Portwest FP68 30m Ascending/Descending Kit
Coming with an extra long 30 metre kernmantle rope, the Portwest FP68 Ascending/Descending Kit is ideal for working from height, in particular for tasks such as window cleaning, maintenance and utilities. The kit also features a 2 point harness, nylon bag, rope grab and carabiner as well as the rope, all of which are certified to relevant safety standards.
What's Included?
With your purchase you will receive:
What Is the Portwest FP68 Ascending/Descending Kit For?
The Portwest FP68 Ascending Kit features a FP12 2 Point Comfort Harness, an FP29 Kernmantle Rope and an FP99 Drawstring Fall Protection Tool Bag. The kit also includes a special rope grab, which will lock in case of a descent. This makes the kit best suited to tasks where you can expect to descend and ascend, such as window cleaning, maintenance and utilities.
Key Points Of the Portwest FP68 Ascending and Descending Kit
- FP12 Harness
- Harness Points: Two sliding dorsal rings
- Type of Work: Work positioning
- Materials: Polyester webbing, alloy steel
- Certification: EN 361
- FP29 Kernmantle Rope
- Rope Length: 30 metres
- Certification: EN 1891
- FP36 Rope Grab
- Materials: Steel
- Certification: EN 353
- FP30 Screwgate Carabiner
- Materials: Steel
- Breaking Load: 25kN
- Certification: EN 362
- FP99 Drawstring Bag
- Dimensions (HxW): 75 x 55cm
- Materials: Nylon, polyurethane
How Do I Use the Portwest FP68 30m Kit?
With your purchase you will receive instructions on how to use the FP68 Kit. Alternatively, you can find instructions for the kit by clicking on the links below. Finally, in the image below, you can view how to don a harness.
Click Here for User Instructions on the FP12 Harness |
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Click Here for User Instructions on the FP30 Carabiner |
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Key Features Of the Portwest FP68 Ascending Kit?
- Features a 2 point harness that has a focus on comfort
- Supplied rope grab will lock and catch you in case of fall
- Supplied with a drawstring bag for carrying on the job
- Features an extra long 30 metre long rope that is ideal for work positioning
- Special rope grab can catch you in case of rapid decline
- Suitable for roofing, building, utilities and more
How Safe Is the Portwest Ascending/Descending Kit?
The Portwest Kit has been fully certified to all relevant work from height regulation. This is to ensure your safety while you are at work. Certification can be found below.
- EN 358: Work Positioning: - Fully certified to withstand weight in a work positioning system
- EN 361: Full body harness - This standard states that the harness has passed the free fall test where 100kg is dropped in the harness.
- EN 362: Connectors - Confirms that this product is suitable for use as a connector.
- EN 1891: Rope - Certifies that the rope is suitable for industrial rope access
- EN 353: Fall Grab - Standard for vertical fall arrest systems
What Documentation Is Available?
Click Here for the Conformity Statement on the FP12 Harness |
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Click Here for Conformity Statement on the FP29 Rope |
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Click Here for the Conformity Statement on the FP99 Drawstring Bag |
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Click Here for the Conformity Statement on the FP36 Rope Grab |
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Click Here for the Conformity Statement on the FP30 Carabiner |
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