Notch SAFEBLOC 36680 Manual

SAFEBLOC
Item# 36680
PROPER USE
Only the loading shown as "OK" is allowed. Always verify proper positioning of your system and
components. Equipment must be free to align with the load, any restraint is dangerous.
No responsibility will be accepted by Notch Equipment for damage, injury or death resulting from
misuse. Some examples of misuse are shown in the illustration and many other types of misuse also
exist; it is impossible to predict them all. User personally assumes all risks and responsibilities for
all damage, injury or death which may occur during or following incorrect use of this product in any
manner whatsoever.
CORRECT WRONG
Rigging rope fed through eyelets DO NOT spiral wrap rigging rope
around outside surface
WARNING! COMPATIBILITY
Activities involving the use of this device are Verify that product is compatible with other
inherently dangerous. It is the responsibility elements of the system in your application
of any person using this equipment to learn (compatible = good functional interaction).
and practice the proper techniques for the use SafeBloc is ONLY intended to be used with
of the equipment for its designated purposes arborist rigging ropes with the maximum di-
safely. Any person using this equipment as- ameter of 3/4" (19mm) of three strand, double
sumes all risks and full responsibility for all braid or solid braid construction.
damages or injury which may result from the SafeBloc is compatible and can be used in
use of it. The following instructions and il- conjunction with lowering devices such as
lustrations show the correct method of use. GRCS (Good Rigging Control System), Portaw-
There is no substitute for instruction by a rap, Hobbs Device, and Rigging Bollard. It's
trained and competent person. the user's responsibility to ensure that he/she
understands the correct and safe use of this
IMPORTANT! product.
Please read and understand this information
before use, and retain this information for fu-
INSPECT BEFORE & AFTER USE
ture reference.
Immediately before use read and understand
APPLICATION all instructions for use, visually and function-
ally inspect to ensure the product is in ser-
SafeBloc is designed for rigging applications
viceable condition and operates correctly.
as an alternative to traditional block pulley.
Verify that product has no cracks, deformation,
This product must not be loaded beyond its
marks, corrosion, etc. Inspect the spliced rope
strength rating, nor be used for any purpose
for wear [see Maintenance & Storage].
other than that for which it is designed. Prior
In addition to inspection before, during and
to each use ensure the SafeBloc is securely
after each use, a detailed inspection by a
anchored via conforming arborist rigging
competent inspector must be done at least
sling. SafeBloc is not intended for climbing
every 3 months or more frequently depend-
and therefore not designed for life support.
ing on amount and type of use. Make a copy
of these instructions and use one as a perma-
LIFESPAN
nent inspection card and keep the other with
Unlimited for metal products but will often be the equipment.
much less depending on conditions and fre-
quency of use; it could even be a single use
MAINTENANCE & STORAGE
in some cases.
This product is not user maintainable with the
exception of the following:
RETIRE FROM SERVICE IF:
Clean if necessary with water, then allow to
• Significantly loaded.
dry completely. The product should be stored
in a clean, dry environment free from corro-
• Does not pass inspection or there is any
sive or chemical substances. Care should be
doubt about its safety.
taken to protect the product against damage
during transit.
• Is misused, altered, damaged, exposed to
harmful chemicals, etc. Damaged or worn sling can be evaluated by
Notch Equipment for replacement. Please con-
• Usage history is not known.
tact Notch Equipment to request an inspection
of the worn sling. Only SafeBlocs which pass
Notch Equipment's detailed inspection will be
Consult the manufacturer if you have any
considered for sling replacement.
doubts or concerns.
• DO NOT CONNECT SafeBloc to sling or • DO NOT OVER ESTIMATE the strength of
spliced rope with a snap or other metal your anchor point(s) or ropes.
connector.
• Positioning of the anchorage point for
• SafeBloc is only to be used with a profes- safe fall arrest and this must take into ac-
sionally spliced sling. count the fall distance including the rope
stretch so that obstructions (such as the
• Ensure you have sufficient amount of rope
ground) may be safely avoided.
to land targeted load onto landing zone.
WRONG WRONG
DO NOT use any type of DO NOT use with loose or worn out sling
direct hardware attachment
G
G G
INTENDED USES
• Top down rigging
• Negative rigging of small load without basal lowering device
F
F F
• Swing control line – positioned below the block to reduce fall and swing
• Speedline Control
E
E E
D
D D
C
C C
B
B B
A
A A
8
8 8
PRINCIPAL MATERIAL
Aluminum alloy, anodized.
SafeBloc Specs
MBS: 120 kN (27,000 lbs)
WLL: 12 kN (2,700 lbs)
Height 9.7" (246 mm)
Width 3.5" (90 mm)
Weight 2.25 lbs
PRODUCT DETAILS
Batch Number
Purchase Date
Date of First Use
INSPECTION RECORD
7 6 5
7 7 6 6 5 5
Date Inspection Details & Condition Inspector (Name & Signature)
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