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General warning
1. The Blocfor
™ 20R (or 30R) is a retractable lifeline (EN360) designed to protect the
user in the event of a fall. It is equipped with a rescue device for lifting or lowering (EN
1496 class B, rescue device).
- These devices must only be used for individual protection of persons against falling
from heights and for rescue purposes.
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Never use the Blocfor™ for protect more of one user.
- If a Blocfor
™ 20R (30R) has stopped a fall it must not be re-used. It must be inspected
by a competent person from Tractel S.A.S. or its approved repairers.
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Caution! The operating instructions for the rescue device must be followed
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Respect the instruction of PPE equipment for made a fall arrest system conform to EN
363
2. Before using the Tracpode and the Blocfor
™ 20R (30R), it is essential that users
read this manual and comply with its instructions, in order to ensure safe and efficient
operation of the equipment. This manual must be kept and made available to all users.
Additional copies can be supplied
on request.
3. Never use a Tracpode and/or a Blocfor
™ 20R (30R) which is not visibly in good
condition. It is recommended that a visual check is carried out before each use. Return
any device which is damaged in any way to Tractel or its distributor.
4. Before using this safety device, it is essential that users are trained in its use.
5. Tractel® accepts no responsibility for the consequences of dismantling a Tracpode
and/or a Blocfor
™ 20R (30R), or any modification not made under its supervision, in
particular in the event of replacement of original parts with parts from another source.
6.
Important:
If you are responsible for assigning equipment to an employee or similar
person, ensure that you comply with the applicable health and safety at work
regulations.
Special applications
For any special applications, please do not hesitate to contact Tractel® S.A.S.
1. FUNCTION AND DESCRIPTION
1.1 Blocfor
™ 20R (& 30R)
This is a retractable lifeline with elevation rescue device. It is used vertically for
evacuating (upwards or downwards) a person who has fallen. The nominal load for this
device is150 Kg.
The wire rope runs freely when the user is moving at normal speed, but is constantly
subject to a slight retraction force from a spring which activates a reel on which the
lanyard is wound.
In the event of a fall, the reel is locked by two catches which engage in a ratchet wheel
by the operation of the centrifugal force. The energy which
is generated when the person falls is dissipated by a disk braking system.
The Blocfor
™ 20R (30R) has a manual hoist, which enables the rescuer to raise and/or
lower the user following a fall.
