Dismantling; Mandatory Safety Precautions; Malfunctions And Corrective Actions - Tractel TA Serie Manual De Instalación, De Utilización Y De Mantenimiento

2. On shearing of the 'S' control section of the TA test
plate (Fig. 7), the operator must immediately stop
his action on the loading device. Failure to do so
may result in total shearing of the plate.
3. Fully un-load the TA test plate.
→ The anchor point test is now complete.

6. Dismantling

DANGER: During the dismantling procedure, the
installer must ensure that all safety requirements
applicable to the dismantling procedure have been
observed in compliance with the applicable regulations.
The installer must be equipped with all the necessary
Personal Protective Equipement to ensure his safety
during the dismantling procedure.
DANGER: Check that the access area for
dismantling of the TA test plate and the equipment
required for dismantling do not represent any hazard for
the installer.
Refer to Fig. 6, page 5, for the procedure detailed
below.
At this stage, the loading tripod (item 8) is suspended
from the test plate (item 3).
1. Actuate the lever (item 5) of the loading tripod
(item 8) so that the tripod is suspended by the
safety sling (item 12).
2. Unfasten the TA test plate (item 3) from the clevis
(item 4) by acting on the securing pin (item 10).
3. Holding the tripod, unfasten the tripod (item 8) from
the shackle (item 11) then place it in an area where
there is no risk of falling, setting it in a stable position.
Two installers are required for this procedure.
4. Unfasten the shackle (item 13) from the safety
anchor point (item 14). Then, remove the assembly
formed by the safety sling (item 12) and shackles
(items 11 and 13), and place them in an area where
there is no risk of falling.
5. Unfasten the test plate (item 3) from the shackle
(item 2), then place it in an area where there is no
risk of falling.
6. Unfasten the shackle (item 2) from the anchor point
(item 1), then place it in an area where there is no
risk of falling
→ The dismantling procedure is now complete.

7. Mandatory Safety Precautions

Do not:
1. Use the TA test plate in a load line without first
having conducted a specific risk analysis.
2. Use a TA test plate if any marking on the test plate,
as indicated in section 11, is missing or illegible.
3. Use a TA test plate showing any signs(s) of
shearing, deformation, bending or corrosion.
4. Secure more than one TA test plate to an anchor
point.
5. Secure more than one TA test plate to a same load
line.
6. Secure the test plate by its brace arms (see Fig. 5,
page 5).
7. Use a TA test plate to anchor a load lifting system or
a rescue system, or Personal Protective Equipment
for protection against falls from heights.
8. Continue loading of the TA test plate after the 'S'
control section (see 5.2. Test procedure, Fig. 7) has
sheared.
9. Use a TA test plate more than once.
10. Use the TA test plate at temperatures less than
-10°C or greater than 70°C.
11. Place the TA test plate in contact with chemicals (in
particular, corrosive) solutions.
12. Use the plate as a lifting accessory.
13. Park, drive or walk under the anchor point to be
tested during installation, testing or dismantling
procedures.

8. Malfunctions and corrective actions

• If the markings on the TA test plate are no longer
legible:
→ Destroy the TA test plate.
• If the TA test plate is deformed or bent
→ Destroy the TA test plate.
• If the 'S' control section is broken
→ Destroy the TA test plate.
• If one of the brace arms is broken or damaged
→ Destroy the TA test plate.
• If the test plate shows any signs of corrosion
→ Destroy the TA test plate.
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