Tractel ET Série Instructions D'emploi page 9

a woman's body. The harnesses are equipped with a vest for
easy fitting.
CAUTION
Do not use the lateral anchorage points of the belt as fall-
arrest points; these must only be used for work positioning
purposes (EN 358) in combination with a work positioning
lanyard (EN 358). Do not use the anchorage point of the
rescue lanyard (EN 1497) which is only intended for
evacuation purposes.
Figure 4 page 50.
Do not use the harnesses for any purpose other than protection
against fall from heights : use of the harness for leisure or sport
activities is prohibited.
Components
Figure 2 page 4 : Harness - EN 361-EN 358-EN 1497
a. Shoulder strap made of PES.
b. Dorsal plate made of PE.
c. Elastomer loop.
d. Adjustment loop made of steel.
e. Lateral anchorage made of steel (fall-arrest point, see
figure 2, page 4).
f. Sternal anchorage made of steel or PES (fall-arrest point, see
figure 2, page 4).
g. Dorsal anchorage made of steel (fall-arrest point, see. figure
2, page 4).
h. Buttock strap made of PES.
i. Chest loop made of PP.
j. Marking label made of tyvek.
k. "A" marking, anchorage points, on D ring or strap.
l. Lateral anchorage made of steel (work position point, see
figure 2, page 4).
m. Backplate made of PE foam and webbing.
n. Marking label made of tyvek.
o. Service ring made of POM.
p. Adjustment loop made of steel.
q. Elastomer loop.
r. Rescue strap
s. Rescue lanyard label,
t. Anchorage D-ring for rescue.
Installation
Figure 3 page 50.
Assemble all the harness adjustment loops when the user is
dressed.
Adjust the lengths of the various straps: they should not be over
or undertightened to obtain maximum comfort when using the
system and for optimum fall-arrest protection. The harness will
ensure efficient protection under these conditions.
• As far as possible, the structural anchorage point should be at a
height of between 1.5 and 2 metres above the feet of the user.
The anchoring point must withhold a minimal resistance of 10 kN.
• The connection to the anchoring point or to the structure must
be done using an EN 362 connector.
• For connection of the fall-arrester to the safety harness, refer to
the manuals for the harness and fall-arrester in order to use the
proper anchorage point and the proper attaching procedure.
CAUTION
Before and during use, it is necessary to plan out how
possible rescue can be efficiently and safely conducted,
within less than 15 minutes. Beyond this time, the person is
in danger.
Materials
• Strap + seam threads : polyester,
• Loops made of galvanized steel and aluminum,
• Cordura-covered foam back piece,
• Back plate, loops : polyethylene, thermoplastic elastomer.
Permissible attachments
Fall arrester system (EN 363):
• EN 795 Anchorage.
• An end connector (EN 362).
• A fall arrest system (EN 353-1/2 - EN 355 - EN 360).
• A connector (EN 362).
• A fall arrest harness (NF EN 361).
Before use of a fall-arrest system (EN 363), check that each of
the components is usable and operates correctly.
Maintenance and storage
• If a harness becomes dirty, wash it in clean cold water,
possibly with a detergent for delicate fabrics, using a
synthetic-fiber brush.
• When the harness becomes wet, either during use or
washing, leave it to dry naturally in the shade and away from
all sources of heat.
See figure 5 on page 50.
• During stocking and transport, protect the equipment against
any danger (cutting edge, direct heat source, chemical
substances, UV, etc.).
Conformity of the equipment
Tractel SAS. RD 619-Saint Hilaire sous Romilly-F-10102
Romilly-sur-Seine France hereby declares that the safety
equipment described in this manual.
• complies with the requirements of European Directive
89/686/EEC of December 1989.
• is identical to the PPE, having been subject to the "CE"-type-
examination certificate issued by the Apave SUDEUROPE
S.A.S - B.P.3 - 33370 ARTIGUES PRES BORDEAUX - France,
identified under the number 0082, and tested in accordance
with standards EN 361 dated 2002, EN 358 dated 2000 and
EN 813 dated 1997,
• is subject to the procedure referred to in Art. 11B of Directive
89/686/EEC, under the control of a notified body : Apave
SUDEUROPE S.A.S - B.P.3 - 33370 ARTIGUES PRES
BORDEAUX - France, identified under the number 0082.
Marking
The label on each of the HT / ET harnesses and CE belts
indicates:
a: The trade name: Tractel,
b: The name of the product: eg: LCA (Rope lanyard with shock
absorber),
c: The reference standard followed by the year of application,
d: The product reference: eg: 010642,
e: The EC logo followed by the n° of the Article 11 B notified
body for 0082 production inspection,
f: Year and week of manufacture,
g: The serial number,
h: A pictogram showing that the manual must be read before use,
For the HT R harnesses, an additional label is provided near
the anchorage D-ring for the rescue lanyard, comprising:
i : the trademark,
j : the reference standard followed by the year of application,
k : a pictogram indicating that you must read the user manual
before use,
a text indicating: for rescue operations only.
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