates to a single user of 100 kg in
suspension with a factor of safety.
4.2.3.2 Stop type B The load of 12 kN relates to a single user of 100 kg
falling with a factor of safety.
There is no dynamic strength test on stop type B, as
it is considered that the 12 kN static strength test for
stop type B is sufficient.
4.3.2 Performance test In general terms the human physique can be
4.3.3 Function tests classified by type, size and composition and can be
defined as endomorph, mesomorph and ectomorph,
4.3.3.1 Cold condition
which under dynamic conditions can generate
4.3.3.2 Minimum distance different results.
4.3.3.3 Fall back For consistency and reproducibility of testing,
4.3.3.4 On a guiding bracket performance tests are conducted with a rigid steel
4.3.3.5 Sideways fall mass of 100 kg representing a single user.
4.3.3.6 Sideways leaning anchor line The objective of the performance tests is to confirm
the arrest of a fall is made is in line with the test
requirements i.e. arrest load and distance.
The objective of the function tests is to confirm
correct operation of the guided type fall arrester
locking feature(s) under foreseeable conditions of
use using minimum and/or maximum rated loads.
The purpose of this test is to check the locking
function of the guided type fall arrester at a low
temperature (i.e. a temperature not warmer than
−30°C). This test is carried out using a 100 kg rigid
steel test mass.
The purpose of this test is to check the locking
function of the guided type fall arrester when a user
is positioned close to the rigid anchor line and in
contact with the guided type fall arrester.
The potential for a fall backwards has been
addressed in the fall back function test. A load is
applied to the guided type fall arrester in an
unlocked condition to represent a typical backwards
load that could be expected in service.
This test has been introduced to check the locking
function of the guided type fall arrester and the
integrity of a guiding bracket on a rigid anchor line
made of wire rope in the event of a fall occurring
with the guided type fall arrester positioned directly
on the guiding bracket.
The potential for loading the guided type fall arrester
in a sideways direction has been addressed in this
function test. The sideways test is conducted using
the maximum rated load only as this will apply
higher stresses on the guided type fall arrester and
rigid anchor line.
This test covers a sideways leaning anchor line with
an angle up to 15° from the vertical and was
included to cover foreseeable conditions of use.
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Annex B
(informative)
Significant technical changes between this European Standard and the

previous edition EN 353-1:2002
Table B.1 — Significant technical changes
Clause/paragraph/table/figure Change
Introduction This standard is based on the philosophy that a
guided type fall arrester including a rigid 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
European Standard provides requirements and test
methods for guided type fall arresters, including a
rigid anchor line, used in personal fall protection
systems in accordance with EN 363.
Clause 1 Scope This European Standard applies to rigid anchor lines
which are intended to be installed vertically and/or
with a combination of forward-leaning angle and/or
sideways leaning angle between the true vertical and
the vertical +15°.
Clause 2 Normative references Updated. Reference to EN 361, EN 10264–2,
EN 13411–5 and EN ISO 9227 added. References
to EN 354 and EN 355 deleted.
Clause 3 Terms and definitions New definitions added for the following:
Energy dissipating element, arrest distance, locking
distance, connecting element, stop device, stop type
A, stop type B, maximum rated load, minimum rated
load, top bracket, bottom bracket, guiding bracket
and joint.
Clause 4 Requirements Breaking tenacity of 0,6 N/tex added for fibre ropes,
4.1.1 Materials webbing and sewing threads.
4.1.2 Construction Prevention against incorrect orientation of the guided
type fall arrester added.
4.4 Static strength
Connecting elements are now required to be
4.3 Dynamic performance and function
permanently attached to the guided type fall arrester.
4.3.2 Performance test
When attached to the rigid anchor guided type fall
4.3.3 Functions tests arresters are now required to accompany the user in
an upwards and downwards direction without
manual intervention.
Stop devices require operation via a deliberate
manual action, be self-closing and not removable
from the rigid anchor line.
A top termination using U-bolt clamps are no longer
acceptable.
Non-metallic materials intended to remain
permanently installed are now required to have static
strength of 22 kN.
A 2 kN pre-loading requirement for the energy
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dissipating element added.

New requirement for stop type A to hold a load of
2 kN added.
New requirement for stop type B to hold a load of
12 kN added.
The performance test is now carried out with the
rigid anchor line positioned vertically with a tolerance
of ± 1°.
Functions tests replace original Locking tests.
Function tests include low temperature, minimum
distance, fall back, on a guiding bracket, sideways
fall and sideways leaning anchor line tests. Tests are
conducted using either a) minimum and maximum
rated loads or b) the maximum rated load. In the
case of the low temperature tests this is conducted
using a 100 kg rigid steel test mass.
Clause 5 Test methods New test method introduced covering movement of
the guided type fall arrester in an upwards and
downwards direction.
New function test methods introduced covering low
temperature, minimum distance, fall back, on a
guiding bracket, sideways fall and sideways leaning
anchor line tests (see Table 1).
Clause 6 Marking The guided type fall arrester now requires the
minimum and maximum rated loads to be marked on
the device.
7.2 Installation
Clause 7 Information supplied by the manufacturer New clause added specifically covering the
installation of the of the rigid anchor line including
the guided type fall arrester.
7.3 Instructions for use
Information on the minimum tension of 0,25 kN for
an anchor line made of wire rope added.
New clause added specifically covering the
instructions for use which includes information now
required in addition to that covered by EN 365.
Clause 8 Packaging Clause now makes reference to EN 365
Annex A New informative Annex A added.
Annex B New informative Annex B added.
Annex ZA Annex ZA revised and updated.
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Annex ZA
(informative)
Relationship between this European Standard and the Essential

Requirements of EU Directive 89/686/EEC
This European Standard has been prepared under a mandate given to CEN by the European Commission
and the European Free Trade Association to provide a means of conforming to Essential Requirements of
the New Approach Directive 89/686/EEC.
Once this standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Union under that Directive and has been
implemented as a national standard in at least one Member State, compliance with the clauses of this
standard given in Table ZA.1 confers, within the limits of the scope of this standard, a presumption of
conformity with the corresponding Essential Requirements of that Directive and associated EFTA
regulations.
Table ZA.1 — Correspondence between this European Standard and Directive 89/686/EEC
Clause(s)/sub- Essential Requirements (ERs) of Qualifying remarks / Notes

clause(s) Directive 89/686/EEC
of this EN
4.1.2.6 1.1.1 Ergonomics
4.1.2.1, 4.1.2.2,
4.1.2.3, 4.1.2.4,
4.1.2.5, 4.1.2.6,
1.2.1 Absence of risks and other
‘inherent’ nuisance factors
4.1.2.7, 4.1.2.8,
4.1.2.9, 4.1.2.10
4.1.1.4 1.2.1.1 Suitable constituent materials
4.1.1.5 1.2.1.2 Satisfactory surface condition of
all PPE parts in contact with the
user
4.1.2.6 1.2.1.3 Maximum permissible user
impediment
4.1.1.1, 4.1.1.2, 1.3.2 Lightness and design strength
4.1.1.3, 4.2.2, 4.2.3,
4.3.3.1
4.5 1.4 Information supplied by the
manufacturer
4.4, 4.5 2.4 PPE subject to ageing 4.5 refers to Clause 7, which by
reference to EN 365 addresses this ER
4.5 2.8 PPE for use in very dangerous 4.5 refers to the information required in
situations Clause 7
4.5 2.9 PPE incorporating components 4.5 refers to the information required in
which can be adjusted or Clause 7
removed by the user
4.5 2.12 PPE bearing one or more 4.5 refers to the information required in
identification or recognition Clauses 6 and 7
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marks directly or indirectly

relating to health and safety
4.2.2, 4.2.3, 4.3.2, 3.1.2.2 Prevention of falls from height To give conformity with this ER for the
4.3.3, 4.5 whole fall arrest system the guided type
fall arrester including its rigid anchor line
shall be combined with a suitable full
body harness
WARNING — Other requirements and other EU Directives may be applicable to the product(s) falling within
the scope of this standard.
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Bibliography
[1] EN 363, Personal fall protection equipment ― Personal fall protection systems
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Personal fall protection

EUROPEAN STANDARD EN 353-1

ICS 13.340.60 Supersedes EN 353-1:2002

Personal fall protection equipment - Guided type fall arresters

This European Standard was approved by CEN on 18 July 2014.

EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATION

CEN-CENELEC Management Centre: Avenue Marnix 17, B-1000 Brussels

This document will supersede EN 353-1:2002.

EN 362, Personal protective equipment against falls from a height ― Connectors

3 Terms and definitions

Note 1 to entry: Arrest distance is expressed in metres.

Note 1 to entry: Locking distance is expressed in metres.

Note 1 to entry: Maximum rated load is expressed in kilograms.

Note 1 to entry: Minimum rated load is expressed in kilograms.

Figure 2 — Illustration of installation configurations of the rigid anchor line

4.1 Materials and construction

4.2 Static strength

4.2.1 Energy dissipating element preloading

4.2.2 Guided type fall arrester including rigid anchor line

4.2.3 Stop devices

4.3 Dynamic performance and function

Table 1 provides an overview of required performance and function tests.

Table 1 — Overview of required performance and function tests

100 kg) forward max)

4.3.3.1 Cold condition

4.3.3.2 Minimum distance from rigid anchor line

4.3.3.3 Fall back

4.3.3.5 Sideways fall

4.3.3.6 Sideways leaning anchor line

4.4 Corrosion resistance

4.5 Marking and information

5.1 General examination of material and construction

5.2 Static strength

5.2.2 Guided type fall arrester including rigid anchor line

The static strength test apparatus shall conform to EN 364:1992, 4.1.

Figure 3 — Preloading and static strength test arrangement

This test should be carried following the dynamic performance test.

Figure 5 — Examples of lateral load test arrangement

5.2.3 Stop devices

5.2.3.1 Method for stop type A

a) Stop type A upward test b) Stop type A downward test

Figure 6 — Static strength test arrangement for stop type A

5.2.3.2 Method for stop type B

Figure 7 — Static strength test arrangement for stop type B

5.3 Dynamic performance and function tests

5.3.2 Dynamic performance

5.3.3 Cold condition function test

Figure 10 — Test arrangement for cold condition function test

5.3.4 Minimum distance from rigid anchor line function test

5.3.6 Fall back function test

cell and pulley, shall be

5.3.7 Sideways fall function test

5.3.8 Sideways leaning anchor line function test

5.4 Corrosion resistance

a) Marking on the guided type fall arrester:

1) the minimum and maximum rated load;

Information supplied by the manufacturer

7.3 Instructions for use

Packaging shall conform to EN 365.

Explanatory information on this edition of the standard EN 353-1:2014

4.2.2.4 The purpose of this requirement is to check that the