General Warning; Special Applications - Tractel tirfor TU Série Manuel D'installation Et D'entretien

1. Before using the tirfor
pended platform, it is essential that users read this manual and the manual for the
temporary suspended platform and comply with their instructions, in order to ensure
safe and efficient operation of the equipment. This manual must be kept and made avai-
lable to all operators. Additional copies may be supplied on request.
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2. The tirfor hoist and its blocstop™ safety device, fitted on a temporary suspended plat-
form, enable the safe performance of operations which require a high level of safety.
Consequently, it is important to ensure that any person to whom you assign the operation
of this equipment is capable of fulfilling the safety requirements involved in these
operations.
3. Never use equipment which is not in apparent good order. Replace any damaged wire
ropes. Continuously monitor the condition of the equipment and the wire ropes.
4. TRACTEL SAS accepts no responsibility for the consequences of dismantling the devices
or any modification of the devices or wire ropes not performed under its control, in
particular in the event of the replacement of original parts or wire ropes with parts or wire
ropes from another source.
5. For personnel elevation, the models described in this manual must only be used on a
temporary suspended platform. The tirfor ® hoist should be used in parallel with and at
the same time as the blocstop™ safety device.
6. Moreover, these models have been designed for manual operation and should not be
powered by a motor. TRACTEL SAS has designed special motor-driven models
(TU16H and TU32H).
7. The device must never be subjected to a load greater than the working load limit.
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8. tirfor and blocstop™ devices must not be used in explosive atmospheres.
9. IMPORTANT : If you are responsible for assigning the equipment to an employee or
similar person, ensure that you comply with the applicable health and safety at work
regulations (see section 14).
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10. The tirfor hoist and its blocstop™ must be part of a coherent personnel
system. Only devices for attaching wire ropes, the wire ropes themselves, cradles and
other equipment described in this manual can be included. Any other equipment used with
the lifting system must be subject to an CE type-examination by a competent body.
11. These devices described in this manual can be used for lifting equipment loads.
For any special application, please do not hesitate to contact TRACTEL SAS.
For Belgium and Luxembourg, contact TRACTEL BENELUX.
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GENERAL WARNING

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hoist and its blocstop™ safety device on a temporary sus-

SPECIAL APPLICATIONS

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