FIRST READ THE FOLLOWING WARNINGS
4
CONTROL AND MAINTENANCE
xi
.
The installation of the derope
®
emergency escape/controlled descent device must be carried out
under safe conditions according to the applicable local, state, federal and regional regulations.
xii
.
The installation of the derope
®
emergency escape/controlled descent device must be completed
by a competent person to ensure that the anchorage is adequate, according to the applicable
safety regulations, and that it can safely bear the dynamic loads applied in case of fall arrest.
xiii
.
Every time the operator is to be connected to the rescue system, inspect the derope
®
emergency
escape/controlled descent device and the associated equipment. Ensure it is in good condition,
as explained in this manual (section 9).
Never operate the equipment if damage is detected.
Check that the anchoring of the derope
®
emergency escape/controlled descent device is safe
and adequate for the load and the type of operation, according to applicable regulations.
xiv
.
The user must connect to the derope
®
emergency escape/controlled descent device in a safe and
stable place, away from any unprotected edge, according to the applicable safety regulations.
xv
.
A careful and regular inspection of the derope
®
emergency escape/controlled descent device
and of the associated rescue equipment is part of the maintenance requirements for safe
operation, especially under site conditions. Keep the device clean and free from dirt. Thorough
overhaul servicing is available from Tractel
®
.
xvi
.
Tractel
®
declines any responsibility for the consequences of dismantling or altering the derope
®
emergency escape/controlled descent device beyond description in this manual, by anyone
who is not authorised by Tractel
®
. Tractel
®
declines any responsibility for the consequence of
repair having been carried out beyond its control.
xvii
.
Except for the operations described in this manual, the maintenance and repair of Tractel
®
equipment, must be exclusively performed by authorised (written approval) Tractel
®
service
center or by Tractel
®
.
xviii
.
Should the responsible authority decide that a piece of equipment is no longer suitable for use,
take precautions in disposing of it so that it cannot be re-used. Satisfactory inspections should
be entered in the provided inspection log.
OPERATION
xix
.
Always consider and control the specific risks related to the nature of the job that is subject
to a rescue.
xx
.
Ensure that the derope
®
emergency escape/controlled descent device is properly secured
to the structure before every operating session. The derope
®
emergency escape/controlled
descent device must be fastened with components specified by Tractel
®
.
xxi
.
Prior to the use of the equipment described in this manual, it is imperative that you ensure that
there are no obstacles within the evacuation trajectory or risk of contact with a dangerous surface.
xxii
.
The derope
®
emergency escape/controlled descent device must be positioned in a manner
that will not interfere with the self aligment of the unit or prevent the proper rotation of the
handwheel. The lifeline must be allowed to travel freely without any interference by the setup
of the derope
®
emergency escape/controlled descent device.
xxiii
.
Refer to the rescue plan put in place by the person responsible for the intervention site before
using the device.
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