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Product Manual: PHQR Series Man-Rated Hoist
- Revision 02 - Date: 10-16-2018
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6. Load Attachment
a.
Pull on the snap hook with at least 10 lbs. (4.5 kg.) force while extending the lifeline until there is sufficient slack
to attach to the entrant.
b.
Use two hands when attaching to the entrant.
c.
Use one hand to apply a steady pull on the lifeline and to steady the snap hook.
d.
Use the other hand to depress the lock and open the gate. See Figure 5h.
e.
Insert the entrant D-ring into the hook.
WARNING: Always use a full body harness for personnel.
f.
Close the gate and be sure the lock clicks into its locked position.
g.
Remove all slack from the lifeline.
h.
Reverse the above procedure when disconnecting from the load.
Figure 5h
DO NOT TEST OVER
CONFINED ENTRY.
7. System Integrity
The entrant should always verify the integrity of the attachment and system before entering a confined space. To verify
the integrity of the system, follow this procedure:
a.
Connect the snap hook to the dorsal ring of the full body harness.
b.
Snug up the lifeline on the hoist drum.
c.
The entrant should slowly lift their feet off the ground and transfer the weight to the lifeline.
d.
Be sure the hoist holds in a stationary position.
e.
Be sure the full body harness is comfortable and does not pinch, chafe or bind. Adjust per manufacturer’s instruc
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tions before continuing.
f.
Do not enter the confined space unless connectors, brakes, hoist and harness are functioning properly.
5.5 - Operation (continued)
