Tractel stopfor B Instructions D'emploi Et D'entretien page 11

3. Operating environment
The stopfor™ can be used:
• on open-air construction sites,
• in a temperature range between
-30 °C and +60 °C,
• On construction sites in a marine environment.
NOTE: for working
products are projected (painting, sanding...) it is
necessary to protect the stopfor™ against the
introduction of products inside the stopfor™.
4. Rescue operations
The rescue operations to be planned, in the event of
a fall controlled by stopfor™, must have been studied
before each scheduled use in order to define the
human resources and equipment to be used to
rescue the injured person within a period of less
than 15 minutes. Beyond this time, the person is in
danger.
9. Components and materials
• Flange stopfor™ SL: stainless steel
• Flanges stopfor™ B/BF/K/KS/KS/KSP/MSP:
Aluminium
• Axes: Stainless Steel
• Anchoring system: Polyamide
• Lanyard: Polyester
10. Associated equipment
The stopfor™ are components of a vertically
arranged fall protection system that must comply with
EN 363, and must include, from top to bottom:
• An anchorage (EN 795).
• An end connector (EN 362).
• A fall arrest device (EN 353-2) including a flexible
anchoring support (rope) and a mobile fall arrest
system with automatic locking (stopfor™)
resistance of 12 kN.
• A connector (EN 362).
• A fall arrest harness (EN 361).
All other associations are forbidden.
Only the connectors or lanyard originally provided with
the stopfor™ can be used to connect to the fall arrest
harness. It is forbidden to add any other element that
would increase the length of the connection elements.
conditions where
This equipment, the lanyard and the belay line must
be stored in a dry place and kept at a temperature
between -30 °C and +60 °C.
During transport and storage, protect the equipment
from any risk of damage (sharp edges, direct heat
source, chemicals, UV, etc.).
Regular maintenance will be performed by the user.
In addition to the examinations described in the
chapter "Examination before use", the following
maintenance will be carried out:
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DANGER
An EN 361 fall arrest harness is the only
body gripping device that can be used in a
fall arrest system. It is preferable to use the
sternal anchorage point of the harness.
11. Maintenance and storage
If the belay system is dirty, it should be washed
in clear, cold water with a mild detergent if
necessary. Use a synthetic brush.
If, during use or washing, the belay system has
been wet, it must be allowed to dry naturally in the
shade and away from any heat source.
Before each use, inspect the belay system visually
over its entire length.
Serious damage that is not visible can affect the
strength of the belay system. Tractel® therefore
recommends that you do not allow the use of the
belay system beyond the control of a person
responsible for the equipment.
Acids, oils and gasoline, when in contact with the
belay system, affect its strength. The polyamide
fibres of the belay loop are then attacked by these
products. The resulting fibre degradation is not
always visible to the naked eye.
Avoid unnecessary exposure of the belay system
to the sun, store it in shade and away from
moisture.
Avoid any friction of the anchor line with sharp
edges or abrasive surfaces.
Store the belay loop in a bag for protection and
transport. Tractel® offers a bag adapted for work at
height.
No specific maintenance of stopfor™ is required.
However, cleaning with
recommended.
GB
soapy water is
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