Tractel Blocfor - Blocfor SRL with Retrieval; Functions and Descriptions

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• For lifting rescue devices, check that the system (work
winch 50ft or 100ft (15m or 30m) Scafor
®
, Blocfor
®
) is
correctly attached to its dedicated Davitrac™ bracket.
• For lifting systems, check that the system (work winch)
is correctly attached to the winch Davitrac™ bracket.
• Before performing the work, the installer must
arrange the site so that installation work is carried
out under the required safety conditions, specically
in accordance with occupational regulations. He
must use the collective and/or personal protective
equipment required for that purpose.
After installing a system on the Davitrac™ bracket
• Check that the Davitrac™ bracket with its system is
correctly attached to the Davitrac™ mast with the pins
and locking pins that are xed in place on the bracket
with a wire.
• Check that the system cables are routed correctly
above the guide pulleys without crossing each other.
(See page 2 g. 2)
• Check that the PPE system cables are routed above
the pulley identied as PPE (See page 2 g. 2) and
that cables for lifting or moving the operator are
routed above the pulley identied as lifting (See page
2 g. 2). These pulleys are positioned on the anchor
head of the Davitrac™.
• For information on how to use the systems, see the
operating instructions supplied with the system.
• Always check before use that:
• The cable shows no signs of abrasion, fraying,
burns or cuts; and
• The cable shows no signs of bending, abrasion,
corrosion or cut wires.
3.1.1. Blocfor
®
SRL with retrieval
• Check the condition of the entire length of the lanyard;
the metal cable must not show any signs of bending,
abrasion, corrosion or cut wires.
• Check that the lanyard locks when its end is pulled
quickly and that it rolls up and unwinds normally over
its entire length.
• Check the condition of the housing (no distortion,
screws present, etc.).
• Check the condition and function of the connectors: no
visible distortion, can be opened, closed and locked.
• Check the condition of the associated components
harness and connectors. Refer to the specic
instructions for each product.
• Check the whole fall-arrest system.
• Check that the bracket is locked properly on the
Davitrac™ mast.
• Check that the equipment is in automatic fall arrest
function: the recovery function should not be engaged
before use.
• Check that the recovery function engages and
disengages properly.
• Check that the lanyard locks when its end is pulled
quickly and that it rolls up and unwinds normally over
its entire length.
4. Functions and descriptions
WARNING
The Davitrac™ brackets are intended for a specic
system for exclusive use on the Tractel
®
Davitrac™.
• The Blocfor
®
Davitrac™ bracket may only be used
as an anchor point with the Blocfor
®
.
• The Blocfor
®
, work winch and Scafor
®
Davitrac™
brackets may only be used as anchor points
respectively with the lifting rescue devices
Blocfor
®
, work winch and Scafor
®
.
• The work winch and Scafor
®
Davitrac™ brackets
may only be used as anchor points respectively
with the working devices for rope access work
winch and Scafor
®
.
• The work winch and Scafor
®
Davitrac™ brackets
may only be used as anchor points respectively
with the load lifting systems work winch and
Scafor
®
in accordance with the requirements of
ANSI, OSHA and CSA. In this case, the maximum
WLL is 880 lbs (400 kg) for the work winch and
880 lbs (400 kg) for Scafor™ for load lifting.
NOTICE
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.
4.1. Blocfor
®
SRL with retrieval
The Blocfor
®
fall arrester is a self-retracting fall arrester
in accordance with applicable standards ANSI Z359.1-
1999, OSHA 1926 & CSA Z259.2.3-04, type 3.
• The Blocfor
®
bi-directional retrieval lifeline with a
cable made of galvanised steel is tested to ensure it
can hold the weight of an operator equipped with his
tools and equipment up to 310lbs (140kg).
• The Blocfor
®
Davitrac™ bracket is tested to ensure it
can hold the weight of an operator equipped with his
tools and equipment up to 310lbs (140kg).
It is equipped with a rescue device by lifting up or down:
recovery function allowing the rescuer to lift and/or
lower the operator after a fall. It is used vertically when
installed on the Davitrac™+ or Davitrac™ bracket.
This device is disengaged when the Blocfor
®
is in fall
arrest use.
The downward rescue function is limited to a maximum
descent of 6ft. (2 m). Above this height, use a descender.