6.1.1.2. Return to the fall arrest function
6.1.1.2.1. Rewinding the cable in the device
See page 6 fig. 6b.
When the recovery is complete, rewind the entire cable
into the unit by turning the crank clockwise.
DANGER
Do not disengage the recovery function from the
unit if the cable is not fully wound in the housing,
otherwise the cable may rewind itself at high speed.
6.1.1.2.2. Disengaging the recovery function
See page 6 fig. 6c
• To disengage the winch mechanism, press the red
button (1) and the crank shaft (2) simultaneously.
• Make sure that the crank handle is positioned
vertically, with the handle at the top so that this
operation can be carried out.
• Pull the handle (3) before folding it back (4).
DANGER
Any lifting operation with Blocfor
The winch system is intended for rescue operations
only.
6.2. Manual hoist
6.2.1. Work winch
6.2.1.1. Rescue operation with the work winch
WARNING
During rescue operations, the winch system may
only be used for rescue operations and may not be
used for lifting loads.
To perform a rescue operation by lifting, turn the crank
handle in the direction of the arrow M to evacuate the
operator to be rescued upwards (fig 4.b).
DANGER
Any load lifting operation with the work winch is
forbidden in combination with a rescue operation by
lifting a person or rope access.
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R is prohibited.
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During rescue operations, the winch system may only
be used for rescue operations.
6.2.1.2. Load lifting operation
For information on how to use the work winch winch for
a lifting operation, see the manual for work winch.
6.3. Scafor
manual hoist
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For information on how to use the Scafor
for a lifting operation, see the manual "Scafor
hoist - Equipped with a bracket for the Davitrac™+ or
Davitrac™ Tractel
".
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7. Prohibited use
It is strictly prohibited:
• To install or use a Davitrac™ bracket equipped with
its system without the proper authorisation and
recognition or, failing that, without the supervision of
an authorised and recognised competent person;
• To use a Davitrac™ bracket if any of the markings
are illegible;
• To install or use a Davitrac™ bracket without first
verifying it thoroughly;
• To use a Davitrac™ bracket if it has not undergone
a periodic inspection within the past 12 months by a
technician who has permitted its reuse in writing;
• To connect a Davitrac™ bracket to the Davitrac™ if
it has not undergone a periodic inspection within the
past 12 months by a technician who has permitted its
reuse in writing;
• To use a Davitrac™ bracket for any applications other
than those described in this manual;
• To attach a system to a Davitrac™ bracket by any
means other than as described in this manual;
• To use a Davitrac™ bracket in contradiction with the
information specified in the section 13, Service life;
• To use a bracket system beyond the capacities
mentioned in this manual in chapter 4, Functions and
descriptions;
• To use a Davitrac™ bracket if it has arrested a fall;
• To use a Davitrac™ bracket in a highly corrosive or
explosive atmosphere;
• To use a Davitrac™ bracket outside the temperature
range specified in this manual;
• To use a Davitrac™ bracket if you are not in good
physical shape;
• To use a fall arrest if you are pregnant;
• To use a Davitrac™ bracket if the safety function of
any of the associated items is affected by the safety
function of another item or may interfere with it;
• To perform any repair or maintenance operations on
a work winch, Scafor
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first having been trained and qualified, in writing, by
Tractel
;
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• To use a Davitrac™ bracket if it is not complete;
manual hoist
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manual
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or Blocfor
R winch without
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