General Warning - Tractel tirsafe T3 Instructions D'emploi Et D'entretien

tirsafe™ T3
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1. General warning

1. Before using the tirsafe™ T3 temporary lifeline, to
ensure that it is operated safely and efficiently, it is
essential that users read this manual, understand
its contents in full, and comply absolutely with its
instructions.(Fig. 1)
2. This manual must be kept in good condition, until
the device is taken out of service, and must be
made available to all operators. Additional copies
can be supplied on request.
3. The information marked on the device (see
"Marking" section) must remain totally legible.
If this information is erased, the device must be
permanently removed from use.
4. The tirsafe™ T3 temporary lifeline is a fall arrest
safety system component, which must only be
used in combination with other components
that are compatible with one another and with
the tirsafe™ T3 temporary lifeline, and which
comply with the applicable safety regulations and
standards, in particular standard EN 363.
5. The tirsafe™ T3 lifeline can only be used, at most, by
three trained and competent persons, or under the
supervision of such a person. The principle of any
such training must include the procedure to adopt in
the event of a fall by one or several users. It should
also include a demonstration as to how to set up
and operate the tirsafe™ T3 lifeline on a full system,
taking example of an actual operating situation and
using the appropriate safety measures.
6. It is essential to follow the instructions for attaching
equipment together to form the protection system,
as detailed in this manual and in the instructions
supplied with the other equipment attached to it.
7. TRACTEL strictly requires the use of a TRACTEL
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anchor line and declines any responsibility for
using a tirsafe™ T3 with any anchor line other
than that of TRACTEL
indicated for the tirsafe™ T3 model. Furthermore,
TRACTEL can only guarantee a fall-prevention
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system, if it is exclusively comprised of components
commercialized, serviced, assembled and set up,
in accordance with the applicable safety measures
and standards.
8. TRACTEL declines any responsibility for the
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operation of a tirsafe™ T3 lifeline which has been
dismantled other than under its control, in particular
in the event of the replacement of original parts with
parts from another source.
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Maximum
Span (m)
number of users
5-30
origin and of the model
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9. Any modification or addition to the equipment is
subject to prior written approval from TRACTEL
The connection of the tirsafe™ T3 life line to the
host structure can only be done with the aid of a
belay support marked EN 795 -B with a minimum
resistance of 30 kN.
10. Before using
supervisor(s),
of supervisor's
the solidity of the anchor line fastenings in
accordance with the rules and standards in force.
Minimum resistance of 30kN.
11. Never use a tirsafe™ T3 lifeline with an anchor line
(L) or a tensioner (T) which are not in good apparent
condition.
12. Any damaged tirsafe™ T3 lifeline must be returned
to TRACTEL or to its distributor for repair, unless
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a decision has been taken to eliminate it. Likewise,
any anchor line showing signs of wear or damage
must be eliminated.
Any tirsafe™ T3 lifeline which has stopped a fall,
or the security of which is questioned, must be
returned to TRACTEL
company for inspection. Any such device can only
be re-used upon written agreement from either
TRACTEL or its authorized repair company.
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13. The temporary tirsafe™ T3 lifeline has a mark (aa:)
indicating the date of the next inspection.
14. Never use the tirsafe™ T3 lifeline, and the
components used with it in the safety system, for
any purpose other than that for which they are
intended, and under conditions other than those
described in this manual. In particular, never use
the tirsafe™ T3 lifeline for suspending the operator
other than in the event of a fall.
15. You must return the tirsafe™ T3 lifeline to
TRACTEL , or to one of its authorized repair
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companies, or to a competent person, for servicing
at least once every twelve months.
The servicing should not only cover the functioning
of the tensioner (T), and all the associated
equipment, but should also ensure that all markings
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are clearly legible. The supervisor's safety depends
directly on maintaining the efficiency and strength
of the equipment.
16. Important: If you are responsible for assigning
the equipment to an employee or similar person,
ensure that you comply with the applicable health
and safety at work regulations.
17. It is recommended that a tirsafe™ T3 lifeline be
personally allocated to a designated supervisor,
especially when the supervisor is an employee.
18. Any tensioner (T), or anchor line (L) permanently
removed from use must be destroyed or made
permanently unavailable, to prevent use by mistake.
19. For security reasons, it is important to ensure
that the device or the anchoring point is always
the tirsafe™ T3 lifeline,
or the authority in
safety, shall have
or to its authorized repair
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charge
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