Blocfor™ 20R And 30R; Functions And Descriptions; Carol; Carol™ R - Tractel blocfor Serie Manual De Instalación, De Utilización Y De Mantenimiento

• Check that the PPE system cables are routed above
the pulley identified as PPE (fig. 2) and that cables
for lifting or moving the operator are routed above the
pulley identified as lifting (fig. 2). These pulleys are
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positioned on the anchor head of the davitrac.
• For information on how to use the systems, see the
operating instructions supplied with the system.
• Always check before use that:
• The cable shows no signs of abrasion, fraying,
burns or cuts; and
• The cable shows no signs of bending, abrasion,
corrosion or cut wires.
3.1.1. blocfor™ 20R and 30R
• Check the condition of the entire length of the lanyard;
the metal cable must not show any signs of bending,
abrasion, corrosion or cut wires.
• Check that the lanyard locks when its end is pulled
quickly and that it rolls up and unwinds normally over
its entire length.
• Check the condition of the housing (no distortion,
screws present, etc.).
• Check the condition and function of the connectors:
no visible distortion, can be opened, closed and
locked.
• Check the condition of the associated components
harness and connectors. Refer to the specific
instructions for each product.
• Check the whole fall-arrest system.
• Check that the bracket is locked properly on the
davitrac mast.
• Check that the equipment is in automatic fall arrest
function: the recovery function should not be engaged
before use.
• Check that the recovery function engages and
disengages properly.
• Check that the lanyard locks when its end is pulled
quickly and that it rolls up and unwinds normally over
its entire length.

4. Functions and descriptions

IMPORTANT:
intended for a specific system for exclusive use on
the Tractel davitrac.
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• The blocfor™ davitrac bracket may only be used
as an anchor point with the blocfor™ 20R or 30R
in line with the standard EN 360.
• The blocfor™, caRol™ and scafor™ davitrac
brackets may only be used as anchor points
respectively with the lifting rescue devices
blocfor™ 20R and 30R, caRol™ R and scafor™ R
in accordance with the standard EN 1496.
• The caRol™ and scafor™ davitrac brackets may
only be used as anchor points respectively with
the working devices for rope access caRol™ R,
caRol™ MO and scafor™ R in accordance with
the requirements of Directive 2001/45/EC.
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The davitrac brackets
• The caRol™ and scafor™ davitrac brackets
may only be used as anchor points respectively
with the load lifting systems caRol™ TS 500
caRol™ MO and scafor™ R in accordance with
the requirements of Directive 2006/42/EC. In
this case, the maximum WLL is 500 kg for load
lifting.
When the davitrac is used to lift a load, it is strictly
forbidden to use it simultaneously as a PPE
anchor point. In this configuration, an independent
fall-arrester anchor point must secure the operator.
4.1. blocfor™ 20R and 30R
The blocfor™ 20R and 30R fall arrester is a self-
retracting fall arrester in accordance with EN 360;
see section 4 of the enclosed blocfor™ ESD - EN 360
manual.
• The blocfor™ 20R and 30R with a cable made of
galvanised steel is tested to ensure it can hold the
weight of an operator equipped with his tools and
equipment up to 150 kg.
• The blocfor™ davitrac bracket is tested to ensure it
can hold the weight of an operator equipped with his
tools and equipment up to 150 kg.
It is equipped with a rescue device by lifting up or
down (EN 1496 class B): recovery function allowing
the rescuer to lift and/or lower the operator after a
fall. It is used vertically when installed on the davitrac
bracket.
This device is disengaged when the blocfor™ is in fall
arrest use.
The downward rescue function is limited to a maximum
descent of 2 m. Above this height, use a descender
according to EN 341.
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4.2. caRol™

The caRol™ davitrac bracket can be used to attach:
• A winch for a lifting rescue device, caRol™ R;
• A winch for lifting loads, caRol™ TS; and
• A winch for lifting loads or rope access, according
to Directive 2001/45/EC, caRol™ MO.
4.2.1. caRol™ R
Usage in rescue lifting
The caRol™ R winch is a winch which is an EN 1496
lifting rescue device. In this configuration, its maximum
capacity is 150 kg. Its recovery function allows the
rescuer to raise and/or lower the operator after a fall.
NOTE: