Tractel Faba Grip Instructions D'emploi Et D'entretien page 24

Useage
Only use the fall arrest slider
or original FABA™ equipment.
Before ascending always ensure
that the carabiner for the slider is cor-
rectly attached to the chest loop of the
harness, closed and locked. Users must
wear the harness (EN 361) as tightly
fi tted as possible. Do not use harnesses
with elastic straps.
If the belt loosens when ascending and
descending, it must be adjusted again
from a secured position.
You must be particularly careful
in ambient and weather conditi-
ons where climbing safely is not
guaranteed. This includes, e.g. snow /
ice, live parts and other infl uences. Do
not use in potentially explosive areas.
The clearance below the feet of
the user must be at least 2 m.
Within the fi rst two meters the
user is eventually not protected against
hitting the ground so that special at-
tention during ascent resp. descent is
to be paid!
If it becomes necessary to release
the fall arrest slider from the
harness or a remove it from the
climbing protection rail (e.g. to detach
it from the climbing protection system
using the detachable catch), then the
user must protect himself against falling
using other means, without fail (e.g. an-
choring using a safety rope with energy
shock absorber) or fi nding a place where
it is safe to stand without falling, before
releasing the device!
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1. The FABA™ fall arrest slider runs in
the climbing rail profi le and accompanies
the user when climbing up or down the
climbing way, without any manual inter-
vention being necessary.
2. The FABA Grip user leans back in the
harness when ascending or descending.
This exercises a horizontal pull on the
fall arrest slider which can then move
freely in the safety profi le. This enables
highly ergonomic climbing. The special
functional principle makes it possible to
climb close to the safety profi le over short
distances. The FABA Grip locks in the
safety profi le in every fall situation. If the
climbing protection rail is mounted on the
side then the movement characteristics
can be restricted (The AL-D fall arrest
slider is better suited to side applications).
3. The fall arrest slider is mounted on the
safety rail and, in combination with the
harness, protects the user from falling
only when ascending and descending. In
addition, while working or during breaks
the users must also secure themselves
with the permitted and intended rigging.
It is important to ensure that this additio-
nal safety device always remains tight.
4. If the fall arrest slider is left freely
suspended from the safety rail then the
fall arrest slider must be secured in order
to ensure that it cannot slip downward
(e.g. with a loop).
The slider must not be touched or
guided by hand when climbing.
Manual intervention can infl uence the
safe operation of the brake mechanism.
5. After using the slider, remove it from
the safety rail, clean and store in a dry
location.
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