Tractel Group blocfor B1,5W Instructions D'emploi Et D'entretien page 7

• The user must limit his movement to 20° vertically and horizon-
tally (figures 1.c and 1.d).
• The Blocfor™ must be protected to prevent any products from
getting into the housing (paint, sand, mud, etc.).
• Operating limits (see figure 1, page 2):
• The maximum human load which can be held by the Blocfor™
is 150 kg.
• Operating temperature limits:
+ -35°C to 50°C for the textile Blocfor™.
+ -35°C to 60°C for the stainless steel and steel wire rope
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Blocfor™s.
Horizontal use
Refer to the technical specifications table for the devices which
can be used horizontally or on terrace. If specified in the table, a
special webbing strap with width of 27 mm and length of 2 m
(ref. 035032) must be inserted between the device output
connector and the user (figure 2.c) .
Blocfor™ can be used without lanyard on a tubular structure with
a diameter of over 45mm.
Operating principle
In the event of a fall, the mechanism inside the Blocfor™ gra-
dually locks using a disk brake system, and the fall is stopped
smoothly with a fall value less than 6 kN. When the user is clim-
bing or descending, the lanyard is maintained tensioned by the
return spring.
The clearance H (figure 1.h, page 2) is equal to the fall height
with the Blocfor™ : 2 meters + 1 safety meter, i.e. 3 meters.
(Free space under user feet).
Warnings against hazardous operations
See figure 2, page 2
It is strictly prohibited to:
• use a device which has not been serviced in the last 12 months,
• use a device which has stopped a fall and which has not been
serviced,
• let go of the lanyard when it is not completely re-wound (figure
2.a) ,
• use a single device for fall protection of a number of people atta-
ched to the same device,
• prevent rewinding of the lanyard when it is not tensioned,
• secure the device by any means other than its anchoring point,
• hinder self-alignment of the device in relation to the lanyard,
• use the lanyard as a sling hoisting device,
• open the Blocfor™ and lubricate or oil the mechanism,
• tamper with the fall indicator.
Insofar as possible, the structural anchorage point should be
located above the user. The anchorage point must have a mini-
mum strength of 10 kN.
The connection to the anchoring point or to the structure must be
done using an EN 362 connector.
Before and during use, it is necessary to plan out how possible
rescue can be efficiently and safely conducted, within less than
15 minutes. Beyond such time, the person's life is in danger.
Clearance
Installation
CAUTION
For connecting the fall arrester system to the anti-fall harness,
please refer to the instructions manual provided with the harness
to be sure to use the correct hook and attaching method.
Material
• Wire ropes : galvanized steel or stainless steel.
• Synthetic rope : Dynamo.
• Strap : polyester-sheathed aramid fiber, polyester.
• Housings : cast aluminum, Polyamide ABS, Polypropylene.
• Fastening parts : Stainless steel.
Permissible attachments
Fall arrester system (EN 363):
EN 795 Anchorage.
An end connector (EN 362).
A fall arrest system (EN 353-1/2 - EN 355 - EN 360).
A connector (EN 362).
A descender (NF EN 361).
Maintenance and storage
If your Blocfor™ 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™ 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 a moistu-
re-free package against any danger (sharp edges, source of
direct heat, chemical products, UV radiation, etc.).
See figure 4, page 2.
Conformity
Tractel® S.A.S. RN 19-Saint-Hilaire-sous-Romilly - F - 10102
Romilly-sur-Seine France hereby declares that the safety equip-
ment described in this manual.
• complies with the requirements of European Directive
89/686/EEC of December 1989.
• is identical to the PPE, having been subject to the "CE0082"-
type-examination certificate issued by the Apave SUDEURO-
PE, B.P.193, F-13322 Marseille Cedex 16, identified under the
number 0082, and tested according to the 2002 EN 360 stan-
dard.
• is subject to the procedure referred to in Art. 11B of Directive
89/686/EEC, under the control of a notified body: TÜV
Rheinland Product Safety GmbH - Am Grauen Stein D - 51105
Köln, identified under the number 0197.
Marking
The label on each Blocfor™ indicates:
a: The trade name: Tractel®,
b: The name of the product: ex. : Blocfor™ 20 galvanized steel,
c: The reference standard followed by the year of application,
d: The product reference: eg: 010642,
e: The EC logo followed by the n° of the Article 11 B notified
body for 0197 production inspection,
f: Batch number,
g: The serial number, ex. : 04xxxx device manufactured in 2004,
h: A pictogram showing that the manual must be read before use.
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