ActSafe ACX Pre-Use Checklist

ACTSAFE ACX POWER ASCENDER
PRE-USE CHECKLIST
PLEASE NOTE: This document is a guide and must
only be used as an addition to the user manual.
Battery connection
1
1.1 Check the ACX Battery Pack for damage to Battery Housing.
1.2 Check the Connector pins are clean and not damaged.
1.3 Check the Battery is charged and the Battery Strap present.
Ascender housing
2
2.1 Check Ascender Housing for cracks/severe damage.
2.2 Ensure Battery connector pins are clean and show
no sign of damage.
2.3 Check Rubber Sealing Rings are present (see right).
2.4 Slide the Battery onto the Ascender and check
it is locked in to position.
Rope Guide
3
Check Rope Guide for obvious
damage, deformation or sharp
edges. Rope Guide should not be
bent and must fit neatly with the
Rope Cover.
Check wear indicator,
this should be completely intact.
Rope Cover
4
Check the Rope Cover function by
unlocking and locking into its position.
The lock should snap into position.
Check the Rope Cover further for
deformation, excessive wear, or any
sharp edges.
Rope Wedge
5
Check Rope Wedge for deformation
or any visible damage. The Rope Wedge
should be straight, sit just above the bottom
of the Rope Grab and should not touch
the ribs on the inside of the Rope Grab.
Rope Grab
6
Check the Rope Grab is clean and
not filled with dirt, sand, paint or any
other foreign material. Check the
inside for obvious damage, signs
of wear or sharp edges.
Connection Sling and Carabiner
7
Check Connection Sling for wear,
discoloration or damage such as cuts,
abrasion and contaminants (paint,
glues, chemicals). Take particular note
of the condition of the Titanium Sling
olt and Karabiner Loop.
Inspect the carabiner for wear, damage
and deformation. Check that the
carabiner opens and locks correctly.
ACX II Pre Use Inspection Card Rev 1.0
2.2
2.1
IMPORTANT
If you find any inconsistencies
DO NOT use the ascender.
Contact your local Actsafe
Ascender distributor for advice.
A power ascender should never
be used without a backup system
when being used to lift people.
For safety alerts and industry information
i
visit www.actsafe.se/safetyalerts
2.4
Rubber Sealing Ring
2.3
Rope Guide
Rope Wedge
Rope Grab
Rope Cover
REMEMBER
Soak ropes
before first use