General Warning - Tractel tempo 2 Manual De Empleo Y De Mantenimiento

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tempo 3

1. General warning

1. Before using the tempo 2/ tempo 3 temporary
lifeline, to ensure that it is operated safely and
efficiently, it is essential that users read this
manual, understand its contents in full, and comply
absolutely with its instructions.
2. This manual must be kept in good condition, until
the device is taken out of service, and must be
made available to all operators. Additional copies
can be supplied on request.
3. The information marked on the device (see
"Marking" section) must remain totally legible.
If this information is erased, the device must be
permanently removed from use.
4. The tempo 2 / tempo 3 temporary lifeline is a fall
arrest safety system component, which must only
be used in combination with other components
that are compatible with one another and with the
tempo 2 / tempo 3 temporary lifeline, and which
comply with the applicable safety regulations and
standards, in particular standard EN 363.
5. The tempo 2 lifeline can only be used, at most, by
two trained and competent persons, or under the
supervision of such a person. The tempo 3 lifeline
can only be used, at most, by three trained and
competent persons, or under the supervision of
such a person. The principle of any such training
must include the procedure to adopt in the event of
a fall by one or several users. It should also include
a demonstration as to how to set up and operate the
tempo 2 / tempo 3 lifeline on a full system, taking
example of an actual operating situation and using
the appropriate safety measures.
6. It is essential to follow the instructions for attaching
equipment together to form the protection system,
as detailed in this manual and in the instructions
supplied with the other equipment attached to it.
7. Tractel strictly requires the use of a Tractel
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line and declines any responsibility for using a
tempo 2 / tempo 3 with any anchor line other than
that of Tractel
for the tempo 2 / tempo 3 model. Furthermore,
Tractel can only guarantee a fall-prevention
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system, if it is exclusively comprised of components
commercialized, serviced, assembled and set up,
in accordance with the applicable safety measures
and standards.
8. Tractel declines any responsibility for the operation
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of a tempo 2 / tempo 3 lifeline which has been
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Maximum
Span (m)
number of users
5-20
5-18
origin and of the model indicated
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dismantled other than under its control, in particular
in the event of the replacement of original parts with
parts from another source.
9. Any modification or addition to the equipment is
subject to prior written approval from Tractel
connection of the tempo 2 / tempo 3 life line to the
host structure can only be done with the aid of a
belay support marked EN 795 -B with a minimum
resistance of:
– tempo 2 : 28 kN.
– tempo 3: 15 kN.
10. Before using the tempo 2 / tempo 3 lifeline, the
user(s), or the authority in charge of user safety, shall
have verified the solidity of the anchor line fastenings
in accordance with the rules and standards in force.
Minimum resistance :
– tempo 2 : 28 kN.
– tempo 3 : 15 kN.
11. Never use a tempo 2 / tempo 3 lifeline with an
anchor line (L) or a tensioner (T) which are not in
good apparent condition.
12. Any damaged tempo 2 / tempo 3 lifeline must be
returned to Tractel
unless a decision has been taken to eliminate it.
Likewise, any anchor line showing signs of wear or
damage must be eliminated.
Any tempo 3 lifeline which has stopped a fall, or the
security of which is questioned, must be returned
to Tractel
inspection. Any such device can only be re-used
upon written agreement from either Tractel
authorized repair company.
13. The temporary tempo 2 / tempo 3 lifeline has a
mark (aa:) indicating the date of the next inspection.
tempo 3: see Fig.2 for positioning the label for the
next annual inspection.
14. Never use the tempo 2 / tempo 3 lifeline, and the
components used with it in the safety system, for
any purpose other than that for which they are
intended, and under conditions other than those
described in this manual. In particular, never use
the tempo 3 lifeline for suspending the operator
other than in the event of a fall.
15. You must return the tempo 2 / tempo 3 lifeline
to Tractel
companies, or to a competent person, for servicing
at least once every twelve months.
anchor
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The servicing should not only cover the functioning
of the tensioner (T), and all the associated
equipment, but should also ensure that all markings
are clearly legible. The user's safety depends
directly on maintaining the efficiency and strength
of the equipment.
16. Important: If you are responsible for assigning
the equipment to an employee or similar person,
ensure that you comply with the applicable health
and safety at work regulations.
or to its distributor for repair,
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or to its authorized repair company for
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, or to one of its authorized repair
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