Tractel subito Operating instructions

- MC1452-SUBITO_6FR-EN-D-IT-ES-NL 07/2018
subito
Temporary suspended seat (TSS)
User and maintenance manual
Equipment in accordance with
European Union Directives
and
manufactured under ISO 9001

2
Manufacturer:
CONTENTS
1. General warning 3
1.1. Use for intended purpose only 3
1.2. General safety instructions 3
2. Description 4
2.1. Operation 4
2.2. Technical specications 4
2.3. Safety devices 4
2.4. Components/spare parts 5
3. Installation 6
3.1. SCAFOR™ hoist installation 6
3.2. Insert the lifting wire rope 6
3.3. Fasten the safety wire rope 7
4. Operating the seat 8
4.1. Specic safety rules 8
4.2. Preliminary checks 8
4.3. Maximum capacity permitted 9
4.4. Operation of SCAFOR™ 9
4.5. Moving the seat 10
4.6. Removing the wire ropes 10
4.7. Storage of fall arrest device BLOCFOR™ 10
5. Troubleshooting 11
6. Maintenance 12
6.1. Yearly check 12
6.2. Regular maintenance 12
7. Spare parts 13
7.1. SUBITO seat 13
7.2. SCAFOR™ hoist 13
7.3. Marking the equipment 13
Appendix – “CE” declaration of conformity 14
Tractel Secalt S.A.
Rue de l’Industrie • L-3895 Foetz
P.O. Box 75 • L-4001 Esch-sur-Alzette
Phone [phone]
Fax [phone]
e-mail: [e-mail]
www.tractel.com
- MC1452-SUBITO_6FR-EN-D-IT-ES-NL 07/2018

3
1. GENERAL WARNING
1.1. Use for intended purpose only
The SUBITO seat (referred to as « equipment » in this
manual) is a one-man suspended work seat used for
temporary work purposes such as inspection, mainte-
nance and cleaning at height.
1.2. General safety instructions
Only authorised operators, correctly trained and•
physically t, can use the equipment. Unauthorised
persons must not be permitted to use the equip-
ment.
Before setup and use, to ensure safe and efficient•
use of the equipment, make sure you have care-
fully read and understood the information contai-
ned in this manual and in the user manuals for the
SCAFOR™ hoist and the BLOCFOR™ fall arrest
device. Moreover, before using the TSS, read all
the labels xed to the equipment.
This manual must be kept in good condition until•
the equipment is nally put out of service. This
manual must be passed on to all persons who will
be using the equipment.
Where necessary, new labels must be obtained to•
replace missing or damaged labels before using
the equipment. Replacement labels and manuals
can be supplied on request.
The employer must apply all the safety regulations•
relating to the assembly, use, maintenance and
technical checks on the equipment. The employer
must give the appropriate instructions to the opera-
tors and check their competence.
The equipment does not have an emergency•
descent system in the event of an operator discom-
fort when on the seat. The employer must set up
a rescue plan to allow evacuation of the operator
from the work seat if necessary.
A competent person must verify the complete TSS•
on site before using it.
Never use the equipment or an accessory (wire•
ropes, suspensions, etc.) which is not in good
working condition. Continuous monitoring of the
condition of the equipment by a competent person
is an important safety consideration. Maintenance
not covered by this manual must be carried out by
the manufacturer or an approved repairer.
Pay special attention to the suspension. Make sure•
it corresponds to the applicable standards and
recommendations.
Standard EN 1808 recommends a safety coeffi-•
cient of 3 both as concerns anchor points and the
stability of temporary beams.
The structure must be tested when commissio-•
ned (per EN 1808) ; a coefficient of 1.25 must be
applied to the nominal load for the static tests and
a coefficient of 1.1 must be applied to the nominal
load for the dynamic tests.
Never use the equipment for applications other•
than those described in this manual. The manu-
facturer cannot guarantee the equipment for con-
gurations not covered by this manual. For special
applications, please consult the manufacturer or a
specialised technical engineer, before proceeding
with assembly of the equipment.
Never use the equipment beyond its load limits as•
dened in this manual and particularly the rated
capacity indicated on the load plate.
The safety instructions are set out assuming that•
the operators access the platform from the ground.
Beyond the instructions in this manual, the ma-•
nufacturer declines any responsibility for the
consequences of dismantling the hoists or for any
modication outside its control. Specially excluded
is the replacement of original parts by parts of
another manufacturer.
The lifting height is up to 20 m although, using a•
larger model of retractable lifeline (BLOCFOR B30)
the height may be increased to 30 m. The length of
lifting wire rope and the capacity of fall arrest de-
vice must be appropriate for the suspension height.
In some countries of the European Union, an ins-•
tallation check by a notied body is required before
operation on a new site.
If the equipment described in this manual is sup-•
plied to an employed person, check that you meet
your obligations with respect to national safety at
work regulations, particularly with regard to checks
and test before use.
Warning
- MC1452-SUBITO_6FR-EN-D-IT-ES-NL 07/2018

4
3
6
±1775 / 1875
±850 - 30 m ±790 - 20 m
1290
970
1
2
4
5
7
9
2. DESCRIPTION
2.1. Operation
The SUBITO work seat conforms to CE standards. The
steel frame (1) combines a folding seat (3) for compact
storage. Two stabiliser wheels (4) (optional) run along
the facade providing good stability of the seat and
ensuring that is does not spin.
The SCAFOR (2) manual hoist has a single wire rope
(9) and together with the retractable lifeline (5)
(BLOCFOR B20) provides a secure and reliable ac-
cess system, essential for man-riding equipment. Both
handles are used for lifting whilst lowering only requires
operation of one handle.
Without its wheels, the system does not have to be
dismantled and may be transported in an estate car. If
required the stabiliser wheels may be easily removed
by 2 bolts.
2.2. Technical specications
Hoist capacity: 120 kg
Weight:
without stabiliser wheels 21 kg•
with stabiliser wheels 27 kg•
Lifting wire rope: see 6.2.2.
Dimensions:
with seat in position: 750x1290x440 mm
with seat folded: 415x1290x440 mm
Overall heights :
Without stabiliser wheels + fall arrest device : 2140 mm•
With stabiliser wheels + fall arrest device : 2625 to•
2725 mm
2.3. SAFETY DEVICES
To ensure safe operation without
danger to personnel, the seat is
tted with the following safety
devices:
2.3.1. Service brake
The SCAFOR™ hoist has a service brake which ope-
rates automatically as soon as the operator release the
handles.
The safety device consists of two jaws which grip the
lifting wire rope at all times. When the seat is moved
up, the jaws open sliding over the wire rope. When the
seat is moved down, the jaws prevent all movement
and the operator must manually keep the jaws open in
order to perform this operation (re. chapter 4.4. Opera-
tion of SCAFOR™). The wire rope clamp end stop (7)
prevents the seat from coming down beyond the length
of the lifting wire rope.
Danger
Safety devicesFig. 1 -
2.3.2. Fall arrest device with winder
A fall arrest device with a wire rope winder, type BLOC-
FOR™, xed between the point of suspension and top
part of the steel frame, is provided to guarantee the
safety of the operator in the event of a fall.
During normal operation, the wire rope of the fall arrest
device operates in conjunction with the upward and
downward movement of SUBITO.
The automatic operation of the fall arrest device may
be triggered for two reasons:
a) breaking of lifting wire rope.
b) overspeed following a failure of the hoist.
In the above cases, an emergency procedure must be
started to rescue the operator on SUBITO.
The operation of the fall arrest device should be
entrusted to a single operator who will be in charge of
it once he has been trained to handle and maintain it.
The same applies to connectors (safety hooks) xed to
the fall arrest device BLOCFOR™.
A BLOCFOR™ which has
functioned following a fall must
be removed from service and
inspected by the manufacturer or an
approved repair agent.
2.3.3. Safety belt
The user is harnessed in the seat by the safety belt (6)
attached to the structure.
Danger
Warning
Warning
- MC1452-SUBITO_6FR-EN-D-IT-ES-NL 07/2018

5
12/13
14/15/16
3
12/13
1
2
6
4
9.1
9.2
17
18
11
8
5.1
5.2
10
7
19
2.4. Components/spare parts
Pos. Code Designation Qté.
156137 galvanised steel frame 1
216408 SCAFORTM + screws and bolts 1
342836 seat 1
428398 support with 2 stabiliser wheels + screws
and bolts (optional) 1
5.1 31392 fall arrest device BLOCFORTM with 20 m
wire rope 1
5.2 38292 fall arrest device BLOCFORTM with 30 m
wire rope 1
610062 safety belt 1
729716 wire rope clamp 1
8 - safety wire rope 1
Main componentsFig. 2 -
Pos. Code Designation Qté.
9.1 9428 lifting wire rope Ø 6.5, 20 m with hook 1
9.2 6248 Lifting wire rope Ø 6.5 mm, 30 m with
hook (on request) 1
10 31652 M 10T connector (top safety hook) 1
11 31652 M 10T connector (bottom safety hook) 1
12 22516 bolt TH M10x50 3
13 8006 NYLOC nut M10 3
14 10426 bolt TH M6x16 4
15 7996 NYLOC nut M6 4
16 32516 washer 6.4 DIN 9021-A2 4
17 20205 pulley Ø 130 2
18 45695 brace 2
19 56157 galvanised seat support 1
- MC1452-SUBITO_6FR-EN-D-IT-ES-NL 07/2018

6
A
B
2xd
d
3. INSTALLATION
3.1. SCAFOR™ hoist installation
Fix the hoist by inserting the top part into the frame
guide pin and moving it from top to bottom in relation to
frame (A), (Fiig.3)
Then x the lower part of the hoist to the frame using
twi bolts (screw + Nyloc bolt) supplied with the SCA-
FOR™ hoist (B).
3.2. Insert the lifting wire rope
This operation requires two operators, one near the
seat and the second on the roof.
The operator working at a height
must wear a safety harness and
be attached to a sufficiently strong
anchor point.
Risk of injury!
Wear safety gloves!
Only use wire rope recommended
by the manufacturer.
Refer to the user manual for
SCAFOR™ hoist.
Ensure that
the diameter of the lifting wire rope (9) correspond•
to the diameter shown on the SCAFORTM hoist
technical plate,
the length of wire rope is sufficient for the applica-•
tion and
the end of the wire rope is as set out in g. 4.•
Avoid making loops when unreeling
the wire rope (Fig. 5).
Set the seat vertically under the suspension point.
1.
Pull the lifting wire rope (hook side) on to the roof2.
using a cord.
Fasten the hook to the suspension anchor point.3.
Fasten the upper safety hook (10) of the BLOC-4.
FOR™ fall arrest device to the second anchor
point of the suspension.
Fasten a cord (A) to the lower safety hook (11) of5.
the BLOCFOR™ fall arrest device.
Refer to the user manual for the suspension
for xing the wire rope and the BLOCFORTM fall arrest
device to the suspension point.
Danger
Main components
SCAFOR™ hoist installationFig. 3 -
Wire ropeFig. 4 -
end Unwind the wire ropeFig. 5 -
- MC1452-SUBITO_6FR-EN-D-IT-ES-NL 07/2018

7
11
1
A
9
1
21
7
A
D
E
Insert the lifting wire rope (Fig. 6)
Pass the lifting wire rope over the 2 nylon pulleys of1.
the steel frame.
Manually insert the end of the wire rope into the2.
central hole on the top part of the SCAFORTM hoist
housing.
Manually push the wire rope through the hoist3.
using the yellow handle (D) to open the jaws.
Turn the right-hand handle (21) clockwise until the4.
wire rope emerges from the bottom. Where neces-
sary, push the wire rope to ease it through.
Manually guide the end of the wire rope to ensure5.
that it passes through the wire rope guide (guide
tube) (E).
Run the wire rope through the hoist until it is taut.6.
Fix the wire rope safety clamp (7) to the carrying7.
wire rope (Fig. 6) at about 200 mm from the guide
tube. Tighten the two locknuts.
Wind the unused length of wire rope on a reel.8.
3.3. Fasten the safety wire rope
Refer to the user manual for the
BLOCFOR™ fall arrest device.
The operator on the ground must slowly pull the
1.
rope (A) attached to the hook of the fall arrest
device BLOCFORTM until the hook reaches him.
(Fig.7)
Warning: never let go of the rope (A) during this
operation.
Hold on to the safety wire rope rmly at the collar.2.
Do not let go of the wire rope.
Fix the connector (safety hook) (11) to the steel3.
frame (1) without letting go of the wire rope.
Tightly screw the safety hook collet without locking4.
it.
Let go of the safety wire rope, remove rope (A) and5.
store it away.
hook
collet
Handle/securing
device with connector
Data plate
Buffer
Hook for connector
Handling handle
Insert the lifting wire ropeFig. 6 -
Fasten the safety wire ropeFig. 7 -
BLOCFOR™Fig. 8 -
- MC1452-SUBITO_6FR-EN-D-IT-ES-NL 07/2018

8
Check the safety of the suspension
structure at roof level and check
that no counterweight has been
removed (see PORTAFIX™ user
manual).
Each anchor point of the
suspension must be able to handle
a minimum load of 10 kN. If a
PORTAFIX™ or OMEGA is used,
refer to the load table for WLL=400
kg !
Make sure that the suspension
is placed directly in line with the
stirrup of the equipment (Fig. 10).
The operators must wear a hard hat
if the site conditions require it.
Wear safety gloves !
It is recommended that access to
the area at ground level below the
seat and which may be in line with
any object, tool or material falling
from the equipment be prevented
by being cordoned off. This recom-
mendation becomes a requirement
when the general public may have
access to this area.
The equipment is intended for use
in well lit areas either with natural or
articial light. Under articial light
the operator must have sufficient
light.
Ensure that along the facade of the
building there are no projections
with which may collide the
equipment.
When the work is completed, the
competent person must have the
seat taken out of service.
Danger
Danger
Danger
4. OPERATING THE SEAT
4.1. Specic safety rules
Only wire rope specied by the
TRACTEL Group should be used.
It should be replaced if any of the
defects indicated in chapter 6 are
observed.
It is forbidden to use the seat
without the fall arrest device
BLOCFOR™.
The BLOCFOR™ fall arrest device
is only efficient provided the upper
safety hook (10) is secured to the
suspension.
The fall arrest device will only full
its function if the safety wire rope
between the suspension point and
its anchor point on the seat support
frame is taut.
Never work on the seat under
severe wind or storm conditions
(greater than 45 km/h)
The SUBITO seat is not designed to
allow the operator to sit on it other
than at ground level.
4.2. Preliminary checks
Check that the working load on the
equipment does not exceed the
value indicated on the load plate
secured to the stirrup.
Regularly check the correct
operation of the SCAFOR hoist,
the brake, and the fall arrest device
BLOCFOR™.
Particularly check the anchorage
and xings of the suspension wire
rope and of the BLOCFOR™fall
arrest device at two different anchor
points. The collet of every safety
hook (10/11) must be tightly screwed
but not locked
Check the safety belt.
Danger
Danger
Danger
Warning
Warning
Warning
Warning
Warning
Warning
- MC1452-SUBITO_6FR-EN-D-IT-ES-NL 07/2018

9
21
20
D
B
A
4.3. Maximum capacity permitted
The maximum capacity permitted is that of a single
operator, i.e. 120 kg.
Make sure that the maximum
working load at the point of
suspension is 120 kg + 30 kg
(weight of seat + fall arrest device),
i.e. 150 kg.
4.4. Operation of SCAFOR™
The operator must rst position himself over the seat
and fasten the safety belt.
To move up:
Rotate the right-hand handle (21) in the UP1.
direction (i.e. in the direction of the arrow) to lift the
seat to the correct height to allow the operator to
sit in it.
Sit in the seat and fasten the safety belt ensuring2.
that it is integral with the frame.
Move the right-hand handle (21) down (A).3.
Rotate the left-hand handle (20) in the UP direction4.
to the vertical (B) where it should automatically
lock.
Operate both handles at the same time, in the5.
same direction and symmetrically.
The left-hand handle (20) automatically unlocks as6.
soon as it is released.
Restart the procedure described above to move up7.
again.
To move down:
Let go of the left-hand handle (20); it will fall freely1.
to the bottom position and must remain there. This
handle must not be used when moving down.
With the left hand, open the jaws with the yellow2.
lever (D) on the SCAFORTM housing. If the lever is
difficult to operate, start an upward move with the
right-hand handle and push the yellow lever at the
same time.
Keep the yellow lever in position and rotate the3.
right-hand handle (21) in the DOWN direction (i.e.
in the opposite direction to UP).
On completion of the work, lower the seat until your4.
feet touch the ground, unfasten the belt and get off.
Danger
Operation of SCAFOR™Fig. 9 -
Warning
- MC1452-SUBITO_6FR-EN-D-IT-ES-NL 07/2018

10
SUBITO
Bring the seat directly into line with the suspensionFig. 10 -
4.5. Moving the seat
Lower the seat to the ground and give sufficient1.
slack wire rope to the suspension wire rope.
Place the PORTAFIX™ suspension beam or the2.
OMEGA parapet clamp in its new position.
Refer to the user manual for the
suspension.
Bring the seat directly into line with the suspension
3.
(Fig. 10).
Retension the suspension wire rope by manoeu-4.
vring the SCAFORTM hoist in UPWARDS direction.
Lift the seat support so that the seat is about 60 cm5.
from the ground.
Carefully reel up the spare length of wire rope onto6.
its reeler.
4.6. Removing the wire ropes
This operation requires two operators, one near the
seat and the second on the roof.
The operator working at a height
must wear a safety harness and
be attached to a sufficiently strong
anchor point.
Risk of injury!
Wear safety gloves !
Lower the seat to the ground and give a sufficient1.
amount of slack to the wire rope.
Remove the clamp (7).2.
Remove the lifting wire rope from the SCAFOR™3.
hoist, operating it in the DOWN direction (see
chapter 4.4.).
Securely fasten one end of the cord (A) to the hook4.
of the safety wire rope. Then, unscrew the nut (Fig.
7) on the lower safety hook (11).
Firmly hold the safety wire rope at the sleeve and5.
remove the safety hook (11) from the carrier stirrup.
Using the cord, and6. without releasing it,
accompany the safety wire rope to its initial
position, allowing it to wind itself in the casing of
the BLOCFOR™ fall arrest device.
Bring the cantilevered section of the suspension7.
into the building.
The operator on the roof must unhook the fall8.
arrest device BLOCFORTM and place it on the roof.
He must then recover the rope and lifting wire rope
connection, unhookthe wire rope and lower it to the
ground using the same rope.
Never let the wire rope fall under its
own force of gravity.
4.7. Storage of fall arrest device
BLOCFOR™
After unhooking the fall arrest device BLOCFORTM from
the suspension anchor point, store the equipment in
a dry place and away from adverse weather condi-
tions (humidity). The wire rope must be in its box, fully
wound and clean.
Danger
Suspension
Warning
- MC1452-SUBITO_6FR-EN-D-IT-ES-NL 07/2018