Product Operation; Product Description & Capabilities - Pelsue LG5 Series Product Manual

The following section will address the capabilities and the general operation of the Pelsue #LG5 Series Manhole Guard
Retrieval System. The instructions contained within this section should be adhered to each and every time the product is
used. Any person tasked with installing or operating the piece of equipment should be familiar with these procedures.
The Pelsue #LG5 Series Manhole Guard Retrieval Systems are built from structural aluminum, and have several steel
and/or engineered plastic components. LG5 Manhole Guard Retrieval Systems are specifically designed for confined
space entry and/or rescue & retrieval applications. All specifications, instructions, and procedures provided within this
manual or upon Pelsue Specification Documents are based upon and only valid for usage with a Pelsue Manhole Guard
Retrieval System approved accessories. The T.A. Pelsue Company can not verify equipment safety and/or compliance
when utilized with anything other than Pelsue approved LG5 Series accessories.
Manhole Guard Retrieval System - #LG5 Series
General Specifications
• System Footprint
• Overall Height
• Structure Weight
Load Rating & Compliance (2 applications)
1. Rated for personnel lifting or lowering applications for a single user.
• Man Rated Load Capacity..... Single User of 350 LBS. (159 kG.)
2. As an anchorage for a personal fall arrest system
Warning! A 900 LB. maximum arrest force (MAF) fall arrest device
must be used when system is employed as part of a complete fall
arrest system.
**Refer to loading diagrams for proof load
Materials & Construction
• Main Structure:
• Chains
• Hardware
Features:
• Easily assembles over most manholes for safe and
secure lifting and/or placement of personnel
• Provides a multiposition winch mount compatible
with many winch and fall arrest Systems
• Constructed primarily of lightweight & Corrosion-
resistant powdercoated Aluminum & Steel
• Highly durable T-Handle latches located at each leg
to secure upper assembly to guard assembly
! CAUTION ! - The user must ensure that the guard locking arms are locked in place and that the chain on the
Upper Assembly are secure and intact in order to retain the stated compliance of the entire system.
#500995-001 - Product Manual: #LG5 Series Manhole Guard Retrieval System - Revision 06 - Date: 01-09-2018
- 42" x 42"
- 78-1/2"
- Upper Section 41.8 lbs
Lower Section 35.5 lbs
Maximum Weight
- Structural Aluminum
- Carbon Steel
(Powder coated)
- Zinc Plated Steel
- Grade 5 & Grade 8 (plated)
! CAUTION ! - The user must ensure that the ground area utilized for operation is capable of
withstanding the weight of the system combined with the system proof loads in order to retain
the stated compliance of the entire system.
! CAUTION ! - The user must ensure that the ground area utilized for operation is relatively
level and debris free in order to retain the stated compliance and stability of the entire system.

5.0 - Product Operation

5.1 - Product Description & Capabilities
The load rating given here may supersede
any load rating reported for an installed winch
Figure #5.1a: #LG5 Series
and or pulley system.
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