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Operating manual Tractelift

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Type II

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P4796 NA

Tractelift

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Type II

Adjustable Pulling Force Climb/Decent Assist for vertical

ladders Fixed Motor and Detachable Control Panel

Operating Manual

*Patent N°: US12/718259

Summary of Contents for Tractelift Type II

Page 1: ...ft Type II Page 1 of 28 Copyright 2013 Tractel P4796 NA all rights reserved Tractelift Type II Adjustable Pulling Force Climb Decent Assist for vertical ladders Fixed Motor and Detachable Control Panel Operating Manual Patent N US12 718259 ...

Page 2: ...l Warning 4 5 2 Technical data 6 3 Description 7 4 Personal protection equipment 9 5 Using the belt grab 11 6 Using the Tractelift Type II for ascending 13 14 7 Using the Tractelift Type II for descending 14 8 Out of service 14 9 Troubleshooting 15 10 Tractelift Type II with detachable control panel 16 17 11 Labels 18 19 12 Maintenance 20 13 Warranty 20 14 Inspection and logbook 21 22 15 Annual In...

Page 3: ...ces Note Possibly Damage to equipment dangerous situation or its surroundings Important Useful tips for best operation none Regulations Information for written Instruction to wear Personal implementation documentation Protection Equipment PPE Date of issue 8th edition November 2012 Copyright The manufacturer holds the copyright of this installation and maintenance manual Address of supplier TRACTE...

Page 4: ...ess with appropriate life line fall arrester used on a fall protection system ANSI Z359 CSA Z259 and PPE directive 89 686 CEE 9 Materials transport with the Tractelift Type II is not allowed It shall only be used for assisting persons when climbing or descending a vertical ladder 10 Users must be familiar with the local safety and health regulations as well as with the instructions of all personal...

Page 5: ...o every load to be applied either static or dynamic during operating the equipment 30 All the requirements in strength and resistance are obtained with the necessary safety factor see regulations and professional standards 31 All the calculations design and subsequent work necessary to the above requirements have been made by a competent person on the basis of proper technical information regardin...

Page 6: ...late Illuminated LCD display Direction key Increase weight capacity arrow UP displayed Direction key Decrease weight capacity arrow dn displayed Two models based on user weight Blue 102 to 160 lbs 51 80 kg Red 160 to 250 lbs 80 125 kg 1 1 User Remote Control a The wireless radio uses a 2 4 GHz frequency and is compliant with FCC CFR47 Part 15 NA EN300 328 EN300 428 class 2 b Plastic case with rubb...

Page 7: ...er and a belt grab to the pulley belt The other end of this remote is attached to the climbers approved safety harness with another Carabineer Use of the system is described in Section 5 page 11 For Safety the Climber must also be attached to an independent fall protection system supplied on the ladder After being attached to both then only the climber can proceed with the assisted climb When clim...

Page 8: ...round belt made of special synthetic material Ø 1 2 inch 12 5 mm runs on the driver pulley of the motor and a diverter pulley at the upper end of the vertical ladder Fig 2 3 4 Connection to the round belt The connection to the round belt is made by a belt grab fixed to a locking carabiner with the top of the remote control attached on the bottom side of the remote a second carabiner is attached wh...

Page 9: ...ster used on a fall protection system ANSI Z359 CSA Z259 and PPE directive 89 686 CEE Fig 5 Fig 5 This can be for example a fall arrest system with fall arrest device on the middle pole of the ladder connected to the anchor ring of the harness The fall arrest system is not a part of the Tractelift Type II but a part of the vertical ladder The shown pictures drawings shall be understood as examples...

Page 10: ...hat provide the recommended upper and lower D rings for connecting to the Tractelift climbing system Contact Tractel for details 4 3 Fall arrest system Protection against fall is provided by the fall arrest system only and not by the Tractelift Type II The fall arrest system is a part of the vertical ladder and not of the Tractelift Type II As an example Fig 5b shows Tractel Stopcable Ladder Safet...

Page 11: ...on Fig 6 c Put the belt grab on the round belt Fig 7 and push the black lever downwards The spring mechanism pushes the clamping jaw towards the round belt Fig 8 d Slide the belt grab with the Carabineer connector showing towards the operator e Fix the belt grab to the round belt by jerkling pulling it downwards so that the teeth of the clamping jaw can securely grip the belt f Attach the top of t...

Page 12: ...d to the D ring at chest level and the belt grab B at the D ring at waist level This application guarantees for the most effective support of a comfortable ascent 5 3 Removing the belt grab Open the belt grab as described above and remove it from the round belt In case the black lever cannot be moved by hand first slide the belt grab a little bit upwards to enable the clamping jaw teeth to release...

Page 13: ... remote allows increments of 10 lbs 5 kg from 100 150lbs 50 75 kg or 160 250lbs 80 125 kg If the user is between 2 settings it is recommended selecting the lower weight setting It is recommended that first time users should test the remote at the lowest setting to gain a comfort level of the pulling system before adjusting to their weight limit To change direction either from increasing or decreas...

Page 14: ...hen these become low a red indicator light at the top of the remote glows red Fig 16 This indicates it s time to replace the batteries in the unit To replace the batteries remove the protective cover from the remote Open the front panel by sliding the front cover down off the remote Replace the 2 batteries as indicted on the remote and close the cover and replace the protective cover Batteries to ...

Page 15: ...onnection c Interruption in supply cable c Have supply and control cable between mains connection fuses and connections between and motor control motor and control box checked repaired d Control panel error d Have an expert check repair the control panel The Tractelift Type II Control panel error Have an expert check repair the cannot be stopped control panel The Tractelift Type II repeatedly stop...

Page 16: ...tor installed the unit is ready for the removable control panel Fig 17 b Remove the control panel from the container Fig 18 c Slide the control panel A onto the mounting plate B Fig 17 to 21 Note When connecting the control panel be careful not to damage the radio antenna C Fig 19 d Once the control panel is in place lock the panel pin in place by twisting the pin Fig 20 21 Fig 17 Fig 18 Fig 19 Fi...

Page 17: ...z 10 amp EU 2006 42 EC to an approved outlet b Turn the key of the service switch Fig 24 to the right the EMERGENCY STOP button comes out the signal lamp illuminates green The Tractelift Type II is ready for use WARNING Never set the remote to a higher weight than the current user weight First time users should test the remote at the lowest setting to gain a comfort level of the pulling system bef...

Page 18: ...3 NA Operating manual Tractelift Type II Page 18 of 28 Copyright 2013 Tractel P4796 NA all rights reserved 11 Labels 110 V 1 PH 50 60 Hz 15 amp UL CSA Model SPLB150A Model SPLB133A Model SPLB127A Model SPLB128A ...

Page 19: ...actelift Type II Page 19 of 28 Copyright 2013 Tractel P4796 NA all rights reserved 11 Labels 220 V 1 PH 50 60 Hz 10 amp EU Model SPLB128A CE Logo provide on EU versions only Model SPLB150A Model SPLB133A Model SPLB127A Model SPLB128A ...

Page 20: ... times You must keep your body near the middle of the rung and always face the ladder while climbing see diagram OSHA 3246 09N 05 Using improper and unsafe climbing techniques such as sliding or Peter Panning the ladder during decent can have a negative effect on the motor that will void the warranty of the system TRACTEL Ltd Canada 1615 Warden Ave Toronto Ont M1R 2T3 Tel 416 298 8822 TRACTEL Sing...

Page 21: ... Dr Unit D BALDWIN PARK CA 91706 Tel 800 657 6727 Fax 626 937 6730 e mail griphoist usa tractel com TRACTEL Ltd 11020 rue Mirabeau Anjou QUEBEC H1J 2S3 Tel 514 493 3332 Fax 514 493 3342 e mail fallstop tractel com TRACTEL Ltd 1615 Warden Avenue Scarborough ONTARIO M1R 2TR Tel 416 298 8822 Fax 416 298 1053 e mail sales swingstage tractel com Sales and Service Inspection and Log book Tractelift Type...

Page 22: ...zed company an expert or by the system attendant Examples for records to be kept Every inspection Every maintenance Modifications of the construction trouble shooting TABLE OF CONTENTS Form N Inspection before initial operation of the climbing aid by a qualified person 1 Annual inspection maintenance trouble shooting of the climbing aid by the manufacturer an authorized company 2 Regular safety in...

Page 23: ...t Serial N Annual inspection maintenance trouble shooting on the climbing aidby the manufacturer a authorized company Form N 2 The annual examination maintenance of the climbing aid has been carried out by No Responsible Company Date Signature Defect1 Repair Name Yes No Date 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 1 Comments about defect s on seperate report ...

Page 24: ...y a qualified person Form N 3 Regular Safety Inspection Comments Date 2 0 Signature of the qualified person Regular Safety Inspection Comments Date 2 0 Signature of the qualified person Regular Safety Inspection Comments Date 2 0 Signature of the qualified person Regular Safety Inspection Comments Date 2 0 Signature of the qualified person Regular Safety Inspection Comments Date 2 0 Signature of t...

Page 25: ...y a qualified person Form N 3 Regular Safety Inspection Comments Date 2 0 Signature of the qualified person Regular Safety Inspection Comments Date 2 0 Signature of the qualified person Regular Safety Inspection Comments Date 2 0 Signature of the qualified person Regular Safety Inspection Comments Date 2 0 Signature of the qualified person Regular Safety Inspection Comments Date 2 0 Signature of t...

Page 26: ...ulley 2 Motor and Control o k Fault o k Fault o k Fault o k Fault 2 1 Visual check 2 2 Function check B Diverter unit o k Fault o k Fault o k Fault o k Fault 3 1 Visual check 3 2 Anchoring check 3 3 Function check C Round belt and Guidings o k Fault o k Fault o k Fault o k Fault 4 1 Visual check 4 2 Pre tension check see Table 1 of install inst D Belt grab and spring snap connector o k Fault o k F...

Page 27: ...al or mechanical adjustment f For a permanently connected Tractelift Type II turn the power switch to the off posi tion when the Tractelift Type II is not in use and before servicing or cleaning g For portable Tractelift Type II to reduce the risk of electrical shock do not put the Tractelift Type II in water or other liquid Do not place or store the Tractelift Type II where it can fall or be pull...

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