7
PORTA
GANTRY
500-3000
Additional Notes for Correct Operation
Ensure suitable and appropriately rated
winches and connection plates are used for all
applications
The fall arrest device must only be attached
to the lifting points on the trolley or to the
approved brackets
Never walk away from the structure whilst
connected to the equipment (either by winch or
fall arrest block)
Only use the product for fall arrest applications
when the castor brakes are engaged
When using the product as a fall arrest anchor
ensure there is adequate fall clearance when
working at height (Refer to figure B
)
Always consider the potential effects of
sharp edges, chemical reagents, electrical
conductivity, cutting, abrasion, climatic
exposure on the fall protection lifelines, and the
effect of offset forces as a result of pendulum
falls
When being used for fall protection, the user
must remain within the footprint of the product
Where required by regulation, each installation
must be approved by a qualified person
Warning
When using for fall protection, only use one
lifeline with each trolley/sheave and make sure
they never cross paths with each other
If more than one person is attached to the
gantry, make sure that working procedures
prevent individual lifelines from crossing and
becoming tangled
When using the product in conjunction with
another manufacturers fall protection products,
ensure that you have read the instructions for
use of those product to ensure their suitability
and any restrictions for use.
It is not recommended to mix the use of
the gantry with personnel and goods lifting
simultaneously.
It is essential for safety that the product is
withdrawn from use immediately and not be
used again until confirmed in writing by a
competent person should,
1. Any doubt arises about its condition for
safe use or;
2.It has been used to arrest a fall
IRATA
This product is suitable for rope access and has
been tested to 15kN. Static load as per test re-
quirements of IRATA international code of practice
(ICOP)
.
B
