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Warning
1. The rod is an accessory used to reach a point located at a
height. The M53 (M54) is a connector which has a bracket
for fixing on the rod. Using both together, a belaying support
or a blocfor™ type lifeline can be connected from a distance.
This device can only be used by one person equipped with
a fall arrest harness (EN 361) and a fall arrest system (EN
363).
2. Before use, it is essential that users are trained in the use of
this device and that they have read the manual in detail and
comply with its instructions. The user’s manual must be sup-
plied and kept with every system or component.
3. The anchorage point should preferably be above the user.
4. Never use a connector if there are any doubts concerning its
safety. It is recommended that a visual check is carried out
before each use. Return any connector which is damaged
and/or does not operate to Tractel® or to the distributor.
5. This device must be inspected annually by a competent per-
son (Tractel® S.A.S. or a repairer approved by Tractel®).
The lifetime of this device is 10 years.
6. Tractel® accepts no responsibility for the consequences of
any modification of the connector, or any use, storage or
maintenance carried out differently from that shown in figure
4.
7. Caution: If the connector has been subject to a fall, it must
be destroyed and all the attachments must be checked by
Tractel® S.A.S. or by a competent person.
8. The connectors are suitable for use on an open air site and
for a temperature range of -35°C to +60°C.
9. The instructions for attaching components together to create
a fall arrest system must be followed in accordance with
standard EN 363.
10. During use, the adjustment and attachment elements must
be checked. Check also that the connector is protected
against any hazards (sharp edges, friction, sources of heat,
twisting, etc).
11. Important: If you are responsible for assigning this equipment
to an employee or similar person, please ensure that you
comply with the applicable Health and Safety at Work
Regulations.
SPECIAL APPLICATIONS
For any special application, please contact TRACTEL.
Technical specifications
Operation
Install the rod connector on the threaded end of the TRACTEL®
rod or on a rod with the same thread characteristics.
Fit an EN 362 connector in the connector eye to link it to an EN
353.2, EN 360 or EN 355 fall arrester.
Unfold the rod to a length suitable for the height of the anchora-
ge point to be reached.
Position the connector facing the anchorage point and engage it
in the eye of the anchorage point by simply pulling on the cord
for opening it from a distance.
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Pull the cord to open the safety catch from a distance.
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Lift the rod upwards to remove the connector from the eye of
the anchorage point.
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Then release the cord and fold the rod.
Tractel® S.A.S. RD 619-Saint Hilaire sous Romilly-F-10102
Romilly-sur-Seine France hereby declares that the safety equip-
ment described in this manual,
•
complies with the requirements of European Directive
89/686/EEC of December 1989,
• is identical to the PPE which was the subject of the EC type-
examination certificate issued by the APAVE SUDEUROPE
SAS, BP 3, 33370 ARTIGUES PRES BORDEAUX - France,
and tested in accordance with standards EN 362 and EN 795
class B, EN 362.
• is subject to the procedure referred to in Art. 11B of Directive
89/686/EEC, under the control of a notified body.
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EN 795 Anchorage
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EN 362 Connector
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EN 3XX Fall arrest
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EN 362 Connector
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EN 361 Harness
CAUTION
Before and during use, you must consider how any necessary
rescue operation could be efficiently and safely carried out.
Dismantling
Conformity of the equipment
Permissible attachments
Model
Rod
Connector AM53
Connector AM54
Weight (kg)
2,4
0,55
1,08
Dimensions
2,40 m folded
opening 53 mm
opening 110 mm
6,20 m unfolded
