Checking The Fall Arrest Function; Checking The Rescue Lifting System; Checking The Carol™ Ts Winch; Checking The Markings - Tractel davimast Manuel D'installation, D'emploi Et D'entretien

NOTE: If one of these situations develops, the
equipment must be taken out of service.
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12.3.6. Checking the fall arrest function

This chapter describes the procedure for checking the
blocfor™ R fall arrest function.
In a safe environment with no risk of falling, proceed
according to the following instructions:
1. Attach the fall arrest device to an anchor point
vertically at least 2 m from the ground;
2. Hook a 10 kg weight to the end of the cable, holding
it in position; and
3. Drop the 10 kg weight.
4. The fall must be stopped in less than one metre (1
m) in relation to the initial position of the weight.
5. Hold the cable, unhook the weight and check the
rewinding of the cable in the blocfor™.
NOTE: If the lock is not immediate, if it occurs
after several jolts, the product must not be used and
must be returned to Tractel

12.3.7. Checking the rescue lifting system

This chapter describes the procedure for checking the
blocfor™ R lifting rescue function.
In a safe environment with no risk of falling, proceed
according to the following instructions:
1. Install the blocfor™ R on an anchor point in a
vertical position;
2. Unwind the cable and connect a 150 kg weight to
the end of the cable;
3. Engage on the blocfor™ winch by pushing the red
button;
4. Lift the 150 kg weight using the crank handle;
5. Release the crank handle; the locking must be done
immediately without slipping;
CAUTION: The crank handle can move suddenly.
6. Wait three minutes; and
7. Bring the weight back down.
NOTE: If the locking is not immediate, if it occurs
after several jolts or if the weight goes down before the
three-minute delay, the product must not be used and
must be returned to Tractel
12.4. Checking the caRol™ TS winch
The caRol™ TS winch is supplied with its davimast
bracket and its cable.
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Position the caRol™ TS winch so that it can be
inspected from all sides.

12.4.1. Checking the markings

The caRol™ TS winch must have the following
markings at least:
• The manufacturer's or supplier's name;
• The CE label;
• The equipment reference;
• The batch or serial number;
• The EN equipment standard followed by the year of
reference; and
• The logo; read the instruction manual.
NOTE: If any marking goes missing, the affected
equipment must be taken out of service.
12.4.2. Checking the compulsory components are
present
The caRol™ TS winch must have the following at least:
• Its davimast bracket;
• A caRol™ TS cable;
• The winch with all its components; crank handle arm
and plastic handle.
12.4.3. Checking the general condition of the
caRol™ TS winch
Inspect each side of the caRol™ TS winch and more
specifically check whether:
• The housings are deformed;
• The crank handle and plastic handle are deformed;
• The incorrect wound or unwound of the whole cable;
• There is any corrosion;
• Any pins, screws or rivets are missing.
NOTE: If one of these situations develops, the
equipment must be taken out of service.

12.4.4. Checking the general condition of the cable

See chapter 12.2, Checking the cable, to perform the
check.
The end of the cable must be equipped with a hook
which also needs to be checked.
12.4.5. Checking the proper functioning of the
caRol™ TS winch
In a safe environment with no risk of falling, proceed
according to the following instructions:
Install the caRol™ TS winch with its bracket on the
davimast.
To check the correct operation of the lock, use a 275 kg
weight attached to the end of the cable.