Ingersoll-Rand ManRider force5 FA5AMR-LAK1, Parts, Operation And Maintenance Manual

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8. When personnel are suspended, a signalman must be
provided unless voice communication equipment is
utilized. Signals must be visible or audible to the operator
at all times.
9. Personnel occupying the personnel platform shall wear a
body belt with lanyard appropriately attached to the load
block or to a structural member of the required strength
within the platform.
10. Bridles and associated hardware for the personnel platform
shall not be used for any other service.
11. Warning or limiting devices shall be installed to prevent
two blocking, unless audible communication has been
provided and one of the persons being lifted has been
specifically assigned the task of warning of the approach of
a two-block condition.
Emergency Lowering
For emergency lowering of personnel it is the customers
responsibility to provide an air system containing a small
reservoir near the winch that always remains charged.
Air from this reservoir can then be directed to the winch control
valve. Size reservoir in accordance with air consumption
required to operate winch. Reducing the air consumption will
proportionately reduce the line speed.
It may also be possible to lower the load by disconnecting the air
inlet hose and moving the throttle to the payout (down) position.
Contact the factory for minimum load requirements. Using this
method a lowering speed of approximately 3 ft/min (1 m/min)
can be accomplished.
Training Program
The employer shall provide and implement a training program
for all supervisors and employees engaged in the operation of
raising, lowering or suspending personnel platforms from a
winch load line so that they are familiar with the requirements of
the hoisting system and are able to recognize the associated
hazards and take appropriate measures. Records of training
programs shall be maintained.
Planning Meeting
A meeting attended by the winch operator, signalman, persons to
be lifted and the person in charge of the task to be performed is
required to be held to plan and review the procedures to be
followed, including procedures for entering and leaving the
personnel platform, the points at which personnel will enter and
leave the platform, the use of safety equipment, signals, and the
lift chart information.
NOTICE
• This meeting shall be held prior to the beginning of
personnel hoisting operations at each new work location and
thereafter for any new employees assigned to the operation.
Winch Controls
A spring loaded, motor mounted, manual throttle control valve
is supplied as a standard feature on these winches. Optional
remote throttle controls are also available. Reference the model
code on the winch nameplate and compare it to the
“SPECIFICATIONS” section of this manual to determine your
configuration. The throttle control provides operator control of
the motor speed and direction of drum rotation.
Operate winch throttle control using smooth, even movements.
Do not slam or jerk throttle controls during operation.
Winch Mounted Air Throttle
Refer to Dwg. MHP0699.
The winch mounted throttle lever prevents accidental operation
by locking in the neutral position when released. To operate, the
control throttle handle must be lifted up prior to being shifted in
the desired direction. To control winch direction move the
control throttle handle, as viewed from the motor end, to the
right (clockwise) to payout wire rope and to the left
(counterclockwise) to haul-in wire rope.
The throttle lever will return to the neutral (off) position when
the lever is released.
(Dwg. MHP0699)
Remote Control Pendant
Optional feature. Refer to Dwg. MHP0696.
Provides for remote winch control at distances up to 60* feet (18
metres) away from the winch motor. Pilot air hoses connect the
pendant to the winch motor to provide winch operation. The
pendant control is a three button movable control station which
controls payout, haul-in and is equipped with an emergency
shut-off. Direction of winch drum rotation is determined by
direction of air flow into the pilot valve. Labels on the pendant
buttons indicate winch operation.
Depress pendant buttons using smooth, even movements.
NOTICE
• Pendant haul-in and payout control buttons provide
variable speed operation. For low speed operation push
appropriate control button slightly; for full speed operation
push appropriate control button fully.
* To ensure accurate winch control when remotely operating the
winch at distances greater than 60 feet (18 metres) contact
Ingersoll-Rand Technical Sales for control suitability.