General Requirements, Warnings And Limitations - Honeywell Miller QuickPick Rescue Kits User Instruction Manual

2.0 General Requirements,
Warnings and Limitations
General Requirements
All warnings and instructions shall be
provided to authorized persons/users.
All authorized persons/users must reference
the regulations governing occupational
safety, as well as applicable standards (i.e.,
ANSI or CSA).
Proper precautions should always be taken
to remove any obstructions, debris, material,
or other recognized hazards from the work
area that could cause injuries or interfere
with the operation of the system.
All equipment must be inspected before
each use according to the manufacturer's
instructions.
All equipment should be inspected by a
qualified person on a regular basis.
To minimize the potential for accidental
disengagement, a competent person must
ensure system compatibility.
Equipment must not be altered in any
way. Repairs must be performed only by
the manufacturer, or by persons or entities
authorized in writing by the manufacturer.
Any product exhibiting deformities, unusual
wear, or deterioration must be immediately
discarded.
Any equipment subject to the forces of
arresting a fall or affecting a rescue must be
removed from service.
The authorized person/user shall have
a rescue plan and the means at hand to
implement it when using this equipment.
Never use equipment for purposes other than
those for which it was designed.
Never remove product labels, which include
important warnings and information for the
authorized person/user.
System Compatibility
Miller QuickPick Rescue Kits are designed for
use with Honeywell-approved components
only. Substitution or replacement with non-
approved component combinations, sub-
systems, or both, may affect or interfere with
the safe function of each component and
may endanger their compatibility within the
system. This incompatibility may affect the
reliability and safety of the total system.
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Capacity
The QuickPick Premium Rescue Kit is rated
for up to a 400 lb. (181.4kg) worker*; the
QuickPick Standard Kit is rated for up to a
310 lb. (140.6kg) worker*.
*Including body weight, clothing, harness,
tools, etc.
Limitations of Use
This device is intended for the rescue of
fallen workers only.
• Only one person may be connected to the
system at a given time.
• Do not use for lifting and lowering material
loads.
Environmental Hazards
Always ensure that the work area where the
system will be used AND the ascent/descent
path of the suspended worker are free of any
recognized environmental hazards.
• Equipment must not be exposed to
environmental hazards and chemicals
which may produce a harmful effect.
• Use in a corrosive or caustic environment
dictates a more frequent inspection and
servicing program to ensure the integrity of
the product is maintained.
• Do not allow equipment to come in contact
with anything that will damage it including,
but not limited to, sharp, abrasive, rough
or high-temperature surfaces, welding,
heat sources, electrical hazards, or moving
machinery.
• Do not expose the equipment to any hazard
which it is not designed to withstand.
Consult the manufacturer in cases of doubt.
Compliance
Premium QuickPick Rescue Kit meets
OSHA, ANSI Z359.4 and ANSI A10.32;
standard kit meets OSHA and ANSI A10.32.