Inspection Before Use; Conditions Of Use; Maintenance And Storage - Tractel tempo 2 Manual De Empleo Y De Mantenimiento

5. Inspection before use

5.1. tempo 2
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To be verified:
• Check that the tensioner (T) has not been bent in any
way.
• Visually inspect the condition of the anchor line (L).
• Visually check the condition of the anchor strap (S).
• The system's installation conditions (see "Installation"
chapter).
• Check that the user will not hit any obstacle during or
after a fall.
• Check the compatibility of the fall-arrester with the
installation environment of the tempo 2 / tempo 3
lifeline.
• Check that the line is properly tensioned.
5.2. tempo 3
To be verified:
• Check that the tensioner (T) has not been bent in any
way.
• Visually inspect the condition of the anchor line.
• The system's installation conditions (see "Installation"
chapter).
• Check that the user will not hit any obstacle during
or after a fall
• Check the compatibility of the fall-arrester with the
installation environment of the tempo 3 lifeline.
• Check that the line is properly tensioned.
• Check that the adjuster is against the tensioner.

6. Conditions of use

To connect to the tempo 2 / tempo 3 lifeline, the user(s)
must use, as a mobile anchor point, a 10mm dia. steel
wire connector complying with standard EN 362.
The fall arrester, compliant with the requirements
of standards EN 353.2, EN 355 or EN 360 must be
connected to the dorsal attachment point of the fall
arrest harness compliant with the requirements of
standard EN 361.

7. Maintenance and storage

The tempo 2 / tempo 3 lifeline must be stored in a
location sheltered from humidity and maintained within
a temperature range of -35°C to +60°C.
Regular maintenance must be carried out by the user.
Besides the verifications specified in the "Inspections
before use" chapter, the following maintenance should
be carried out:
1. If the anchor line and/or anchor strap are dirty, wash
them with cold clear water using, if necessary, a
detergent for delicate fabrics ; use a synthetic brush.
2. If during use or washing the anchor line and/or the
anchor strap have become wet, allow them to dry
naturally in the shade away from any source of heat.
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3. Before each use, inspect the anchor line and/or the
anchor strap visually along their entire length.
4. Any serious non-visible damage can impact the
strength of the anchor line and/or the anchor strap.
TRACTEL recommends that you do not allow use
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of the anchor line and/or the anchor strap if it has
not been inspected by a person in charge of the
equipment.
5. Acids, oils and gasoline which have corne into
contact with the anchor line and/or the anchor
strap will impact the strength of the equipment.
The polyester fibers of the anchor line and/or the
anchor strap will be attacked by these products. The
resulting deterioration of the fibers is not always
visible to the naked eye.
6. Avoid unnecessary exposure of the anchor line
and/or the anchor strap to the sun; always store
the equipment in a shaded location sheltered from
hurnidity.
7. Never allow the anchor line and/or anchor strap to
rub against any sharp edges or abrasive surfaces.
8. Store the anchor line and/or the anchor strap in a
bag in order to protect it and whenever transporting
the equipment. TRACTEL
bag with the tempo 2 / tempo 3 lifeline.
9. No special servicing is required for the tensioner.
We recommend however that you clean the
tensioner using soapy water.
10. The annual servicing and repairs must be performed
by Tractel or by an authorized repair company or
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by a qualified person designated by the company
manager.
8. Prior study
The technician or consultant should consider the
risks to be covered by the system depending on the
configuration of the site and activity to be protected by
the tempo 2 / tempo 3 lifeline against the risk of falls
from height. Depending on these risks, they will have to:
– define the method of attachment (type, dimensions,
material) of the tempo 2 / tempo 3 lifeline to the
reception surface, directly or via interface plates. The
tempo 2 / tempo 3 lifeline can be fixed directly to a
support in concrete, steel or interface plate depending
on the type of reception surface,
– check the mechanical strength of the structure for
all anchor point carrier surfaces on which the lifeline
must be fixed, and the compatibility of the structure
with the tempo 2 / tempo 3 lifeline and its function,
define accordingly the location of the anchor points
on the plane required, depending on the calculated
reaction (intensity and direction),
– define the PPE to be used in order to ensure
compliance with the regulations and their compatibility
with the tempo 2 / tempo 3 lifeline, taking into account
the configuration of the site and air draft necessary at
all points of the area of use.
supplies an appropriate
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