Checking The Cable; Composition Of The Cable; Checking The General Condition Of The Cable; Checking The Blocfor™ R - Tractel blocfor Serie Manual De Instalación, De Utilización Y De Mantenimiento

Confirming the legibility of the product markings is an
integral part of the periodic inspection.
The outcome of these inspections must be recorded
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in the inspection register located at the centre of these
instructions, which must be kept throughout the life of
the product until it is taken out of service.
The technician must also complete lines A to E of the
table with the following information:
A: Name of inspector;
B: Date of inspection;
C: Inspection result OK/Not OK;
D: Signature of inspector;
E: Date of next inspection.
After arresting a fall, this product must undergo a
periodic inspection as described in this section.
The blocfor™, scafor™ and caRol™ davitrac brackets
are supplied with their equipped system, so it is
advisable to carry out periodic visual inspections on the
brackets and their respective system.

12.1. Checking the cable

Always wear protective gloves and goggles when
checking the cable
This chapter describes the procedure for checking a
Tractel cable for blocfor™, scafor™ and caRol™.
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All cables are supplied with a connector.
The fastening loop must never be a simple knot or lock
with cable clamps or a splice.
Position the cable so that it can be inspected along its
entire circumference and length.
NOTE: The cable alone is not a piece of PPE
but a sub-assembly of a system; it must be compatible
with the system it is used with.

12.1.1. Composition of the cable

The cable is made of galvanised steel or stainless steel.
To be used, the cables must have a manufactured
buckle at the end made by Tractel
The terminal must be:
• Buckled and sleeved with an aluminium sleeve for
galvanised cables; and
• Buckled and sleeved with a copper sleeve for
stainless steel cables.
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12.1.2. Checking the general condition of the cable

• Uncoil the cable over its entire length;
• Hold the cable with your gloves on between your
• Inspect the entire length of the steel cable and more
the equipment must be taken out of service.
checklist, contact Tractel
12.2. Checking the blocfor™ R
The blocfor™ R fall arrester is supplied with its davitrac
bracket and its cable.
Position the blocfor™ R fall arrester so that it can be
inspected on each side.

12.2.1. Checking the marking

The fall arrester must have the following markings at
least, in line with the standard EN 365:
• The manufacturer's or supplier's name;
• The CE label;
• This equipment reference;
• The batch or serial number;
• The CE number;
• The EN equipment standard followed by the year of
• The logo; read the instruction manual.
equipment must be taken out of service.
12.2.2. Checking the compulsory components are
The fall arrest system must have the following at least:
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• Its davitrac bracket;
• A fall-arrest;
• A crank handle;
• Connectors; and
• The energy absorber if there is one.
thumb and forefinger;
specifically check whether:
• It is pinched;
• It has unravelled;
• It has corroded;
• Strands are cut;
• The sleeving is not in the required condition,
• The wire thimble is missing or is deformed;
• The fall indicator has been triggered on the cables
equipped with it; and
• One of the ends of the cable is non-compliant.
NOTE: If one of the above situations develops,
If in doubt or if you do not understand this
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reference; and
NOTE: If any marking goes missing, the affected
present
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