IMMOOS SS1 mGB Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating instructions IMMOOS rescue carriage
type SS1 mGB | oGB | type SS1-Twin | type SS2 mGB
Complies with the current European Directive 2016/424 „Cableways" and is certifi ed as safety
component additionally
GA_EN_Seilfahrgerät_TypSS1_Rev10; Datum: 08/2018

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  • Page 1 Operating instructions IMMOOS rescue carriage type SS1 mGB | oGB | type SS1-Twin | type SS2 mGB Complies with the current European Directive 2016/424 „Cableways“ and is certifi ed as safety component additionally GA_EN_Seilfahrgerät_TypSS1_Rev10; Datum: 08/2018...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Important Information Technical Details Presentation of the Rescue Equipment Application and Description Braking and Safety Description Preparation of the Rescue Carriage Mounting the rescue carriage Travelling with the Rescue Carriage Type SS1 / SS2, Sloping Rope Travelling with the Rescue Carriage Type SS1 / SS2, Flat Rope Stopping at the Grip of a Cable Car Vehicle or Pulley Array Moving the Rescue Carriage at the Grip of the Cable Car Vehicle Taking the Rescue Carriage off the Rope...
  • Page 3: Important Information

    No modifications may be carried out on parts. In the event of a serious accident or if the IMMOOS rescue carriage type SS1 / SS2 itself falls down or a heavy object falls onto it, the device may no longer be used. A deformation can impair the function of the sliding vehicle or internal non-visible fractures can reduce its strength.
  • Page 4 7.0 Kg ca. 5.0 Kg The IMMOOS rescue carriage is limited for a working load of maximum 2.5 kN by no motion (v = 0). By motion (v ≠ 0) the maximum working load is 1.25 kN. Test drives: Different test drives were carried out with the rescue carriage on various ropeways.
  • Page 5: Presentation Of The Rescue Equipment

    Gloves and helmet The IMMOOS 4-stroke engine for the SS1 is optional available. Thanks to the engine the rescuer can indepen- dently move uphill (up to max. 36% / ~ 20 °). For this purpose, please note the instructions of use „GA_EN_Zu-...
  • Page 6: Application And Description

    The IMMOOS rescue carriage type SS1 / SS2 enables a rescuer to reach the occupied cable car vehicle along the rope (stran- ded rope) during a ropeway rescue. Version 1: The rescue carriage type SS1 mGB / SS1-Twin / SS2 mGB has automatic brakes (centrifugal and dead man's brake). It is admit- tet for maximum 105% rope inclination. Version 2: The rescue carriage type SS1 oGB does not have automatic brakes.
  • Page 7: Mounting The Rescue Carriage

    The hook of the safety line is attached to a suitable place during every action. The rescuer secures the IMMOOS rescue carriage type SS1 / SS2 on the safety harness using the laterally adjustable stay rope 2 m (chapter 3, position 3).
  • Page 8 When mounting the rescue carriage, make sure that the counterpressure roller is pressed slightly onto the rope with the brake lever and the catch engages with the toothed insert. The locking screw, if needed, is turned only until the roller is not completely blocked. If the counterpressure roller is blocked, the danger exists that the rubber will be damaged and the counterpressure roller will lose its function.
  • Page 9 Close by swinging in the lower part and secure the device using the lower quick release pin. Attach the karabiner of the safety line to the device in the eyelet with the symbol of a per- son. The ascent and descent aid is attached in an additional eyelet.
  • Page 10 Ascending to the tower Attach the fall arrest device to the wire rope.
  • Page 11 The hook of the safety line is always attached to an appropriate place during every operation. Adjust the rope diameter with the quick release pins. Remove a ball lock pin with Tilt the carriage slightly down- T-handle so that the lower part ward until the lower part is flips open and the device can be against the stop bolt and the...
  • Page 12: Travelling With The Rescue Carriage Type Ss1 / Ss2, Sloping Rope

    If the hand brake is opened too far during the run, the deadman’s brake will be ineffective. The speed at the IMMOOS carriage typ SS1 / SS2 mGB (Version 1) is regulated by the automatic centrifugal brake (max. approx. 1.8 m/s).
  • Page 13: Travelling With The Rescue Carriage Type Ss1 / Ss2, Flat Rope

    Travelling with the Rescue Carriage Type SS1 / SS2, Flat Rope The hook of the safety line must be attached to a suitable place during every action. Screw the locking screw on the counter-pressure roller to the point that the roller can rotate Insert hand cranks (optional) into a free opening of the roller axle.
  • Page 14: Stopping At The Grip Of A Cable Car Vehicle Or Pulley Array

    Stopping at the Grip of a Cable Car Vehicle or Pulley Array Stop before the grip of the cable car vehicle. The hook of the safety line must be attached to a suitable place during every action. Before the grip of the cable car or before the roller battery at the cable car tower, the speed is reduced by pulling the hand brake lever.
  • Page 15: Taking The Rescue Carriage Off The Rope

    The rope grip is driven over when the device is open. 11. Taking the Rescue Carriage off the Rope The hook of the safety line must be attached to a suitable place during every action. If the rescue carriage is taken off the rope, the quick release pin with T-grip is pulled out from one side. The lower part of the rescue carriage is swung away and the rescue carriage is removed from the rope.
  • Page 16: Storage

    Always dry naturally, i.e. never near fire or other sources of heat. 13. Inspection, Cleaning, Maintenance and Repair As we all know, emergency ropeway rescues are seldom. As a result, the IMMOOS rescue carriage type SS1 is used very little (except for the exercises required by law).
  • Page 17: Disclaimer

    MOOS rescue carriage type SS1 / SS2 must be serviced by the manufacturer or by a person he has authorized. If there exist several numbers of IMMOOS rescue carriages SS1 / SS2 , we recommend using for training and instruc- tion purposes always the 1-2 same carriages.
  • Page 18: Documentation Of The Annual Expert Inspection

    15. Documentation of the Annual Expert Inspection Prescribed verification of the inspection. Product: IMMOOS rescue carriage Type SS1 / SS2 Serial number:......Owner ..............................Purchase date Date of first use ..................... Official stamp / Signature Date of the inspection...
  • Page 19: Documentation Of The Distance Travelled In Service

    16. Documentation of the Distance travelled in Service Product: IMMOOS rescue carriage Type SS1 / SS2 Serial number:......Owner ..............................Purchase date Date of first use ..................... Official stamp / Date Total distance Number Total distance travelled Signature travelled m...
  • Page 20 Notes Headquarters Immoos GmbH Tramweg 35 6414 Oberarth Schweiz T +41 41 857 06 66 Austria subsidiary Österreich Immoos GmbH Kirchstrasse 32 6923 Lauterach Österreich T +43 664 134 44 38 info@immoos.com www.immoos.com...

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