Preparing To Ascend - Harken POWERSEAT PWRS-G Instruction Manual

powerseat pWrs-G
usInG the devIce - prepArInG to Ascend
Install two ropes, Primary and Secondary, with separate anchorage points. Each rope must support at least 15
kN.
Install the Primary (or working) rope on the device as directed Primary Rope Installation Procedure above.
Attach the Secondary (or backup) rope is attached to the operator using a fall arrest device (EN353/2
approved) and energy absorber (EN355 approved).
Both ropes must be EN1891 Class A certified and have a diameter of between 10 (1/8" ) and 12.7 mm (1/2").
In the case of fault or breakage of the device or of the primary rope, the load will be immediately transferred
to the secondary rope through the fall arrest device, thus constituting the anti-fall system.
WARNING!
Use the PowerSeat only with the primary and secondary ropes installed so as to create the anti-fall system
described above.
To use the PowerSeat the operator must also wear:
1. A full EN 361 and EN813 certified harness to which the device is attached at the lower front attachment and
the fall arrest device at the upper front attachment
2. An EN 795 B certified waist strop connected to the two side attachments of the harness and passing
outside the front tube of the PowerSeat
3. Appropriate Individual Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) (e.g. helmet, gloves, protective glasses and ear
plugs)
4. Suitable clothing, form fitting so it cannot catch on moving parts
3
2
4
7
6
WARNING!
Do not use the PowerSeat in the case of illness, tiredness or if under the infl uence of drugs or alcohol.
20
1
10
9
11
8
12
ENGLISH
Pos.
1 primary rope
2 secondary rope
3 fall arrest device
4 upper front attachment
5 full harness
6 waist strop
7 lower front attachment
8 side attachment points
9 helmet
10 protective glasses
11 ear plugs
12 gloves
Descrizione
25-05-18