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WARNING: Training and experience are required to lower the risk of serious bodily injury or death.
This user’s manual provides general information about safe operation and risks associated with the use of the SKYLOTEC ACX Power Ascender. It
also gives details of maintenance procedures. Never use the equipment unless you have read and understood this manual and completed an
SKYLOTEC approved training in the use of the power Ascender system. SKYLOTEC, our partners and subsidiaries, disclaim any liability for
damages, injuries or death resulting from the use of the equipment which is not in compliance with this manual.
This manual may be updated without notice. For more information about updates and safety warnings, www.skylotec.com
Failure to read and follow the instructions within this manual may result in fire, damage to property, personal injury or death!
Introduction
This manual gives detailed information on features and safety. However, this manual cannot replace the need for training and experience. The Ascender
must only be used by operators who have undergone the SKYLOTEC-approved training.
Definitions
• Active/loaded rope - Loaded end of the work-positioning rope system.
• Anchor - Attachment point for rope or Ascender.
• Ascending - Moving up the rope.
• Backup system - A rope system which captures the load in case of primary rope failure. Approved according to backup system requirements.
• Competent Person - Operator with adequate training, experience and certification.
• Descending - Moving down the rope.
• Passive/dead rope - Unloaded end of the work-positioning rope system.
• Primary rope - Work rope system used with Ascender. Rope must be 11 mm (7/16”) and approved according to EN 1891 A or be an SKYLOTEC
Equipment Lifting Rope depending on the application.
• User/operator - Operator of the Ascender, either by the Throttle or by the Remote Control.
• Secondary rope - See ‘Backup sytem’.
• SWL - Safe Working Load. The maximum load (as certified by a competent person) that an item of lifting equipment may raise, lower or suspend
under particular service conditions.
• WLL - Working Load Limit. The maximum load that an item of lifting equipment is designed to raise, lower or suspend.
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