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SAFE WINCH OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Man-Rider Operating Instructions
WARNING
• Failure to follow these instructions may result in
termination of all applicable warranties. Ingersoll-Rand
assumes no liability for any loss or damage resulting from
operation of Man-Rider winches if these operating
instructions are not followed.
1.
Winch operator must maintain visual or audio contact with
personnel being lifted or lowered at all times.
2.
Personnel operating the winch or being transferred are to
have sufficient instruction/training concerning that
operation before any movement takes place.
3.
The winch installation must be arranged to conform to the
statutory regulations covering personnel handling.
4.
Prior to any personnel movement, the winch shall be
inspected to ensure safe operation.
5.
The lifting apparatus (basket, etc.) shall be inspected and
certified for personnel lifting prior to use.
6.
The winch shall not be overloaded.
7.
The winch shall not be operated without testing. (Refer to
“Inspection and Testing” procedures)
8.
The winch shall not be operated in a damaged condition.
9.
The winch shall not be operated in an improperly equipped
or maintained condition.
10. Do not attach the winch to an unsafe foundation. All bolts
and foundations should have a higher load carrying
capacity than the wire rope on the winch.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Ingersoll-Rand offers in its air winch product line, a limited
number of models referred to as Gulf Man-Riders which are
designed and manufactured for the purpose of lifting and
lowering people.
In furnishing customers Gulf Man-Riding winches,
Ingersoll-Rand does not warrant the suitability of these winches
for any particular use. It is the owner and user’s responsibility to
determine the suitability of a Gulf Man-Rider winch for a
particular application. Further, it is the owner and user’s
responsibility to check and satisfy all local, state, federal and
country requirements pertaining to the lifting and lowering of
persons.
WARNING
• Many agencies require additional safety devices on winches
that Ingersoll-Rand does not furnish. Additional devices are
often required to bring the system up to elevator code
standards.
Operating Limitations
Gulf Man-Rider winches manufactured by Ingersoll-Rand are
furnished with limitations; approval for use in Gulf Man-Riding
applications automatically terminates for any of the following
reasons:
1.
Winch does not meet other applicable codes or standards.
2.
Winch is not part of an approved system.
3.
Winch is not properly maintained in a new condition with
all parts intact and properly adjusted.
4.
Winch is used in applications not approved by codes and
regulations, or applications inconsistent with
manufacturer’s operation and maintenance manual.
5.
Changes in any of the standards or regulations after
Ingersoll-Rand’s initial shipment of the product.
6.
More than one winch is used to attach to a common load.
WARNING
• Be sure to check all regulations, local, state, federal and
country, that may apply to the use of a winch or winch
system for lifting and lowering people before using a
Man-Riding winch.
7.
The personnel platform must comply with all applicable
design codes and standards.
11. Do not operate winch if any personnel are near the line of
force or are capable of coming into contact with moving
parts.
12. All signs and warning notices must be permanently posted
on the winch.
13. Always maintain four or more wraps of wire rope on the
winch drum.
14. Never leave an unattended load suspended.
15. Wire rope must spool off drum from the top away from the
operator.
General Operating Instructions
The following warnings and operating instructions have been
adapted in part from American National (Safety) Standard
ASME B30.7 and are intended to avoid unsafe operating
practices which might lead to injury or property damage.
Ingersoll-Rand recognizes that most companies who use
winches have a safety program in force at their facility. In the
event that some conflict exists between a rule set forth in this
publication and a similar rule already set by an individual
company, the more stringent of the two should take precedence.
Safe Operating Instructions are provided to make an operator
aware of dangerous practices to avoid and are not necessarily
limited to the following list. Refer to specific sections in the
manual for additional safety information.
1.
Only allow people, trained in safety and operation of this
product, to operate and maintain this winch.
2.
Only operate a winch if you are physically fit to do so.
