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NOTE:
For any load greater than 250 kg, the
legs of the tracpode can be used as an anchor point.
The user must attach the load to the head of the
tracpode and must use the leg strap to secure the base
of the three legs. In all cases, the tracpode cannot be
used to support a total load of more than 500 kg.
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.
7. Components and materials
• Leg tubes: anodised aluminium.
• Head, feet, pulley support, pins, spacer bushes,
fastenings: galvanised steel.
• Strap: polypropylene.
• Pulley: aluminium
• Pulley spindle: stainless steel
8. Associated equipment
• Fall arrest system (EN 363):
• Fall arrest system (EN 353-1/2 – EN 355 – EN 360).
• Anchor point (EN 795).
• Connector (EN 362).
• Full body (fall arrest) harness (EN 361).
• Rescue lift device (EN 1496 A or B).
Before using a fall arrest system, check that each of the
components is usable and in good working order.
9. Maintenance and storage
If a tracpode is dirty it must be washed with clean,
cold water, if necessary using a detergent for delicate
fabrics, and using a synthetic brush.
If a tracpode becomes wet during use or as a result of
washing, it must be left to dry naturally away from direct
sunlight and from any source of heat.
Before transporting and placing in storage, wrap the
equipment in packaging that will keep out moisture
and protect against any damage (direct heat sources,
chemicals, UV, etc.).
Oil the pins regularly.
Check that the structure is in good condition: aluminium
legs, steel head not deformed or twisted, pins not bent
or corroded, locking pin with spring-loaded ball bearing
operating correctly.
For details about the accessories, refer to the manual
specific to the associated products.
10. Equipment compliance
TRACTEL SAS RD 619 – Saint-Hilaire-sous-Romilly –
F-10102 Romilly-sur-Seine, France, hereby declares
that the safety equipment described in this manual:
• complies with the provisions of European Directive
89/686/EEC of December 1989,
• is identical to the PPE that was inspected for CE
compliance by APAVE SUDEUROPE SAS – CS
60193 – 13322 Marseille – France, identified under
the number 0082, which issued type certification
after conducting testing in accordance with standards
EN 795 B (2012) and TS 16415 (2013).
• is subject to the procedure referred to in Art. 11B of
Directive 89/686/EEC, under the control of a notified
body: APAVE SUDEUROPE SAS – CS 60193 – 13322
Marseille – France, identified under the number 0082.
11.
Marking
The label on each tracpode indicates:
a. The trade name: TRACTEL
®
.
b. The name of the product,
c. The reference standard followed by the year of
application,
d. The product reference, e.g. 010642.
e. The CE logo followed by the number 0082, the
identification number of the notified body responsible
for production monitoring,
f. The batch number,
g. The serial number,
h. A pictogram indicating that the manual must be read
before using the device,
o. The minimum breaking strength of the anchoring
device.
p: number of people: 2 persons maximum.
w. Working load limit.
aa. Date of the next periodic inspection.
Label bonded to one of the tracpode’s feet: refer to
figure 7.a.
