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• using a caRol™ winch to secure or lift a load of
equipment if the tracpode™ is being used as:
– a fall-arresting anchor point
–
a rescue system
–
an anchoring system for rope access work
• using the cable of a caRol™ winch as a sling .
•
performing any repair or maintenance operations on
a caRol™ winch without first having been trained and
qualified, in writing, by TRACTEL
®
• using a caRol™ winch if it is not complete, if it has
previously been dismantled and reassembled or
if components have been replaced by a person not
authorised by TRACTEL
®
.
7. Installation
•
The caRol™ winch must be fitted to one of the three
legs of the tracpode™.
•
The tracpode™ must be stood on stable ground: refer
to the § entitled “Installation” in the manual for the
Tractel
®
tracpode™.
8. Components and materials
• Cable: galvanised steel
• M47 connector: galvanised steel
• CaRol™ winch: painted steel
•
CaRol™ winch’s leg bracket: painted steel
9. Associated equipment
In accordance with standard EN 363, the caRol™ winch
forms part of a fall arrest system, which must consist of:
•
An anchor point (EN 795).
•
An end connector (EN 362).
•
A rescue lifting device (EN 1496)
•
A connector (EN 362).
•
A fall-arrest harness (EN 361).
All other items of associated equipment are prohibited.
10. Maintenance and storage
•
If a caRol™ winch 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 caRol™ winch 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 protective packaging that will keep out
moisture and protect against any damage (direct heat
sources, chemicals, UV, etc.).
•
If the product is contaminated, contact Tractel
®
or one
of its dealers.
11. 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 is
identical to the equipment that was tested and found
to comply with standard EN 1496(2017) by APAVE
SUDEUROPE SAS – CS 60193 – 13322 Marseille –
France
12. Marking
The label on each caRol™ winch 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
f. The date of manufacture
g. The serial number,
h. A pictogram indicating that the manual must be read
before using the equipment,
n. The diameter of the cable
w. The working load limit,
x. The maximum operating length
13. Periodic inspection and repair
An annual periodic inspection is mandatory, but
depending on the frequency of use, environmental
conditions and regulations of the company or the
country of use, periodic inspections may be more
frequent.
Periodic inspections shall be carried out by an approved
and competent technician, and in accordance with the
manufacturer’s inspection procedures reproduced in
the “Verification procedures for TRACTEL
®
PPE” file.
Verification of the legibility of the markings on the
product is an integral part of the periodic inspection.
On completion of the periodic inspection, the return to
service must be indicated in writing by the authorised
and competent technician who carried out the
inspection. This return to service must be recorded
