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Product Manual: PHQR Series Man-Rated Hoist
- Revision 02 - Date: 10-16-2018
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5.5 - Operation (continued)
iv)
Refer to other Applicable Manuals for detailed instructions on threading the rope through pulleys and rollers
on the support structure and/or guide blocks (fairleads).
v)
Be sure the rope crimps, swivel and snap-lock connectors are in good condition and functioning as intended.
See Figure 5c.
vi)
Attach the snap hook to the entrant’s full body harness. See Figure 5e.
Figure 5c
Figure 5e
Figure 5f
Figure 5g
b. lifeline retraction
i)
When the entrant is clear of the confined space and properly supported, disconnect the snap hook from the
harness. Maintain at least a 10 lb.(4.5kg.) load on the rope to in order to maintain a neat and tight rope coil
on the drum.
ii)
Remove the rope from all pulleys and rollers on the support structure (Refer to applicable manual).
iii)
Turn the crank handle to retract the rope while maintaining a 10 lb.(4.5 kg.) tension on the cable.
iv)
Retract the until the end crimp just touches the drum,
c. rope removal
i)
Turn the crank handle to pay out all of the coiled rope and then remove the looped rope off of the cleat. The
entire rope assembly can be stored separate from the hoist in a neat coil.
! CAUTION !: Winding the rope too far could cause damage to the hoist as the snap hook is too
large to pass between the winch drum and the winch frame. Damage to the rope may also result,
affecting the strength of the rope.
d. Hoist removal from Support Structure
i)
Remove detent pin. See Figure 5f.
ii)
Pull the top of the hoist away from the structure and lift the hoist up to unhook it from the anchor rod. See
Figure 5g. Store as required.
Figure 5d
