Anchor Point - Honeywell Miller Instructions Manual

USE
General recommendations
There are two main use positions: Direct traction and
Traction for edge passing.
The supplied chain must be used to prevent the feet
from sliding. If necessary, ropes meeting the require-
ments of EN1891, EN354/566 can be used.
When adjusting the feet of the quadpod, never insert
your fingers in the split pin holes.
Use on sloping ground (Traction for edge passing)
On sloping ground, systematically guy the quadpod
with rope, cord or cable of sufficient strength. Attach the
guide to the metal ring welded to the head of the qua-
dpod and to a structural anchor point at the other end,
at the bottom of the slope. Attach the feet to the ground
with pegs (see drawing No. 1), pitons or plugs, choosing
the best technical solution to suit the place, the weather
and available means. When the feet of the quadpod
are extended uniformly, first attach the feet nearest the
bottom of the slope. When the feet of the quadpod are
extended unevenly, the feet extended longest are the
ones whose feet are to be attached first.
A. Standard pyramid
On flat ground, as long as the general direction of the
forces is within the pyramid, no particular attaching
precautions need to be considered.
On sloping ground, the precautions described above
must be taken.
The direction of the load must pass through the centre
of the square.
B. Offset pyramid
On flat ground, if the resulting direction of the load is
inside the pyramid, simply attach the feet of the ends of
the feet extended longest.
On sloping ground, refer to the general recommenda-
tions at the beginning of this document.
C. Half pyramid
Systematically guy the head of the quadpod by atta-
ching the guy line to the metal ring at the head of the
quadpod at one end and to a structural anchor at the
end of the feet extended longest. Also systematically
attach the feet of the feet extended longest using the
systems described above.
D. Cantilevered
Systematically guy the head of the quadpod by atta-
ching the guy line to the metal ring at the head of the
quadpod at one end and to a structural anchor at the
end of the feet extended longest. Also systematically
attach the feet of the feet extended longest using the
systems described above.
E. Tripod
This configuration is obtained by separating a leg using
a fast disassembly split pin at the head of the quadpod.
Decrease the length of a leg so that the direction of the
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forces falls within the pyramid formed by the three feet
of the tripod.
For installations on sloping ground, refer to the general
recommendations. For use in a three legged configura-
tion comparable to one of the configurations mentioned
above, refer to the appropriate paragraphs.
Forbidden configurations:
F. Flat anchor / dead man type flat anchor
G. Window/door anchor / anchor in window frame, a
door or building facade:
RESCUE WINCH
INSTALLING THE WINCH (cf. diagrams)
1 Place the winch to the side of one of the feet of the
quadpod with the «reinforcement» uppermost. Insert
the split pin.
Remove the foot adjusting split pin from the quadpod
and use it to attach the winch.
USE
2 Connect a pulley to the anchor ring of the quadpod.
For correct winch operation, place the winch rope on the
inner side of the quadpod.
Form at least 2 or even 3 turns, depending on the weight
to be lifted or lowered.
3 Run the rope through the blade of the winch and
through the sheave.
4 Put the crank handle back with the pushbutton.
There are two lifting speeds:
High demultiplication for heavy loads (counter-
clockwise direction)
 Low demultiplication for standard loads (clockwise
direction)
Caution: The winch must be used only for rescue ope-
rations.

ANCHOR POINT

If possible, use structural anchors (in compliance with
EN 795), that is, items are fixed in a lasting manner to
the structure (wall, mast ...). Make sure, in all cases, that
the anchor point (except in particular cases: See specific
instructions):
 Has a minimum resistance of 10 kN (Fig 1.10)
Is situated above the operator (Fig 1.7).
 Is in a vertical axis with respect to the work surface:
(maximum angle ± 30°)
 Adapts perfectly to the equipment's fastening system
Does not have any sharp edge KARABINER connector
in compliance with standard EN 362
When the karabiner is used for fastening to an anchor
point, check to see whether the recommendations of the
paragraph on ''ANCHOR POINT» have been met. WHEN
CONNECTING THE KARABINER, MAKE SURE THAT THE
LOCKING SYSTEM IS IN PLACE. CAUTION: The karabiner
is an essential component for your safety. We therefore
recommend that you:
 Allocate the connector to a person in particular,
whenever possible.