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4.0 Installation and Use
An emergency rescue plan shall be in place before starting any work at heights. Consider all
factors, such as anchorage selection, rescue kit use and limitations, descent path, landing area
clearance, and regulations governing rescue at heights. The condition of the QuickPick Rescue
Kit must be carefully maintained and all components inspected prior to any potential use.
Although rescue can be performed by one person using the QuickPick Rescue Kit, it is recom-
mended to seek the assistance of a second person. The rescue must always be performed from
above the suspended person.
The rescuer(s) must be a competent person trained in fall protection and rescue at heights. If
the rescuer(s) will be exposed to a fall hazard while executing the rescue operation, a personal
fall arrest system must be worn, and the anchor point to which the system is connected must be
capable of supporting 5,000 lbs. (22.2kN) per user attached or maintain a 2:1 safety factor. All
instructions and warnings provided with the components of the personal fall arrest system must
be read, understood and followed.
Always follow your employer's prescribed emergency rescue plan.
4.1 Pre-Installation Requirements
Warnings and Limitations
Before installation of any rescue system, carefully inspect to ensure that it is in useable
condition. Check for missing or damaged parts. Do not use this equipment if any compo-
nent does not operate properly or if the unit appears to be damaged in any way. Refer to
the inspection section of this manual.
Only trained and competent personnel should install and use this equipment.
This rescue kit was designed and tested as a complete system. All component
substitutions must be approved by Honeywell.
Anchorage Requirements
The anchor point to which the QuickPick rescue device is attached must be capable
of supporting 3,100 lbs. (1410kg) or meet a safety factor of 5:1 based upon the static
load placed on the system when the system is designed, installed and used under the
supervision of a qualified person. When an anchorage is being utilized for both fall arrest
AND rescue, fall arrest load requirements apply. When more than one device or system
is attached to an anchorage, the anchorage strength must be multiplied by the number of
devices/systems attached to the anchorage.
The anchor point should be located directly above the suspended person to minimize
the potential for a swing hazard. It must also be located such that the suspended person
can be raised/lowered to safety without any obstacles in the path. The planned landing
area must be clear of obstructions to permit safe landing. A sufficient distance should be
maintained from all edges and vertical surfaces so as not to interfere with the operation of
the rescue system. Avoid using this device where components may come in contact with
sharp edges. If this is not possible, suitable edge protection must be used.
The QuickPick device must be installed at a height which will allow the rescuer to reach
the backup braking system (if using the premium QuickPick kit) or the upper pulley (if
using the standard QuickPick kit). This is required to ensure that safest rescue procedures
are followed when using the QuickPick rescue kit and to ensure that the potential for the
suspended person to accidentally descend or free fall is minimized. If a higher anchor
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