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

applied to the upper end of the assembly located at
a height of 1,200 mm.
The blocfor™ bracket has a minimum breaking
GB
strength of 15 kN for the attachment of EN 1496
elevation rescue devices and to fit a fall arrest
anchorage device.
28. The minimum breaking strength of the supporting
structure of the caRol™ bracket, davimast and
base plate assembly is determined by applying a
minimum force of 16 kN applied vertically to the end
of the 300 mm arm of the caRol™ bracket.
29. The minimum breaking strength of the supporting
structure of the double anchor point bracket with
rotating anchors, davimast and base plate assembly
is determined by applying a minimum force of 16 kN
vertically and horizontally, applied to the top of the
assembly located at a height of 1,200 mm.
30. Before use, the supervisor and operator must read
and understand the information in the manuals for
the EN 1496 and EN 360 devices and permanent
davitrac and davimast base plates.
31. In the case of a rescue operation by abseiling, a
descender in accordance with EN 341 must be
used.
32. A full body harness is the only equipment around the
body that may be used in a fall arrest system. The
connector of the rescue device must be connected
to the attachment point provided for this purpose on
the harness. (See harness instructions.) The rescue
lifting device must be used vertically.
For all other applications, please contact TRACTEL

2. Definitions and pictograms

2.1. Definitions

"Product": Item described in this manual in the various
models available.
"Supervisor": The 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.
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"Connector": The element connecting the components
of a fall arrest system. It is EN 362-compliant.
"Full body harness": The 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 is EN 361-compliant.
"Self-retracting fall protection": Fall protection with an
automatic locking function and a tensioning and self-
retracting system.
"Maximum operator weight": The maximum weight of
the clothed operator, wearing PPE and workwear and
carrying the tools and parts required for a job.
"Working load limit": The limit working load of an
equipment lifting device.
"Fall arrest system": Assembly comprising the
following items:
– An anchor device;
– A linking component;
– Fall protection in accordance with the standard
EN 363; and
– A full body harness.
"Elevation rescue device EN 1496 class B": A
component or sub-assembly of rescue equipment
allowing an operator to be winched with the help of a
rescuer from a low point to a high point and equipped
with an additional manually operated lowering function
to lower the operator over a distance of up to 2 m.
"Rescue equipment": The personal fall protection
system by which a person can save himself or others,
so that any fall is prevented.

2.2. Pictograms

DANGER: When placed at the beginning of a
paragraph, indicates instructions for avoiding injuries
to operators, particularly fatal, serious or minor injuries,
and damage to the environment.
IMPORTANT: Placed at the beginning of a
paragraph, indicates instructions intended to avoid
a fault in or damage to equipment, but not directly
endangering the life or health of the operator or that
of others, and/or unlikely to cause damage to the
environment.
Note: When placed at the beginning of a
paragraph, indicates instructions for ensuring the
effectiveness or convenience of installation, use or
maintenance operations.