Conditions Of Use; Transport And Storage; Maintenance And Repair; Warnings Against Hazardous Operations - Tractel Stopfor K Instructions D'emploi Et D'entretien

• the loosening of the jaw and the movement of the Stopfor™ on
the anchor line by pivoting the lever upwards;
• the systemʼs installation conditions (see "Installation" chapter);
• the correct orientation of the Stopfor™ on the anchor line;
• the state of the harness and connectorsʼ associated
components.

Conditions of use

The user links up the Stopfor™ to his harness by way of the
lanyard (L).
He then installs the Stopfor™ on the anchor line (C).
After which, the following procedure must be adopted:
(for the A, S, AP, M Stopfor™)
• open the device by pressing on the bolt to unlock with the left
hand and by unscrewing the knurled knob with the right hand;
• the Stopfor™ must be positioned on the anchor line so that
the arrow is pointing upwards and the device locked. Should
the arrow be pointing down, the guide pin will prevent the device
from closing;
• insert the anchor line into the casing, then close and screw
the knurled knob tightly.
The Stopfor™ will automatically stop a fall in such an event.
For the K, KS, KM, KSM Stopfor™ / B, BS, BM, BSM Stopfor™
• open the device by turning the mobile flange;
• tilt the shaft by using the pin to free the anchor lineʼs passage;
• insert the anchor line between the clamping axis and the shaft;
• close the mobile flange up to the clamping axis buffer;
• insert the M10 connector into the holes of BOTH the fixed and
mobile flanges to lock the device;
• the Stopfor™ must be positioned on the anchor line so that the
arrow is pointing upwards and the device locked.
The Stopfor™ will automatically stop a fall in such an event.

Transport and storage

Stopfor™ as well as the lanyard and safety anchor must be stored
in a dry place at a temperature between -40°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.).

Maintenance and repair

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 using a synthetic-fibre brush and, if necessary,
a washing product for delicate fabrics.
• 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 ® recommends, therefore, not to allow use of
the anchor line unless under the control of a person responsible
for the equipment.
• All acids, oils and petrol coming into contact with the anchor line
shall affect its resistance. Such products are liable to "attack"
the polyamide fibres of the anchor line, and any subsequent
damage to the fibres may not always be visible with the
naked eye.
• The anchor line should not be exposed unnecessarily to the sun,
and should be stored in the shade away from damp.
• Any friction of the anchor line with sharp edges or rough
surfaces is to be avoided.
• The anchor line should be kept in a sack for its protection and
during transport. Tractel ® can supply a sack adapted for work at
heights.
• No particular maintenance of the Stopfor™ is required.
Cleaning with soapy water is, however, recommended.
• Annual servicing and repairs are carried out by Tractel
authorised repair company.

Warnings against hazardous operations

It is forbidden:
• to use the Stopfor™ out of a fall arrest system context;
• to use the Stopfor™ to suspend the user or any other load;
• to link up several persons to the same Stopfor™;
• to place several Stopfor™ on the same anchor line;
• to use the A, AP, S, M Stopfor™ on an anchor line where the
angle with the vertical is more than 30°;
• to use the Stopfor™ K, KS, KM, KSM / B, BS, BM, BSM in a
horizontal position having an angle greater than 20° with respect
to the hip of the roof deck (see Fig. 6 and 7, page 2),
• to turn the part of the anchor line on which the Stopfor™ is
engaged upside down;
• to use a device that has stopped a fall, without having had such
device checked and tried after fall by the manufacturer or a
repair company authorised by him;
• to use anchor lines, lanyards and components other than those
compatible with each Stopfor™ model, in accordance with that
indicated in this instructions manual;
• to use the anchor line for any other use than that of the
appropriate Stopfor™ model, including with another type of anti-
fall device;
• to use a lanyard, which is longer than 0.3 m for the Stopfor™ K,
KS, KM, KSM, B, BS, BM, BSM and P, 0.6 m for the Stopfor™ A
and AP, and 0.9 m for the Stopfor™ S and M;
• to use an anchor line or a lanyard showing defects, knots or
visible signs of damage;
• to use a device for more than twelve months without having had
it checked by the manufacturer or a repair company authorised
by him.

Permissible attachments

The K, KS, KM, KSM, B, BS, BM, BSM, S, A, AP, M, P Stopfor™
is a component of a vertical fall arrest safety system which should
conform to the EN 363 standard and should include, from top
to bottom:
1) an anchoring device conforming to the EN 795 standard;
2) a first connector conforming to the EN 362 standard;
3) an anchor rope (flexible anchor line) conforming to the EN 353-
2 standard;
4) the Stopfor™, guided-type fall arrester with an automatic
blocking system, conforming to the EN 353-2 standard;
5) a second connector conforming to the EN 362 standard;
6) a fall arrest harness satisfying the requirements of standard
EN 361 (chest or back tie-up point).
All other associations are forbidden.
WARNING
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.
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