Important Instructions; General Warning; Your Duty To Understand And Comply - Tractel Davimast Manuel D'installation, Utilisation Et Maintenance

12.3.4. Checking the general condition of the cable ............................................................................. 28
12.3.5. Checking the general condition of the tear- off energy absorber .............................................. 28
12.3.6. Checking the fall arrest function ................................................................................................ 28
12.3.7. Checking the rescue lifting system ............................................................................................ 29
12.4. Checking the Tractel® work winch ............................................................................. 29
12.4.1. Checking the markings .............................................................................................................. 29
12.4.2. Checking the compulsory components are present .................................................................. 29
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12.4.3. Checking the general condition of the Tractel® work winch ..................................................... 29
12.4.4. Checking the general condition of the cable ............................................................................. 30
12.4.5. Checking the proper functioning of the Tractel® work winch .................................................... 30
12.5. Checking the brackets Blocfor® bi-directional retrieval lifeline, Tractel® work winch
and 310lbs (140 kg) PPE double anchor with 360° rotation ........................................ 30
12.5.1. Checking the markings .............................................................................................................. 30
12.5.2. Checking the compulsory components are present .................................................................. 30
12.5.3. Checking the general condition of the bracket .......................................................................... 30
13. Lifespan ........................................................................................................................ 31
14. Product disposal .......................................................................................................... 31

1. Important instructions

1.1. GENERAL WARNING

In confined space operations, safety is a matter of life or death for operators and
bystanders. This warning is your share of duties for achieving overall safety.

1.1.1. YOUR DUTY TO UNDERSTAND AND COMPLY.

1) Before using the Davimast™, it is essential that the supervisor and operator read and review,
and understood the operating manuals of Davimast™ and each associated accessory provided
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by Tractel
accessories. All manuals related to the equipment being used must be made available at all
times to all operators.
2) These manuals should be available at all times to all users. Keep these instructions handy for
easy reference whenever required. Extra copies are available from Tractel®.
3) Before using this safety equipment, it is essential that users are trained in its use. Check the
condition of the product and associated equipment and ensure there is enough vertical
clearance.
4) Never operate the equipment if any warning, operating or capacity instructions affixed to the
device are obscured or missing. In such case contact Tractel for the supply of labels or
exchange of the unit (for stamped instructions) under commercial conditions.
5) The product may only be used by trained and skilled operators or by operators under the
oversight of a competent person being fully aware of the applicable safety regulations and
requirements of federal, state, provincial, and local safety regulations not only applicable to the
Davimast™, but also to the entire confined space system or any component of it.
6) Equipment associated with the use of Davimast™, must comply with applicable safety
regulations, local, state, federal and regional. Tractel denies liability for any incident due to non-
compliance of components not sold or not recommended by Tractel.
7) No modification or addition may be made to the equipment without prior written approval from
Tractel. The equipment must be transported and stored in its original packaging.
8) The Davimast™ and attached equipment should not be used beyond its limits or in any situation
other than that for which it is designed: see "4. Functions and description."
9) Never load the Davimast™ or components above their rated load.
10) This product is suitable for use in a temperature range from -31°F to +140°F. (-35°C to +60°C).
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Read this general warning first.
. To ensure safe and effective use of the equipment of the Davimast™ and related