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CONTENTS
Page
General warning
6
1. Functions and description
7
2. Installation
7
3. Inspection before use
8
4. Operation
8
5. Storage
8
6. Maintenance and repair
8
7. Warnings against hazardous
operations
9
8. Labelling
9
Pictures
A, B
Always concerned to improve the quality of its
products, the TRACTEL
®
Group reserves the
right to modify the specifications of the
equipment described in this manual. The
companies of the TRACTEL
®
group and their
agents or distributors will supply on request
descriptive documentations on the full range
of TRACTEL
®
products: lifting and pulling
machines,permanent and temporary access
equipment, safety devices, electronic load
indicators, accessories such as blocks, hooks,
slings, ground anchors, etc…
The network is able to supply an after sales and
regular maintenance service. Should you have any
quiries or require technical assistance, please do
not hesitate to contact us.
GENERAL WARNING
SPECIAL APPLICATIONS
For any special applications, please do not hesitate to contact TRACTEL
®
S.A.S.
For Belgium and Luxembourg, contact TRACTEL
®
Benelux
1.
Before using the load arrestor, it is essential that users read this manual and comply with
its instructions, in order to ensure safe and effective operation. This manual must be kept and
made available to all users. Additional copies can be supplied on request.
2.
The Blocmat
™
load arrestor from TRACTEL
®
is a safety device, designed to secure a load
in the event of a fall. Never use a Blocmat
™
load arrestor to secure people from falling.
3.
Always check that the load weight does not exceed the Working Load Limit of the Blocmat
™
.
4.
Before using this load arrestor, it is essential that users are trained in its use.
5.
Never use a Blocmat
™
which is not in apparent good order.
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT A
VISUAL CHECK IS CARRIED OUT BEFORE EACH USE
. Return any Blocmat
™
which is
damaged in any way to TRACTEL
®
or its distributor.
6.
TRACTEL
®
S.A.S accepts no responsability for the consequence of dismantling a Blocmat
™
or any modification not made under its control, in particular in the event of the replacement of
original parts with parts from another source.
7.
The Blocmat
™
as described in this manual shall be
EXCLUSIVELY
used to secure load, any
other application is prohibited.
8.
The Blocmat
™
shall be tested in fall arrest operation before use (refer to § 3).
9.
The Blocmat
™
as described in this manual shall not be used in explosive or chemical
environment. (For specific applications, consult us).
