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Technical Bulletin
Re:
TR020316#1SJ
Twin Block Use
Wednesday, 02 March 2016
The new Kratos Sharp Edge Mini-Blocks can be used as in a twin block arrangement in combination with the
special new attachment device. However please note that the use of these blocks has some restrictions to
ensure that the load applied to the user is kept below the legal requirement of 6kN.
1. Fall Factor 2
a. For any use of the block where the anchorage point is below the D-Ring on the harness
where the blocks are attached, only one of the blocks is allowed to be anchored at any one
time.
2. Fall Factor <2
a. Where the anchorage point is level with or higher than the D-Ring on the harness where the
blocks are attached then the two blocks may be anchored at the same time.
Products covered:
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FA 20 502 02 – 2m sharp edge block with small hook
FA 20 503 02 – 2m sharp edge block with Scaffold Hooks
FA 20 502 00 B – Twin retractable block connection device
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