head rush technologies QuickFlight QF150-12A Operator'S Manual Download

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Important Safety Warnings

Health and Safety

Site Rescue Plan

1.0 SAFETY INFORMATION

Symbols Used in this Manual

2.0 WARRANTY CONDITIONS

2.1 Owner Responsibility

5.1 All QuickFlight Models

5.2 Mounting Heights

6.0 QUICKFLIGHT PARTS

6.1 Labels

6.2 Icon Descriptions

7.0 UNPACKING

7.1 Precautions

7.2 Receipt of the QuickFlight Free Fall Device

7.3 Unpacking the QuickFlight Free Fall Device

8.2.3 Secondary Connectors

8.2.4 Selecting a Location

8.2.5 Outdoor Installations

8.2.6 Mounting Points

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Page 1: ...ied to the Owner Operator after installation Ensure that this Operator Manual is readily available to responsible parties at all times Head Rush Technologies QuickFlight Free Fall Device Manual P N 18310 06 Head Rush Technologies products are covered by a number of patents including U S Patents 8 490 751 8 851 235 9 016 435 and D654 412 corresponding patents applications in the USA and in other co...

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Page 3: ...els 12 5 2 Mounting Heights 13 6 0 QUICKFLIGHT PARTS 15 6 1 Labels 16 6 2 Icon Descriptions 17 7 0 UNPACKING 19 7 1 Precautions 19 7 2 Receipt of the QuickFlight Free Fall Device 19 7 3 Unpacking the QuickFlight Free Fall Device 19 7 4 Storage 20 8 0 INSTALLATION 21 8 1 Precautions 21 8 2 Standards 21 8 2 1 Anchor Points 21 8 2 2 Harness 22 8 2 3 Secondary Connectors 22 8 2 4 Selecting a Location ...

Page 4: ... Precautions 34 10 3 Daily Inspection 35 10 3 1 Upper Webbing Inspection 35 10 3 2 RipCord Webbing Inspection 40 10 4 Weekly Inspection 42 10 5 Bi Annual Inspection 44 10 5 1 Inspection Procedure 44 10 6 Upper Webbing Replacement 45 10 7 Nozzle Replacement 48 10 8 Side Cover Replacement 49 10 9 RipCord Webbing Replacement 50 10 10 Long Term Storage 51 10 11 Replacement Part 52 10 12 Troubleshootin...

Page 5: ...XL150 20A and associated equipment are designed and specified for use as rapid descent devices Owners and Operators of the QuickFlight Free Fall Device are responsible for the safety and supervision of any person using the QuickFlight Free Fall Device and are required to ensure that proper installation operation and maintenance procedures are followed at all times Proper installation requires care...

Page 6: ...the installation and use of this product Site Rescue Plan Owners and Operators must have devised an emergency rescue plan for any Participant in distress at all sites operating QuickFlight Free Fall Devices Oper ators must inform Users of the QuickFlight Free Fall Device of the procedure for rescuing a Participant in distress prior to descent 6 headrushtech com 1 720 565 6885 ...

Page 7: ...g environment and the task you are performing DANGER Indicates a hazardous situation exists that if not avoided will result in serious injury or death WARNING Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that if not avoided could result in serious injury or death CAUTION Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that if not avoided may result in injury or equipment damage NOTE Indicates an action...

Page 8: ...vicing agent This war ranty does not cover any damages resulting from abuse to the device damage in transit or any other damage beyond the control of Head Rush Technologies Head Rush Technologies makes no warranties in respect to trade accessories or component parts which are not made by Head Rush Technologies Head Rush Technologies expressly excludes from this Warranty the replacement of Replacem...

Page 9: ... covers and lanyard keepers Normal deterioration due to use and exposure This warranty is subject to the following of the requirements of the Operator Manual supplied Manufacturer s instructions and the advice given by Head Rush Technologies service technicians 9 headrushtech com 1 720 565 6885 ...

Page 10: ...fety regulations AS NZS 1891 Industrial fall arrest systems and devices Part 3 Fall arrest devices CSA Z259 2 3 99 Descent Control Devices EN 341 2011 Class 1A Personal protective equipment against falls from a height Descender devices 3rd party tested to 10x Class A ANSI ASSE Z359 4 Safety Requirements for Assisted Rescue and Self Rescue Systems Subsystems and Components EN 360 2002 Personal prot...

Page 11: ...ice and connect to a mandatory RipCord Lower Webbing The RipCord also includes an Overload Protection Assembly OPA that provides additional safety in the event that the device ever stops functioning on descent Upper webbings are available in three lengths Low Mount Standard and XL The device should never be used with un matched Upper Webbing lengths Two Rip Cord variants are available the 1m RipCo...

Page 12: ...x 10 in DISTANCE NOZZLE TO PRIMARY MOUNTING POINT 0 405 m 15 94 in NET WEIGHT 25 kg 55 lbs MATERIALS CASING Aluminum Alloy INTERNAL PARTS Zinc plated steel Stainless steel NOZZLE Modified Acetal plastic NOZZLE INSERT 304 Stainless Steel LINE Polyamide Ultra High Mo lecular Weight Polyethylene CONDI TION MINIMUM MAXIMUM USER WEIGHT 20 kg 44 lbs 130kg 285 lbs OPERATING TEMPERATURE ANY 4 C 25 F 60 C ...

Page 13: ...vice QF150 12A MODEL MINIMUM MAXIMUM LOW MOUNT UPPER WEBBINGS 1 M RIPCORD 6 0 m 19 7 ft 8 3 m 27 2 ft 12 M UPPER WEBBINGS 1 M RIPCORD 8 0 m 26 3 ft 14 3 m 46 9 ft 12 M UPPER WEBBINGS 2 M RIPCORD 9 0 m 29 6 ft 15 3 m 50 1 ft QuickFlight XL Free Fall Device QFXL150 20A MODEL MINIMUM MAXIMUM 20 M UPPER WEBBINGS 1 M RIPCORD 12 0 m 39 4 ft 21 8 m 71 5 ft 20 M UPPER WEBBINGS 2 M RIPCORD 13 0 m 42 7 ft 2...

Page 14: ...THE QUICKFLIGHT FREE FALL DEVICE WITH LOW MOUNT UPPER WEBBINGS MAY NOT BE USED WITH THE 2M RIPCORD ENSURE THAT AN ALLOWABLE COMBI NATION OF DEVICE UPPER WEBBINGS RIPCORD WEBBINGS AND MOUNTING HEIGHT IS IN PLACE BEFORE LIVE OPERATION OF THE QUICKFLIGHT FREE FALL DEVICE 14 headrushtech com 1 720 565 6885 ...

Page 15: ... Point Red Casing Side Cover Front Side Cover Back Nozzle QuickFlight Device Upper Webbing Webbing Connection Rings RipCord Webbing OPA Jacket RipCord Bungee Primary Attachment Carabiner Secondary Attachment Carabiner Lanyard Keeper Hand Grip 15 headrushtech com 1 720 565 6885 ...

Page 16: ... 03 IN ACCORDANCE WITH EN341 2011 1A AND EN 360 2002 MODEL QF150 12A RATED BODY WEIGHT 20 to 130 kg 44 to 285 lbs DEVICE WEIGHT 25 kg 55 lbs MOUNTING HEIGHT Low Mount yellow webbing end Max 8 3 m 27 2ft 1M Ripcord blue webbing end Max 14 3 m 46 9 ft 2M Ripcord purple webbing end Max 15 3 m 50 1 ft Low Mount yellow webbing end Min 6 0 m 19 7 ft 1M Ripcord blue webbing end Min 8 0 m 26 3 ft 2M Ripco...

Page 17: ...e line Do not clamp knot or tie on additional line Country of Manufacture Do not store the line inside the device wet Temperature Range Never install the device where the line passes over sharp edges high friction areas Minimum Height Never permit line to wrap around or become en tangled with neck arms or legs 17 headrushtech com 1 720 565 6885 ...

Page 18: ... land with slightly bent knees to absorb landing Both lines must be fully retracted before use PADDING Fall attenuation surface required EN 362 EN 12275 Minimum connector strength for installation Serial number Manufacture Date Avoid swing falls into objects Date Primary connector taught secondary back up connector loose Technician 18 headrushtech com 1 720 565 6885 ...

Page 19: ...board box and contains 1 x QuickFlight Free Fall Device with Upper Webbings Installed model and Upper Webbings will vary depending on the specifics of your order 1 x RipCord Assembly length will vary depending on the specifics of your order 2 x Webbing Connection Rings 2 x Carabiners 2 x Lanyard Keepers Installed on Carabiners 1 x Operator Manual The QuickFlight Free Fall Device is shipped with th...

Page 20: ... FROM DUTY AND RETURN TO AN AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER FOR INSPECTION 7 4 Storage If the Free Fall Device is to be left unused for longer than two weeks ensure the unit is clean and dry and line is fully retracted into the unit When returning the Free Fall Device to duty after an extended period of inac tivity always carry out a full inspection and operational check DO NOT STORE IN WET CONDITION Af...

Page 21: ...the de vice as this may result in serious injury or equipment damage ALWAYS MOUNT VERTICALLY Always mount the Free Fall Device vertically with the nozzle pointing downwards and the line exiting the bottom of the device Failure to do so will result in incorrect operation and compromise User safety HARMFUL CONTACT Do not allow solvents acids sharp edges etc to get into contact with the device especi...

Page 22: ... protective equipment for prevention of falls from a height Full body harness EN 813 Personal protective equipment for prevention of falls from a height Sit harness EN 12277 Type A Full Body Harness EN 12277 Type B Small Full Body Harness EN 12277 Type C Sit Harness Harnesses must be of the correct size and fitment and be in serviceable condition 8 2 3 SECONDARY CONNECTORS All secondary connectors...

Page 23: ... may be increased by the same amount The Participant must remain connected to both the Primary and Sec ondary attachment points of the RipCord Any connector utilized must be suitably rated and meet the require ments of any applicable international federal state or provincial stan dards for its application When connections are made using carabiners only triple locking carabiners with a lanyard reta...

Page 24: ...UTDOOR INSTALLATIONS The QuickFlight Free Fall Device may be installed outdoors It is recommended that in wet or high variable temperature environments the Free Fall Device is protected from the direct ingress of water or foreign objects NOTE Prolonged exposure to the elements will increase the risk of internal corrosion and degradation of the webbing line resulting in increased operation and serv...

Page 25: ...ng hardware that can withstand all associated forces but with no tension during normal operation For optimal webbing life it is important to mount the device in a way that loads the Primary Mounting Point without actively loading the Secondary Mounting Point 8 2 7 MOUNTING DIAGRAM ANCHOR POINTS MOUNTING CONNECTORS PRIMARY MOUNTING POINT Tight Use only approved connectors SECONDARY MOUNTING POINT L...

Page 26: ...added or protected Adequate protection must be in place for participants that fall upon landing NOZZLE TO GROUND Mounting height range varies See limits for device and webbing configuration NOZZLE TO PLATFORM 1 75m 2 5m CENTER PLUMB LINE MINIMUM 1m Jump Direction 26 headrushtech com 1 720 565 6885 ...

Page 27: ...d Check unit mounting and replace webbing Place the device back in service and check that fast webbing wear is resolved The landing speed increases from its normal level Wait for the device to cool down Place the device back in service if landing speed has returned to its normal level The device stops retracting webbing Send the unit in for service EXTERNAL ITEMS PREVENTING RETRACTION Any device t...

Page 28: ...climbing ability consult a medical professional prior to participation POTENTIAL FOR PARTICIPANT ENTANGLEMENT Potential for participant entanglement exists during descent Ensure all loose items that may become tangled are tightened or removed before using the QuickFlight A risk assessment should be completed at the instal lation site to determine the necessary PPE for users Prior to clipping in al...

Page 29: ...t Free Fall Device line are connected to fall arrest attachment point s on the Participant harness as designated by the harness manufacturer and that the gates are prop erly closed Pay attention to the difference in locations of the primary and second ary carabiners when making harness connections The primary cara biner is on the shorter attachment of the RipCord Webbing and should transmit all lo...

Page 30: ...INTS OF THE HARNESS THE LATCHES ARE FULLY CLOSED AND THE GATES ENGAGED IMMEDIATELY BEFORE DESCENT A GATE CHECK MUST BE PERFORMED WHERE THE GUIDE AP PLIES PRESSURE TO THE GATE OF THE CARABINER TO ENSURE THAT IT IS FULLY LOCKED FAILURE TO DO SO CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH The Participant should only hold on to the RipCord webbing by the hand grip Always descend feet first and straight down...

Page 31: ...ION CHEST AND WAIST CONNECTION Primary carabiner on dorsal attachment with gate facing away from participant Secondary carabiner on dorsal attachment with gate opposite primary carabiner DORSAL CONNECTION 9 4 Carabiner Operation If not using the carabiners supplied with the QuickFlight Free Fall Device refer to the appropriate connector s User Instructions The supplied carabiners use a triple acti...

Page 32: ...d D rings or other objects are obstructing the gate or its latching function Step 1 Slide Step 2 Twist Step 3 Depress Step 4 Release 9 5 Proper Webbing Retraction CORRECT INCORRECT 0 3m 1 ft 0 3m 1 ft DO NOT ATTEMPT TO ASSIST THE RETRACTION OF THE WEBBING FOR ANY REASON DOING SO COULD LEAD TO A DANGEROUS BINDING OF THE WEBBING WHICH CAN ABRUPTLY SHORTEN THE LIFE OF THE WEBBING 32 headrushtech com ...

Page 33: ...te 10024 02 SERIAL NUMBER MANUFACTURE DATE RECERTIFICATION DATE NEXT RECERT REQUIRED BY Do not use the Free Fall Device after date shown here ALL QUICKFLIGHT FREE FALL DEVICES MUST BE INSPECTED AND MAINTAINED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THIS MANUAL FAILURE TO PERFORM SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTIONS ON THE QUICKFLIGHT FREE FALL DEVICE MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CARRY OUT A...

Page 34: ...the Free Fall Device is secured during service to prevent accidental damage or injury from dropping CAUTION SPRING LOADED PARTS The webbing assembly is spring loaded and will rapidly return into the device if released This may result in damage or injury MAGNETIC PARTS The Free Fall Device contains strong magnets Always ensure working en vironment is free of loose ferrous materials Ingress of metal...

Page 35: ...les below for examples of acceptable and un acceptable wear of QuickFlight and QuickFlight XL Upper Webbing lines These tables do not include all possible types of wear or damage If in doubt remove webbing from service Webbing must be removed from service if it does not pass inspection Refer to the Upper Webbing Wear Troubleshooting Table for possible causes of accelerated webbing wear Continued u...

Page 36: ...Edge Face Webbing Inspection Surfaces 36 headrushtech com 1 720 565 6885 ...

Page 37: ...nd replaced immediately to continue using the QuickFlight Free Fall Device The green outlined photos show webbing that can be kept in operation QuickFlight Degree of Wear Side Wear Face Wear NEW STAGE 1 STAGE 2 STAGE 3 STAGE 4 MOLDY WEBBING Any webbing showing signs of mold should be taken out of service 37 headrushtech com 1 720 565 6885 ...

Page 38: ...eplaced immediately to continue using the QuickFlight Free Fall Device The green outlined photos show webbing that can be kept in operation QuickFlight XL Degree of Wear Side Wear Face Wear NEW STAGE 1 STAGE 2 STAGE 3 STAGE 4 STAGE 5 MOLDY WEBBING Any webbing showing signs of mold should be taken out of service 38 headrushtech com 1 720 565 6885 ...

Page 39: ...webbing assembly Cover the QuickFlight when not in use Wipe the webbing with a dry cloth daily after use Webbing is rubbing on obstruction Move the obstruction so that it does not interfere with QuickFlight operation Normal use of QuickFlight Parts and webbing wear over time with normal operation replace webbing as necessary UV FADED WEBBING Sun is damaging webbing Remove QuickFlight at the end of...

Page 40: ...rd Webbing Degradation Table for replacement criteria due to UV degradation Wear or damage to the Webbing Connection Rings or Carabiner attach ment loops Hard fibers Permanent deformation or warping Contamination from chemicals dirt grit sand dust etc The following mandatory checks must be performed each time the RipCord Webbing is inspected Bungee Integrity Hold the Carabiner end of the RipCord s...

Page 41: ...for good connec tion to webbing BAR TACKS circled in red Inspect for damage and stitching damage WINGS both sides Inspect for torn threads RipCord OPA Inspection Activation Strip With the OPA Jacket open find the Activation Strip and check it for structural integrity by pulling outward on the colored OPA webbing Inspect the stitching for any broken threads If broken threads are found replace the R...

Page 42: ... covers and visually inspect the internal components for corrosion If red rust is found the device should be immediately taken out of service and returned for recertification White scaling is acceptable and does not require recertification Reinstall the side covers after inspection The results of the Weekly Inspection should be documented on an inspec tion log Weekly inspection logs are available ...

Page 43: ...y closed and tightened according to the manufacturer s instructions Inspect the rings for damage and replace if necessary Head Rush Technologies allows the use of the Petzl Ring Open only to connect the RipCord Webbing to the Upper Webbings 8 Participant Connection Hardware Inspect the condition of the carabin ers or other applicable Participant Connection Hardware checking for ex cessive wear dam...

Page 44: ...ECTION PROCEDURE 1 Dismount the Free Fall Device refer to Installation Instructions 2 Clean Free Fall Device using a clean cloth 3 Carry out Steps 1 through 6 of the Weekly Inspection 4 Remove the Nozzle Refer to To remove the nozzle assembly section below 5 Inspect Nozzle Assembly for the following Excessive wear to slot which could affect retraction of the webbing Splitting cracking and deformat...

Page 45: ...m and box in order to safeguard the device from damage during shipping The Certification expiration date is shown on the Certification Label located on the device casing Dismount the QuickFlight Free Fall Device and return to an Authorized Service Center prior to the Next Recertification Date shown Docu ment the orientation and connection details prior to dismounting the device to aid reinstallati...

Page 46: ...ebbings includ ing their drum leads 4 Insert a suitable holding pin through the loops in the drum leads above the shackle This will prevent the lines from retracting back into the device IF EITHER DRUM LEAD RETRACTS BACK INTO THE DEVICE THE DEVICE WILL REQUIRE SERVICE BY AN AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER 5 Unscrew the shackle pin of the webbing to be replaced and remove the webbing Discard the old shac...

Page 47: ...URY OR DEATH 9 Replace the nozzle assembly 10 Allow the webbing lines to slowly retract into the device without twisting while maintaining constant tension Ensure the retraction force is smooth and adequate resistance is felt 11 Once the webbing lines are fully retracted pull hard on both lines at once extracting a short length 1m of webbing Repeat up to three times to ensure that the dual webbing...

Page 48: ...head screwdriver or compa rable tool 3 Remove the three nozzle pieces 4 To re install the nozzle assembly reverse the above steps ensuring that the webbing lines do not become twisted Nozzle Clip Nozzle Housing Stainless Steel Nozzle Insert Central Nozzle Housing Nozzle Replacement Diagram Webbing not shown DO NOT OPERATE THE QUICKFLIGHT FREE FALL DEVICE WITHOUT THE NOZZLE ASSEMBLY PROPERLY INSTAL...

Page 49: ...vers by placing a flat head screwdriver under the edge of the cover and carefully levering it up To re place align the outer profile of the side cover with the profile of the casing and snap into place DO NOT OPERATE THE QUICKFLIGHT FREE FALL DEVICE WITH SIDE COVERS REMOVED Side Cover Side Cover Replacement Diagram 49 headrushtech com 1 720 565 6885 ...

Page 50: ...INERS AND RINGS HAVE A LIMITED LIFESPAN AND SHOULD BE RETIRED FROM SERVICE WHEN THE RIPCORD WEBBING IS REPLACED 4 Open the Webbing Connection Rings on the new RipCord Webbing 5 Connect the Webbing Connection Rings so that they each join one Rip Cord attachment point to one Upper Webbing attachment point Ensure that the OPA end of the RipCord Webbing is attached to the Upper Web bings and that the ...

Page 51: ...ice Ensure that debris does not enter the device when side covers are removed Re install the side covers prior to storing or using the device DO NOT STORE THE QUICKFLIGHT UPPER WEBBINGS RIPCORD WEBBING OR ASSOCIATED COMPONENTS IN A WET CONDITION STORAGE MUST BE IN A CLEAN COOL AND DRY ENVIRONMENT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS NEVER USE HEAT TO DRY THE WEBBING OR DEVICE DO NOT USE SOLVENTS ...

Page 52: ...ologies Distributor or Service Center 10 13 Transportation When shipping the QuickFlight Free Fall Device for recertification or service place it in the box with the bump out on the front cover facing up and the white foam facing up To ensure safe shipment of your QuickFlight it should only be shipped in an authorized QuickFlight packaging box and packing material If you have misplaced your origin...

Page 53: ...address shown below ADDRESS Head Rush Technologies 1835 38th Street Boulder CO 80301 USA CONTACT DETAILS 1 720 565 6885 www headrushtech com info headrushtech com To find a Service Center outside the U S visit headrushtech com distributors service centers EU importers may apply their name and address on the device to comply with government regulations next to the specification label 53 headrushtec...

Page 54: ...DEVICE Get automatic updates on recertification and product information visit headrushtech com register ANNUAL RECERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED Please keep the shipping box for your device For instructions on annual recertification visit headrushtech com recertification Oct 2019 ...

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