Blocfor ® R Fall Arrest Device; Work Winch Hoist Rescue Lifting Device; Scafor ® Hoist Rescue Lifting Device; Installation - Tractel Davitrac+ Manuel D'installation, D'emploi Et D'entretien

4.4.1. Blocfor R fall arrest device
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It is supplied with its bracket and instructions, and is
fastened to the Davitrac mast. Blocfor
retracting fall arrest device with a rescue lifting system.
"It can secure 1 operator with a maximum weight of
310lbs (140kg)"
In the event of a fall, the operator is stopped by a safety
ratchet mechanism. Blocfor
with a manual hoist to allow the rescuer to raise or lower
the fallen operator.
Blocfor R devices are not suitable for handling and
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securing loads.
If in doubt, please refer to the Davitrac bracket manual.

4.4.2. Work winch hoist rescue lifting device

Supplied with its bracket and instructions. The Work
winch manual drum hoist is used for rescue lifting of
personnel. With its two independent braking systems,
it offers high operating safety. A bracket is provided to
fasten the Work winch 50ft (15m) or 100ft (30m) to the
Davitrac™+ Mast at the rear (See page 5 fig. 4a.).
The Work winch devices are also suitable for handling
and securing loads up to 880lbs (400kg) max SWL.
WARNING
The Work winch may not be used alone to lower or
raise an operator, other than when it is used as a
rescue lifting device.
If in doubt, please refer to the Davitrac bracket manual.
4.4.3. Scafor hoist rescue lifting device
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Supplied with its bracket and instructions. The Scafor
hoist with feed-through cable may be used to lift an
operator as part of a rescue operation with a maximum
capacity of 310 lbs (140 kg). Its use is very safe.
Scafor hoists are attached to the Davitrac mast at the
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rear using a bracket. Scafor
50 ft. to 330 ft (15m to 100m). cable.
Scafor is suitable for handling and securing loads with
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max. SWL 880lbs (400kg).
WARNING
The Scafor hoist may not be used alone to lower
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or raise an operator, other than when it is used as a
rescue lifting device.
R is a self-
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R devices are equipped
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may be equipped with
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If in doubt, please refer to the Davitrac bracket manual.

5. Installation

when Davitrac™+ is on a self-stabilising base, do
not use the jib crane if there is any doubt about the
quality or type of ground.
When Davitrac™+ is on a base attached to the
structure, do not use the crane if there is any doubt
about the quality or type of bearing structure or base
fasteners.

5.1. Installing Davitrac

The operator must first be protected from the risk of
falling before any installation work.
While installing and working with the Davitrac™+ the
operators must follow ANSI standards to prevent falls
during the set-up, tear-down and use of the equipment.
The Davitrac™+ jib crane may only be installed on
Tractel bases that are suitable for Davitrac™+.
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5.1.1. Setting up Davitrac on its permanent bases

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The Davitrac™+ can be attached to the structure
by 4 types of bases (permanent bases/adapters) or
combined with a self-stabbing base:
• The wall mounted base (1) allows the Davitrac base
to be installed on the upper access points of a wall.
• The clearance mural base (2) has an offset of 11
15/32" (291 mm) and allows the Davitrac™+ to rotate
freely when installed on a wall.
• The flush floor base (3) is fixed in a concrete slab by
drilling a 5 23/32" (145 mm) hole.
• The mounted floor base (4) is installed directly on any
flat surface.
• The self-stabilising base (5) provides increased
mobility for the Davitrac™+ and can be installed on
any flat surface. (see page 5 fig. 3d)
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