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• Use PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) such as helmet, gloves and protective eye wear when required
• Keep your hands, hair and clothing away from moving parts
• Keep a constant eye on the Rope Guide to ensure that the rope is running smoothly through the rope mechansim
DO NOT USE the Ascender if you are tired, ill, using prescription medication that prevents you from using machinery, or under the influence of alcohol
and/or drugs. Do not hold the loaded rope when ascending as there is a risk of pinching.
3.2) Personnel lifting
The ACX Ascender, when used to lift people, must be used with personal protective equipment approved for work at height, rope access and/or rope
rescue.
Basic requirements:
The rope system must consist of a primary work rope system and a secondary backup rope system. For personnel lifting the primary rope used in the
Ascender must be approved to EN1891 A and have a diameter of 11 mm (7/16”) and the backup system must fulfill the respective requirements. Each
rope system must be connected to an anchor that meets the appropriate personal lifting requirements. A competent person shall judge if
the anchor points are sufficient and safe to use.
DO NOT USE the Ascender without a backup system. Take particular care of the suitability of the system when lifting more than one person.
3.3) Personnel safety checklist
Before use make sure that you:
• Check all equipment and components
• Wear appropriate clothing and tie back any loose clothing or hair
• Do not swing excessively while descending/ascending
• Only use the Ascender if you have successfully completed approved SKYLOTEC training
• Have an emergency plan in place
WARNING: Always use the unloaded rope when using a passive configuration.