Associated Equipment; Components And Materials; Maintenance And Storage - Tractel stopfor B Instructions D'emploi Et D'entretien

2. Configurations of assembly
The stopfor™ B, P should only be assembled on
a vertically suspended anchor line or where the
maximum angle with the vertical is only 30°. In actual
practice, the operator shall respect this condition by
not moving away from the suspension point's vertical
by a distance greater than half the height from the
suspension point to the level of his plane of movement.
• For example, the operator climbs up vertically (0° +/-
30° in relation to the vertical) onto a metal structure.
When the anchor line is positioned in front of him, the
operator is linked to the stopfor™ by a 0.3 m lanyard,
depending on the type of stopfor™ used. For this
configuration, use stopfor™ B,P.
• When the anchor line is positioned behind or facing
the operator, he is linked to the stopfor™ by a 0.3
m lanyard, depending on the type of stopfor™ used.
Use stopfor™ B, P.
• When the operator climbs up a ladder, the anchor
line is placed behind or facing him and he is linked to
the stopfor™ by a 0.3 m lanyard, depending on the
type of stopfor™ used Use stopfor™ B, P.
• The operator works on a roof deck, his belay support
is positioned horizontally; he can connect his stopfor™
to the harness behind him or facing him with a 0.30 m
lanyard. In such a case, a stopfor™ B should be used.
No slack must be made on the anchor line between
the anchoring point and the stopfor™. It is thus
essential to ensure that it is of sufficient length.
3. Operating environment
• Conditions found on open air sites.
• Temperatures ranging between -35°C and +60°C.
• Marine environment conditions.
• For any work involving product-ejection (painting,
sandblasting, etc.), it is essential to protect the
device against any such product penetrating inside
the stopfor™.
4. Rescue operations
A study must be carried out before use in order to
define the emergency operations to be implemented
and the human resources and equipment required for
rescuing an injured person within 15 minutes in the
event of a fall controlled by the stopfor™. Any period
longer than this will endanger the person.

9. Components and materials

• Body stopfor™ P: Stainless steel
• Flanges stopfor™ B: Aluminium
• Axes: Rustproof
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• Roller: Polyamide
• Anchor line: Polyamide
• Lanyard: Polyester

10. Associated equipment

The stopfor™ B, P are a component of a vertical fall-
arrest safety system which should conform to the EN
363 standard and should include, from top to bottom:
• An anchorage (EN 795).
• An end connector (EN 362).
• A fall-arrest system (EN 353-2) consisting of
a flexible anchor line (rope)and a guided-type
fall-arrester with an automatic blocking system
(stopfor).
• A connector (EN 362).
• A fall-arrest harness (EN 361).
All other associations are forbidden.
An EN 361 fall arrester harness is the only
body-gripping device authorised for use in a
fall prevention system. It is advisable to use the
front fastening of the harness.

11. Maintenance and storage

The stopfor™, as well as the lanyard and safety
anchor, must be stored in a dry place at a temperature
between -35°C and +60°C.
During transport and storage, protect the equipment
against all possible damage (cutting edges, direct heat
sources, chemical products, U.V., etc.).
Regular maintenance must be carried out by the user.
Besides the verifications specified in the "Inspections
before use" chapter, the following maintenance should
be carried out:
• Should the anchor line become dirty, it must be
washed in clean cold water and, if necessary, a
washing product for delicate fabrics. Use a synthetic
brush.
• When the anchor line becomes wet during use or
washing, it must be left to dry naturally in the shade
and away from any source of heat.
• Prior to every use, visually inspect the anchor line
along its entire length.
• Serious non visible damage can affect the
resistance of the anchor line. Tractel
therefore, not to allow use of the anchor line unless
under the control of a person responsible for the
equipment.
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