Anchorage Point

FKS1 Contact point 

 ‘SAVE A LIFE FKS1’ is a Class A1 contact point for protection at work in accordance with the EN Standard for • catching systems, • rescue systems, • restraint systems.

All advantages at a glance: SAVE A LIFE-FKS1 is flat – consequently, it is not disturbing when mounted around windows; it is dynamic – it acts like the crush-collapsible zone of a modern motor vehicle; it is self- checking – no external test persons or test loads required, consequently economical; shapely – the elegant friend of the architect (also available in gilded finish): Safety devices need not necessarily have a threatening look; stainless – choosing high-quality stainless steel gives you sustainable security also in a salty environment.

Components ‘SAFE A LIFE – FKS1’

• Base plate

• Piton

• Buckle 

• Protective plate 

• Securing material (2 screws each)

  

Detailed description

Patented functionality    In neutral position, the buckle is folded in,
and activated by folding out. 

 
Dynamic Anchorage point Only the one anchorage point frome MARK SAVE A LIFE-FKS1 works dynamic:
By a strength over 300 kg the piton change his shape and a lot of energy goes in the piton and not in the harnes of the user. 

 
Mounting      

 The device is mounted horizontally; it may also be mounted above the head in exceptional cases; for mounting in brickwork or concrete, Würth WIT-VM 200 composite mortar must be used; for mounting in wood, 10/120 wood screws are required. 

 
Production, material
and supply security		 All components – with the exception of the mounting devices – are deep-drawn exclusively at MARK Metallwarenfabrik in Spital am Pyhrn in Austria. This guarantees a constant high quality and supply security. All relevant components are made of STAINLESS STEEL 1.4301, with the steel parts being polished, cleaned and coated with a special dip, meeting the highest requirements of the automotive industry. 

 
Legal bases      

 Legal bases in Austria
for the arrangement of contact devices:
• § 72 AAV
• § 30 (2) BauV
• § 45a KBV (Carinthia)
• OIB Directive 4 

 
Standards, certificates
and approvals		 • ÖNORM EN 365 1993
• ÖNORM EN 795 1996
• CE label
• TÜV-A-MHF/FÖT-01/F05-085 of 16 June 2005 approved for:
   wood, concrete, solid brick, cavity brick. 

 
Simple inspection      

 Pursuant to §151(1) BauV (see further below) – inspections of contact devices are to be carried out by qualified persons at least once a year.

Who is allowed to carry out inspections?
Pursuant to §151(1) BauV, the visual inspection of the SAVE A LIFE-FKS1 can be carried out by every suitable and competent person, also by employees of the company.
External inspection organs are not necessary.
Affixing of test loads ist not necessary.

How is the inspection carried out ?
Check the ease of motion of buckle: if buckle has an easy motion: Everything OK!
If buckle is deformed and consequently stiff: Contact point has been overburdened and the SAVE A LIFE-FKS1 must be replaced.Check the subsurface for cracks and deformations; if it is loose or deformed, consult a structural engineer.

Legal text:Building regulations, §151(1)
Factory equipments, other mechanical equipments, manufacturing equipments and items of personal protective equipment, for which Chapter I or II Inspections of their proper condition are provided for, shall only be used if these inspections have been carried out and if flaws detected during the inspection have been eliminated. The inspections shall be carried out by civil engineers of the subject area coming into consideration for the purpose, by competent organs of the Association for Technical Inspection or by any other person being suitable, competent and authorised for carrying out such inspections.

 

 
Packaging unit      

 Cardboard with 2 pieces of ‘SAVE A LIFE – FKS1’ with all individual parts; plus 2 screws (160 mm) each for concrete or brickwork; mounting instruction included.

Bulk package:
consists of 10 cardboards as described above.

Wood screws:
10/120 mm are available on special order.