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system. Therefore, Tractel
you check that the complete anchorage device
has been subject to a periodic inspection for
less than 12 months. the responsibility for this
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inspection is that of the user
4. Functions and description
The basic Tracrod anchor point is an original
piece of equipment which, for the purposes of
this manual, must be used as a personal fall ar-
rest anchor point. It can also receive a Tracrod
fall arrest anchoring rod, exclusively supplied by
Tractel.
This Tractel fall arrest anchoring system
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consists of
• Two anchoring rings (fig. 1, ref. 1).
• An installation surface (fig. 1, ref. 2).
• A body (fig. 1, ref. 3).
• Two fixing holes (fig. 1, ref. 4).
• A label indicating the date of the next periodic
review (fig. 2, ref. 19).
• Serrated washer (fig. 1, ref. 5).
• This Operation and Maintenance Installation
Manual.
• As an option, Tractel
plastic spacer plate (fig. 2 ref. 18)
Recommendations for use:
• The Tractel
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should only be used according to the instal-
lation specifications of the recommended fall
arrest system connector (Figure 5)
• once connected to the anchor point of the user's
harness, the fall arrest connector must be locat-
ed at a maximum horizontal distance of 0.9m
from the vertical materialized by the anchor.
• The maximum working load of the Tractel
arrest anchorage system is 150 kg per opera-
tor. It can be used by two operators (§ Tech-
nical specifications). It is imperative to ensure,
before use, that all components of the fall ar-
rest system are compatible with this load by re-
ferring to their respective instructions. If this is
not the case, the weakest element in the chain
always determines the maximum working load
for the entire system.
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recommends that
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can supply a 50 mm thick
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fall arrest anchorage system
• This Tractel
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only be used to protect operators from falling
from a height or to receive a Tracrod fall arrest
anchorage rod supplied by Tractel
"BE CAREFUL." Under no circumstances
may the Tractel
anchorage device be used simultaneously
as a fall arrest anchorage point and as a
support for the Tractel
"DANGER": Any other combination of use
is dangerous and prohibited.
5.1 Pre-installation checks
Before any installation, the installer must have
this manual in his possession and must ensure
by appropriate means that the reception struc-
ture is compatible with the intended use of the
Tractel fall arrest anchorage system.
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In particular, before any installation, check:
1. That the fall arrest anchorage device is locat-
ed above the operator's displacement plan.
2. That the installer has the necessary tools
to install the Tractel
particular:
• A pipe wrench, size 19
• A torque wrench equipped with a
size 19 socket
• A set of flat keys from sizes 10 to 24
• A spirit level.
The tools required for anchoring to a con-
crete or steel structure are specified in the
fall
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manufacturer's installation instructions for the
anchoring devices (dowels, bolts, etc.).
3. That the marking of the anchoring device is
present and legible.
4. All the components of the Tractel
anchorage system do not show any significant
deformation and/or corrosion.
fall arrest anchorage device must
Tracrod base fall arrest
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anchorage rod.
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5. Installation
anchoring device, in
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fall arrest
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