User`s manual

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User’s Manual PME Ascender 4-stroke engine
USAGE
USAGE
Checklist before and after use
The user must make sure that the ascender is
in full working order and the correct prepara-
tions have been made before each use of the
ascender. If in doubt do not use the ascender
and consult ActSafe Systems AB or an appro-
ved distributor.
Check the ascender and its components
for loose parts, excessive wear and damages.
Damage includes cracks, marks and/or ab-
normal wear indicating the product has been
subject to excessive force or impact energy.
Inspect the rope grab system in particular;
• The rope grab, for example the ridges,
should be intact.
• The rope cover.
• The loop (rope guide).
• The knife.
Further inspect
• The primary connection; the sling and
the karabiner.
• The chassis, especially the area for the
primary connection.
• That the ascender functions and controls
are fully functional.
• No fuel or oil leaks are detectable.
• Regular inspection performed
(according to national regulations).
• All other parts.
• The fuel level is su cient
for the assignment.
If in doubt about the condition of the ascen-
der consult either ActSafe Systems AB or an
approved distributor.
Pay attention to the following points when
assessing the work situation
• Rescue plan and rescue equipment
available.
• Risk analysis performed.
• Backup rope system installed and the fall
protection device (EN 353-2) attached
to the front or rear connection point (EN
361) of the full body harness.
A broken loop will result in the rope to leave
the rope grab with a free fall as the result.
Warning! The picture shows a loop that is worn
to a dimension far from what is acceptable/safe.
FARE
Worn out!