Tractel blocfor ESD - EN 360 Manuel D'emploi Et D'entretien page 5

– the metal rope must not show any traces of
bending, scraping, corrosion or broken strands.
• Check that the lanyard locks when you pull sharply
on its end (figure 3.b) and that it winds and unwinds
normally along its entire length.
• Check the condition of the casing (no signs of
deformation, screws in place...).
• Check the condition and operation of the connectors:
no signs of deformation, connectors open, close and
lock correctly.
• Check the state of the harness and connector
attachments (figures 3.c – 3.d). Refer to the specific
manuals for each of the products.
• Check the complete fall-arrester system.
4. Functions and description
Every time before use, check (figure 1):
• The blocfor™ self-retracting
retractable fall-arrester complying with standard
EN 360. This equipment must only be used by a
single operator equipped with a fall-arresting harness
(EN 361).
• The blocfor™ self-retracting fall-arrester must only
be used for protection of operators against falls when
working at heights.
• The blocfor™ self-retracting fall-arrester must be
secured to an anchor point, with a resistance (R) of
10 kN or more, using its connector. The retractable
lanyard must be connected by its connector to
the dorsal anchor point of the fall-arrest harness
(figure 1.b).
• The operator must not exceed a 20° working angle
from the vertical of the anchor point (figure 1.c).
• The blocfor™ self-retracting fall-arrester must be
protected against the infiltration of any material inside
the housing (paint, sand, mud, etc.).
• Limitations of use (figure 1).
• The working load of the blocfor™ self-retracting fall-
arrester is 150 kg. By reference to their respective
manuals, you must make sure before use that all the
components of the fall-arrest system are compatible
with this load. If this is not the case, the maximum load
will be that of the fall-arrest system component with
the lowest maximum load.
• Operating temperature: -35°C to 60°C for blocfor™
self-retracting fall-arresters.
• The blocfor™ can be connected to a temporary
tracpode™ tripod type anchor point (figure 1.e).
blocfor™ SR ESD self-retracting fall-arrester
(with synthetic rope):
blocfor™ SR ESD self-retracting fall-arresters
must not be used in an environment where there
is the risk of sparks flying or the risk of a flame
coming into contact with the self-retracting fall-
arrester's synthetic rope. The melting point of the
synthetic rope is 140°.
blocfor™ R ESD self-retracting fall-arrester:
As well as the self-retracting fall-arrest function, the
blocfor™ R ESD self-retracting fall-arrester has a
recovery function which allows a lifting rescue to
be made. Please refer to the attached instructions
specifically for the recovery version: blocfor™ 20R and
30R ESD – EN 360 - EN 1496 class B Self-retracting
fall-arrester with lifting rescue device.
The self-retracting fall-arrest function of the blocfor™ R
ESD device is the same as that on the blocfor™ ESD
self-retracting fall-arrester.
• The blocfor™ 1.8A ESD self-retracting fall-arrester
(figure 5.a) must be secured to an anchor point, with a
resistance (R) of 10 kN or more, using the connector
located at the top of the device. The M47 connector
fall-arrester is a
secured at the end of the energy absorber of the
retractable lanyard must always be connected to the
fall-arrester harness anchor point.
• The blocfor™ 1.8B ESD self-retracting fall-arrester
(figure 5.b) must be connected using its M47 connector
attached at the end of the energy absorber to the fall-
arrester harness anchor point. The connector at the
end of the retractable lanyard must be connected to
an anchor point with a resistance (R) anchor of 10 kN
or more.
Horizontal use:
blocfor™ self-retracting fall-arresters, with the exception
of blocfor™ 2 ESD, have been tested in horizontal use
in accordance with European spec. CNB/P/11.060
October 2014, according to the type A on edge radius
min. 0.5 mm: see technical specification table above.
Before using the blocfor™ self-retracting fall-arrester,
check (figures 1.d and 1.f):
– Check that the blocfor™ self-retracting fall-arrester
Special case: blocfor™ 1.8A ESD and 1.8B ESD
Any other combination in use is dangerous and
prohibited.
Any other combination in use is dangerous and
prohibited.
Horizontal use is prohibited for blocfor™ 2 ESD.
Only blocfor™ 5 ESD, blocfor™ 6 ESD, blocfor™
10 ESD, blocfor™ 20 ESD, blocfor™ 30 ESD,
blocfor™ 1.8A ESD and blocfor™ 1.8B ESD are
certified for horizontal use.
If the arrest is considered to be cutting, or if there
is a sharp edge present, take all possible
precautions to avoid a fall and use edge protection
where this isn't possible.
anchor point is located at the same height or above
the edge.
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