Tractel Group EN 354 Instructions D'emploi Et D'entretien page 7

Warning
1. Before using a lanyard, it is essential that users read this
manual and comply with its instructions, in order to ensure
the safe use and efficiency of the device. This manual must
be kept and made available to all users. Additional copies
can be supplied on request.
2. Before use, it is essential that users are trained in how to use
this safety device. Check the condition of the components
that are attached (harness and connectors). The lifetime of
this device is 5 years.
3. The lanyard can only be used by a single person who is trai-
ned and competent, or who is under the responsibility of
such a person.
4. If a lanyard is not in a good apparent state, or if it has been
used to prevent a fall, all parts of the equipment must be veri-
fied by Tractel S.A.S., or by a competent person who must
provide written authorisation for the reuse of the system.
It is recommended to make a visual inspection prior to each
use.
5. Any modification or attachment made to the equipment can-
not be done without prior written approval from Tractel S.A.S.
The equipment must be transported and stored in its original
packaging.
6. Any lanyard that has not been inspected over the past 12
months should not be used; it must be destroyed or checked
by a competent person who shall provide written authorisa-
tion for its reuse.
7. This device is suitable for use on an open air site and for a
temperature range of - 35°C to +60°C. Avoid any contact with
sharp edges, rough surfaces and chemical substances.
8. 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.
9. The user must be physically and mentally fit when using this
equipment. In case of doubt, check with one's private doctor
or with the works doctor. It is forbidden for use by pregnant
women.
10. The equipment should not be used beyond its limits or in any
other situation than that provided for (cf. "Functions and
Description").
11. It is recommended that each user has his own personal
lanyard, especially if he/she is permanently employed.
12. Before using a NF EN 363 fall arrester device, the user must
ensure that each of the components is in good working order:
security system, locking system. During installation, no
damage should be made to any of the security functions.
13. For the safety of the user, it is essential that the device or the
anchoring point is positioned correctly and that the work is
conducted in a manner so as to reduce to a minimum any risk
of fall and any danger linked to the height.
14. An anti-fall harness is the only body-gripping device that is
permitted for use in a fall arrester system.
15. In a fall arrester system, it is essential to verify, prior to each
use, the free space under the user on the workplace, to avoid
any risk of collision, in the case of a fall, with the ground or
with any obstacle found in its path.
16. For the safety of the user, if the equipment is sold outside the
first country of destination, the dealer should supply: an
instructions manual, instructions for maintenance, for perio-
dical inspections and repairs, all compiled in the language of
the country of use.
SPECIAL APPLICATIONS
For any special application, please contact Tractel.
Operation
Inspection before use
Check:
• Visual inspection of the state of the lanyard, the seams and/or
the splices. The cord, the belt and the stitches should not show
any signs of wear and tear, burns or cuts. In case of doubt,
immediately withdraw the equipment from use.
• Check the state of the harness and connector attachments.
• Check the complete fall arrester system.
Functions and description
• The full length of the lanyard, equipped with an energy absor-
ber, two machined ends and two connectors, must not exceed
2 m.
• Single lanyards, without shock absorber, (fig. 2 page 2), or posi-
tioning lanyards, are not fall protection lanyards, and must not
be used as a fall arrest system. They are designed to guard
against the risk of a fall by preventing the user accessing dan-
gerous areas (fig. 4 on last page). They are used to create or to
lower an anchoring point.
Specific lanyards:
• The back D-ring extension lanyard (ref. 032872 - fig.2.b, page
2), makes it easier for users to connect the back attachment
point to a fall arrest device (figure 7 page 4).
• The fork rescue lanyard (ref. 032862 - fig.2.a) is used after a fall
to evacuate a person who has fallen as efficiently as possible.
It is connected to the shoulder straps of the harness worn
by the person to be rescued using two spring hooks (figure 5
page 3).
• The lanyard for retractable lifeline for use on roofs (ref. 035032
- fig.2.e page 2). This is compulsory for horizontal use of our
10 m and 20 m metal rope retractable devices. It must be
connected as shown in figure 6 on the page 3.
Installation
As far as possible, the structural anchorage point should be at a
height of between 1.5 and 2 metres above the feet of the user.
The anchoring point must withhold a minimal resistance of 10 kN.
The connection to the anchoring point or to the structure must be
done using an EN 362 connector.
For connecting the fall arrester system to the anti-fall harness,
please refer to the instructions manual provided with the harness
to be sure to use the correct hook and attaching method.
CAUTION
Before and during use, it is necessary to plan out how pos-
sible rescue can be efficiently and safely conducted, within
less than 15 minutes. Beyond such time, the person's life is
in danger.
Material
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Belt: polyamide and polyester,
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Braided polyamide rope: ø 9 mm to ø 14 mm,
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Stranded polyamide rope: ø 12 mm to ø 16 mm.
Permissible attachments
Fall arrester system (EN 363):
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EN 795 Anchorage.
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An end connector (EN 362).
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A fall arrest system (EN 353-1/2 - EN 355 - EN 360).
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A connector (EN 362).
GB
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A fall arrest harness
EN 361).
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