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Fall Protection
Eliminate Bounce Effect
and Secondary Falls

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Modular
Ergonomic
Smooth Running
Versatile

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Contents
1. General Instructions
Manufacturer
Distribution
1.1. Purpose

2. Safety Instructions
2.1. Terms of use

3. Product Description
3.1. Components
3.2. Standards
3.3. Assembly

4. System Elements
4.1. Use of components
4.2. Track suspension
4.3. Trolleys
4.4. Support brackets & stopper
4.5. Switches
4.6. Example of line
4.7. Assembly regulations

5. Safety Instructions
6. Servicing
6.1. Checklist

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1.General Instructions

Manufacturer

Helm Hellas S.A
PO Box 209
20100 Korinthos
Greece
Tel: 0030-27410-85803
Fax: 0030-27410-25368
e-mail: info@niko.eu.com

Distribution U.S.A.
NIKO TRACK
300 Highpoint Avenue
Portsmouth
RI 02871
Tel: 001-401-6837525
Fax: 001-401-6836450
e-mail: sales@nikotrack.com

Distribution U.K.
NIKO Limited
Unit 12, Southfield Road
Kineton Road Ind.Estate
CV47 0FB Southam
Warwickshire
Tel: 0044-19268-13111
Fax: 0044-19268-15599
e-mail: sales@niko-ltd.co.uk

Distribution Germany
NIKO TECHNIK GmbH
Friedrichstrasse 269A
42551 Velbert
Tel: 0049-2051-604736
Fax: 0049-2051-604738
e-mail: office.de@niko.eu.com

Distribution Austria
NIKO VertriebsgmbH
Hainsfeldstraße 3
A-2564 Weissenbach
Tel: 0043-2674-81005
Fax: 0043-2674-81006
e-mail: office.at@niko.eu.com

1.1.Purpose
The fall arrest system NIKO PSS 25 is to be used exclusively for the safety of persons suspended after a fall.
The system does not replace personal safety harnesses (PPE – personal protective equipment).
Generally the fall arrest system is suited for maximum 3 persons per meter length of line. The maximum number of
persons must be adjusted according to the requirements as follows:
a.) Determination of the maximum number of persons
b.) The supporting structure must be designed to withstand the worst case scenario,i.e. if all persons operating the
system were to fall at once.
c.) Calculate 10kn dynamic load affecting the system (or according to chart at 26.B06P) for one person:for each
additional person add 1kn.
d.) it is important to conduct an analysis of the rescue options for the maximum number of persons.

2. Safety Instructions
2.1. Terms of Use

1 person permitted on one trolley.
Each safety trolley must only be used in combination with a personal safety harness.
Dampers/shock absorbers are to be used.
a)Safety harnesses must be worn during use in accordance with EN 355.
b)Be aware of the required fall and arrest distances.
c)Distance to collision:
This means the minimum space required to ensure that a secured person does not fall onto any obstacle. The fall
height must always be reduced to a minimum. The calculation of the fall height depends on the system used:
connectors/fasteners, dampers/shock absorbers, distortion of safety belt.
Minimum distance from the impact point (incl. body height) + 1m to floor or obstacle.
!!! Pay attention to spurs, mouldings or other construction obstacles !!!

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3. Product Description
3.1.Components

Horizontal running track system with support brackets for wall or ceiling mounting as well as mounting to a steel beam
above.
The internally running trolleys are fitted with 4multi ball bearing rollers and a safety bolt to prevent the trolley falling
due to breakage of the axle or bearings.
The track system can be assembled in a straight line or follow a specified course using several types of bends. By
dividing the line in several directions, switches are installed which can lead into one or more lines. The trolleys are
available in two different types.
Trolley T40P with vertical swivel bolt 360° and ring nut DIN 582.
Trolley T10P with hole (for the use of this trolley as person carrier you have to use a PPE rotating swivel). Track
stoppers of type 25.X01 are screwed at the open end of the track. Swivel switches are delivered either with manually
or automatically changing switch tongues. The operation can be carried out manually by switch lever or by lever with
pulling chain.

3.2.Standards
The components comply with EN 795 class D.

3.3. Assembly
The track system is constructed for vertical assembly. The lines can be in straight or curved.
Mounting: The tracks are attached to steel beams or masonry with support brackets or adjustable brackets. The
mounting distances are given at 4.1.

Warning: Each mounting point must be capable of holding a load of 10KN.
Except bracket 26.B06P (look at the chart on page 5)
During assembly the support structure must be checked and the strength of the mounting points tested. Assembly
onto steel construction's you must use screws of DIN 933 M16 (8.8).
The free standing track ends are allowed to jut out over the last support bracket according to chart page 15 / 4.6. If
this distance is exceeded then additional support brackets must be installed.
Free standing track ends and track joints are to be separated by at least a full section. See 4.7 assembly regulations.
For the assembly of bends, a support bracket should be fitted in the center of each bend.The exact positioning of the
support brackets is depicted at 4.6 (Example of line) and must be followed. Since the trolleys have no brake
mechanism, ascending or descending track requires a different type of support or other restraint method. Please
consult the manufacturer for recommendations and ensure proper testing by a qualified person.
(All non-horizontal lines require an extra examination)
The switches are connected into the system via the track joints and must be positioned immediately before the joint.
Track end stops must be used on open-ended track and should be secured with a steel bolt and nyloc DIN 933
M8x80 to prevent horizontal shift .

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Torque for double adjustable wall bracket Type 26.B06P

C
B
A

A Projection up to 45mm 10 KN
B Projection up to 110 mm 17 KN
C Projection up to 165 mm 35 KN

AZW

Once fixed, mark the position of the bracket, which should
remain the same at all times. Positioning should be noted on the
checklist and periodically checked during maintenance (page 18).

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EN 795

Material for accessories and components
Steel quality St37_2 according to DIN 17100
Ball bearing material AISI 1015, Surface hardness 58-62 HRC
Surface galvanised & yellow chromated.

4. System Elements
4.1. Use of Components
Track profiles and track bends

Track “NIKO”, standard 6000 mm lengths

TESTED

EN 795

Track Art.Nr.

b

s

w

25.000 galv.

65

60

3,6

18

25.060
sendzimier galv.

65

60

3,6

18

26.000 galv

80

75

4,5

22

110

90

6,5

25

s

27.000 galv

h

Track bends
TESTED

EN 795

4. System Elements
4.2. Profile suspension
Support brackets

Standard bends
Art. Nr.

R

+/-

a

25.C06 galv.

580

10

500

25.C06W
580
sendzimier galv.
770
26.C08 galv.

10

500

20

500

27.C10 galv.

20

500

1035

! In the event of a fall, the support brackets and dowels should be examined!

Wall support bracket
TESTED

EN 795

Wall support
bracket Art. Nr.

EN795

b

h

s

L

n

d

25.B01P

80 125

6

26.B01P

100 160 8

90

18

17

27.B01P

118 210 10 120 32 27

110 25 22

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4. System Elements

Ceiling support bracket
TESTED

EN 795

Ceiling support
bracket Art. Nr.

b

h

s

25.B02P

80

83

26.B02P

100 103

27.B02P

118 146 10 260 23 22

m

d

6

170 10

17

8

210 12 22

L

Split support bracket for flat steel
TESTED

EN 795

Split support
bracket Art. Nr.

B

h

s

L

e

d

25.B03P

77 132

6

90

6

M16

26.B03P

96 150

8

110

8

M16

27.B03P

110 180 10 120 10 M16

Adjustable support brackets for height and lateral adjustment

Double adjustable wall bracket

TESTED

EN 795

! In the event of a fall, the double adjustable wall brackets and bolts must be
examined and changed if necessary!

d2
d2
Double adjustable
wall bracket Art. Nr.

26.B06P

H

s

B

ho

b

L

110 85

8

90

31

21

208 168

Suitable for adjustable brackets 25.B04P 26.B04P

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L1 d1 d2

h

18

8

4. System Elements
Profile suspension

Adjustable support brackets for height and lateral adjustment

Adjustable bracket

TESTED

EN 795

Spring cotter 4 mm
Drill-hole 5 mm
15 mm

Adjustable
bracket
Art. Nr.

C

H

h

s

B

L

C

90

75

25.B04P

215 140

6

82

26.B04P

292 183

8

100 110 93

Suitable for adjustable wall bracket 26.B06P

Components for I-Beam mounting

Adjustable joint clamp, parallel

TESTED

EN 795

B

Adj. joint clamp,
parallel Art. Nr.

L

B

H

h

25.B35P

129 60

26.B35P

146 60

27.B35P

214 110

h
H

L

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Components for I-Beam mounting

Adjustable joint clamp, horizontal

TESTED

B

EN 795

Adj. joint clamp,
horizontal Art. Nr.

L

B

H

h

25.B36P

129 60

26.B36P

146 60

27.B36P

214 110

h
H

L

Split suspension bracket for I-beam
TESTED

EN 795

Split suspension
bracket for track profile

IPN / IPE

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H1 H2

s

d

25.000

56

60

42

6

M16

26.000

63

75

44

8

M16

27.000

90 110 66

For I-beam
IPN / IPE

25.000

100 ( 80 )

25.B10P

120 ( 100 )

25.B12P

140 ( 120 )

25.B14P

160 ( 140 )

25.B16P

26.B16P

180 ( 160 )

25.B18P

26.B18P

200 ( 180 )

25.B20P

26.B20P

27.B20P

220 ( 200 )

25.B22P

26.B22P

27.B22P

240 ( 220 )

25.B24P

26.B24P

27.B24P

260 ( 240 )

25.B26P

26.B26P

27.B26P

10 M16

26.000

27.000

4.3. Trolleys

4-wheel Trolley

TESTED

EN 795

Trolley
Art. Nr.

H

h

s

b

25.T10P

62

60

10

65 120 18

12

26.T10P

70

75

12

80 145 22

12

27.T10P

108 110 15

90 210 26

12

d1

d

L

4-wheel Trolley for persons

d1

TESTED

EN 795

L

b

h

d

H

d1
D
Trolley
Art. Nr.

H

h

b

L

d

d1 D

25.T40P

122 60 65 110 12

12

72

26.T40P

145 75 80 150 12

12

90

27.T40P

163 110 90 200 12

12 108

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4.4. Splice joints, brackets + track end stop
Splice joint for tracks

Scaffolding splice joint for
mounting on scaffold tube 1 12 “, 48,30 mm
/

TESTED

EN 795

Scaffolding splice
joint Art. Nr.
s
h

L

b

h

s

L

25.B80P

80 75

6

180

26.B80P

100 93

8

200

27.B80P

114 134 10 250

b

Track End Stops
Track end stop
TESTED

In addition to the track end stop a safety screw
is required (see sketch).

Track endstop
Art. Nr.

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EN 795

L

b

h B 1 B2

25.X01P

80 75

6

110 30

26.X01P

100 93

8

135 30

27.X01P

114 134 10 135 50

4.4 Support brackets & stopper
Support bracket without mounting flange
Bracket for welding on existing
building frame.
Support bracket
Art. Nr.

25.B00P

TESTED

EN 795

b

h

s

L

80 75

6

90

26.B00P

100 93

8

110

27.B00P

114 134 10 120

Scaffolding support bracket
for mounting of

TESTED

EN 795

1
2

/

Scaffold tube 1 “, 48,30 mm

Scaffolding support
bracket Art. Nr.

s
h

L

b

h

s

L

25.B90P

80 75

6

90

26.B90P

100 93

8

110

27.B90P

114 134 10 120

b

4.4 Support brackets & stopper
Splice joints for Track
Splice joint for tracks
TESTED

EN 795

Splice joint
Art. Nr.

b

h

s

L

25.B49P

80 75

6

180

26.B49P

100 93

8

200

27.B49P

114 134 10 250

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4.5. Switches

Tongue switches without bends
TESTED

Manual operation
left or right running angle 30°

EN 795

Switch left

Switch right

Tongue switch w/o
bend Art. Nr.

L

Tongue switch w/o
bend Art. Nr.

L1 L2 W

220 500 650 30°

25.A04

220 500 650 30°

26.A05

280 550 750 30°

26.A04

280 550 750 30°

L

L2

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L1 L2 W

25.A05

Design left switch

25.000
26.000
27.000

L

L1

4.5. Switches

Tongue switch complete with Bends

TESTED

Manual operation
left and right running in angle 90° bends
complete with two 90° bends

Tongue switch
Art. Nr.

a

EN 795

b

L e

R

25.A47

65

760 1600 180 580

26.A47

80

980 2000 210 770

27.A47

90 1335 3000 300 1035

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4.6. Example of line
he mounting points are

.

given are maximum distances.
below

top view

A = max Cantilever end shown in chart
B =support centres in max mm

mount

Mounting
maximum distances

with ceiling brackets.

B

A

C

25.000

1100

300

500

C = max distance between support & splice joint

26.000

1600

400

500

D = Middle of bend max 1000 mm

27.000

2800

500

500

E = Switch support points are positioned immediately after the splice joints

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4.7. Assembly regulations
Please

the specified

in the

below.

o not place track joints

.

The same goes for track bends and switches.

Incorrect

Correct

Incorrect

Correct

Special constructions are only permitted after proper investingations
andwritten approval from an authorised afency.

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5. Safety Instruction
All mounting points must be set up as shown in example 4.6. The manufacturer takes no
responsibility for incorrect assembly. Ensure all parts are correctly aligned at track crossings.
Correct alignment of the parts will produce the best running quality. After assembly of the
support brackets, the track is pushed into the support brackets and fixed using the overhead
security screws.Poor fixing of the tracks may lead to uneven pressure, causing the track to slide
out out. (Risk of falling).
The standard trolley for fall arrest application is T40P. The use of T10P trolleys(designed for
carrying materials) requires a PPE rotating swivel in order to carry personnel.

6. Servicing
All Fall Arrest systems NIKO PSS 25-26-27 are subject to repeated inspection. The inspection
intervals depend on the use and demands placed on equipment.
Basically the following minimum intervals are to be maintained:
For safety devices that are used no mone than once a month: annual examination in
accordance with checklist.
For safety devices used once a week: quarterly examination in accordance with checklist
For safety devices used daily, such as high rope courses & event facilities; weekly examination
in accordance with checklist
Special installations must be approved by an authorized inspection office and should be dealt
with seperately.

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6.1. Examination Checklist PSS 25-26-27
All examinations of the fall arrest system NIKO PSS 25-26-27 must be documented in this list.
Part
Support brackets
Screw connections to substructure
Fixing screw
Observe yielding
After fall (change brackets and dowels)
Projection up to the wall bracket 26.B06P
Track profile
Corrosion
Material wear out
Track crossings
Fixing
Track joints
Positioning
Fixing
Track bends
Corrosion
Material wear out
Track crossings
Fixing
Switches
Corrosion
Axle screw wear out and play
Switch tongue function and wear out
Switch lock function and screw connection
Wear out & position of switch tongue support holder
Crossings and position of the track joints
Screw connection of track joints
Track stopper
Screw connection and position
Security screw positioning
Rubber buffer
Trolleys
Running quality
Bearing play
Position of carrying screws
Position of clip screws
Wear out on eye nut
Wear out on trolley body
Corrosion

Tested:

Complies:

Comments

Other

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Fall Arrest System PSS 25-26-27
Mechanism tested according to EN 795 Class D
Test. cert. No. TÜV-A- MHF/FÖT-1/04/FT04-026

Use of the system is permitted only by instructed persons.
Maximum loading weight respectively 100kg respectively 1 trolley.
Loads and persons run along separate tracks.
Pay attention to the operation instructions.

Permitted for

Persons

NikoTrack LLC
300 Highpoint Ave, Portsmouth, RI 02871
T:401-683-7525

Fall Arrest System PSS 25-26-27
Test. cert. No. TÜV-A- MHF/FÖT-1/04/FT04-026

I n s p e c ti o n O f f i c e :

N e x t e x a m i n a ti o n d u e :

NikoTrack LLC
300 Highpoint Ave, Portsmouth, RI 02871
T:401-683-7525
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NikoTrack LLC
300 Highpoint Ave, Portsmouth, RI 02871
T: 401-683-7525

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