Functions And Description - Tractel ET Série Instructions D'emploi

Warning
1. The HT / ET harnesses are fall-arrest harnesses. The HT R
harnesses are fall-arrest harnesses which can also be used
for rescue operations. This equipment complies with
standards EN 361/EN1497 which can be coupled with CE
belts complying with standard EN 358. These two types of
equipment can only be used by one trained and/or
competent person or if the user is under the direct
supervision of such a person.
2. Before using an HT / ET harness, and to ensure safe, efficient
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use of the harness, it is essential that the user be properly
trained in the use of the equipment and has read and
understood the information given in the manual supplied by
Tractel SAS. This manual should be available to users at all
times. Additional copies of the manual can be supplied on
request. The user should perform an initial suspension test in a
safe location to ensure that the harness is properly adjusted
and provides an acceptable level of comfort for the planned
application.
3. Before use, it is essential that users are trained in the use of
this safety device. Check the condition of the components
that are attached (harness, connectors) and ensure that
there is a sufficient safety clearance.
4. If a harness which is not in a good apparent state, or which
has been used to prevent a fall, all parts of the equipment
must be verified by Tractel SAS., or by a competent person
who must provide written authorization for the reuse of the
system. It is recommended to make a visual inspection prior
to each use.
5. Any modification or attachment made to the equipment
cannot be done without prior written approval from Tractel
SAS. The equipment must be transported and stored in its
original packaging.
6. Any harness that has not been inspected over the past
12 months should not be used; it must be destroyed or
checked by a competent person who shall provide written
authorization for its reuse. If it has prevented a fall, it must be
destroyed.
7. This device is suitable for use on an open air site and for a
temperature range of - 35°C to +60°C. Avoid any contact with
sharp edges, rough surfaces and chemical substances.
8. Important: If you are responsible for assigning this equipment
to an employee or similar person, ensure that you comply
with the applicable health and safety at work regulations.
9. The user must be in good physical and psychological health
when using the equipment. If in doubt, consult a doctor or an
occupational physician. Prohibited for pregnant women.
10. The equipment should not be used beyond its limits or in any
other situation than that provided for (cf. "Functions and
Description").
11. It is recommended that each user has his own personal
harness, especially if he/she is permanently employed.
12. Before using a NF EN 363 fall arrester device, the user must
ensure that each of the components is in good working order:
security system, locking system. During installation, no
damage should be made to any of the security functions.
13. For the safety of the user, it is essential that the device or the
anchoring point is positioned correctly and that the work is
conducted in a manner so as to reduce to a minimum any risk
of fall and any danger linked to the height.
14. In a fall arrest system, before each use, you must check the
open space under the user at the worksite to ensure that
there is no risk of collision with the ground, or any obstacles
on the fall path.
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15. The harness must be withdrawn from storage and maintai -
ned in accordance with the instructions given in the manual.
Failure to observe the instructions given in the maintenance
and storage section can have a very negative impact on the
service life of the harness.
h1 must be between 0 m and 1.5 m.
h2 must be at least 1 m.
t is the minimum safety clearance under the user's feet.
This can vary according to the type of fall-arrest device
connected to the harness.
• For a blocfor™, t = 3 m minimum.
• For a stopfor™, t = 4 m minimum.
• For a lanyard with energy absorber, t = 6 m minimum.
• For a stoprail™, t = 2 m minimum.
• For a stopcable™ (EN 353-1), t = 2 m minimum.
• For a stopcable™ (EN 353-2), t = 4 m minimum.
16. To ensure user safety, if the product is re-sold in a country
other than the initial country of destination, the second-hand
dealer must provide: An instructions manual and a
maintenance manual for periodic inspection and repair
purposes, written in the language of the country in which the
equipment is to be used.
SPECIAL APPLICATIONS
For all special applications, contact the TRACTEL network.
Operation
Inspection before use
• Visually check the condition of the harness, straps, stitching and
loops. The strap and stitch threads must not show any signs of
abrasion, fraying, burns or cuts. The adjustment devices and loops
must not show any signs of corrosion or deformation and should
operate correctly. If you have any doubt, immediately remove the
product from circulation.
• Check the state of the harness and connector attachments.
• Check the complete fall arrester system.

Functions and description

The HT / ET harness are intended to create an anchorage point
on the operator to form a fall-arrest system to protect him against
a fall when performing work at heights. A fall-arrest harness is the
only device which can be worn on a body in a fall-arrest system.
Depending on the type of harness, there are several possible
uses :
• Harness with back anchorage point: fall-arrest safety for
working at heights,
• Harness with back and chest anchorage point: same harness
with back anchorage point + work positioning, safety when
climbing ladder,...
• Harness with belt anchorage point: fall-arrest safety according
to type and anchorage points available, belt anchorage point for
work positioning. In a work positioning system, the lanyard must
be maintained tensioned and freedom movement must be
limited to 0.6 m maximum.
• The HT R harnesses are similar to the HT harnesses, but
equipped with an additional stitched rescue lanyard on the
shoulder straps. This lanyard enables the rescuer to efficiently
evacuate the injured person. The harnesses are fitted with a
label located near the rescue lanyard D-ring used for
attachment. The label specifies that the lanyard must only be
used for rescue operations.
• The Ladytrac™ harnesses are primarily intended for women.
Their spécial, patented design allows them to perfectly adapt to