Functions And Description - Tractel HT Manual De Empleo Y De Mantenimiento

1. HT harnesses are items of fall arrest equipment complying
with standards EN 361/EN813, that can be used with CE
belts which comply with standard EN 358. These two types
of equipment can only be used by one trained and/or
competent person or if the user is under the direct
supervision of such a person.
2. Before using an HT harness, it is essential that users are
trained in the use of this equipment and that they have read
and understood the information given in the manual supplied
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by TRACTEL SAS. The user's manual must be supplied and
kept with every system or component. The user should
perform an initial suspension test in a safe location to ensure
that the harness is properly adjusted and provides an
acceptable level of comfort for the planned application.
3. Before use, it is essential that users are trained in the use of
this safety device. Check the condition of the components
that are attached (harness, connectors) and ensure that
there is a sufficient safety clearance. The service life of this
device is 6 years.
4. If a harness which is not in a good apparent state, or which
has been used to prevent a fall, all parts of the equipment
must be verified by Tractel S.A.S., or by a competent person
who must provide written authorization for the reuse of the
system. It is recommended to make a visual inspection prior
to each use.
5. Any modification or attachment made to the equipment
cannot be done without prior written approval from Tractel
S.A.S. The equipment must be transported and stored in its
original packaging.
6. Any harness that has not been inspected over the past
12months should not be used; it must be destroyed or
checked by a competent person who shall provide written
authorization for its reuse. If it has prevented a fall, it must be
destroyed.
7. This device is suitable for use on an open air site and for a
temperature range of - 35°C to +60°C. Avoid any contact with
sharp edges, rough surfaces and chemical substances.
8. Important: If you are responsible for assigning this equipment
to an employee or similar person, ensure that you comply
with the applicable health and safety at work regulations.
9. The user must be in good physical and psychological health
when using the equipment. If in doubt, consult a doctor or an
occupational physician. This equipment must not be used by
pregnant women.
10. The equipment should not be used beyond its limits or in any
other situation than that provided for (cf. "Functions and
Description").
11. It is recommended that each user has his own personal
harness, especially if he/she is permanently employed.
12. Before using a NF EN 363 fall arrester device, the user must
ensure that each of the components is in good working order:
security system, locking system. During installation, no
damage should be made to any of the security functions.
13. For the safety of the user, it is essential that the device or the
anchoring point is positioned correctly and that the work is
conducted in a manner so as to reduce to a minimum any risk
of fall and any danger linked to the height.
14. In a fall arrester system, it is essential to verify, prior to each
use, the free space under the user on the workplace, to avoid
any risk of collision, in the case of a fall, with the ground or
with any obstacle found in its path.
Figure 6.c page 5.
Warning
h1 must be between 0 m and 1.5 m.
h2 must be at least 1 m.
t is the minimum safety clearance under the user's feet.
This can vary according to the type of fall-arrest device
connected to the harness.
• For a blocfor, t = 3 m minimum.
• For a stopfor, t = 4 m minimum.
• For a lanyard with energy absorber, t = 6 m minimum.
• For a stoprail, t = 2 m minimum.
• For a stopcable (EN 353-1), t = 2 m minimum.
• For a stopcable (EN 353-2), t = 4 m minimum.
15. To ensure user safety, if the product is re-sold in a country
other than the initial country of destination, the second-hand
dealer must provide:
maintenance manual for periodic inspection and repair
purposes, written in the language of the country in which the
equipment is to be used.
SPECIAL APPLICATIONS
For any special application, please contact Tractel.
Operation
Inspection before use
• Visually check the condition of the harness, straps, stitching and
loops. The strap and stitch threads must not show any signs of
abrasion, fraying, burns or cuts. The adjustment devices and loops
must not show any signs of corrosion or deformation and should
operate correctly. If you have any doubt, immediately remove the
product from circulation.
• Check the state of the harness and connector attachments.
• Check the complete fall arrester system.

Functions and description

The HT harness are intended to create an anchorage point on
the operator to form a fall-arrest system to protect him against a
fall when performing work at heights. A fall-arrest harness is the
only device which can be worn on a body in a fall-arrest system.
Depending on the type of harness, there are several possible
uses :
• Harness with back anchorage point: fall-arrest safety for
working at heights,
• Harness with back and chest anchorage point: same harness
with back anchorage point + work positioning, safety when
climbing ladder,...
• Harness with belt anchorage point: fall-arrest safety according
to type and anchorage points available, belt anchorage point for
work positioning. In a work positioning system, the lanyard must
be maintained tensioned and freedom movement must be
limited to 0.6 m maximum.
• Harness with stomach anchorage point: fall-arrest safety
according to type of anchorage points available; stomach
anchorage point for work in suspended position.
CAUTION
Do not use the side anchorage points on the belt as fall arrest
points. They are intended for working anchored to a work
position (EN 358) in combination with a positioning lanyard
(EN 358) and a stomach anchorage point (EN 813) for
working suspended on a tensioned lanyard.
Figure 6 page 5, Figure 7 page 6.
Do not use the harness for applications other than protection
against falls from heights: for example, for bungee jumping.
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