Permissible Attachments; Maintenance And Storage - Tractel blocfor B10 AES Instructions D'emploi

12 months by a qualified technician having authorised re-use
in writing.
• to use the blocfor™ automatic fall arrester for any other
application other than for automatic fall protection of workers.
• to secure the blocfor™ automatic fall arrester by any other
means other than its anchor point.
• to use the Blocfor™ automatic fall arrester in contradiction
with the information specified in the section "Lifespan of the
Blocfor™ automatic fall arrester".
• to use the blocfor™ automatic fall arrester as a fall protection
system for more than 1 person.
• to use the blocfor™ automatic fall arrester by a person whose
weight, equipment included, is greater than 100 kg.
• to use the blocfor™ automatic fall arrester if it has served
to stop a fall.
• to use the blocfor™ automatic fall arrester as a means of
suspension or to hold a work position.
• to use the blocfor™ automatic fall arrester in a highly corrosive
or explosive atmosphere.
• to use the blocfor™ automatic fall arrester outside the tempe -
rature ranges specified in this manual.
• to use the blocfor™ automatic fall arrester if the fall clearance
is not sufficient with respect to a falling person.
• to use the blocfor™ automatic fall arrester if any obstacle is
located along the fall path or on the swinging path when used
in a horizontal configu ration.
• to use the blocfor™ automatic fall arrester if you are not in
good physical condition.
• to use the blocfor™ automatic fall arrester if you are pregnant.
• to use the blocfor™ automatic fall arrester if the safety function
of any of the associated items is affected by the safety function
of another item or may interfere with it.
• to use the blocfor™ automatic fall arrester if the wire rope or
strap may come into contact with sharp edges (figure 2.b) .
• to use the blocfor™ automatic fall arrester if the fall indicator
on the M46 connector is activated (figure 3.d) .
• to release the blocfor™ automatic fall arrester lanyard if it not
is entirely wound in (figure 2.a) .
• to use the blocfor™ AES automatic fall arrester horizontally
without fitting the strap lanyard for use on a terrace between
the fall arrester connector and the user's fall arrest harness
where wire rope and synthetic rope devices are used.
• to use the blocfor™ automatic fall arrester to secure a mate -
rials load.
• to secure the blocfor™ automatic fall arrester to a structural
anchor point with a strength less than 10 kN, or which may be
assumed as such.
• to use the blocfor™ automatic fall arrester for vertical angles
exceeding 20°.
• to use the blocfor™ automatic fall arrester lanyard as a means
of slinging.
• to interfere with the alignment of the blocfor™ automatic fall
arrester with respect to the lanyard.
• to interfere with free unwinding and winding of the blocfor™
automatic fall arrester lanyard.
• to perform any repair or maintenance operations on the
blocfor™ automatic fall arrester without first having been
trained and qualified, in writing, by TRACTEL
• to use the blocfor™ automatic fall arrester if it is not complete,
or if it has been disassembled beforehand or if any compo -
nents have been replaced.
• to use the Blocfor™ automatic fall arrester horizontally if
the radius of the edge (R Min) does not comply with the
technical specifications table above, or if there is presence
of burrs.
• to use the Blocfor™ automatic fall arrester horizontally if the
distance between the anchor point and the edge (L min) does
not comply with the technical specifications table above.
• to use the Blocfor™ automatic fall arrester horizontally if
the maximum lateral displacement distance perpendicular to
the edge (M max) does not comply with the technical
specifications table above.
• to use the blocfor™ automatic fall arrester in a horizontal
configuration if a specific rescue plan has not been set up
beforehand.
Insofar as possible, the structural anchorage point should be
located above the user. The anchorage point must have a
minimum strength 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.
Before and during use, it is necessary to plan out how
possible rescue can be efficiently and safely conducted,
within less than 15 minutes. Beyond such time, the person's
life is in danger.
• Wire ropes: galvanized steel or stainless steel.
• Synthetic rope: PE HD.
• Strap: PES.
• Energy absorber: PA + PES.
• Brake: Aluminum bronze and zinc-plated steel.
• Housings: PA/ABS.
• Fastening parts: Stainless steel and zinc-plated steel.
Fall arrester system (EN 363):
• EN 795 Anchorage.
• An end connector (EN 362).
• A fall arrest system (EN 360).
• A connector (EN 362).
• A descender (EN 361).
If your blocfor™ automatic fall arrester is dirty, it can be washed
with clear, cold water using a mild detergent for fabrics, and a
synthetic brush.
If during use or when washing, the blocfor™ automatic fall
arrester becomes wet, allow it to dry naturally in a shaded
location away from any source of heat.
During transport and storage, protect the equipment in a
moisture-free package against any danger (source of direct
heat, chemical products, UV radiation, etc.).
Figure 4.
® (figure 2.c) .
TRACTEL
10102 Romilly-sur-Seine France hereby declares that the safety
equipment described in this manual.
• complies with the requirements of European Directive
89/686/EEC of December 1989.
• is identical to the PPE, having been subject to the "CE0082"-
type-examination
SUDEUROPE SAS - BP 193 - 13322 Marseille - France,
identified under the number 0082, and tested according to the
2002 EN 360 standard.
Installation
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® S.A.S. RD 619 - Saint-Hilaire-sous-Romilly - F -
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