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• Check the condition and operation of the connectors:
no visible deformation and that it is possible to open,
close and lock them.
• Check the condition of the components associated
with the harness and with the connectors. Refer to the
manuals specific to each product.
• Check the complete fall-arrest system.
• Check that the leg brackets are securely attached to
the legs of the Tracpode rescue tripod (refer to § 4.2.2)
• Check that the equipment is set to self-retracting
fall-arresting mode: i.e. with the recovery device not
engaged.
• Check that the device which locks the lanyard is
activated when the end of the lanyard is pulled
sharply, and that it winds up and unwinds normally
over its entire length.
•
Check that the recovery function engages and
disengages correctly.
• Check that the device which locks the lanyard can
support the load connected to the end of the lanyard
and that it can be wound up and unwound normally
over its entire length when the winch’s winder is
turned.
4. Functions and description
4.1. blocfor™ 20R/30R 150 kg
• The blocfor™ 20R/30R 150 kg self-retracting fall
arrester is an EN 360-compliant, self-retracting fall
arrester: refer to § 4 of the attached manual for the
blocfor™ ESD - EN 360.
• It is fitted with a rescue device for raising or lowering
the suspended person (EN 1496 class B): this
recovery function lets a rescuer raise and/or lower the
suspended person after a fall. It may be used:
– vertically when secured to an anchor point.
– in an inclined position when secured to a leg
bracket fitted to a Tracpode.
• The rescue function is disengaged when the blocfor™
is being used in fall-arresting mode.
• In the event of a fall, the blocfor’s mechanism is locked
to stop any movement. To rescue the suspended
person (by raising or lowering), engage the recovery
mechanism by pushing the locking red button and
then turning the winder.
• The blocfor™ 20R/30R 150 kg self-retracting fall
arrester has two handles on the housing for handling
the unit. They can also be used when performing a
rescue operation - hold one of the handling handles
with one hand and turn the winder with the other.
• A specially-designed leg bracket is used to secure the
blocfor™ 20R/30R 150 kg self-retracting fall arrester
to one of the legs of the Tracpode rescue tripod.
•
When lowering a suspended person, the rescue
function is limited to a maximum distance of 2 metres.
To lower over a longer distance, use a descender
device which complies with EN 341.
4.2. The leg bracket
4.2.1 Fitting the blocfor™ 20R/30R to the leg bracket
DANGER
The blocfor™ 20R/30R 150 kg self-retracting fall
arrester must not be fitted to any bracket other than
the Tractel Tracpode leg bracket.
Preparing the leg bracket
Position the angle bracket at the end of the leg bracket
at the correct position for the type of blocfor™ being
used: 20R or 30R.
Position of the angle bracket to receive a B20R
Complete leg bracket assembly
Position of the angle bracket to receive a B30R
Angle bracket
