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MHD56490
Operation
It is recommended that the user and owner check all appropriate and applicable regulations before placing this
product into use. Refer to Product Safety Information Manual before operating product.
The four most important aspects of product operation are:
1. Follow all safety instructions when operating the product.
2. Allow only people trained in safety and operation of this winch to operate this equipment.
3. Subject each product to a regular inspection and maintenance procedure.
4. Be aware of product capacity and weight of load at all times.
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Do not lift loads over people.
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Make sure the limit switch operates correctly and the man-riding device does not come into
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Refer to the Product Parts or Maintenance Information manuals for MHP drawings unless
specified on a page in this manual.
Operators must be physically competent. Operators must not have a health condition which might affect their
ability to act, and they must have good hearing, vision and depth perception. The winch operator must be carefully
instructed in his duties and must understand the operation of the winch, including a study of the manufacturer’s
literature. The operator must thoroughly understand proper methods of hitching loads and must have a good
attitude regarding safety. It is the operator’s responsibility to refuse to operate the winch under unsafe conditions.
1. Lifting and lowering speeds are operator controlled and should be as slow as practical.
Ingersoll Rand
recommends that you do not exceed 100 ft (30 m) per minute. Any applicable codes and standards should be
followed.
2. Personnel being lifted or lowered must be alert to obstacles and hazards during movement.
3. A personnel platform should not be used due to winches rated load.
4. Tag lines shall be used where practical.
5. The winch operator shall remain at the controls at all times when handling personnel.
6. Handling of personnel shall be discontinued upon indication of any impending danger.
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Maintain at least 5 wraps of wire rope on the drum at all times.
7. The man riding device shall be raised approximately 1 ft (30 cm) and inspected to ensure that it is secure prior to
personnel occupancy. Before raising or lowering personnel, the following conditions shall exist:
a. Wire rope shall be free of kinks.
b. Winch shall be reeved for single part line which avoids obstructions and interference.
c. The primary point of wire rope attachment shall be centered over the man riding device to reduce tilting and
swinging the suspended person.
8. When personnel are suspended, a signal person must be provided unless operator has line of sight. Signals
must be visible to the operator at all times.
9. Rider suspension devices shall be in accordance with all applicable codes and regulations, such as ISO-EN 361
(harness, wire, pulleys..).
10. Bridles and associated hardware for the man riding device shall not be used for any other service.
11. If a slack wire rope condition occurs the hoisting mechanisms shall be inspected to assure wire rope is properly
spooled onto drum and through sheaves. When slack wire has been detected, operator must determine and
rectify problem prior to resuming operation.
