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Product Name: Rescue Winch

Instruction Manual

Part #: 15028

Do not throw away these instructions!
Read and understand these instructions before using equipment!

Introduction

1

Applicable Safety Standards

1

Worker Classifications

1

Safety Information

6-7

Product Specific Applications

2

Limitations

2-3

Components and Specifications

3

Maintenance, Cleaning, and Storage

5

Inspection

5

Installation and Use

4

Inspection Log

6

Labels

7

Summary of Contents for 15028

Page 1: ...d these instructions before using equipment Introduction 1 Applicable Safety Standards 1 Worker Classifications 1 Safety Information 6 7 Product Specific Applications 2 Limitations 2 3 Components and Specifications 3 Maintenance Cleaning and Storage 5 Inspection 5 Installation and Use 4 Inspection Log 6 Labels 7 ...

Page 2: ...d associated components Worker Classifications CAUTION Understand the following definitions of those who work near or who may be exposed to fall hazards Qualified Person A person with an accredited degree or certification and with extensive experience or sufficient professional standing who is considered proficient in planning and reviewing the conformity of fall protection and rescue systems Comp...

Page 3: ...s work as close to in line with the anchor point as possible Swing falls significantly increase the likelihood of serious injury or death in the event of a fall MAXIMUM material equipment capacity is 310 lbs Rescue Confined Space The Rescue Winch may be used as a personnel hoist in Rescue Confined Space applications Rescue systems function to safely recover a worker from a confined location or aft...

Page 4: ...gates must be self closing and self locking and withstand minimum loads of 3 600 lbs See the following for examples of compatible incompatible connections Connector closed and locked to D ring OK Two or more snap hooks or carabiners connected to each other NO Two connectors to same D ring NO Connector directly to horizontal lifeline NO Connector to integral lanyard NO Connector directly to webbing...

Page 5: ...Tripod Adapter Bracket and through 4 holes in Rescue Winch 2 Tighten all bolts with Allen wrench until snug 3 Ensure Rescue Winch is fully secured to tripod and that there is no risk of disengagement or slipping 6 Release sufficient amount of cable and thread cable over tripod pulley and through center of tripod according to tripod manufacturer s instructions Carabiner must be safely within reach ...

Page 6: ...ation fraying bird caging and missing or illegible labels IMMEDIATELY remove Rescue Winch from service if defects or damage are found or if exposed to forces of fall arrest Test retract release functionality when facing the Winch Handle turn counter clockwise to release and turn clockwise to retract Cable must completely retract release with minimum resistance and without jamming NEVER wrap cable ...

Page 7: ...be assessed by a Competent Person before fall protection equipment is selected The analysis of the workplace must anticipate where workers will be performing their duties the routes they will take to reach their work and the potential and existing fall hazards they may be exposed to Fall protection equipment must be chosen by a Competent Person Selections must account for all potential hazardous w...

Page 8: ...nter clockwise to release cable rotate clockwise to retract Made in India 90056 Rev A A pre planned rescue procedure in the case of a fall is required The rescue plan must be project specific The rescue plan must allow for employees to rescue themselves or provide an alternative means for their prompt rescue Store rescue equipment in an easily accessible and clearly marked area Training of Authori...

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