Using The Equipment - Tractel Stopfor LCR Manual De Empleo Y De Mantenimiento

Warning
1. The LCR / LCM / Stopfor™ K / Stopfor™ B is a work
positioning lanyard, conforming to standard EN 358. This
equipment can only be used by one person wearing a support
belt at their work position (EN 358). This equipment is not a
fall arrester system, it should not be used on its own if there
is any risk of falling. If the support lanyard is used in a
situation where there is a risk of falling, it is mandatory that
it be used in conjunction with a fall arrester system connected
to an EN 361 harness.
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
supplied and kept with every system or component.
3. Never use the LCR / LCM / Stopfor™ K / Stopfor™ B if there
are any doubts concerning its safety. It is recommended that
a visual check is carried out before each use. Destroy any
lanyard which is damaged. Before using a fall-arrest system
(NF EN 363), the user must ensure that all the components
are in correct operating condition: safety system, locking
system, etc. When installing a safety system, there should
not be any signs of deterioration on any of the safety
functions.
4. This device must be inspected annually by a competent
person (TRACTEL ® S.A.S. or a repairer approved by
TRACTEL ® ).
5. Warning: If the system has already served to stop a fall, all
of the equipment must be checked by TRACTEL
or by a qualified person who must then authorize, in writing,
re-use of the system.
6. The instructions for attaching components together to create
a fall arrest system must be followed in accordance with
standard EN 363.
7. This device is suitable for use on an open air site and for
a temperature range of -40°C to +60°C.
8. During use, the adjustment and attachment elements must
be checked. Check also that the device is not likely to be
damaged by : sharp edges, friction, sources of heat, etc.
9. TRACTEL ® accepts no responsibility for the consequences
of any modification and/or dismantling of the LCR / LCM /
Stopfor™ K / Stopfor™ B lanyard, or any use, storage or
maintenance carried out differently from that described in
figure 3.
10. Important: If you are responsible for assigning this equipment
to an employee or similar person, ensure that you comply
with the applicable health and safety at work regulations. The
concerned equipment can only be used by a single person
who has been properly trained or who has the necessary
skills to use this equipment, or who is supervised by a trained
or skilled person.
11. The user must be in good physical and psychological
condition when using this equipment. In case of doubt,
contact your doctor or your occupational health service.
This equipment must never be used by pregnant women.
12. No changes or addition should be made to the equipment
without the prior written approval of the manufacturer.
Only belays marked EN 358 should be used as work
positioning lanyards.
13. Do not use the equipment beyond its limits or for any other
purpose other than the purpose for which it is designed: see

"Using the equipment".

14. For user safety, it is essential that the anchor device or point
is correctly positioned and that the work is performed to
reduce the risk of fall to a minimum, as well as the possible
height of fall.
15. In a fall-arrest system, the free space under the user at
the worksite must be checked prior to each use of the
equipment to ensure, in the event of a fall, that there is no risk
hitting the ground, or any obstacle along the fall trajectory.
16. The equipment must be transported and stored in its original
packaging.
17. For user safety, if the product is resold outside the initial
country for which it was intended, the reseller must supply:
operating and service instructions for periodic inspections
and repairs, written in the language of the country in which
the product is to be used.
18. We recommend that each user is assigned a personnel
lanyard, in particular where employed personnel is
concerned.
19. The work positioning lanyard must not be used to stop falls.
The work positioning system must be completed with fall
protection devices when working at heights, which may be
collective (safety nets, for example), or individual (fall arrest
system complying with EN 363).
For any special application, please contact TRACTEL
To use the work positioning lanyard, it must be connected to both
rings on the EN 358 positioning system.
Connect the spring hook on the work positioning lanyard (figure 2.a)
® S.A.S
to one of the side attachment points on the belt, and check that
the closing part of the connector is in place.
Connect the other connector to the other side attachment point on
the belt, passing the work positioning lanyard round the support
(figure 2.b).
The anchorage point on the structure must be able to withstand
a load of 10 kN.
Using the equipment
Before using a work positioning lanyard, carry out the following
checks :
Check,
• That the connectors and the adjuster operate correctly and are
not deformed,
• That there are no traces of oxidation,
• That the marking is legible,
• The general condition of the lanyard and the protective sheath.
Follow the instructions below for operating this device :
• The lanyard must be positioned around a tubular support or
another structure before starting to climb.
• Check that the attachments are fully locked.
• Adjust the length of the lanyard so that any free fall will always
be limited to 0.5 m. The adjustment must be performed with the
lanyard tensioned, as the automatic tensioner has been
designed to work with the lanyard tensioned.
• The lanyard must never be positioned at a height below that of
the operator's abdomen (figure 2.b).
The rescue procedures to be set up in the event of a fall
controlled by the Stopfor™ must be covered by a
programmed study defining the human and material
resources to be implemented to rescue a person within 15
minutes. Beyond this time, an injured person can be in
danger of death.
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