Tractel Tracpode Manual

tracpode™ - EN 795-B
Instructions d’emploi et d’entretien
Operating and maintenance instructions
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Pulley
Pulley kit
Anchor point
Height adjustment pin
Swivel foot
Cable securing pin
Locking pin
Leg
Safety pin
Extending leg
Strap
Congratulations on your new TRACTEL® Tracpode™. This pro-
duct is a portable anchor point designed for use in the following
ways :
Temporary anchor point complying with the requirements of
standard EN 795 B designed to receive :
• Fall-arresters complying with the requirements of stan-
dard EN363 (2002).
• Rescue lifting devices per EN 1496, class A or B (2006).
• Devices for working suspended on rope.
Lifting anchor point complying with machinery directive
98/37CEE
• Maximum load on feet without strap 250 kg (MUL).
• Maximum load on head with strap 500 kg (MUL).
Personnel lifting anchor point complying with machinery
directive 98/37/CEE – « lifting of persons » amendment com-
plying with the requirements of standard EN 1808 relative to
suspension structures §9.3
The TRACTEL® Tracpode™ has
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Note : If the user wishes to configure a complete person-
nel lifting system (pod + winch + anchor structure)
complying with standard EN 1808, a complete ana-
lysis of the risks must be carried out and the solu-
tion must be validated by a certified organization.
Note : The loads indicated are maximum values which
must not be multiplied, under any circumstances,
by the number of anchor points on the head or legs
of the Tracpode™.
Introduction
been designed and tested for use without the strap at the base
in the following ways:
- Temporary anchor point complying with requirements of stan-
dard EN 795 B for persons.
- Lifting anchor point complying with machinery directive
98/37CEE, 250kg max.
1. Before using a Tracpode™, to ensure safe use of the equip-
ment, the user must fully understand the information given in
this manual and comply with the instructions given in this
manual. The manual must be accessible to all users.
Additional copies can be supplied on request.
2. Before using this safety equipment, you must be trained in
use of the equipment. Check the condition of the associated
components (harness, connectors). The equipment has a
recommended service life of 10 years based on the results
obtained from periodic inspections and maintenance opera-
tions performed on the equipment.
3. The Tracpode™ can be used by one or two trained and qua-
lified persons, or under the supervision of a third person.
4. If the Tracpode™ does not appear to be in good condition or
if it has already served to stop a fall, or if there is any doubt
concerning its efficiency, the complete set of equipment must
be inspected by Tractel® S.A.S or by a qualified technician
who must provide a written authorization before the system
can be used again.
5. Before each use, the equipment must be visually inspected for:
• The condition of the rubber pads under the Tracpode™ feet
: if damaged, unglued or torn, the adhesion of the feet on
the ground will not be correctly ensured.
• Under these conditions, the Tracpode™ must not be used
without the feet securing strap. Replace the strap if any
signs of damage are observed.
• The condition of the tube locking pins : the pins must not
be bent or damaged, …
• The condition of the structure : aluminum tubes, steel
head must not show any deformation.
6. The three legs must be adjusted to the same length and the
Tracpode™ must be placed on a horizontal surface.
7. Any changes or additions to the equipment are prohibited
without the prior written approval of Tractel® S.A.S.
The equipment must be transported and stored in its original
package or in a transport bag designed for this purpose,
supplied optionally under code 031572.
Note : For all loads exceeding 250 kg, the Tracpode™ legs
must not be used as an anchor facility. The user
must mandatorily secure the weight under the
Tracpode™ head and use the safety strap secured
to the three feet. In all cases, the Tracpode™ must
not be used with a load exceeding 500 kg.
When the Tracpode™ legs are used as an anchor point, it
is strictly prohibited to use products which have not been
certified by TRACTEL® SAS.
Products certified
• Blocfor 20 R equipped with its mounting bracket code
018042.
• Blocfor 30 R equipped with its mounting bracket code
018062.
• 20 m Carol winch equipped with its mounting bracket code
058199 + 20m cable code 026459, max. load 250 kg.
• 30 m Carol winch equipped with its mounting bracket code
058209 + 30m cable code 026469, max. load 250 kg.
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or deformed.
• Check the leg locking pins and the pin used to lock the cable on
the idler pulley : the pins should not be bent or show any signs
of corrosion.
• Check that the leg tubes rotate around their swivel screws : the
Tracpode™ should open easily.
• Check the condition of the associated components : harness
and connectors.
• Check the complete fall-arrest system.
The Tracpode™ is an anchor point designed to be used tempo-
rarily by one or two persons to access a confined space such as
a well, a silo, a sewage system, etc...
The Tracpode™ is made of aluminum; its light-weight design (18
Kg) makes it easy to transport.
The height of the Tracpode™ is adjustable by its extending tubes
which can be adjusted to six positions.
The feet are swivel-mounted and equipped with anti-slip pads.
The three legs are secured by a strap once the tripod adjustment
is completed: the strap may not be necessary in certain special
conditions when the feet adhere correctly to the ground and the
rubber pads are in good condition.
If the ground is stable and in good condition, such as concrete,
asphalt, flooring tiles, etc. and the feet are in good condition (see
inspection before use), the Tracpode™ can be used without the
leg securing strap with a maximum load capacity of 250 Kg.
The Tracpode™ has a basic configuration to which Blocfor fall-
arresters and/or « Carol » winches can be added.
Blocfor 20R and Blocfor 30R recovery-type fall-arresters
The BLOCFOR R is an automatic-return fall-arrester equipped
with a rescue lifting device. It is used vertically, secured to a tri-
pod to evacuate, upward or downward, a person who has fallen.
The maximum utilization load of this device is 100 kg.
The cable moves freely at normal user speed but is continuous-
ly subject to a light return force by a spring which actuates a
drum on which the lanyard is wound.
In the event of a fall, the user is stopped by the safety catches
which engage.
The Blocfor 20R and 30R are equipped with a manual winch allo-
wing the rescuer to bring up or lower the user after a fall. This
device can be disengaged. The device is operated by means of
a folding crank handle coupled to an automatic brake. By pres-
sing the red locking button, the crank handle is engaged and
allows winding or unwinding the cable.
The Blocfor 20R has a capacity for 18 meters of cable and the
Note : The BLOCFOR "R" winch must not be used to raise
or lower a person (its winch function does not
satisfy standard EN 1808 dated 1999) except to res-
cue a person by lifting (standard EN 1496 B), i.e. to
raise or lower a person during a rescue operation.
A rescue operation must be understood as an
exceptional operation which is not repetitive.
Position Height (m) Width (m)
N°1 1,76 1,40
N°2 1,95 1,55
N°3 2,13 1,65
N°4 2,32 1,80
N°5 2,51 1,90
N°6 2,70 2,00
Functions and description
8. Any Tracpode™ which has not been inspected during:
• The last 12 months for a PPE equipment
• The last 6 months for load lifting
• The last 6 months for lifting personnel, equipped with an
electric winch
• The last 3 months for lifting personnel, equipped with a
manual winch or having stopped a fall, must be removed
from circulation and must not be used ; it should be
inspected by a qualified technician for possible authoriza-
tion in writing for re-use, or for destruction of the equip-
ment.
9. This device is suitable for use on an open air site and for a
temperature range of - 40°C to +60°C.
10. The user must be in good physical and psychological health
when using the equipment. If in doubt, consult a doctor or an
occupational physician. This equipment must not be used by
pregnant women.
11. The equipment should not be used beyond its limits or in any
other situation than that provided for (cf. “Functions and
Description”).
12. Before using a NF EN 363 fall arrester device, the user must
ensure that each of the components is in good working order:
security system, locking system. During installation, no
damage should be made to any of the security functions.
13. For the safety of the user, it is essential that the device or the
anchoring point is positioned correctly and that the work is
conducted in a manner so as to reduce to a minimum any risk
of fall and any danger linked to the height.
14. A fall-arrest harness EN 361 is the only personnel protection
equipment which can be used in a fall-arrest system.
15. In a fall arrester system, it is essential to verify, prior to each
use, the free space under the user on the workplace, to avoid
any risk of collision, in the case of a fall, with the ground or
with any obstacle found in its path.
16. To ensure user safety, if the product is re-sold in a country
other than the initial country of destination, the second-hand
dealer must provide:
An instructions manual and a maintenance manual for perio-
dic inspection and repair purposes, written in the language of
the country in which the equipment is to be used.
Inspection before use
Perform the following checks :
• Check the rubber pads under the Tracpode™ feet :
These should be in contact with the ground and should ensure
a stable position and adhesion of the Tracpode™ feet if used
without a strap. If the feet are worn, torn, unglued or show any
visual defect, do not use the Tracpode™ without the securing
strap on the three feet.
• Visually inspect the condition of the strap, the stitching, the stit-
ching threads : these should not show any signs of abrasion,
fraying, burns or tears. In case of doubt, immediately remove
the product from circulation.
• Check the tubes of the extending legs : they should not be bent
Operation
SPECIAL APPLICATIONS
For any special application, please contact Tractel®.
IMPORTANT
If you are responsible for assigning this equipment to an
employee or similar person, ensure that you comply with
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Blocfor 30R has a capacity for 30 meters.
Both blocfors are equipped with 2 handles to facilitate handling.
The Blocfor 20R and 30R can be mounted on one of the
Tracpode™ legs by means of a mounting bracket.
Blocfor 20 R with mounting bracket, code 018042.
Blocfor 30 R with mounting bracket, code 018062.
Blocfor mounting bracket, code 029968.
The Blocfor R is not appropriate for handling and securing a load.
Rescue lifting device implementing Carol winch
The Carol TS manual drum winch will allow rescuing personnel
by lifting. The system provides a high degree of safety by two
independent braking devices: the winch comes in two versions:
• 20 m Carol winch, equipped with mounting bracket, code
058199 + 20m cable, code 026459.
• 30 m Carol winch, equipped with mounting bracket, code
058209 + 30m cable, code 026469.
Load lifting device implementing Carol winch
The Carol TS manual drum winch can be used to lift loads. The
system provides a high degree of safety by two independent bra-
king devices:
The winch comes in 2 versions :
• 20 m Carol winch, equipped with mounting bracket, code
058199 + 20m cable, code 026459. Maximum load: 250 kg.
• 30 m Carol winch, equipped with mounting bracket, code
058209 + 30m cable, code 026469. Maximum load: 250 kg.
The Tracpode™ is supplied without pulley. To install a Blocfor
20R or 30R and a Carol winch with specific mounting bracket,
you must install one (or two) pulley kit(s) code 066568 on the
upper part of the Tracpode™ head. The pulley kit can be instal-
led on any of the Tracpode™ legs.
The pulleys must only be installed by a qualified technician fami-
liar with the installation procedure as described in this manual.
Installing the pulley kit :
Installation
Note : The CAROL winch must not be used to raise or
lower a person (this winch does not satisfy the
requirements of standard EN 1808 dated 1999),
except for rescue of a person by lifting (standard
EN 1496 A), i.e. to rescue a person by winching
them up.
This winch can also be used independently to
maneuver a load (directive 98/37/CEE).
Maximum load : 250 kg.
Note : The CAROL winch must not be used to raise or
lower a person (this winch does not satisfy the
requirements of standard EN 1808 dated 1999),
except for rescue of a person by lifting (standard
EN 1496 A), i.e. to rescue a person by winching
them up. Maximum load : 120 kg.
This winch can also be used independently to
maneuver a load (directive 98/37/CEE).
1 - Unscrew the two nuts M12 and remove the two screws using
a 19mm wrench.
2 - Align the holes of the pulley kit with the holes on the
Tracpode™ head.
3 - Install the two screws, making sure that the two spacer tubes
of the side plates are still in position.
4 - Fit and tighten the 2 nuts.
Installing the strap :
Run the strap through the two holes in the three feet
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1 - Run the free end of the strap through the holes of the three
Tracpode™ feet.
2 - Close the strap by running its end through the metal loop on
the other end.
3 - Tension the strap when the Tracpode™ is fully spread open
and is in its functioning position.
Setting up the Tracpode™ :
Safety pin
Tracpode™
height adjustment
pin
Tracpode™ folded
Holes for strap
Legs locked by ball-pin (option)
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1 - Spread the 3 legs of the Tracpode™ : check that the tubes
are properly abut against the spacers.
2 - Fit the leg locking ball pins (option) if the Tracpode™ is
equipped with these pins.
3 - Adjust the height of the legs (6 leg adjustment positions
possible), then lock the legs with the pin and safety pin.
4 - If the floor is slippery, or if the Tracpode™ pads are not in
good condition, install the strap to lock the Tracpode™ legs.
Slightly tension the strap so that the legs are in contact with
the spacers at the Tracpode™ head.
If the ground is soft, install a plate under each leg which is suf-
ficiently strong to stabilize the Tracpode™ and keep it from
penetrating into the ground. In this case, you must absolutely
use the leg securing strap.
Note : If you have any doubt as concerns the quality and
nature of the ground, you must absolutely install
the leg securing strap.
Note : Never use the 7th hole to adjust the height of the
Tracpode™ ; it is only used to fit a mounting brac-
ket for a Blocfor or Carol winch. The diameter of
this hole is smaller, making this operation impossi-
ble.
Anchor point : 3 per Tracpode™
Tube locked by pin and safety pin For certain operations, the Tracpode™ can be secured to the
ground. For this application, use pins or anchors in the holes pro-
vided in the Tracpode™ feet.
Installing Blocfor mounting bracket :
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Safety pin and bracket
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Cable securing pin in working position
1 - Fit the Blocfor mounting bracket on one of the Tracpode™
legs and check that the tracpode™ is equipped with a pulley
kit: three possible positions.
2 - Lock the bracket with the mounting pin and the safety pin.
3 - Remove the locking nut from the mounting lug.
4 - Run the Blocfor cable through the slot in the mounting bracket.
5 - Install the Blocfor on the threaded part of the mounting lug
then tighten the locking nut.
6 - If the Blocfor moves, adjust the position of the mounting brac-
ket, then lock it in position with the wing nut.
7 - Pull out the cable securing pin to run the Blocfor cable through
the pulley then through the inside of the Tracpode™ head.
8 - Reinstall the pin to lock the system.
Installing the CAROL mounting bracket :
Fit bracket on leg Lock bracket with pin and safety pin
Cable idler pulley Cable securing pin
Locking nut
Mounting lug
Wingnut
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1 - Fit the Carol mounting bracket on one of the Tracpode™ legs
and check that the Tracpode™ is equipped with a pulley kit:
3 possible positions.
2 - Lock the bracket using the locking pin and the safety pin.
3 - Secure the unit on the bracket with 4 screws M10 for the 20
m version, or 4 screws M12 for the 30 m version
4 - Pull out the cable securing pin to run the Carol cable through
the pulley then through the inside of the Tracpode™ head.
5 - Reinstall the pin to lock the system.
Installing a fall-arrester on the Tracpode™ head:
Temporary anchor point complying with requirements of
standard EN 795 B.
The Tracpode™ head is equipped with 3 anchor points and has
been tested to secure a fall by two users. As a safety precaution,
we recommend that you do not connect the two fall-arrest sys-
tems to the same anchor point.
When using rope suspension work systems, you must use a
separate personnel suspension anchor and fall-arrest anchor.
Insofar as possible, the anchor point should be located at a
height of between 1.5 and 2 meters above the user’s feet.
A connector EN 362 must be used for the anchor point connec-
tion.
For connection of the fall-arrest system to the fall-arrest harness,
refer to the manual for the PPE used.
CAUTION
Before and during use, it is necessary to plan out how possible
rescue can be efficiently and safely conducted, within less than
15 minutes. Beyond such time, the person's life is in danger.
Anchor point
Connector
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Installing a lifting device on the Tracpode™ head:
Lifting anchor point complying with machinery standard
98/37CEE.
The Tracpode™ head is equipped with 3 anchor points and has
been tested to safely handle weights of up to 500 Kg max.
The connection to the anchor point must be made using a
connector compliant with the requirements of the machine direc-
tive, consistent with the load applied.
Material
• Tubes : anodized aluminum..
• Head, pins, fasteners : zinc-plated steel.
• Strap : polypropylene.
• Pulley : aluminum.
Permissible attachments: Fall arrester system (EN 363):
• EN 795 Anchorage.
• An end connector (EN 362).
• Fall arrest system ( EN 353-1/2 – EN 355 – EN 360).
• A fall arrest harness (NF EN 361)
• Rescue lifting devices EN 1496 A or B.
Before use of a fall-arrest system (EN 363), check that each of
the components is usable and operates correctly.
Maintenance and storage
• If the Tracpode™ is dirty, wash it using clear water.
• If during use or when cleaning, the Tracpode™ gets wet, allow
it to dry naturally in the shade away from any source of heat.
• Oil the pins regularly.
• Check that the structure is in good condition : aluminum legs,
steel head not deformed, bent, pins not bent or corroded, ball
pin operates correctly.
• The Tracpode™ must be stored in a location sheltered from
weather and kept at a temperature of between -40°C and
+60°C.
• For the accessories, refer to the specific manual for the asso-
ciated parts.
Conformity of the equipment
Tractel® S.A.S. RN 19-Saint Hilaire sous Romilly-F-10102
Romilly-sur-Seine France hereby declares that the safety equip-
ment described in this manual.
• complies with the requirements of European Directive
89/686/EEC of December 1989.
• Is identical to the PPE covered by the CE type examination cer-
tificate issued by Apave SUDEUROPE, B.P.193 13322
Marseille cedex 16 identified by number 0082, and tested in
accordance with standard EN 795 B dated 1996,
• is subject to the procedure referred to in Art. 11B of Directive
89/686/EEC, under the control of a notified body: TÜV
Rheinland Product Safety GmbH - Am Grauen Stein D - 51105
Köln, identified under the number 0197.
Note : For all loads exceeding 250 Kg, the Tracpode™ legs
can no longer be used as an anchoring facility. The
user must secure the weight under the Tracpode™
head and use the safety strap secured to the three
legs. In all cases, the Tracpode™ must not be used
with a load exceeding 500 kg.
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Marking
The label on each Tracpode™ indicates :
a: The trade name: Tractel®,
b: The name of the product: eg: LCA (Rope lanyard with shock
absorber),
c: The reference standard followed by the year of application,
d: The product reference: eg: 010642,
e: The EC logo followed by the n° of the Article 11 B notified
body for 0197 production inspection,
f: Year and week of manufacture,
g: The serial number,
h: A pictogram showing that the manual must be read before use,
p: Number of persons : 2 persons maximum
w: Maximum load in accordance with use and standard
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Periodical inspections and repairs
For safety purposes, the operator shall carry out regular periodi-
cal inspections of the equipment to ensure its efficiency and
resistance.
An annual service is obligatory, though depending on the amount
of use, the environmental conditions and the company
regulations or the legislation of the country of use, periodical
inspections can be more frequent.
Periodical inspections must be carried out by a competent per-
son and by respecting the manufacturer's recommendations for
inspection procedures.
• For the accessories, refer to the specific manual for the asso-
ciated parts.
Check the readability of the product’s marking during periodical
inspections.
The Tracpode™ is a repairable product. For a repair, contact
Tractel® SAS or an approved repair agent to perform the repair
operation in compliance with the Tractel® SAS specifications,
using only original spare parts to replace any faulty parts.
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