Definitions And Pictograms; Definitions - Tractel Davitrac+ Manuel D'installation, D'emploi Et D'entretien

14. Davitrac™+ is to be used either as a material hoist
or for fall arrest and rescue solutions only. Do
not use for both material handling and man-rated
application at the same time.
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15. Danger While using several pieces of equipment
where the safety function of one may affect or
interfere with the safety function of another.
16. Tractel Ltd. declines any responsibility for the
consequences of dismantling or altering the
components of the Davitrac™+ beyond the
description in this manual.
17. Once the Davitrac™+ is in operation it is imperative
not to release, remove, alter or obstruct any part of
the equipment under load.
18. For any job to be performed on the Davitrac™+,
consider and control the specific risks related to the
nature of the job.
19. Safety depends on the safe conditions of the
Davitrac™+ and the attached components. Never
clamp, knot, or prevent the wire rope from coiling
properly or being taut. Do not allow twists to form in
the wire rope to prevent proper coiling. Never allow
twisted wire rope to create slack conditions and
load the system dynamically.
20. Should you decide that the Davitrac™+ is no longer
to be used, take precautions in disposing of it so
that it cannot be used anymore.
21. Tractel declines any responsibility for any special
rigging or structural combinations beyond the
descriptions of this manual.
22. Tractel declines any responsibility for any other use
of the Davitrac™+ than described in this manual.
23. Do not mix and match other components. Only use
configurations and components as shown in this
manual.
24. The supporting structure is required to withstand
every load to be applied, either static or dynamic,
during rigging or operating the Davitrac™+
25. Only bases, equipment and accessories supplied or
approved by Tractel shall be used with this system.
Always concerned to improve the quality of its products,
the Tractel Group reserves the right to modify the
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specifications of the equipment described in this
manual.
For any special application, please contact Tractel
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2. Definitions and pictograms

2.1. Definitions

"Product": Item described in this manual in the various
models available.
"Supervisor": Individual or department responsible for
the management and safe use of the product described
in the manual.
"Technician": Qualified individual responsible for the
maintenance operations described and permitted in the
manual, who is trained and familiar with the product.
"Operator": Individual using the product for its intended
purpose.
"PPE": Personal protective equipment against falls from
height.
"Connector": Element connecting the components of
a fall arrest system. It complies with standard ANSI
Z359.18-2017 and CSA Z259.15-17.
"Full body harness": Device worn around the body
for fall protection. It consists of straps and buckles. It
features fall protection attachment points marked with
an A if they may be used alone, or marked with A/2 if
they are to be used in combination with another A/2
point. It complies with standard ANSI Z359.18-2017
and CSA Z259.15-17.
"Self-retracting fall protection": Fall protection with an
automatic locking function and a tensioning and self-
retracting system.
"Self-retracting lifeline": Connecting element of a
self-retracting fall protection system. It may be made of
metal cable, strapping or synthetic fibre depending on
the type of device.
"Maximum operator weight": maximum weight of
the clothed operator, wearing PPE and workwear and
carrying the tools and parts required for job.
"Safe working load": of an equipment lifting device.
"Fall-arrest system": Assembly made up of the
following items:
– Anchoring device.
– Linking component.
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– Fall protection.
– Full body harness.