Anchoring; Ropes; Optional Accessories; Options - Tractel Blocstop BSO 500 Serie Manuel D'installation Et De Manutention Original

Installation and operating manual
4.7

Anchoring

DANGER!
Danger of severe injuries caused by incorrect anchoring!
High-strength, galvanized bolts and screws can become brittle
and break. Risk of falling and of being injured by falling ob-
jects!
– High-strength galvanized bolts / screws (10.9 or 12.9)
may not be utilized for anchoring.
– Utilize bolts / screws with the specified strength.
Specifications detailing the strength of the bolts / screws are
listed in Table 1 on page II. Observe the details in 'Structural
requirements' on page 6.
The fall arrest device must be secured in place so that the rope
runs vertically into the fall arrest device from above. The fall
arrest device must be aligned so that it does not touch the rope.
The rope must be tensioned using a tensioning weight or a rele-
vant winding device.
The required load bearing capability rating of the suspension and
securing modules depends on the fall arrest device model.
5

Ropes

DANGER!
Incorrect rope or rope with incorrect diameter!
Using an incorrect rope leads to a risk of falling or being in-
jured by falling objects and the risk of malfunctions!
– In order to operate safely only use original ropes author-
ized by TRACTEL Greifzug GmbH with the correct rope
diameter and the required design.
– The required rope diameter is listed in Table 1 on
page II. The design is listed in Table 3 on page 16.
Alternative wire rope assemblies:
 End/thimble
 End/safety hook
6

Optional accessories

Anchoring options e. g. fishplate sets

7

Options

The fall arrest device models described here are can also be
supplied with an optional limit switch fitted to them (e.g. bloc-
stop™ BSO 2030 E). The BSO ... EFA type series is always
fitted with a limit switch.
Please directly contact TRACTEL Greifzug GmbH.
EN-8
8

Model versions

The standard stopping speed of the fall arrest devices described
here is 30 m/min. Models with stopping speeds of 20, 40, 60 and
70 m/min can also be supplied if requested.
9

Necessary accessories

The following accessories, which are not part of scope of delivery,
are necessary to use the product:
Original Tractel rope
 ®
Clamp (weights) for the rope, see Fig. 5

The operator or the manufacturer of the system is responsible for
selecting and using the accessories in accordance with the local
conditions. You must also abide by any other requirements of the
respectively applicable regulations and standards.
10

Installation and commissioning

10.1 Directives and standards

The fall arrest device fulfils the following directives and standards:
Machine Directive 2006/42/EC

EN ISO 12100:2010

Machines for man riding or man riding and material handling

(transport of persons):
EN 1808:1999 + A1:2010
The following are also applicable for fall arrest devices fitted with
limit switches:
 The safety goals required by Directive 2006/95/EC have
been complied with in accordance with Appendix I No. 1.5 of
the Directive 2006/42/EC.
The operator or the system manufacturer is responsible for en-
suring that the machine is used within the limits specified in these
instructions. The operator or the system manufacturer must also
observe the directives and standards and EN ISO 13849 for the
machine in which the unit will be fitted.
10.2 Checks to be undertaken before
starting installation
Checking the suspended assembly
The suspended assembly for the ropes and products must com-
ply with the Directive 2006/42/EC and the applicable standards
(such as EN 1808).
Observe the details in 'Structural requirements' on page 6.
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