IMMOOS SS1 oGB Operating Instructions Manual

1-person evacuation system
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Operating instructions
1-person evacuation system
for fixed and detachable ropeways
Corresponds to the today's valid, European harmonized CEN standards and the regulation
(EU) 2016/424 „cableway installation" and is additionally certified as subsystem
The 1-person evacuation system is compatible with the self-driven carriage Type SS1
mGB / Typ SS1 oGB / Typ SS1 Twin mGB / Typ SS2 mGB.
GA_EN_1-Personen_Bergungssystem_Rev3; Datum: 07/2018

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  • Page 1 Corresponds to the today‘s valid, European harmonized CEN standards and the regulation (EU) 2016/424 „cableway installation“ and is additionally certified as subsystem The 1-person evacuation system is compatible with the self-driven carriage Type SS1 mGB / Typ SS1 oGB / Typ SS1 Twin mGB / Typ SS2 mGB. GA_EN_1-Personen_Bergungssystem_Rev3; Datum: 07/2018...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Self-driven carriage equipment Equipment for the rescuer on the rope Lowering equipment Preparation of the evacuation Equipment rescuer (on cable) Preparation of the IMMOOS self-driven carriage Type SS1 Preparing the lowering equipment Evacuation Procedure Ascending to the tower Preparations on Platform...
  • Page 3: Important Information

    The recovery system must always be kept in faultless condition and must be ready for use at any time. After a rescue, if questions arise regarding the condition or function, return the parts involved to IMMOOS GmbH for repair and inspec- tion.
  • Page 4: Presentation Of The Equipment (1-Person Evacuation System)

    Presentation of the equipment (1-person evacuation system) Self-driven carriage equipment Self-driven carriage equipment IMMOOS self-driven carriage Type SS1 with (optional) manual drive (crank) and element for cordless drill Safety line with rope shortener Grillon with carabiner Line ladder with carabiner and material bag...
  • Page 5: Equipment For The Rescuer On The Rope

    2.2 Equipment for the rescuer on the rope Equipment for the rescuer on the rope Full body harness Safety line with rope shortener Grillon, aluminimum safety hook, screw link, carabiner and ascender from grabbing the rope with carabiner Shock absorber with integrated energy absorber, aluminium safety hook, triangular quick link with plastic stay and carabiner Fall arrest device Gloves and helmet...
  • Page 6: Lowering Equipment

    2.3 Lowering equipment Lowering equipment IMMOOS rope deflection with fixing loop, aluminium safety hook and screw link Descending rope, ø 9 mm with carabiner with eye Rope clamlp with carabiner (optional) Evacuation harness or evacuation triangle Rope brake with carabiner...
  • Page 7: Preparation Of The Evacuation

    Preparation of the evacuation The rope needs to have two safety knots, in a distance from 0.5 m of the end to avoid that the rope glides through the self-braking descender. The function from unlocking the child safety device and from the door release control have to be clairfied at the meeting point.
  • Page 8: Preparation Of The Immoos Self-Driven Carriage Type Ss1

    3.2 Preparation of the IMMOOS self-driven carriage Type SS1 Before starting the recue, the rope diameter (hoist cable or towing rope) must be determined and the device must be adjusted accordingly using the ball lock pin. Ball lock pin with...
  • Page 9 Element for cord- Self-driven carriage Type less drill Manual drive (crank) Motor Material bag safety line with rope shortener Line ladder The „Operating instructions IMMOOS self-driven carriage Type SS1“ (GA_EN_Seilfahrgerät_ Typ_SS1) is an integral part of this operating instruction.
  • Page 10: Preparing The Lowering Equipment

    Preparing the lowering equipment The „Operating instructions descender and ascender device type Stopbloc 2“ (GA_EN_Ab-Aufseilvor- richtung_Typ_Stopbloc2) constitute an integral component of these operating instructions. If a shuttle operation is intended, the second evacuation harness resp. evacuation triangle and the associated rope clamb must be prepared.
  • Page 11: Evacuation Procedure

    Evacuation Procedure Ascending to the tower The rescuer (on cable) climbs to the tower. Attach the fall arrest device to the wire rope.
  • Page 12: Preparations On Platform

    4.2 Preparations on Platform The rescuer on the rope makes the preparations for driving on the hoist cable. The hook of the shock absorber with integrated energy absorber (if existing) or the safety line is al- ways attached to an appropriate place during every operation. Remove a ball lock pin with T-handle so that Tilt the device slightly until the lower part touches the lower part flips open and the device can be...
  • Page 13: Travelling With The Self-Driven Carriage Type Ss1, Sloping Rope

    The speed at the IMMOOS carriage typ mGB is regulated by the automatic centrifugal brake (max. approx. 1.8 m/s). The speed at the IMMOOS cariage typ oGB is limited by the handbrake lever and the counter-pressure with turning...
  • Page 14: Travelling With The Self-Driven Carriage Type Ss1, Flat Rope

    4.4 Travelling with the Self-driven Carriage Type SS1, Flat Rope Screw the locking screw on the counter-pressure roller to the point that the roller can rotate properly. Insert hand cranks or battery-driven hand drill into a free opening of the roller axle. Deadman‘s brake can be opened completely on flat rope spans.
  • Page 15 4-cycle motor drive for SS1 For more informationen please observe the „additional manual instruction for the 4-cycle motor drive (GA_EN_Zusatz_SS1 mit Motor).
  • Page 16: Stopping At The Grip Of A Cable Car Vehicle Or Pulley Array

    4.5 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 17: Descending To The Passenger In The Carrier

    The rescuer climbs down to the passengers using the safety lanyard. If sharp edges are present, the safety line is hung underneath the rope clamp guide roller. The IMMOOS Stopbloc rope deflector is hooked onto the pin of the guide roller (see detailed sketches). Detailed sketches...
  • Page 18: Descending To The Passenger On The Chair Lift

    4.9 Descending to the passenger on the chair lift The rescuer climbs down to the passengers using the safety line. The safety line remains hooked to the carrier rope.
  • Page 19: Prepare The Passengers For Lowering

    4.10 Prepare the passengers for lowering During the whole preparation the chair‘s retaining bar remains closed. Check correct placement of the evacuation harness (Take same collors together) The rescuer put the passenger the harness on The spezial rope is to pull under the chair‘s retaining bar and to fasten at the evacuation harness As an additional safeguard (if required), the evacuation harness can be used for all passengers which can be attached with the webbing loop to the eyelet on the chair frame.
  • Page 20: Lowering The Passengers

    4.11 Lowering the passengers The passengers have to sit completely back With chairs: Open only the chair’s retaining bar to lowering a passenger and close it immediately after a passenger is off the chair Feeding the special rope in the rope brake according the plan (See the pattern up on rope brake) Before lowering, the special rope should be pulled taunt...
  • Page 21: Abseil Lowering In Shuttle Mode

    4.12 Abseil lowering in shuttle mode To abseil lower passengers in shuttle mode, the end connections on the rope intended for this purpose are preferred. But if the rope length is considerably longer than the abseil height, we recommend using a figure-eight loop or - if available - a Tibloc rope clamp to create an attachment point on the rope.
  • Page 22: Ascent Of The Rescuer On The Rope

    4.13 Ascent of the Rescuer on the Rope Always taut rope on safety line. A pulley can be constructed using the hand rope clamp and rope grab for climbing onto the cabin roof. When doing so, the hand rope clamp must be fastened on the taut part of the hold rope. The loose end of the hold rope is then inserted through the spring hook of the hand rope clamp to complete the pulley.
  • Page 23: Cleaning And Lubricating

    Cleaning and Lubricating Avoid contact with chemicals, acids and oils. Clean all equipment and components after usage. For cleaning use gentle soap and much warm water (max. 30° C). Always dry naturally, i.e. never near fire or other sources of heat. Excess water should be wiped away using a clean towel.
  • Page 24: Inspection / Maintenance / Repair

    Inspection / Maintenance / Repair The IMMOOS evacuation system must be revised after a salvage emergency, after rich the roping work or at a minimum every 8-10 years. Before every usage Visual inspection must be run by the user During usage Regularly inspect the condition of the product and if it‘s functioning with relevant parts.
  • Page 25: Disclaimer

    Disclaimer Die IMMOOS GmbH disclaims all responsibility and liability for damage if accidents or damage are due to: • Non-compliance with statutory and official regulations • Non-compliance with regulations or contractually agreed conditions of IMMOOS GmbH • Non-intended use of the IMMOOS self-driven carriage type SS1 • Unauthorized modifications carried out on parts of the device • Replacement of the parts by other materials • Additional loads of the parts • Parts that were not designed, manufactured and supplied by IMMOOS GmbH • Sabotage, military events and cases of force majeure...
  • Page 26: Documentation Of The Annual Expert Inspection

    10. Documentation of the Annual Expert Inspection Prescribed proof of the accomplished examination (EN 365): (Fill out for each evacuation system 1 sheet) Product: IMMOOS Ascendign and Lowering Device Serial number:......Owner ..............................Purchase date Date of first use ..........
  • Page 27: Documentation Of Roping Work

    11. Documentation of roping work Proof of the accomplished roping work. (Fill out 1 sheet for each product) Product: IMMOOS Ascending and Lowering Device Serial Nr.: ........Owner: ..............................Purchase date: Date of first usage: ..................... Date Lowring height...
  • Page 28 Notes Headquarters Immoos GmbH Tramweg 35 6414 Oberarth Switzerland T +41 41 857 06 66 Austria subsidiary Immoos GmbH Kirchstrasse 32 6923 Lauterach Austria T +43 664 134 44 38 info@immoos.com www.immoos.com...

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