SKYLOTEC ACX Quick Setup Manual

QUICK SETUP
GUIDE
Personal lifting
The ACX Power Ascender is approved for personnel lifting
under the Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC when the following
requirements are met:
The rope system must consist of a primary work rope system and a secondary
backup rope system:
Primary rope – EN1891 A 11 mm low stretch kernmantle rope of a solid
construction , e.g. SUPER STATIC 11.0. Pre-soaked before first use.
Backup system – Must fulfil the respective requirements.
Each rope system must be connected to an anchor that meets the appropriate
personal lifting requirements. A competent person shall judge if the anchor e
equipment approved for work at height, rope access and/or rope rescue.
DANGER
DO NOT USE the Ascender without a backup system.
PPE and
Rope system
Gloves
Active/Running
Basic setup
Helmet
Harness
Top Rigged
Basic setup
General and equipment lifting safety
Plan and evaluate your work carefully. A rescue plan
should be in place.
Check all equipment and components.
Wear appropriate clothing and PPE and tie back any
loose clothing or hair.
Do not swing excessively while descending/ascending.
Only use the Ascender if you have successfully
completed an approved SKYLOTEC training.
WLL
(WORKING LOAD LIMIT)
CAUTION
Always hold the unloaded rope when using a passive, deviated or pulley setup.
Backup Rope
Backup Device
Bottom Rigged
Basic setup
200 kg
Primary Rope
Ascender/
work system
Harness – upper
connection point
(EN 361)
Harness – lower
connection point
(EN 813)
Pulley
Advanced Setup