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800 Kong Back-Up®
800 Kong Back-Up®
800 Kong Back-Up®
800 Kong Back-Up®
800 Kong Back-Up®
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800 Kong Back-Up®
$166.00

Description

ANSI/ASSE Z359.15-2014
ANSI certified version of the well known BACK-UP fall arrester.
Safe and simple to use with only one hand! BACK-UP is the revolutionary KONG fall arrester that
follow the operator in both directions and stop the possible falling. Shifting the special button on the
lock mode, it can be used also as a positioning device or a normal locking device. Due to its special
manufacture, BACK-UP supports also the strongest stress in semi dynamic way avoiding the
shocking effects on the ropes caused by the traditional self-locking devices with toothed cams.
Connector included.
High quality, made in Italy!

A new mobile fall arrester from Kong that follows the operator in both directions. With its unique locking cam configuration, the Back-Up supports fall factor 2 falls in a semi-dynamic way, without damage to the safety rope.

• Stops a fall, slide or uncontrolled descent
• Works on the vertical or angled rope
• Moves up or down along the rope without manual intervention
• Easy to install and remove at any point on the rope
• For rope, access applications unit can be used with tug cord

Meets ANSI Z359.1-2015 and OSHA requirements in North America.
Certified to CE EN 353-2, EN 358, EN 567.
Lazer marked ANSI Z359.15 complient.

Technical specifications:
10.0 to 12.0 mm semi-static ropes (EN 1891 type A) certified with the device
Comes with the Kong Steel Oval auto-locking carabiner
205g + carabiner (180g) 385g. total


If used for fall protection, to meet ANSI and EN requirements, Back-Up must be used without a lanyard or in conjunction with a 12" lanyard and one steel carabiner (included with the Back-up), total length measures 40cm (16 inches) to limit maximum potential fall distance to less than 1 meter.

Specifications

Technical
Origin Made in Italy