Functions And Description - Tractel blocfor ESD Instructions D'emploi

normally along its entire length.
• Check the condition of the casing (no signs of
deformation,screwsinplace...).
• Check the condition and operation of the connectors:
no signs of deformation, connectors open, close and
lock correctly. If equipped with a connector on the
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lanyard end, the fall indicator on the connector should
not be visible: M46 (fi gure 3.d).
• Check the state of the harness and connector
attachments (fi gures 3.c – 3.e).Refertothespecifi  c
manuals for each of the products.
•  C heckthecompletefall-arrestersystem.

4. Functions and description

4. Functions and description
Every time before use, check (fi gure 1):
•  T he blocfor™ self-retracting fall-arrester is a
retractable fall-arrester complying with standard
EN 360. This equipment must only be used by
a person equipped with a fall-arresting harness
(EN 361).
•  T heblocfor™self-retractingfall-arrestermustonlybe
used for protection of personnel against falls when
working at heights.
•  T he blocfor™ self-retracting fall-arrester must be
secured to an anchor point, with a resistance (R) of
10 kN or more, using its connector. The retractable
lanyard must be connected by its connector to
the dorsal anchor point of the fall-arrest harness
(fi gure 1.b).
• The operator must contain movement to a swing space
of20°totheverticaloftheanchorpoint(fi gure 1.c).
•  T he blocfor™ self-retracting fall-arrester must be
protectedagainsttheinfi  ltrationofanymaterialinside
the housing (paint, sand, mud, etc.).
• Limitations of use (fi gure 1).
•  T he working load of the blocfor™ self-retracting fall-
arrester is 150 kg. By reference to their respective
manuals, you must make sure before use that all the
components of the fall-arrest system are compatible
with this load. If this is not the case, the maximum load
will be that of the fall-arrest system component with
the lowest maximum load.
•  O perating temperature: -35°C to 60°C for blocfor™
self-retractingfall-arresters.
• The blocfor™ can be connected to a temporary
tracpode™ tripod type anchor point (fi gure 1.h).
Special case: blocfor™ 1.8 ESD
•  T he blocfor™ 1.8A ESD self-retracting fall-arrester
(fi gure 5.a) must be secured to an anchor point, with a
resistance (R) of 10 kN or more, using the connector
located at the top of the device. The M47 connector
secured at the end of the energy absorber of the
retractable lanyard must always be connected to the
fall-arresterharnessanchorpoint.
Any other combination in use is dangerous and
prohibited.
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• The blocfor™ 1.8B ESD self-retracting fall-arrester
(fi  gure5.b)mustbeconnectedusingitsM47connector
attachedattheendoftheenergyabsorbertothefall-
arrester harness anchor point. The connector at the
end of the retractable lanyard must be connected to
an anchor point with a resistance (R) anchor of 10 kN
or more.
Any other combination in use is dangerous and
prohibited.
Horizontal use:
 b locfor™self-retractingfall-arresters,withtheexception
ofblocfor™2ESD,havebeentestedinhorizontaluse
in accordance with European spec. CNB/P/11.060
October 2014, according to the type A on edge radius
min.0.5mm:seetechnicalspecifi  cationtableabove.
 H orizontaluseisprohibitedforblocfor™2ESD.
Only blocfor™ ESD 5, blocfor™ ESD 6, blocfor™
10 ESD,blocfor™ESD1.8Aand1.8Barecertifi  ed
forhorizontaluse.
If the arrest is considered to be cutting, or if there
is a sharp edge present, take all possible
precautions to prevent falling on this edge or set
up cushioning on the edge.
 B efore using the blocfor™ self-retracting fall-arrester,
check (fi gures 1.d and 1.f):
–  C heck that the blocfor™ self-retracting fall-arrester
anchor point is located at the same height or above
the edge.
– Check that the angle formed by the lanyard in contact
withtheedge,intheeventofafall,islessthan90°
(fi gure 1.f bis).
– The distance between the anchor point of the
blocfor™ self-retracting fall-arrester device and
the edge (L min) must conform with the technical
specifi  cationsintableabove(fi gure 1.f).
– To reduce the risk of swinging, the movement of the
operator is limited to a maximum distance of lateral
displacement perpendicular to the edge (Max M)
which must conform with the technical specifi  cation
table above (fi gure 1.d).
– That there is no obstacle under the suspension /
swing area in the event of a fall.
–  C heckthataspecifi  crescueplanhasbeensetupin
the event of a fall.
– That the roofs do not show any possibility of weakness
(fi  bro-cement,etc.)ifinanydoubt,installasolidpath
of movement compatible with the roof.
– There are other possible cases that are not included
in this list. There are numerous other possibilities that
we cannot either list or foresee. In the event of doubt
or misunderstanding of this manual please contact
Tractel
for further information.
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