Associated Equipment; Maintenance And Storage - Tractel blocfor ESD Instructions D'emploi

•  t o use the blocfor™ self-retracting fall-arrester if
the safety function of any of the associated items is
affected by the safety function of another item or may
interfere with it.
•  t o use the blocfor™ self-retracting fall-arrester if
the fall indicator on the M46 connector is activated
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(fi gure 3.d).
•  t o release the blocfor™ self-retracting fall-arrester
lanyardifitnotisentirelywoundin(fi  gure2.a).
•  t o use the blocfor™ self-retracting fall-arrester to
secure a mate rials load.
•  t o secure the blocfor™ self-retracting fall-arrester to
a structural anchor point with a strength less than
10 kN, or which may be assumed as such.
•  t o use the blocfor™ self-retracting fall-arrester for
verticalanglesofover20°(fi gure 1.c).
•  t ousetheblocfor™self-retractingfall-arresterlanyard
as a means of slinging.
•  t o interfere with the alignment of the blocfor™ self-
retractingfall-arresterwithrespecttothelanyard.
• to interfere with free unwinding and winding of the
blocfor™self-retractingfall-arresterlanyard.
• to perform any repair or maintenance operations
on the blocfor™ self-retracting fall-arrester without
fi  rst having been trained and qualifi  ed, in writing, by
TRACTEL (fi gure 2.b).
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•  t ousetheblocfor™self-retractingfall-arresterifitis
not complete, if it has been dismantled beforehand or
if components have been replaced by any person not
unauthorised by TRACTEL
•  t o use the blocfor™ self-retracting fall-arrester
horizontallyiftheradiusoftheedge(RMin)doesnot
complywiththetechnicalspecifi  cationstableabove,
or if there is presence of burrs.
•  t o use the blocfor™ self-retracting fall-arrester
horizontally if the distance between the anchor
point and the edge (L min) does not comply with the
technicalspecifi  cationstableabove.
•  t o use the blocfor™ self-retracting fall-arrester
horizontally if the maximum lateral displacement
distance perpendicular to the edge (M max) does not
complywiththetechnicalspecifi  cationstableabove.
•  t o use the blocfor™ self-retracting fall-arrester in a
horizontal confi  guration if a specifi  c rescue plan has
not been set up beforehand.
•  t ousetheblocfor™2ESDself-retractingfall-arrester
inahorizontalconfi  guration.
•  t o use the blocfor™ 1.8A ESD self-retracting fall-
arrester if the M47 connector secured to the end
of the energy absorber of the retractable lanyard
is connected to an anchor point, and if the upper
connector of the device is linked to an anchor point on
thefall-arresterharness.
•  t o use the blocfor™ 1.8B ESD self-retracting fall-
arrester if the M47 connector secured to the end
of the energy absorber of the retractable lanyard is
connected to an anchor point, and if the retractable
lanyard connector is linked to an anchor point on the
fall-arresterharness.
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8. Installation 8. Installation
• Insofar as possible, the structural anchorage point
should be located above the user. The structural
anchor 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.
•  F ortheconnectionofthefall-arrestsystemtothefall-
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.
DANGER
Before and during use, it is necessary to plan out
how possible rescue can be effi  ciently and safely
conducted, within less than 15 minutes. Beyond this
time, operator is in danger.
9. Components and materials 9. Components and materials
• Steel Ropes: galvanised or stainless steel.
• Synthetic rope: PE HD.
• Webbing strap: PES, Aramid + PES.
• Energy absorber: PA + PES.
• Housings: PA/ABS.
•  F asteningparts:Stainlesssteelandzinc-platedsteel.

10. Associated equipment

10. Associated equipment
  F all-arrestersystem(EN363):
• An anchorage (EN 795).
• An end connector (EN 362).
• Afall-arrestsystem(EN360).
• A connector (EN 362).
• A descender (EN 361).

11. Maintenance and storage

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
amoisture-freepackageagainstanydanger(sourceof
directheat,chemicalproducts,UVradiation,etc.).
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