CMC KOOTENAY ULTRA PULLEY Manual

KOOTENAY ULTRA™
PULLEY
MEETS THE PULLEY REQUIREMENTS OF
NFPA 1983, INCORPORATED IN THE 2022
EDITION OF NFPA 2500.
• 300391-01 PULLEY, KOOTENAY ULTRA
ORG, CMC, GENERAL USE (G)
MBS 38 kN (8,543 lbf)
WARNINGS
Activities involving the use of this device are potentially
dangerous. You are responsible for your own actions and
decisions. Before using this device, you must:
• Read and understand these user instructions, labels,
and warnings.
• Familiarize yourself with its capabilities and
limitations.
• Obtain specific training in its proper use.
• Understand and accept the risks involved.
FAILURE TO HEED ANY OF THESE WARNINGS MAY
RESULT IN SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH.
USER INFORMATION
User Information shall be provided to the user of the product.
NFPA Standard 1983, incorporated into the 2022 edition of
NFPA 2500 recommends separating the User Information from
the equipment and retaining the information in a permanent
record. The standard also recommends making a copy of
the User Information to keep with the equipment and that the
information should be referred to before and after each use.
Additional information regarding life safety equipment can
be found in NFPA 1500 and NFPA 1858 and NFPA 1983,
incorporated in the 2022 edition of NFPA 2500.
LIFESPAN / INSPECTION / RETIREMENT
CMC does not specify an expiration date for hardware
because the service life depends greatly on how and where
it is used. The type of use, intensity of use, and environment
of use are all factors in determining serviceability of the
equipment. A single exceptional event can be cause
for retirement after only one use, such as exposure to
sharp edges, extreme temperatures, chemicals, or harsh
environments. Remove retired equipment from service and
destroy it to prevent further use.
A device must be retired when:
• It fails to pass inspection.
• It fails to function properly.
• It has illegible product markings.
• It shows signs of damage or excessive wear.
• It has been subjected to shock loads, falls, or abnormal
use.
• It has been exposed to harsh chemical reagents.
• It has an unknown usage history.
• You have any doubt as to its condition or reliability.
• When it becomes obsolete due to changes in legislation,
standards, technique or incompatibility with other
equipment.
Inspect the equipment according to your department's policy
for inspecting life safety equipment. CMC recommends a
detailed inspection by a competent person at least once every
12 months depending on current regulations and conditions of
use. Record the date, inspector name, and inspection results
in the equipment log as well as any other relevant information
to track the
usage history.
Before each use, the user should:
• Confirm the device is functioning properly.
• Verify the presence and legibility of the product markings.
• Verify there is no excessive wear or indications of damage
such as deformation, corrosion, sharp edges, cracks, or
burrs. Minor nicks or sharp spots may be smoothed with
emery cloth.
• Check for the presence of dirt or foreign objects that can
affect or prevent normal operation such as grit, sand,
rocks, and debris.
During each use, the user should:
• Confirm all pieces of equipment are correctly positioned
with respect to each other.
• Monitor the condition of the device and its connections to
other equipment in the system.
• Do not allow anything to interfere with the operation of the
device or its components.
• Keep foreign objects out of the device.
LIMITATIONS AND PROPER USE
All pulleys are designed to specific performance criteria. Be
aware of load limitations, manner used, and proper technique.
Do not overload a pulley. Pulleys can fail under improper use
conditions such as loading with a side plate open or applying
a bending, shear, or torsional load to the pulley, etc. If you
are not sure of proper application or technique, seek proper
training in pulley use and technical rope application.