Via dell’Economia 64 /c 36100 Vicenza (VI) - Italy (EN) INFORMATIVE NOTE FOR INFLATABLE PROTECTORS WORK AIR DL001 T U with integrated 002_W electronic control unit NOTES Thank you for choosing DAirlab! The product you have chosen has been designed taking advantage of precious cooperation at national and international levels, combined with the most advanced technologies available and tests conducted constantly at the DAirlab laboratories All this has made it possible to design a product offering maximum co
CONTENTS 1. PRELIMINARY INSTRUCTIONS AND SUGGESTIONS ............................................................................. 3 2. INTENDED USE OF THE WORK AIR DL001 T U ........................................................................................ 5 OVERVIEW ........................................................................................................................................................5 PROTECTION OFFERED BY THE WORK AIR DL001 T U PROTECTIVE DEVICE .................
1. PRELIMINARY INSTRUCTIONS AND SUGGESTIONS A few general suggestions for the use of the system are provided below. For greater detail, read the corresponding parts of the text below. WARNINGS: ●●● The WORK AIR DL001 T U has been designed to be used only by professional workers working at height. ●●● The WORK AIR DL001 T U must only be used by a person who has been trained and has the expertise to use it in safety.
equipment or external battery to the existing cables. Components of the WORK AIR DL001 T U can only be modified by authorized DAirlab operators. ●● The sound level reached by the airbag during deployment could exceed the maximum sound pressure level exposure value of 140 dB(C) according to Article 189 of Legislative Decree 81/2008.
2. INTENDED USE OF THE WORK AIR DL001 T U 2.1. Overview The WORK AIR DL001 T U is an innovative system for the safety of professional workers working at height, from a height between 1.20 and 2 meters when the user is not connected to all the anchor points and over two meters when the user is connected to a safe anchor point with a full-body harness.
2.2. Protection offered by the WORK AIR DL001 T U protective device In view of the particular protection offered by the WORK AIR DL001 T U protective device, it must be considered Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and is therefore subject to the requirements established by Regulation (EU) 2016/425.
2.3. Protective performance of the WORK AIR DL001 T U protective device The System to which this Informative Note refers must be considered Class 2 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as it has been designed and produced to provide limited protection against the risks of mechanical impact in the event of a fall with impact as described in Chapter 3.4. For the performance levels achieved by the WORK AIR DL001 T U Personal Protective Equipment refer to Table 1.
During certification the WORK AIR DL001 T U was tested and can be integrated with the following “PPE” harness models: “Gravity - Art. 126501(C.A.M.P S.p.a)”, “B02 B1020S (FAT Pro S.r.l)” and “EKO (Kong S.p.a)”. This list does not represent the compete range of harnesses compatible with the WORK AIR DL001 T U and is purely an indication of the harnesses used in the Certification tests.
2.4. Instructions for understanding the marking of the protective device WORK AIR DL001 T U and of the integrated 002_W electronic control unit To learn the meaning of the indications provided on the marking of the device refer to Table 3.
The Marking is indicated on a label stitched to the protector. The label contains the following information: Manufacturer’s Name and Trademark D-Air Lab S.r.l.
MADE IN ZZZZ Indication of the country of origin International Garment Care Symbols. YYYYY Indication of the production batch Table 3: Marking of the 002_W electronic control unit The marking is stamped directly on the plastic case and contains the following information: Manufacturer’s Name and Trademark D-Air Lab S.r.l.
2.5. How to choose and wear the WORK AIR DL001 T U The device must be chosen with attention to the indications and the symbols on the marking. To choose the correct WORK AIR DL001 T U back and chest protector, refer to the distance between waist and shoulder, as there is no constant relation with body height. This is the maximum vertical length, measured at the back, from the waistline to the point in which the shoulder joins the neck.
2.6. Position and minimum size of the areas protected by the WORK AIR DL001 T U Table 5 below indicates the minimum size of the protected areas and shows the positions of the body areas protected by the WORK AIR DL001 T protective device. Table 5 - Position and minimum size of the airbag protected areas Back Area Chest area (DC = Divided Chest) Protector (CB Central Back) identification A F r L1 l2 H1 code Waist-Shoulder Type (cm) (cm) (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) WORK AIR 41 - 46 33,1 11,5 DL001 T U.
WARNINGS: ●● Avoid contact with petrol, oil, or any other type of chemical agent. These substances could damage the component materials, compromising their original characteristics. ●● Do not rest or rub against walls, sharp edges, sharp objects, hot objects, fences or any other type of object that could cut or abrade the product, causing irreversible damage. ●● For the temperatures of use of the WORK AIR DL001 T U, please refer to the temperatures at which it was tested, indicated in Table 1.
3. DESCRIPTION OF THE 002_W ELECTRONIC COMPONENT AND AIRBAG OF THE WORK AIR DL001 T U 3.1. Overview The WORK AIR DL001 T U is an innovative system for the safety of professional workers working at height. 3.1.1. 002_W Electronic control unit The WORK AIR DL001 T U is controlled by the 002_W electronic control unit that triggers inflation of the system whenever one of the pre-set conditions arises.
WARNINGS: ●● The electronic control unit case is sealed by DAirlab during manufacture. Tampering with this seal invalidates the product warranty. Do not tamper with and/or remove the electronic control unit. Contact the nearest DAirlab Assistance Service in case of need. 3.1.2. User interface The user interface comprises an illuminated button and a VIBRAMOTOR. The purpose of the interface is to communicate the information required by the user.
3.3. System on/off procedures Make sure that the System's battery is fully charged, the battery charge has a duration of around 18 hours; charge the WORK AIR DL001 T U before the battery charge runs down completely and whenever possible. • After putting on the WORK AIR DL001 T U correctly (see chapters above) switch the device on using the on/off button located on the front left-hand side, as indicated in Figure 2 below and then close the front buckles completely.
3.4. Triggering of the WORK AIR DL001 T U The sensors installed inside the case of the WORK AIR DL001 T U constantly monitor its dynamics; information from the sensors is processed by the central unit and, if the values registered exceed the pre-set thresholds, the System inflates the airbag. The conditions in which the WORK AIR DL001 T U is triggered are indicated below: • Without a harness – Vertical free fall from a height of at least 1.
3.4.1. What to do if the WORK AIR DL001 T U is triggered When triggered, the system will inflate and then deflate slowly. The airbag can only inflate once, After each deployment the WORK AIR DL001 T U must be replaced; contact the DAirlab Assistance Service for the replacement procedure. WARNING: ●●● in the event of a fall during which the System is triggered, do not use it again until the airbag has been replaced by the DAirlab assistance service, as the System will not function. 3.5.
3.5.2. Summary of System notifications The System notifications are described below.
3.5.3. Possible malfunctions of the System Table 6 below describes possible malfunctions of the WORK AIR DL001 T U. Table 6: possible malfunctions Problem Possible cause Possible Solution The system will not Battery flat Charge the battery for at least 2 hours.
WARNINGS: ●●● Never charge the System while wearing it. Always remove the WORK AIR DL001 T U before charging the System. Any voltage overload that occurs might pose a risk to the user’s safety. ●●● Never charge the System while wearing it; operation of the system is disabled during charging. ●●Never leave the System charging close to flammable surfaces or objects. If it were to overheat during charging, this could start a fire.
4. MAINTENANCE OF THE WORK AIR DL001 T U SYSTEM 4.1. Overview The WORK AIR DL001 T U System has been designed and produced according to high quality standards to ensure correct operation over time. However, it advisable to carry out periodic maintenance on the system, consisting of a few simple operations. 4.2. Washing the WORK AIR DL001 T U The WORK AIR DL001 T U must only be cleaned using a damp cloth with water or with water and a conditioner-free neutral soapy solution.
4.3. Transportation Store and transport the device using the bag provided at the time of purchase. WARNINGS: ●●● Always make sure that the system is placed in “Lock Mode” to prevent the System from being switched on accidentally during transportation. ●●● Always make sure that the system has been switched off using the on/off button to prevent accidental triggering of the System.
6. ERROR CODES OF THE DEVICE For information regarding the main error codes of the System, consult chapter 3.5.3 "Possible malfunctions of the System" of this Informative Note. 7. CERTIFICATIONS WORK AIR DL001 T U The Notified Body that certified your WORK AIR DL001 T U is EU NOTIFIED BODY No. 2008 DOLOMITICERT Scarl, Zona industriale Villanova 7/A – 32013 LONGARONE (BL). 002_W EU: This electronic device complies with complies with Directive 2014/30 / EU.
8. F.A.Q. (FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS) Q: Is the WORK AIR DL001 T U device absolutely safe? A: No. No protective system can protect the wearer from every possible risk or in every possible condition of use. All protective equipment has its limits and injury and even death can occur even while wearing the WORK AIR DL001 T U. Q: Has the system been certified by an authorized certification agency? A: Yes. The EU NOTIFIED BODY No.
