Prohibited Use - Tractel blocfor ESD Manuel D'installation

7. Prohibited use

Figure 2.
It is strictly forbidden:
• to install or use the blocfor™ self-retracting fall-
arrester without first having been authorised, trained
and recognised to be qualified in the use of the device,
or otherwise, without the supervision of an authorised
operator, trained and recognised to be qualified in use
of the device.
• to use the blocfor™ self-retracting fall-arrester if any
of the markings are not legible.
• to install or use the blocfor™ self-retracting fall-
arrester without first having carried out the preliminary
checks.
• to use a blocfor™ self-retracting fall-arrester which
has not been covered by a periodical inspection over
the past 12 months by a technician having authorised
re-use in writing.
• to connect the blocfor™ self-retracting fall-arrester to
a point which has not been covered by a periodical
inspection over the past 12 months by a qualified
technician having authorised re-use in writing.
• to use the blocfor™ self-retracting fall-arrester for
any other application other than for automatic fall
protection of operators.
• to secure the blocfor™ self-retracting fall-arrester by
any other means other than its anchor point.
• to use the blocfor™ self-retracting fall-arrester in
contradiction with the information specified in the
section "15. Life cycle".
• to use the blocfor™ self-retracting fall-arrester as a fall
protection system for more than 1 operator.
• to use the blocfor™ self-retracting fall-arrester by
an operator whose weight, equipment included, is
greater than 150 kg.
• To use the blocfor™ self-retracting fall-arrester with a
load of between 100 kg and 150 kg (total weight of
the operator, equipment and tools) if any component
in the fall-arrest system has a lower maximum load.
• to use the blocfor™ self-retracting fall-arrester if it has
served to stop a fall.
• to use the blocfor™ self-retracting fall-arrester as a
means of suspension or to hold a work position.
• to use the blocfor™ self-retracting fall-arrester in a
highly corrosive or explosive atmosphere.
• to use the blocfor™ self-retracting fall-arrester outside
the temperature range specified in this manual.
• to use the blocfor™ self-retracting fall-arrester if the
fall clearance is not sufficient with respect to a falling
operator.
• to use the blocfor™ self-retracting fall-arrester if
any obstacle is located along the fall path or on the
swinging path when used in a horizontal configu ration.
• to use the blocfor™ self-retracting fall-arrester if you
are not in good physical condition.
• to use the blocfor™ self-retracting fall-arrester if you
are pregnant.
• to use the blocfor™ self-retracting fall-arrester if
the safety function of any of the associated items is
affected by the safety function of another item or may
interfere with it.
• to use the blocfor™ self-retracting fall-arrester if
the fall indicator on the M46 connector is activated
(figure 3.d).
• to release the blocfor™ self-retracting fall-arrester
lanyard if it not is entirely wound in (figure 2.a).
• to use the blocfor™ self-retracting fall-arrester to
secure a mate rials load.
• to secure the blocfor™ self-retracting fall-arrester to
a structural anchor point with a strength less than
12 kN, or which may be assumed as such.
• to use the blocfor™ self-retracting fall-arrester for
vertical angles of over 20° (figure 1.c).
• to use the blocfor™ self-retracting fall-arrester lanyard
as a means of slinging.
• to interfere with the alignment of the blocfor™ self-
retracting fall-arrester with respect to the lanyard.
• to interfere with free unwinding and winding of the
blocfor™ self-retracting fall-arrester lanyard.
• to perform any repair or maintenance operations
on the blocfor™ self-retracting fall-arrester without
first having been trained and qualified, in writing, by
TRACTEL
(figure 2.b).
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• to use the blocfor™ self-retracting fall-arrester if it is
not complete, if it has been dismantled beforehand or
if components have been replaced by any person not
unauthorised by TRACTEL
• to use the blocfor™ self-retracting fall-arrester
horizontally if the radius of the edge (R Min) does not
comply with the technical specifications table above,
or if there is presence of burrs.
• to use the blocfor™ self-retracting fall-arrester
horizontally if the distance between the anchor
point and the edge (L min) does not comply with the
technical specifications table above.
• to use the blocfor™ self-retracting fall-arrester
horizontally if the maximum lateral displacement
distance perpendicular to the edge (M max) does not
comply with the technical specifications table above.
• to use the blocfor™ self-retracting fall-arrester in a
horizontal configuration if a specific rescue plan has
not been set up beforehand.
• to use the blocfor™ 2 ESD self-retracting fall arrester
and all blocfor™ devices with stainless steel cable in
horizontal use.
• to use the blocfor™ 1.8A ESD self-retracting fall-
arrester if the M47 connector secured to the end
of the energy absorber of the retractable lanyard
is connected to an anchor point, and if the upper
connector of the device is linked to an anchor point on
the fall-arrester harness.
• to use the blocfor™ 1.8B ESD self-retracting fall-
arrester if the M47 connector secured to the end
of the energy absorber of the retractable lanyard is
connected to an anchor point, and if the retractable
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