Tractel Blocfor Manual De Instalación, De Utilización Y De Mantenimiento página 19

2. Hook a 20 lbs (10 kg) weight to the end of the cable,
holding it in position; and
3. Drop the 20 lbs (10 kg) weight.
4. The fall must be stopped in less than one metre
(1 m) in relation to the initial position of the weight.
5. Hold the cable, unhook the weight and check the
rewinding of the cable in the Blocfor
WARNING
If the lock is not immediate, if it occurs after several
jolts, the product must not be used and must be
returned to Tractel or an authorised repairer.
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12.2.7. Checking the rescue lifting system
This chapter describes the procedure for checking the
Blocfor lifting rescue function.
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In a safe environment with no risk of falling, proceed
according to the following instructions:
1. Install the Blocfor fall arrest on an anchor point in
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a vertical position;
2. Unwind the cable and connect a 310 lbs. (140 kg)
weight to the end of the cable;
3. Engage on the Blocfor
button;
4. Lift the 310 lbs. (140 kg) weight using the crank
handle;
5. Release the crank handle; the locking must be done
immediately without slipping;
6. Wait three minutes; and
7. Bring the weight back down.
WARNING
If the locking is not immediate, if it occurs after
several jolts or if the weight goes down before the
three-minute delay, the product must not be used and
must be returned to Tractel
12.3. Checking the work winch
The work winch is supplied with its Davitrac™ bracket
and its cable.
Position the work winch so that it can be inspected from
all sides.
12.3.1. Checking the marking
The work winch must have the following marking at
least:
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winch by pushing the red
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or an authorised repairer.
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• The manufacturer's or supplier's name;
• The equipment reference;
• The batch or serial number;
• The logo; read the instruction manual.
NOTICE
If any marking goes missing, the affected equipment
must be taken out of service.
12.3.2. Checking the compulsory components are
present
The Carol winch must have the following at least:
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• Its Davitrac™ bracket;
• A Carol cable;
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• The winch with all its components;
• A crank handle arm for the work winch
12.3.3. Checking the general condition of the work
winch
Inspect each side of the work winch and more
specifically check whether:
• The housings are deformed;
• The crank handle and plastic handle are deformed;
• The incorrect wound or unwound of the whole cable;
• There is any corrosion;
• Any pins, screws or rivets are missing;
• The steel cable is non-compliant as per chapter 12.1;
WARNING
If one of these situations develops, the equipment
must be taken out of service.
12.3.4. Checking the general condition of the cable
See chapter 12.1, Checking the cable, to perform the
check.
The end of the cable must be equipped with a hook
which also needs to be checked.
NOTICE
Non-compliance with the above checks does
not necessarily mean the equipment is to be
decommissioned, but the device must not be used
until it has been repaired by Tractel or a Confined
space authorized Tractel repair center.
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