PORTAWRAP
Portable rope friction device used for controlling the descent of limbs, branches and wood sections in
tree care operations.
WARNING!
This device is intended for use by trained and
skilled rope technicians only. Read instructions
thoroughly and practice use away from people and
valuable property before engaging heavy loads (in
excess of 100 pounds). Use or misuse of this prod-
uct can result in injury or death. Use with caution.
Not designed for human support or transport.
WARNING!
Thoroughly inspect target and work site for potential
hazards and adjust accordingly. When rigging trees,
aside from inspecting tree’s trunk and anticipated
anchor point(s), also inspect tree parts that might
break free in the process of removing connected
sections! And also, as a general statement, tree fail-
ures can occur underground, so carefully inspect the
surrounding ground for signs of root related decay
or other weaknesses.
DO NOT CONNECT Portawrap to sling with SNAP
OR OTHER METAL CONNECTOR (always connect
sling with girth hitch directly to sling loop)
DO NOT attempt to control rope within 2-feet of de-
vice (hands could get sucked into rope path)
DO NOT OPERATE without first bundling long hair
or removing loose clothing or risk entanglement
MAKE SURE you have enough rope to land target-
ed load safetly onto landing zone
DON’T OVER ESTIMATE the strength of your an-
chor point(s) or ropes. Expect the unexpected and
always have an escape plan from a hazard zone.
Components
SPECIFICATIONS
Weight;
MED 4-lbs, LARGE 7-lbs
Working load limi
t
;
2,000 lbs (900 kilos)
Acceptable rope types;
polyester-jacketed
doublebraid or solid braid
(Do not use 3-strand or twisted rope)
Recommended rope diameter;
1/2-in.
(13mm), to ¾-in. (20mm)
Recommended sling types for anchor-
ing Portawrap;
Whoopie (adjustable lifting
sling), Eye sling with 12-in. (30cm) spliced
eye. NOTE; should have minimum tensile
strength of 20,000 lbs (9,000 kilos);
INSPECT: Prior to use, always inspect
Portawrap and supporting lines for dam-
age or excessive wear. Replace materials
that show signs of excessive wear.
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SLING ATTACHMENT
Attach mooring sling to
long loop (sling loop) of
Portawrap by threading
the sling’s eye through
then passing over the
device to create a se-
cure cinching hitch.
SLING ANCHORAGE
Attach mooring sling to substantially adequate anchor posi-
tion for targeted load requirement
pipe
long leg
pipe
short leg
retention pin
guide loop
sling loop
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NO
version: 021711
