ActSafe RIGGING FRAME User Manual page 8

DEFINITIONS
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Anchor
Attachment point for rope, rope adjustment
devices or Ascender.
Backup system
A rope system which captures the load in
case of primary rope failure or if any other
components in the work system should fail.
Approved according to backup
system requirements.
Guying line
A tensioned rope that is used to stabilise
the Rigging Frame in its desired position.
Lifting system
The main rope system that is used to lift or lower
any persons or loads with an ascender.
Resultant force
An object may have several different forces
acting on it, which can have different strengths
and directions. But they can be added together
to give the resultant force. This is a single force
that has the same effect on the object as all the
individual forces acting together.
User/operator
Person that operates the Rigging Frame,
Backup system or Ascender and/or is
suspended on the lifting system.
SWL
Safe Working Load. The maximum load
(as certified by a competent person) that an
item of lifting equipment may raise, lower or
suspend under particular service conditions.