2. Definitions and pictograms
2.1. Definitions
EN
"System": This refers in this manual to the fall arresters
or winches which is attached to their Davitrac™ bracket.
"Supervisor": The individual or department responsible
for the management and safe use of the product
described in the manual.
"Technician": A qualified person responsible for the
maintenance operations described in the manual, who
is qualified and familiar with the product.
"Operator": The person using the product as
intended.
"PPE": Personal protective equipment against falls from
height.
"Connector": The element connecting the components
of a fall-arrest system.To be compliant to all Federal,
State (Provincial) and local regulations.
"Fall-arrest harness": The device worn around the
body for fall protection. It consists of straps and
buckles. It features fall protection attachment points D
ring or rings depending on the harness model in use.
Refer to your harness manual for complete operator
instructions.
"Self-retracting fall protection": The fall-arrest
device with an automatic locking function and a
self-tensioning and retraction system for the self-
retractable lanyard.
"Self-retracting lanyard": The connecting element of a
self-retracting fall protection system. It may be made of
a metal cable, strapping or synthetic fibre depending on
the type of device.
"Maximum operator weight": The maximum weight of
the clothed operator, wearing PPE and workwear and
carrying the tools and parts required for a job.
"Working load limit": The limit working load of an
equipment lifting device.
"Fall-arrest system": Set of the following items:
• An anchor device;
• A linking component;
• Fall protection; and
• A fall-arrest harness.
" Elevation
rescue
subassembly of rescue equipment allowing an operator
to be winched with the help of a rescuer from a low point
to a high point and equipped with an additional manually
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device":
A
component
operated lowering function to lower the operator over a
distance of up to 6ft (2 m).
"Rescue equipment": The personal fall protection
system by which a person can save himself or others,
so that any fall is prevented.
2.2. Pictograms
Code
Symbol
word
DANGER
WARNING IMMEDIATE
CAUTION
Other
NOTE
Advice
Instruction
for (None)
3. Operating conditions
3.1. Checks before use
Before using the Davitrac™+ or Davitrac™, it is essential
that the supervisor and operator read and review, and
understood the operating manuals of Davitrac™+ and
each associated accessory provided by Tractel
ensure safe and effective use of the equipment of the
Davitrac™+ or Davitrac™ and related accessories. All
manuals related to the equipment being used must be
made available at all times to all operators.
Before installing a system on the Davitrac™ bracket
• The product marking must be present and legible.
• Before each use, make sure that the product is in
a visibly good condition, free from marks, impacts
or deformation. If not, do not use it and inform the
or
supervisor.
• For PPE systems, check that the system (Blocfor
correctly attached to its Blocfor
Possible
consequence
of non-
Meaning
compliance
Hazardous
Will result
situation which, if
in a Fatal
not avoided, will
or serious
result in death or
injuries!
serious injury.
Could result
or possi bly
in Fatal
imminent
or serious
danger:
injuries!
Possibly
Minor injuries
dangerous
to persons!
situation:
Possibly
Damage to
dangerous
equipment
situation:
or its
surroundings
Documentation
(None)
in writing (i.e.
record keeping)
WARNING
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