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Reference: 708052-1
Issue date: 23-Jul-2014
Revision: B
SAFETY SUMMARY
(continued)
1. Read and understand this manual
BEFORE
using this equipment.
2. Use the Troubleshooting Guide in this manual to solve problems that may develop with the hoist.
Repairs must only be made by people trained and authorized to do so.
NEVER
maintain or repair the
equipment while the unit is suspended (above ground level).
3. Be careful when operating the hoist in freezing temperatures. Water or moisture may enter the hoist’s
overspeed brake or traction assembly. See Cold Weather Operating instructions in this manual.
4. Do not remove any parts from the hoist without replacing them. Do not change or substitute any
approved hoist parts for parts that do not meet manufacturer’s specifications. Do not modify this
hoist without prior approval from Power Climber. Modifications can put you in danger if not done
correctly. Making modifications can also void any manufacturer’s warranty and make you liable for
any modifications.
5. WARNING!
Do not use suspended scaffolds unless:
a.
You are wearing a personal fall arrest system that meets or exceeds your application
requirements.
b.
You have personally made sure that
i.
the roof support system is complete, properly assembled, counterweighted
(or otherwise anchored), tied off, and not overloaded; and
ii.
hoists and platforms are not overloaded.
c.
The wire rope is free of defects and is the size and type specified for the hoist.
d.
Guardrails and toe boards are properly installed.
e.
The main suspension wire rope is vertical.
Setup and use must comply with Power Climber instructions, and local codes.
6. Do not reset the overspeed brake until you have first read and completely understood the
Troubleshooting Guidelines in this manual.
7. Do not use visibly worn, kinked, bird-caged, undersized, or damaged wire rope. Protect wire
rope from sharp or abrasive edges of building. Do not use wire rope that has been exposed to fire,
excessive wear, corrosive atmosphere, chemicals, passage of electric current, or temperatures above
200 ° F.
8. Inspect the wire rope before rigging. Handle, inspect, and maintain wire rope carefully during and
after each job. Lubricate the wire rope according to the manufacturer’s recommendations.
