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2. Push the free end of the strap through the hole in
each of the tracpode’s three feet (figure 3.b).
3. Then run this free end through the metal buckle
fitted to the other end of the strap.
4. Apply a slight tension to the strap; however, make
sure that the tops of the legs still butt against the
spacer bushes at the head of the tracpode.
5. The tracpode can be folded up with the strap in
place (figure 3.c).
For some operations the tracpode can be secured to
the ground - in this case, use pins or anchor fastenings
fitted through the holes in the soles of the tracpode’s
feet.
6.3. Fitting a leg bracket to one of the
tracpode’s legs
NOTE:
Two different systems may be fitted to
the tracpode:
–
blocfor™ 20R/30R with dedicated leg bracket.
–
caRol™ 20/30m with dedicated leg bracket.
1. Once the tracpode is in place and in its working
configuration:
2. Remove the locking pin from the leg bracket before
fitting it to the upper section of the leg (figure 4.a).
3. Align the hole in the leg bracket with one of the
three possible holes you wish to use on the leg
(figure 4.a).
4. Attach the leg bracket using the locking pin and
secure it with its spring-loaded clip (figure 4.b).
NOTE:
both of these systems must be used in
conjunction with a cable guide pulley on the head of the
tracpode.
6.4. Fitting the cable around the cable
guide pulley
1.
Remove the cable guide pin (figure 5.a).
2. Run the cable over the pulley and then down through
the centre of the tracpode’s head (figure 5.b).
3. Fit the cable guide pin to prevent the cable jumping
off the pulley (figure 5.b).
The tracpode may be delivered without a pulley. Before
using a blocfor™ 20R or 30R or a caRol, mounted on
a leg using their dedicated bracket, it is essential to fit
a pulley to the upper part of the tracpode’s head. One
pulley kit, code 196808, is required for this operation
and up to three pulleys can be fitted. The pulley kits can
be fitted above any of the tracpode’s legs.
A pulley must only be fitted by a competent technician
who has read and understood the assembly instruction
described in the manual.
6.5. Fitting the pulley
1. Unscrew the two M12 nuts using a 19 mm spanner
and remove the 2 bolts (figure 6.a).
2. Line up the holes in the pulley support plates with
those in the head of the tracpode (figure 6.b).
3. Fit the 2 bolts supplied with the kit (75 mm long)
making sure that you refit the two original spacer
bushes between the pulley supports.
4. Screw on and then tighten the two nuts.
5. Tighten these two pulley fasteners and the two nuts
on the pulley’s spindle (figure 6.b) to a tightening
torque of 34 N.m.
6.6. Fitting a fall arrester to the head of
the tracpode
The head of the tracpode provides three anchor points.
Testing has determined that it is capable of providing
protection in the event of two operators falling at the
same time. The two fall-arrest systems MUST NOT be
attached to the same anchor point. When using devices
which allow working while suspended from a rope, the
anchoring used to suspend personnel must be separate
from the anchoring used for fall arresting. Wherever
possible, the anchor point shall be located at a height
of between 1.5 and 2 metres above the operator’s feet.
The connection to the anchor point must be made using
an EN 362 connector. For details about connecting the
fall-arrest system to the fall-arrest harness, refer to the
manual for the PPE used.
DANGER
: Before and during use, you must have
a plan in place for the effective and safe rescue of the
fallen person which shall take not more than 15 minutes.
Any period longer than this will endanger the person.
6.7. Fitting a load lifting device to the
head of the tracpode
The device described in this section does not fall within
the scope of CE marking for PPE as specified in EN
795:2012.
IMPORTANT
: section only valid for the lifting of
loads. The anchor point for lifting conforms with the
machinery directive, 2006/42/EEC.
The head of the tracpode is fitted with three anchor
points. Testing has determined that the tracpode can
support a total load of 500 kg. The attachment to the
anchor point must be made using an accessory which
complies with the requirements stated in the machinery
directive, and which is capable of supporting the load
concerned.
