Equipment Compliance; Associated Equipment - Tractel blocfor ESD Manuel D'installation

lanyard connector is linked to an anchor point on the
fall-arrester harness.
• to use the blocfor™ SR ESD self-retracting fall-
GB arrester in an environment where there is the risk of
sparks flying or the risk of a flame coming into contact
with the self-retracting fall-arrester's synthetic rope.
• Insofar as possible, the structural anchorage point
should be located above the operator. The structural
anchor point must withhold a minimal resistance of
12 kN.
• The connection to the anchoring point or to the
structure must be done using an EN 362 connector.
• For the connection of the fall-arrest system to the fall-
arrest harness, refer to the instructions of the harness
and the fall-arrest system in order to use the proper
anchorage point and the proper attaching procedure.
blocfor™ R ESD self-retracting fall-arrester:
Please refer to the attached instructions specific to the
blocfor™ 20R and
30R ESD – EN 360 - EN 1496 class B Self-retracting
fall-arrester with lifting rescue device.
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, operator is in danger.
9. Components and materials
• Cable: galvanised steel for Blocfor ESD
• Cable: stainless Steel for Blocfor ESD Inox
• Synthetic rope: PE HD.
• Webbing strap: PES, Aramid + PES.
• Energy absorber: PA + PES.
• Housings: PA/ABS.
• Fastening parts: Stainless steel and zinc-plated steel.

10. Associated equipment

Fall-arrester system (EN 363):
• An anchorage (EN 795).
• An end connector (EN 362).
• A fall-arrest system (EN 360).
• A connector (EN 362).
• A descender (EN 361).
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8. Installation
DANGER
11. Maintenance and storage
If your blocfor™ self-retracting fall-arrester is dirty,
it can be washed with clear, cold water using a mild
detergent for fabrics, and a synthetic brush.
If during use or when washing, the blocfor™ self-
retracting fall-arrester becomes wet, allow it to dry
naturally in a shaded location away from any source
of heat.
During transport and storage, protect the equipment in
a moisture-free package against any danger (source of
direct heat, chemical products, UV radiation, etc.).
Figure 4.

12. Equipment compliance

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 Regulation (EU)
2016/425 of the European Parliament of March 2016.
• is identical to the PPE, having been subject to the
"CE"-type-examination certificate issued by the
APAVE SUDEUROPE SAS – CS 60193 – 13322
Marseille – France, identified under the number 0082,
and tested according to the 2002 EN 360 standard.
• is subject to the procedure referred to in Annex
VIII of Regulation (EU) 2016/425 of the European
Parliament, module D, under the control of a notified
body: APAVE SUDEUROPE SAS – CS 60193 – 13322
Marseille – France, identified under the number 0082.
13. Marking
Name of product:
B X ESD Y-Z
B: for the name blocfor™
X: the type of blocfor™ within the range (1.8A, 1.8B,
2, 5, 6,...)
ESD: generic term for the range
Y: Connector model: device
Z: Connector model: retractable lanyard
Example:
B10 ESD M10-M47
blocfor™ self-retracting fall-arrester from the ESD
range, type 10, fitted with a model M10 connector
on the device and a model M47 connector on the
retractable lanyard.