Tractel Stopfor K Manual De Empleo Y De Mantenimiento página 8

1. Before using the Stopfor™, 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
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erased, the device must be permanently removed from use.
4. The Stopfor™ 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 Stopfor™, and
which comply with the applicable safety regulations and
standards, in particular standard EN 363.
5. The Stopfor™ can only be used by one single trained and
competent person, or under the supervision of such person.
The principle of any such training must include the procedure
to adopt in the event of a fall by the user. It should also inclu -
de a demonstration as to how to set up and operate the
Stopfor™ on a full system, taking example of an actual ope -
rating 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. In particular, each Stopfor™ should be exclusively assem -
bled on a flexible anchor line, the specifications of which
must be strictly identical to those of the Tractel
commercialised for the Stopfor™'s corresponding model.
The non-compliance of this requirement can put the user's
life at grave risk. It is thus the responsibility of the user, or of
his employer, to take stock of the available anchor lines to
prevent any mistake in this regard.
8. Tractel ® imposes the use of a Tractel
declines full responsibility for using a Stopfor™ with any
anchor line other than that of Tractel
indicated for the Stopfor™'s corresponding model. Further -
more, Tractel ® can only guarantee a fall-prevention system, if
it is exclusively comprised of components commercialised,
serviced, assembled and set up, in accordance with the
applicable safety measures and standards.
9. Tractel ® accepts no responsibility for the operation of a
Stopfor™ which has been dismantled other than under its
control, in particular in the event of the replacement of
original parts with parts from another source.
10. Any modification or addition to the equipment can be done
only upon prior written approval from Tractel
used with a belay support marked EN 353-2.
11. Prior to using the Stopfor™, the user, or the authority in
charge of his safety, shall have verified the solidity of the
anchor line's fastenings, in accordance with the rules and
standards in force.
12. Never use a Stopfor™ or an anchor line that is not in appa -
rent good order. Prior to each use, the user should manually
test the functioning of the Stopfor™ on its anchor line (see
"Tests prior to use" chapter). Any damaged Stopfor™ must
be returned to Tractel
there is a decision to eliminate. Likewise, any anchor line
showing signs of wear or damage must be eliminated.
13. All S, A, AP, M Stopfor™ models must only be used on a
vertically suspended anchor line, or where the maximum
angle with the vertical is 30°.
14. The Stopfor™ K, KS, KM, KSM, B, BS, BM, BSM must be
used on a vertical belay support, or on a support forming
a maximum angle of 30° with respect to the vertical. The
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Stopfors can be used in the horizontal position for work on a
roof deck with a maximum angle of 20° with respect to the hip
of the roof deck (see figure 4, page 2).
15. Any stopfor™ having prevented a fall, or the security of which
is questioned, must be returned to Tractel
authorised repair company for verification. Any such device
can only be re-used upon written agreement from either
Tractel ® or its authorised repair company.
anchor line in use when the Stopfor™ became activated to
prevent the user's fall must be withdrawn from any further
use.
16. Any repairs must be carried out in accordance with the
Tractel ® operating procedures.
17. Never use the Stopfor™, 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 Stopfor™ for suspending the
operator other than in the event of a fall, and never use it for
a rescue operation.
18. It is important to return the Stopfor™ to Tractel
its authorised repair companies or competent persons, for
servicing at least once every twelve months. Such servicing
should not only cover the functioning of the device, but
should also concern the legibility of markings. It is to be
reminded that safety of the user is linked to the maintaining
of the equipment's efficiency and resistance.
19. 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.
20. It is recommended that the Stopfor™ is personally allocated
to each user, especially if this is an employee.
21. Any Stopfor™ or anchor rope that has been removed perma -
nently from use must be destroyed or made permanently
unavailable, to avoid it being used by mistake.
22. For security reasons, it is important to ensure that the device
or the anchoring point is always positioned correctly, and that
the work is carried out with the aim of reducing, as far as
possible, any risk of fall and the height of the fall.
23. For security reasons, it is essential to verify, prior to each
use, the space required beneath the operator at the
workplace to avoid the presence of any object in the zone of
a possible fall and to avoid any collision with the ground.
24. Never use the Stopfor™ if any one of its elements is
damaged or if it risks deteriorating the safety function of the
device. When setting up, it is essential to ensure that no
deterioration of the safety functions occurs.
25. The user should be fit and healthy, both physically and
mentally, when using the equipment. Should there be any
doubt, it is advisable to consult a doctor. The Stopfor™ must
not be used by pregnant women.
26. The equipment should not be used above its limits, or in any
other situation than the one intended (see "Conditions of use"
chapter).
27. Should the Stopfor™ be sold to another country than its
original destination, it is essential, for the security of the
operator, that the supplier provides all instructions (i.e.
general manual, maintenance and repair, periodical
inspections) in the language of the country of use.
28. Prior to using the Stopfor™, it is essential that the user, or the
authority in charge of his/her safety, shall have verified that
the solidity of the anchor line fastenings is in conformity with
the rules and standards in force.
29. The planned life-spans are:
- 10 years for the Stopfor™
- 6 years for the lanyards and anchor lines.
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