Tractel Tracpode EN 795-B Manuel D'installation page 10

The feet are articulated and non-slip. A strap can
be used to secure the three legs together once the
adjustment of the tripod has been completed.
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This leg strap does not have to be used under certain
conditions where the grip of the feet to the ground
is good, and so long as the rubber pads are in good
condition.
The tracpode has a basic working configuration, and
can also be fitted with a fall arrester from the blocfor™
range and/or a winch from the caRol™ range.
4.1. Blocfor™ 20R and Blocfor™ 30R
recovery model fall-arrester
The device described in this section does not fall within
the scope of CE marking for PPE as specified in EN
795:2012.
The blocfor™ R is a self-retracting fall arrester fitted
with a rescue lifting device. It is attached vertically to
one of the tripod's legs and is used to rescue, by raising
or lowering, a fallen person. The working load limit for
this device is 150 kg.
The cable moves freely when it winds out or in at normal
speed as the operator moves, although there is always
a gentle retraction force applied by a spring which acts
on the drum around which the lanyard is wound.
If the event of a fall, the operator's descent is halted
by the engagement of the device's safety pawls. The
blocfor™ 20R and 30R devices have a manual winch,
which lets the rescuer raise or lower the operator
after a fall. The winching function can be engaged or
disengaged. The winching is performed by rotating
a winder with a fold-down handle, coupled with an
automatic brake. By pressing on the red locking button,
the winder becomes operational and can be used to
wind in or wind out the cable.
The blocfor™ 20R has a cable length of 18 m and the
blocfor™ 30R a cable length of 30 m. Both models have
two handles on the housing for handling the unit.
A leg bracket, code 196788, is used to secure the
blocfor™ 20R and 30R to one of the tracpode's
legs. The blocfor™ R devices are not suitable for the
handling or securing of loads.
NOTE: The winch of the blocfor™ "R" must not
be used to raise or lower a person (its winching function
does not satisfy standard EN 1808: 1999) except when
rescuing a person (standard EN 1496 B) i.e. by raising
or lowering a person during a rescue operation. A
"rescue" should be understood to be a one-off operation
which is not repeated.
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4.2. CaRol™ winch rescue lifting device
The device described in this section does not fall within
the scope of CE marking for PPE as specified in EN
795:2012.
The caRol™ TS manual drum winch can be used for
the rescue lifting of personnel. It offers a high degree of
safety in use since it features two independent braking
devices. A leg bracket, code 196798, is used to secure
the caRol™ 20-m winch and the caRol™ 30-m winch to
one of the tracpode's legs.
NOTE: The winch of the caRol™ must not be
used to lower or raise a person (this winch does not
satisfy standard EN 1808: 1999) except when rescuing
a person (standard EN 1496 A) i.e. by raising a person
to effect a rescue.
4.3. CaRol™ winch load lifting device
The device described in this section does not fall within
the scope of CE marking for PPE as specified in EN
795:2012.
IMPORTANT: This section is only valid for lifting
loads.
The anchor point for lifting complies with the machinery
directive 2006/42/EEC:
• Maximum load supported by leg-mounted device:
250 kg (WLL).
• Maximum load supported by anchor point on head:
500 kg (WLL).
• The webbing straps must be used between the feet
when lifting loads between 250-500kg.
If the ground is in good condition and stable, such as
concrete, tarmac, floor tiles, etc. and so long as the
feet and pads are in good condition (refer to the checks
before use) then the tracpode can be used without its
leg strap fitted so long as the maximum load under the
head is 250 kg.
The anchor point for lifting personnel complies with the
machinery directive 2006/42/EEC – "lifting persons"
amendment in accordance with the requirements of
standard EN 1808, suspended structures § 9.3.
NOTE: Any user who wants to create a complete
personnel lifting system (cradle + winch + anchoring
structure) which complies with EN 1808 must conduct a
comprehensive risk assessment and have the solution
validated by a competent organisation.
The caRol™ TS manual drum winch can be used to
lift loads. It offers a high degree of safety in use since
it features two independent braking devices. A leg