USER INSTRUCTIONS
LYNX TRIPOD
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7.6
INSTALLATION OF LYNX RESCUER TO LYNX TRIPOD
The LYNX RESCUER may be used in many different system arrangements for fall arrest and emergency
retrieval. Most of these systems require special engineering design, testing, controlled installation and su-
pervised training and use in order to be safe. MSA has developed a system offered as part of its product line
which does not require special engineering to be put into use. This is the FRWS (Fall-Rescue Work System)
utilizing the Lynx Tripod (portable tripod). This system, nevertheless, must be cautiously applied under the
supervision of a competent person.
The Lynx Tripod portable anchorage connector system facilitates access to confi ned spaces with topside
openings such as manholes. The Lynx Hoist provides personnel and materials lifting and lowering while the
Lynx Rescuer provides backup fall arrest, which is further backed-up by the Lynx Rescuer’s built-in emergency
rescue mechanism. Use of leg mounting of both the Lynx Rescuer and Lynx Hoist lowers the system’s center
of gravity by adding their weights to lower sections of the Lynx Tripod, which reduces the Lynx Tripod toppling
hazard. Leg mounting also permits topside workers and rescuers to operate the Lynx Tripod and Lynx Hoist
at waist level and away from the hatch opening.
In the complete FRWS, a worker in a full body harness can be
attached to the Lynx Rescuer for fall protection. The Lynx Rescuer
is mounted on a Lynx Tripod leg and the Lynx Rescuer working line
is reeved over the Split-Mount pulley attached at the Lynx Tripod
head. The user can then be seated and strapped into a suspension
seat which is attached to the Lynx Hoist snap hook. Lynx Hoist is
mounted on another Lynx Tripod leg and its extension tube with
hook end is connected at the Lynx Tripod head. With Lynx Tripod
positioned over a hatch opening, the worker seated in the suspen-
sion seat can be lowered by the Lynx Hoist. See separate User
Instructions for information regarding the Lynx Hoist.
If the suspended worker intentionally leaves the suspension seat
at the fl oor of the confi ned space, he will remain connected to the
Lynx Rescuer at the fall arrest D-ring on the harness. The Lynx
Hoist is therefore free to lower and lift materials and equipment
to and from the downside worker’s elevation. When not in use
for materials handling and personnel transport, the Lynx Hoist is
available for rescue of downside workers (one at a time). If the
downside worker falls (or is overcome) while connected to the Lynx
Rescuer, his fall is arrested and the Lynx Rescuer’s emergency
rescue mechanism can be activated topside for retrieval.
8.0
CARE MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE
8.1 CLEANING
INSTRUCTIONS:
Clean the Lynx Tripod with a solution of water and mild laundry detergent. Dry hardware with a clean cloth. Do
not speed drying with heat. Excessive accumulation of dirt, paint, or other foreign matter may prevent proper
function of the Lynx Tripod and, in severe cases, weaken the material and joints. Questions concerning Lynx
Tripod conditions and cleaning should be directed to MSA.
8.2
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE:
Equipment which is damaged or in need of maintenance must be tagged as “UNUSABLE” and removed from
service. Corrective maintenance (other than cleaning) and repair, such as replacement of elements, must be
performed by the MSA factory. Do not attempt fi eld repairs.
Lynx Rescuer
Lynx Tripod
Lynx Hoist
Installation with Lynx Tripod
