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- Page 1 powerseat pWrs-G pWrs-G.compact Instruction Manual English Translation Please read these instructions carefully before operating equipment. Rev. 03 FT UPS_25/05-2018...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Safety Precautions General Advice page Intended Use page Improper Use page page Safety Devices page Personal Protective Equipment(PPE) Residual Risks page page PowerSeat PWRS-G page Device Description page General page Dimensions page Safe Working Load page Rope Requirements page Vibration page... - Page 3 Using Compact version PowerSeat with a Fixed Anchorage page Descent Procedure with the Compact version page Fixed Anchorage Descent Procedure with the Compact version page Converting the PowerSeat PWRS-G in the Compact version page Maintenance page Cleaning page Maintenance...
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Page 4: Introduction
Harken accepts no responsibility for damage, personal injury or death caused by failure to observe the safety information and instructions in this Manual. The device must be used exclusively by qualified operators in possession of a certificate for temporary work at height with the use of access and positioning systems using ropes according to the current regulations of the Nation in which the device is used. -
Page 5: Glossary And Symbols
Introduction GlossAry And syMbols Intended Use – use of the device according to the information supplied in the instructions for use. Improper Use – use of the device in a way different from that indicated in the instructions for use. Qualified Operator –... -
Page 6: General Information
PowerSeat PWRS-G/PWRS-G.Compact via Marco Biagi, 14 Serial No. / N. di serie Year / Anno 22070, Limido Comasco (CO) - Italy www.harken.com AAAA (+39) 031 3523511 2006/42/EC rope diameter ø 10-12,7 mm EN1891 diametro fune Safe Working Load (SWL) 273 kg 1. -
Page 7: Model For Declaration Of Compliance
Directive 2006/42/CE of the European Parliament and Council of 17th May 2006 concerning "machines" amending directive 95/16/CE; Regulations reference: UNI EN ISO 12100:2010 and authorises Name and Surname: Adress: HARKEN ITALY S.p.A. Via Marco Biagi, 14 Post Code: 22070 Province: Como City: Limido Comasco Country: Italy... -
Page 8: Standard References
The same considerations apply when spare parts that are not original or different from those explicitly indicated by the manufacturer as “safety devices” are used. For all these reasons we advise customers to contact Harken Technical Support. -
Page 9: General Advice
Nation in which the device is used. Harken is not responsible for damage caused by the PowerSeat to people, animals or property in the case of: - use of the PowerSeat by operators without proper certification. -
Page 10: Safety Precautions
- in an explosive atmosphere - after it has fallen from a height of more than 1mtr onto a hard surface. In this case the device must be returned to the manufacturer or to a Harken authorised repair centre. sAfety devIces... -
Page 11: Powerseat Pwrs-G
- GenerAl The PowerSeat is designed to help qualified operators ascend a rope and descend using a passive manual device. The rope must be inserted in its housing in the vertical tube, through the deflector sheave, wrapped round the winch drum and locked in the rope grab. -
Page 12: Dimensions
- dIMensIons ENGLISH 25-05-18... -
Page 13: Safe Working Load
- sAfe WorkInG loAd The Safe Working Load of the PowerSeat is 273 Kg (600 lb). WARNING! Do not apply a load greater than the Safe Working Load to the PowerSeat devIce descrIptIon - rope reQuIreMents WARNING! Use only EN1891 certifi... -
Page 14: Technical Data
(**) The PowerSeat may be used at heights outside the recommended mended range, but performance will be different from that indicated range, but performance will be different from that indicated above. For above. For more information contact Harken. more information contact Harken. devIce descrIptIon - enGIne... -
Page 15: Using The Device
(CLOSE JAW). (OPEN JAW). Inspect all screws and check that the marker on the screws and on the plate are aligned. In case of any misaligned contact a HARKEN service center. 25-05-18 ENGLISH... -
Page 16: Adjusting The Accelerator Control Position
Ispect the lever control screw, and all screws Rotate the winch drum clockwise by hand that secure the seat to the frame and check and make sure that it cannot rotate that they are properly tightened. anticlockwise. NOTE! Before every use carry out a function check with the device unloaded to check for any problems with the engine. -
Page 17: Adjusting The Control Lever Position
- AdjustInG the control lever posItIon Before starting to use the device it is possbile to adjust the control lever position, so that it is ergonomically comfortable for the operator, cosidering the intended use. 1. Loose the control lever screw. - Page 18 WARNING! Slide the front tube correctly into its housing until the red reference mark is no longer visible 3. Pass the rope inside the pin. 4. Fit the rope into the front tube. 5. Pass the rope round the pulley.
- Page 19 WARNING! Take at least two turns of the rope around the winch drum, and if it slips under load increase the number of turns to a maximum of four, taking care not to overlap the rope. 7. Wind the rope clockwise around the winch drum.
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Page 20: Preparing To Ascend
- prepArInG to Ascend Install two ropes, Primary and Secondary, with separate anchorage points. Each rope must support at least 15 Install the Primary (or working) rope on the device as directed Primary Rope Installation Procedure above. -
Page 21: Ascent Procedure 1
WARNING! Keep your hands, feet and clothing etc away from the moving parts of the device. WARNING! During the ascent some parts of the engine could heat up. Handle the device with care to avoid injury. WARNING! During the use of the device any knots on the rope, if they are involved in the device circuit, may damage the device and cause dangerous conditions. -
Page 22: Ascent Procedure 2
6. Place the accelerator control in the " I " 7. Pull the starter cord. position. Upper Lever Lower Lever 8. Adjust the position of the accelerator 9. To ascend, fully press the upper red lever control so it is ergonomically comfortable... - Page 23 In ascent procedure 2 the Waist strop is not used Lower Front Attachment to PowerSeat Upper front Attachment to Fall Arrest 7. To ascend, fully press the upper red lever and at the same time adjust the speed by pressing the lower red lever.
- Page 24 3. Remove the seat. 4. Adjust the accelerator control so that it is ergonomically comfortable for the operator, following the "Adjusting the Accelerator Control Position" procedure. 5. Place the control lever position following the "Adjusting the Control Lever Position" paragraph.
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Page 25: Descent Procedure 1
WARNING! To use the PowerSeat in the fi xed point confi guration the primary rope under load must leave the winch with a lateral and frontal angle of between ± 6°. Max angle ±6° Maw angle ±6° Anchor... -
Page 26: Descent Procedure 2
3. With the other hand, turn the control lever To facilitate descent, a carabiner can be fixed to clockwise to allow the rope to slip on the winch the ring on the front tube and the primary rope drum and permit a controlled descent. -
Page 27: Fixed Anchorage Descent Procedure
3. With the other hand, turn the control lever clockwise to allow the rope to slip on the winch drum and permit a controlled descent. To adjust descent speed, manually control the speed at which the rope leaves the winch. To stop the descent, release the control lever. -
Page 28: Powerseat Pwrs-G.compact
- GenerAl The PowerSeat Compact version maintains every device key features described in the "Device Description" paragraph. This device version is designed to optimize the qualified operator's work when he works without seat or using the device with a fixed anchorage. -
Page 29: Dimensions
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Page 30: Using The Compact Version Device
- checkInG the coMpAct versIon devIce before use Before and after using the PowerSeat Compact version follow the procedure described in the "Checking the Device Before Use" paragraph. usInG the coMpAct versIon devIce - prIMAry rope InstAllAtIon procedure on coMpAct versIon 1. - Page 31 5. Pass the primary rope inside the pins. 6. Pass the rope round the pulley. 7. Make sure the rope has been fitted correctly 8. Wind the rope clockwise around the winch into its housing. drum. WARNING! Take at least two turns of the rope around the winch drum, and if it slips under load increase the num- ber of turns to a maximum of four, taking care not to overlap the rope.
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Page 32: Preparing To Ascent With The Compact Version
9. Pass the rope over the stripper arm. 10. Fit the rope into the rope grab. Raise the cover to make this easier. 11. Position the rope inside the stopper. usInG the coMpAct versIon devIce - prepArInG to Ascent WIth the coMpAct versIon To use the PowerSeat Compact version follow the procedure described in "Preparing to Ascent"... -
Page 33: Using Compact Version Powerseat With A Fixed Anchorage
In the Ascent Procedure with the Compact Version the Waist strop is not used. Fall Arrest Device Lower Front Attachment to PowerSeat 7. To ascend, fully press the upper red lever and at the same time adjust the speed by pressing the lower red lever.. - Page 34 NOTE! Before using the PowerSeat places on the ground be sure that the cable or the stand of the accelerator control are not under the device chassis. WARNING! To use the PowerSeat in the fi xed point confi guration the primary rope under load must leave the winch with a lateral and frontal angle of between ±...
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Page 35: Descent Procedure With The Compact Version
- descent procedure WIth the coMpAct versIon 1. Switch off the engine by moving the accel- 2. With one hand grasp the rope leaving the winch. erator control to the " 0 " position. -
Page 36: Converting The Powerseat Pwrs-G In The Compact Version
- convertInG the poWerseAt pWrs-G In the coMpAct versIon To obtain the Compact version from PowerSeat PWRS-G it is required to buy the short tube and follow the procedure described below: 2. Unscrew the four screws that fix the seat to 1. -
Page 37: Maintenance
Before and after every use visually inspect the PowerSeat for traces of wear, damage or breakage. Refer to the “Checking the device before use” paragraph for more detail on this inspection. Every year, once a year send the device to the manufacturer or to an authorized Harken Service Center for a complete inspection. -
Page 38: Diagnosis And Fault Finding
Limited lifting capacity - engine malfunction - consult the Engine Manual - device used above 1500 m - contact Harken for more information Difficult descent - too many wraps on winch drum - unwind the rope, reducing wraps. Leave at least 2... - Page 39 Maintenance schedule Name and Signature of Date of Next Date of Service Description of Service Maintanance Operator Intervention 25-05-18 ENGLISH...
- Page 40 Maintenance schedule Name and Signature of Date of Next Date of Service Description of Service Maintanance Operator Intervention ENGLISH 25-05-18...
- Page 41 Maintenance schedule Name and Signature of Date of Next Date of Service Description of Service Maintanance Operator Intervention 25-05-18 ENGLISH...
- Page 42 Maintenance schedule Name and Signature of Date of Next Date of Service Description of Service Maintanance Operator Intervention ENGLISH 25-05-18...
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- Page 44 Refer to the Harken World Limited Warranty on the website at: http://www.harkenindustrial.com/technical-information/warranty/ The product warranty is accepted only if it has been maintained as specified in this Manual by Harken authorized personnel and is accompanied by Maintenance Schedule properly compiled...