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8.4. Retrieval of a Stranded Crawler
Should the
SKOOT HT
crawler become inoperative while out of reach, attempt first,
the solutions offered in this manual
(see "Troubleshooting" on page 116)
If troubleshooting does not rectify the issue, it may be necessary to retrieve the
crawler manually. To do so:
1.
Press the E-Stop push-button turning crawler power off.
NOTE:
Under normal conditions, the crawler should begin descending slowly.
2.
If the crawler stops descending due to some kind of impediment, use a ladder,
man lift or scaffolding to assist the crawler in overcoming the obstacle.
NOTE:
FALLING OBJECT HAZARD
. It is
CRUCIAL
that the tether system remains active
while retrieving the crawler (i.e. a mechanism or person must be continuously
taking up slack in the tether).
WARNING!
FALLING OBJECT HAZARD
.
The tether system must remain active while retrieving
the crawler
(i.e. a mechanism or person must be
continuously taking up the slack in the tether)
.