Tractel FABA System AL2 User manual

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AL2 MOBIL-F system
Installation
and Operating Manual

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Date of issue
2
nd Edition: 03.2013
Copyright
The copyright to this operating manual
is held by Tractel-Group.
Information about this manual
Manufacturer's address
TRACTEL Greifzug GmbH
Scheidtbachstraße 19-21
51469 Bergisch Gladbach, Germany
Postfach 20 04 40
51434 Bergisch Gladbach, Germany
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone] + 70
Contents
1. Definitions and symbols used
1.1 Definitions .................................................................................................................................. 3
1.2 Symbols in use........................................................................................................................... 3
1.3 Safety information ...................................................................................................................... 4
2. Presentation
2.1 Delivery conditions and format................................................................................................... 5
2.1.1 Conditions of delivery......................................................................................................... 5
2.1.2 Scope of delivery................................................................................................................ 5
2.1.3 Documentation ................................................................................................................... 5
2.2 Product description ................................................................................................................... 5
2.2.1 Definition and purpose of use............................................................................................. 5
2.2.2 Mode of operation .............................................................................................................. 5
2.2.3 Limits.................................................................................................................................. 6
2.3 Regulations and standards ....................................................................................................... 6
2.3.1 Implementation................................................................................................................... 6
2.3.2 Maintenance and inspection............................................................................................... 6
2.3.3 Statutory provisions............................................................................................................ 6
3. Elements
3.1 System structure
3.1.1 System structure – ladder mounted on a mast................................................................... 7
3.2 Elements .................................................................................................................................... 8
3.2.1 Ladder parts ....................................................................................................................... 8
3.2.2 securing devices ................................................................................................................ 8
3.3 Technical data and weight.......................................................................................................... 9
3.4 AL-D and Grip sliders................................................................................................................. 9
4. Other accessories
4.1 Personal protection equipment against fall from a height........................................................... 9
5. Checklist ......................................................................................................................................... 9
6. Installation and maintenance
6.1 Important information for the installation of the climbing protection system ............................... 9
6.2 Required tools and devices........................................................................................................ 9
6.3 Inspection of the scope of delivery............................................................................................. 9
6.4 Installation of the elements.............................................................................................................. 10
6.4.1 Fitting a securing device to the ladder.................................................................................. 10
6.4.2 Moving a securing device ..................................................................................................... 10
6.4.3 Readjusting a securing device..............................................................................................10
6.4.2 Fitting the bottom section of the ladder................................................................................. 10
6.4.3 Fitting the middle section of the ladder................................................................................. 11
6.4.4 Fitting the top section of the ladder....................................................................................... 11
6.5 Inspecting prior to initial use .................................................................................................... 12
7. Operation .............................................................................................................................................. 12
8. Rescue Operations...............................................................................................................................12
9. Application, misuse and handling
11.1 Application in accordance with regulations............................................................................. 12
11.2 Forseeable misuse or handling .............................................................................................. 12
10. Dismantling the climbing protection system............................................................................ 13
11. Transport and storage of the climbing protection system ...................................................... 13
12. Maintenance and trouble-shooting............................................................................................ 13
13. Ordering parts ............................................................................................................................. 13
14. Appendix: Checklist.................................................................................................................... 14
Declaration of Conformity .......................................................................................... 15

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Symbol Signal word Meaning Possible damages if not
observed
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Danger
possible threatening danger:Death, severe or light injury!
Important
possible dangerous situation:Failure or damage to the product
Commandments
None Information about written documentation None
None Instruction for the use of PPE agianst falls
from a height
Death, severe or light injury!
None Instruction for reading the documentation Death, severe or light injury!
Additional Information
Note
Important: Useful Information for best use
of the product
None
1. Definitions and symbols used in the manual
1.1 Definitions
The significances of the following terms used in this manual:
“Climbing protection system”: Safety device including all of the necessary parts
„technical expert“: „A person who, in view of his or her expert training and experience, has sufficient knowledge
in the field of personal safety equipment as a protection against inadvertent falling and who is familiar with the
current and valid government safety at works regulations to the extent that he or she can evaluate the safe
working conditions and correct application of personal safety equipment dsigned to protect against inadvertent
falling.
“Operator”: Person or company in charge of operating the product for the job it is intended for. Do not confuse
with “User”.
“Technician”: Qualified person in charge of the maintenance operations, competent in the use of the product and
conversant with it as assigned to the user by the manual.
“User”: Person or company responsible for the management and the safety of use of the product described in this
manual.
„PPE“: personal protective equipment, e.g. safety shoes, gloves
„PPE against falls from a height“: Personal protective equipment against falls from a height, e.g. safety harness,
fastener
1.2 Symbols in use
The significances of the following symbols used in this manual:

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1.3 Safety information
k) If a fault or damage is detected during use, or
circumstances arise that will endanger your safety:
you must stop work immediately and inform the
supervisor or the contractor!
l) Damaged parts must never be used and they must be
replaced immediately.
m) If any of the load bearing parts are repaired or
replaced, an expert must check the system to ensure
that it works safely.
n) The use of non-original parts will invalidate the
manufacturer’s warranty as well as the CE approval.
o) You are forbidden to make modifications, conversions
or to remove parts of the climbing protection system.
p) The manufacturer does not accept liability for any
damage caused by converting or modifying the
equipment or using non-original spare parts unless
written approval was obtained from the manufacturer
beforehand.
q) Do not use the system or install it if the wind is very
strong or gusting.
r) We recommend that the climbing protection system is
only used up to a maximum height of 12 m. Handling
is restricted at heights above this.
s) Do not install or use if ice is present.
a) Installation and/or operation of the climbing
protection system must only be performed by
persons who are fully trained.
They must be authorised by their employer to
carry out the relevant tasks.
b) The authorised installation and operating personnel
must be in good health and at least 18 years old.
They must know the relevant accident prevention
regulations and be trained accordingly. They
must have read and understood this
installation and operating manual.
They must have been trained in how
to use “Personal safety harnesses
against falling”.
c) A copy of this installation and operating manual
must always be kept close to hand and readily
available to the authorised personnel.
d) In case more than one person is entrusted with
the above mentioned tasks, the employer must
appoint a supervisor who is authorised to issue
instructions.
e) All of the personnel who will
be using the climbing protection
system must always wear personal
protective equipment against falls
from a height whilst working and this
must be secured to a slider.
f) Communication devices, e.g. mobile telephones,
must be carried in case an emergency arises.
g) Only climbing protection systems, sliders and
fasteners must be used.
h) All of the parts must be inspected to verify that
they are complete and working correctly.
i) The user must be mentally and physically suited
for working at heights.
j) You must ensure that the support structure has an
adequate load bearing capability prior to installing
the climbing protection system.
Death, severe or light injuries, caused by improper use
follow all instructions as stipulated in this manual
Danger!

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2. Presentation
2.1 Delivery conditions and format
2.1.1 Delivery conditions
The safety catches, slider, support feet and detachable catches
are prefitted to the ladder sections. The securing devices are
supplied as preassembled units and must be fitted to the ladder
sections before being used.
2.1.2 Scope of delivery
The package (depending on the ladder configuration ordered)
consists of:
– Bottom ladder section (Fig. 1)
– Middle ladder section (Fig. 2)
– Top ladder section (Fig. 3)
– securing device (two for each ladder section) (Fig. 4)
2.1.3 Documentation
The following documents are supplied with the climbing protection
system:
– Installation and operating manual including checklist
– Declaration of Conformity
2.2.1 Definition and purpose of use
The FABA™ AL2 MOBIL-F climbing protection system has been
developed to ensure that you do not fall when climbing on vertical masts.
It is transportable and is attached to the mast on site.
2.2.2 Mode of operation
Our AL2 MOBIL-F system consists of separate ladder sections, which
are identical in construction to our AL2 system ladder sections. The
ladder sections are equipped with fixed securing devices, which are also
fitted with safety belt and pawls. This ensures flexible use on different
masts, without fixed securing devices having to be used with them.
Each ladder section is also fitted with a safety catch or a fixed catch at
the top as well as a support foot or a push-in joint, depending on the
version (top, middle or bottom).
The ladder section is placed on the mast on site and secured to the
mast by the lashings, i,e, the safety belt and pawls.
Fig. 1 Bottom ladder
Fig. 2 Middle ladder
Fig. 3 Top ladder
Fig. 4 securing device
2.2 Product description

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2.2.3 Limits
Our FABA™ AL2 MOBIL-F climbing protection system is used solely to protect the user against falling when climbing
vertical masts.
You are forbidden to use the climbing protection system for transporting or lifting loads.
It can be used on masts with diameters of 88 mm or more, even if the mast diameter changes over its length. The
difference between the maximum and minimum diameters must not exceed 130 mm (maximum) in a climbing way.
We recommend that our FABA™AL2 MOBIL-F climbing protection system is only used up to a maximum height of
about 12 m. Handling is restricted at heights above this.
2.3 Regulations and Standards
2.3.1 Implementation
The FABA™ AL2 MOBIL-F climbing protection system must be inspected and released for use after it has been
assembled correctly. The inspection result must be documented in the checklist in the Appendix.
Furthermore, the regulations and legal instructions listed in Section 2.3.3 are also applicable. Other national
regulations must also be taken into account.
2.3.2 Maintenance and inspections
Maintenance and repair work is only to be undertaken by technicians from Tractel Group. The repeat inspections
must be undertaken by an expert. The inspection result must be documented in the checklist in the Appendix (see
Definitions and Chapter 12).
2.3.3 Statutory provisions
EEC 89/686 Directive covering personal protective equipment ratings
EN 353-1 Personal protective equipment used against falls from a height, climbing protection
system fall arresters including a rigid anchor line
EN 354 Lanyards
EN 355 Energy absorbers
EN 358 Belts for work positioning and restraint and work positioning lanyards
EN 361 Full body harness
EN 362 Connectors
EN 363 Arrest systems
EN 364 Testing Procedures
EN 365 Instructions for use and marking

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3. System components – Parts
3.1. System overview – ladder mounted on a mast
Fig. 5
2
7
6
5
1
4
Item descriptions
1. Mast
2. Bottom ladder section
3. Middle ladder section
4. Top ladder section
5. Support foot
6. Joint
7. Securing device
8. Fixed catch fitted at top of ladder
9. Slider
10. Safety catch
11. Push-in joint
3
10
9
11
8
6

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3.2 Elements
3.2.1 Ladder parts
3.2.2 Securing device
a) bottom section (Fig. 6):
• Length 1,960 mm
• Bottom fitted with support foot for positioning the ladder
• With cut-outs and detachable catch for installing and
removing an AL-D or Grip slider
• Top fitted with self-locking safety catch
Material: Aluminium
Weight: 11.5 kg
a) Top section (Fig. 8):
• Length 1,680 mm or 1,960 mm
• Bottom fitted with push-in joint, which the safety catch locks
into
• Top fitted with fixed catch
Material: Aluminium
Weight: Length 1,680 mm: 10.5 kg
Length: 1,960 mm: 11.5 kg
b) Middle section (Fig. 7):
• Length 1,680 mm or 1,960 mm
• Bottom fitted with push-in joint, which the safety catch locks
into
• Top fitted with self-locking safety catch
Material: Aluminium
Weight: Length 1,680 mm: 10.5 kg
Length 1,960 mm: 11.5 kg
The securing device (Fig. 9) is mounted on the back of the
ladder section (2 for each ladder section) and these enable a
safety belt to be used to secure the ladder section to the mast.
Weight: 2.2 kg.
Components:
Securing device (1)
Safety belt (2)
Pawl (3)
Protective caps (4)
Locking lever (5)
Locking lever with bolt (6)
M8 hexagonal nut with locking piece (7)
Fig. 6
Fig. 7
Fig. 8
Fig. 9
1
7
6
2
3
5
support foot
cut-out
Securing
device
Length
Self-locking
safety catch
Self-locking
safety catch
Fixed catch
Bottom
ladder
Middle
ladder
Top
ladder
Push-in joint
Push-in joint
Slider
Slider
Securing
device
Securing
device
Length Length
detachable
catch

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3.3 Technical data and weight
The specifications and the weights can be found in the individual part descriptions
6. Installation and maintenance
– The customer must confirm that the mast has an adequate load bearing capability rating.
– The round mast must have a minimum diameter of 88 mm.
– You must ensure that there is adequate inherent safety present during the installing and dismantling processes
(see below).
– The tightening straps must never be pulled across or lashed around sharp objects.
6.2 Required tools and devices
Technician's personal
safety harness
– Slider AL-D or Grip
– Approved harness
– Safety line with fall arrester
– Work positioning lanyard
– Helmet
– Industrial safety gloves
– Safety shoes
6.3 Inspection of the scope of delivery
Fig. 10
No special tools or appliances are needed for the installation.
3.4 Components of the climbing protection system
3.4.1 AL-D or Grip slider
The AL-D or Grip (Fig. 10) slider must be installed at the bottom
of the first assembled ladder. They are used as a personnel
safety device. Each slider must be used for securing a single
person only to the climbing protection system via a safety
harness. A maximum of two people can be secured to the
system at the same time.
The slider accompanies the user over the complete path by
running along automatically.
4. Additional accessories
4.1 Personal protective equipment against a fall from a height
Anyone who is working on the climbing protection system must have their PPE permanently connected. The PPE is not part
of the climbing protection system package. However, it must comply with all the regulations and standards. The PPE, which is
supplied to ensure safety on the climbing protection system, must allow the user to move freely and without any restrictions.
You are only allowed to leave the climbing protection system when it is in a safe place where you cannot fall off.
5. Checklist
A checklist must be completed, in which the following details must be checked:
– Inspections, maintenance and troubleshooting
The checklist can be found in the Appendix to this installation and operating manual and it must be kept safely by
the system operator.
Use the delivery note to check that the package is complete before starting the assembly.
The parts must not be bent or damaged in any way. Before starting the assembly you must check operation and
functionality by ensuring that the mechanical parts and the manually operated attachment parts are in perfect
working order and function correctly.
Any damaged parts that are found must not be repaired or used. They must be replaced by original parts.
Fig.
10
AL-D FABA-Grip

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6.4.1 Fitting a securing device to the ladder
1. You must ensure that the pressure piece has been released.
2. Turn the securing device by 90° and place it on the back of
the ladder (Fig.12).
3. Turn the securing device by 90°.
4. Use the locking lever to tighten up the pressure piece.
6.4 Installing the climbing protection system
6.4.2 Moving a securing device
1. Undo the pressure piece at the back of the rail.
2. The securing device can be be moved inbetween two rungs.
3. Now use the locking lever to tighten up the pressure piece in
the new position.
1. Undo the locking lever (Fig. 11).
2. Turn the securing device by 90° and remove it from the rail.
3. Refit as described in Section 6.4.1.
6.4.3 Readjusting a securing device (Fig. 13)
6.4.2 Fitting the bottom section of the ladder
1. The ladder section with the support foot must be positioned
on the mast so that it is aligned with all of the securing
devices on the mast (Fig.14).
2. You must ensure that the ladder is aligned vertically (Fig.15).
3. Use the safety belt to secure the ladder to the mast
afterwards (Fig. 16).
4. The pawl must be open in this case. You must ensure that the
slit in the pawl axis is visible.
5. Push the end of the strap with the slit in it from behind so that
it goes down through the slit in the axis and then tighten up.
The strap must be tight around the mast. You must ensure
that the safety belt is not twisted (Fig.17).
6. The end of the safety belt will be held tightly and you can now
move the pawl lever backwards and forwards to tighten the
safety belt (Fig. 18).
7. When both of the ladder section's safety belts have been
tightened up around the mast, the pawl can be folded inwards
and the loose end of the safety belt can be left to hang down,
in order to prevent it from being trodden on (Fig.19).
Fig. 13
Fig. 11
Verschiebebereich
Fig. 16
Fig. 14
Fig. 15
Fig. 12
Fig. 17
Fig. 19
Fig. 18

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6.4.3 Fitting the middle section of the ladder
1. Fasten the slider AL-D or Grip on the front attachment loop
"A" of the personal safety harness.
2. Insert the slider attached to the safety harness in the cut-out
in the rail in the bottom section of the ladder and move it over
the detachable catch (Figs. 20 + 22).
3. Climb onto the ladder and then use an additional lanyard to
secure yourself to the mast (Fig. 24).
4. Lift up the middle ladder section, place in on the mast and
then use the push-in joint to slot into the lower section of the
ladder (Fig. 23).
5. Tighten the lower safety belt on the middle ladder section
as described in Section 6.4.4 (5 – 7). You must ensure that
the ladder is aligned vertically.
6. Undo the lanyard and then climb up to where you can
manually access the upper securing device (Fig. 24).
7. Use the lanyard to secure yourself and then tighten the safety
belt on the second securing device as described in Section
6.4.4 (5 – 7).
Other middle ladder sections are installed as described in
Section 6.4.3.
6.4.4 Fitting the top section of the ladder
The upper ladder section is installed in the same way as the
middle ladder section (Section 6.4.4). You must ensure that a
fixed catch has been fitted at the top.
Fig. 20
Fig. 23
Fig. 22
Fig. 21
Fig. 24
A

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6.5 Inspecting prior to initial use
The inspection results must be written down and kept in a safe place.
A qualified expert must undertake and document the inspection in accordance with the checklist.
7. Operation
8. Rescue operations
For ascending the climbing protection system, the slider AL-D or Grip is inserted into the bottom ladder element
from below. The properly fitted PPE against falls from a height must have been connected to the slider beforehand.
The climbing protection system can now be climbed without you falling off.
Other safety and operating conditions can be found in the operating manual provided with the slider.
This system must have a rescue plan. This plan has to include all possible emergencies than may occur while
working with the climbing protection system. The casualty must be rescued within 15 minutes. Otherwise the
casualty‘s life will be endangered.
9.2 Forseeable misuse or handling
Your safety is always guaranteed if the climbing protection system is used in accordance with the details stipulated
in the technical documentation. Incorrect use will endanger your safety and must be avoided at all times:
• Never allow more than 2 people to be secured by the climbing protection system at the same time.
• Never use another slider or similar element in the climbing protection system other than the original
FABA™ slider AL-D or Grip.
• Never test the climbing protection system by deliberately inducing a fall.
• Never use force to try and pull the slider over an obstruction in the running rail.
• Never use ladder sections that were last inspected more than 12 months previously (date of the last
inspection).
• The FABA™climbing protection system is only to be used for assembling ladders from the bottom to the top.
9. Application, misuse and handling
9.1 Application in accordance with regulations
The climbing protection system uses the most up-to-date technology and complies with all of the safety regulations
applicable at the time it was launched on the market and these are covered by the authorised use regulations.
The design cannot prevent neither predictable misuse nor the residual dangers without restricting the authorised
functionality.
Information about the inherent dangers is given by special warnings mounted directly on the climbing protection
system and/or in the technical documentation.
The climbing protection system must always be used in compliance with the details given in the technical
documentation. Any non-authorised utilisation or activities undertaken using the climbing protection system that
are not described in this manual are forbidden and constitutes misuse outside the legal liability limits applicable to
the Tractel Group.
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10. Dismantling the climbing protection system
The climbing protection system must be dismantled from the top
downwards.
1. Climb up to the top section of the ladder. The user must
secure himself to the mast using a lanyard (Fig. 25).
2. Undo the upper securing device's safety belt. In this case you
must fold back the pawl and pull the lever in the pawl handle.
The safety belt can now be pulled out of the pawl
(Fig. 26 + 27).
3. Climb downwards until the slider sits beneath the safety catch
that lies underneath the ladder section.
4. Release the top ladder section's lower securing device's
safety belt. Push the top ladder section slider upwards.
This will release the upper ladder's push-in joint. The safety
catch (joint area) will simultaneously lock the ladder section
underneath against inadvertently detaching from the slider.
5. Remove the top ladder section (Fig. 28).
6. Dismantle the other ladder sections as described in
Sections 1 – 5.
7. When the ground and a safe position is reached, the
detachable catch will open and the slider can be removed
from the rail.
8. The securing device lashing belt can be released afterwards
and the ladder section with the support foot can then be
removed from the mast.
A lanyard must remain attached to the mast during the
entire dismantling process.
11. Transport and storage of the the climbing protection system
The climbing protection system serviceability must always be checked after it has been used and it must also be
inspected for any signs of damage. The climbing protection system must be cleaned if it was dirtied during use.
The ladder section must be dry when stored and kept in temperatures ranging from -10°C to +40°C. Transport and
storage must be undertaken so that parts cannot be damaged.
The safety belts must never come into contact with aggressive materials (acids, paint, fire, heat, etc.). If the safety
belts do come into contact with such materials, then the safety belts must be inspected immediately and replaced
whenever necessary (to be undertaken by the manufacturer).
Fig. 25
Fig. 28
Fig. 27
Fig. 26
12. Maintenance and troubleshooting
13. Ordering parts
Use the checklist to check out the climbing protection system at least once every 12 months.
These checks must always be run before the system is reused if a fault occurred during use or if somebody
fell off.
Damaged parts must be replaced by original spare parts.
Use the relevant climbing protection system part catalogue for ordering the parts.
Place your order with your authorised dealer or a member of the worldwide Tractel Group (see last page).

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Checklist
AL2 MOBIL-F climbing protection system
AL2 MOBIL-F system Installation site: Installation date
A technical expert must undertake the inspection of the climbing protection system
This documentation must be used for the implementation and once a year afterwards.
The checklist must be completed in full
during the inspection and signed afterwards
Imple-
men-
tation
1. year 2. year 3. year 4. year 5. year 6. year
Inspection date
Expert's name
All ladder parts
Rail, side-rail, rungs are not bent
Inside of the rail is not dirty?
Fixed catch fitted at top?
Detachable catch fitted in bottom
ladder section?
Support foot fitted to bottom ladder
section, not damaged?
All safety catches fitted at the
top (all bottom and middle ladder
sections)
All push-in joints and sliders fitted
at the bottom (all top and middle
ladder sections)
Securing device
Safety belt not damaged?
Safety belt ID is visible?
Safety belt not damaged?
Pawl not damaged, device
complete?
Visual inspection
Functional test
All ladder parts
Detachable catch at bottom works?
Safety catch and slider functions:
safety catch locks in?
Fixed catch at top?
Securing device
Permanently connected to the
ladder
Check that the pawl and strap work
on each device
Install the climbing protection system in accordance with the installation and operating manual and then check the
following:
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