ActSafe ACC II Manual
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1. attached to the front or rear connection point EN 361 of the full body harness DANGER 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 19 USAGE 20 Connect to rope Check that the live rope exits to the left and A DANGER that the rope cover is fully closed Make sure that the rope is attached Attaching the rope incorrectly can result correctly before use in serious injury or death Always use the ascender with a backup rope system Q RECOMMENDATION Use the motor to facilitate when placing the rope around the rope grab Drive the ascender to waist level to simplify connection to harness 1 Place the ascender on the ground 3 Form a loop on the rope and 2 Open the rope cover push it through the rope guide just above the rope grab 4 Put the rope around the rope grab 6 Connect the primary connection 5 Close the rope cover karabiner to the EN 813 2008 connection point of the full body harness and check the karabiner is locked Copyright ActSafe Systems AB USAGE Ascent amp descent CAUTION 1 Switch the ascender on A 2 Choose travel direction up down 3 Turn the speed control towards you to increase the speed 4 Feed away the dead rope gently 97 RECOMMENDATION during the first few meters of ascent After2. Low Voltage Directive 2006 95 EC Including the associated amendments Applied harmonized standards in particular DIN EN 14492 1 Cranes Power driven winches and hoists Part 1 Power driven winches 02 2007 Applied national directives in particular BGR 159 Hochziehbare Personenaufnahmemittel hoistable access eguipment The design was inspected by Fachausschuss Maschinenbau Hebezeuge H tten und Walzwerksanlagen Pr f und Zertifizierungsstelle im BG PRUFZERT BG Bescheinigung Nr 08 006 Committee of experts mechanical engineering lifting gear smelting works and rolling mills Testing and certification body in BG PR FZERT BG certification No 08 006 Lindome 2009 12 29 ActSafe Systems AB j A A I ad ie LL Kl Magnus Glans Managing Director ActSafe Systems AB Phone 46 0 31 655 660 info actsafe se Sagbacksvagen 13 Fax 46 0 31 655 669 www actsafe se SE43731 Lindome VAT SE556035133901 SWEDEN Copyright ActSafe Systems AB ActSafe Serial No year of manufacture Date of purchase Date first put into service Name of owner Date of service DATE INSPECTOR User s Manual ACC II Ascender OK Signature 35 Distributor ActSafe ActSafe Systems AB Sagb cksv gen 13 SE 437 31 Lindome Sweden Phone 46 31 65 56 60 Fax 46 31 65 56 69 info actsafe se www actsafe se Copyright ActSafe Systems AB www actsafe se
3. Press the down up button once for slow speed twice for fast speed 3 Press the Activate button to ascend descend at selected speed and direction Q RECOMMENDATION have visual contact with the ascender Be careful operating the remote if you don t Always use the remote in combination with a stop knot at each end of the rope The remote shall have visual contact with the ascender to ensure maximal range Emergency stop 1 Press the emergency stop to immediately turn the ascender off 2 Reactivate the emergency stop by twisting it clockwise Copyright ActSafe Systems AB Emergency descent Whenever the ascender is not running the mechanical brake is activated This brake can be controlled manually to allow an emergency descent The function should be treated as a normal descending device In Most cases the emergency descent is not needed as the ascender can be restarted to allow normal descent with the motor 1 Switch the power off 2 Place a hand on the dead rope 3 Descend by gently pressing the handle to the side 4 Stop the descent by letting go of the descend handle USAGE A DANGER Emergency descending results in uncontrolled charging of the battery which may damage the battery The risk is increased with a fully charged battery A CAUTION RECOMMENDATION In most cases the emergency descent is not needed as the ascender can be re
4. and 15 minutes When the cycle is finished the battery is charged to 80 2 Constant voltage charging Durin g this phase the LED on charger is YELLOW This cycle is timer controlled in order to make sure that the battery is fully char ged after the cycle is completed 3 Charging cycle complete The LED is GREEN A A DANGER If the mains supply is interrupted several times during the second cycle and the 4 hr timer reset there is a risk of over charging i e a risk of damaging the battery The timer of the second cycle is set to 4 hours i e the total time for the two cycles are 5 hours and 15 minutes Consequently the battery is fully charged before the LED on the charger shows a green light Note that if the mains supply is inter rupted the charger will begin a new cycle If the interruption occurred during the second cycle the charger will return to the second cycle but the timer will be reset and starts for 4 new hours Over load and heat monitoring and protection The ascender is well designed for strenuous work with loads up to 200 kg The risk of over heating is slim The load is monitored electronically and if the load exceeds 250 kg the motor is switched off The internal temperature of the ascender is monitored continuously and performance lift soeed is limited if there is a risk of over heating Overheating is however very unlikely to happen Copyright ActSafe Systems AB USA
5. capacity and restart The ascender is overloaded by return the handle to zero The rope is jammed Clear the jam The battery is flat Recharge the battery User s Manual ACC II Ascender 29 TROUBLE SHOOTNG GUIDE The ascender switches off when newly recharged PROBABLE CAUSE The battery is cold The charger is broken damaged The battery is flat REMEDY Let the battery heat up can be done by running at low speed with load Repair Replace the charger contact ActSafe or an approved distributor The ascender is in need of repair and service contact ActSafe or an approved distributor Ascender operates at very low speed PROBABLE CAUSE The battery is running low The ascender is over loaded REMEDY Recharge the battery Lighten the load The grab on the rope is poor the rope slips PROBABLE CAUSE Rope connected incorrectly The rope is not suitable for the ascender The rope grab is worn REMEDY Reconnect the rope Change the rope The ascender is in need of repair and service contact ActSafe or an approved distributor The lifting capacity is notably weak PROBABLE CAUSE The battery is cold The rope diameter is too big 30 REMEDY Let the battery heat up can be done by running at low speed with load Change to recommended rope Copyright ActSafe Systems AB TROUBLE SHOOTNG GUIDE The remote control cannot operate the winch when LED is green PROBABLE CAUS
6. E REMEDY The distance to the winch is too far Move closer to the ascender or replace the battery of the remote There are objects disturbin 9 Move closer to the ascender to get a stronger signal the signal The ascender is not powered up Turn the ascender on The ascender is broken damaged Check the trouble shoot guide regarding the ascender Wrong remote control is used Change to correct remote control The LED on the remote flashes red PROBABLE CAUSE REMEDY The battery is running low Replace the batteries of the remote control The remote is corrupt Consult ActSafe or an approved distributor The charging process does not start the LED on the ascender does not start to flash PROBABLE CAUSE REMEDY Charger not connected Connect charger to main supply then switch it on to main supply Emergency stop activated Disengage the emergency stop The ascender is very hot and there is no response to the speed handle or it operates at very slow speed PROBABLE CAUSE REMEDY The ascender is over heated Wait for the ascender to cool down User s Manual ACC II Ascender 31 WARRANTY amp GUARANTEE WARRANTY amp GUARANTEE ActSafe is responsible for the proper fun ction of the product during the warranty period If a defect is detected while under warranty the product will be repaired by ActSafe or an authorized Service Dealer The validity of the warranty must be pro ved by a copy of the invoice and t
7. GE Checklist before and after use The user must make sure that the ascender is in full working order and the correct pre parations have been made before each use of the ascender If in doubt do not use the ascender and consult ActSafe or an appro ved distributor Check the ascender and its components for loose parts excessive wear and dama ges Damage includes cracks marks and or abnormal wear indicating the product has been subject to excessive force or impact energy Inspect the rope grab system in particular e The rope grab for example the ridges should be intact e The rope cover e The rope guide e The knife User s Manual ACC II Ascender 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 The battery charge level is sufficient for the assignment Annual inspection performed according to ActSafe s recommendations as well as national regulations The battery charge level is enough for the assignment All other parts If in doubt about the condition of the ascender 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
8. USER S MANUAL Rev 1 2011 ENG ACC Il Ascender User s Manual revision 1 2011 Copyright 2011 ActSafe Systems AB www actsafe se info actsafe se Copyright ActSafe Systems AB Table of contents INTRODUCTION 4 Remote control usage 22 Foreword 4 Emergency stop 22 About ActSafe 4 Emergency descent 23 About this manual 4 Charging 24 Definitions 5 Transportation 25 Disclaimer 5 Storage 25 SAFETY 6 SERVICE amp MAINTENANCE 26 Ascender safety 6 Clean the ascender 26 General safety measures 6 Clean the charging pins 26 Work method analysis recommendation 7 Changing the rope grab system 27 Rope system safety 8 Changing the primary connection sling 28 Rope recommendations 9 Remote control changing the batteries 28 Personal safety 10 Equipment list 28 Training 11 Material 28 Spare parts 28 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION 12 General 13 TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE 29 Control panel 13 Battery 14 WARRANTY amp GUARANTEE 32 Battery indicator 15 Limitation of liability 32 Remote control 16 Emergency descent 17 TECHNICAL DATA 33 Charger 18 Overload heat monitoring protection 18 APPENDIX 34 USAGE 19 Checklist before and after use 19 Connect to rope 20 Ascent amp descent 21 User s Manual ACC II Ascender INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION Foreword Thank you for choosing a product from Act Safe Systems AB when used correctly this ascender will revolutionize the way you work at height This hoisting equipment makes it much less stressf
9. all arrest The product must not be used by personnel that have not been certified by ActSafe Systems AB or our distributors This manual covers the basic features and use of the ascender only and does not replace adequate training and certification for working in rope access systems SAFETY SAFETY Users of this product must have been cer tified or have undergone proper approved training either by ActSafe Systems AB or by ActSafe approved distributors Ascender safety The ascender must not be used For anything other than that for which it has been designed In an explosive environment If modified in any way by anyone other than ActSafe Systems AB After a free fall from a height more than 1 meter against any hard surface If subjected to a dynamic load as it is designed to work in static systems only If subjected to mis use in any way those parts or components may have been damaged In combination with other than ActSafe original battery charger In combination with damaged or modified battery charger General safety measures Draw up arisk analysis and a minimum of 2 separate rescue plans Make suitable rescue equipment available Check all components in the system Read this chapter carefully and make sure you understand its contents Use only original spare parts material recommended by ActSafe Systems AB Other battery chargers may damage the battery and may cause devel
10. approx 5 meters the weight of the rope will be sufficient to clean itself from the ascender Stand straight beneath the anchor point in order to avoid a pendulum movement when starting off the ground 5 Stop the motion by turning the handle Adjust the speed according to the circumstan away from you or letting it go ces be aware and use common sense If balance is needed hold on to the primary Always make sure that the rope feeds connection sling or karabiner smoothly During ascent make sure the outgoing rope is not blocked in any way During descent make sure no twists pass the rope guide Twisted ropes rotation Badly twisted ropes e g as a result of the operator rotating spinning during ascent descent may be dangerous and should be avoided A badly twisted rope may cause a rope jam that makes the ascender non operable In the worst case scenario the rope can be forced off the rope grab with serious injury or death as a result if a back up rope system is not used A DANGER When descending make sure the rope is goes cleanly in to the rope grab i e that there are no curls or similar on the rope User s Manual ACC II Ascender 21 USAGE 22 Remote control usage The power for the ascender must be turned on if not recently used 1 Press any button on the remote to activate it The green LED will flash 3 times before going steady if con nection with ascender is successful 2
11. ce is tested with an unused 11 mm unwatered rope at room temperature PERFORMANCE PART Rope Max working load Safe Working Load SWL Overload limit Ascent speed Descent speed Emergency descent speed Battery capacity Charging time Internal temperature range Over heating protection Weight Dimentions Remote control range User s Manual ACC II Ascender VALUE Static Semi Static rope 10 13 mm EN1891 250 kg 200 kg 250 kg approx 0 22 m min 0 25 m min 0 25 m min 200 m with 120 kg load 3 5 h 20 C to 50 C Yes 15 kg 38 x 25 x 30 cm Up to 100 meters TECHNICAL DATA Speed load characteristics of ascent descent will affect the battery capacity in many cases the capacity may well exceed the XX meters on one charge COMMENT Continuous adjustment Continuous adjustment Continuous adjustment At 20 C Excluding battery The remote shall have visual contact with the ascender to ensure maximal range 33 APPENDIX Declaration of conformity and EC Type test Certificate 34 ActSafe Declaration of EC conformity In accordance with Machinery Directive 2006 42 EC appendix II A ActSafe Systems AB Sagb cksv gen 13 SE43731 Lindome Sweden We hereby declare that the power ascender type ActSafe ACC Mark II for the lifting and lowering of loads and persons meets the fundamental reguirements of the below stated EC directives EC Machinery Directive 2006 42 EC
12. clothes without loose hanging parts If necessary bind long hair and beards to keep the shoulder region free When using make sure that you Pay attention and use common sense Do not hold the rope just above the winch there is a risk of being pinched Keep your hands and feet off rotating parts Avoid pendulum movement when starting to ascend O Copyright ActSafe Systems AB Training Users of this product must have been cer tified or have undergone proper approved training either by ActSafe Systems AB or by ActSafe approved distributors The ActSafe ACC ascender makes it pos sible to access heights and depths in a very quick safe and reliable way The ascenders are very easy to imple ment within various work methods and is invaluable in places where access is difficult SAFETY or impossible by other means Because of the variety of use in different areas and circumstances training is essential Working at height or in locations presen ting difficult or confined access requires great skill and such standards can only be achieved as a result of extensive training and regular refresher courses The below three different levels applies Please consult your local ActSafe distributor for further information ASA Level 1 Basic PME Operator 1 day course In this basic course we learn the user how to effectively use the ascender for basic operations ina safe and effective manner He she is comp
13. e It may result in a rope jam or in the worst case scenario the rope being forced off the rope grab Rope characteristics are an important issue when using the ascender Ropes with characteristics not suitable for the ascender might in the worst case scenario result in a jam between the rope grab and the knife with a damaged rope as a consequence A DANGER Do not use the Ascender without a backup system The lifting capacity of the ascender is higher than the Safe Working Load SWL of the most common fall arrest devices Therefore when lifting a load it may be necessary with separate fall arrest system s for the load See the user s manual of the fall arrest device to find out the SWL The dead rope must be unloaded Do not build cableways using the primary rope as shown in the picture Copyright ActSafe Systems AB SAFETY Rope recommendations ActSafe PME is designed for EN 1891 ropes A DANGER However all EN 1891 ropes does not per form well with the ascender ActSafe has tested a variety of ropes please contact us for more information about different rope qualities A rope that has been in contact with acid must not be used under any circumstances Scrap the rope Q RECOMMENDATION Please read and understand the tips and directions regarding ropes below and you i aan normally used prior to operations involving the will get more out of your ropes as well as ascender Consult ActSafe fo
14. etent e to perform a pre use checking e in ascending on vertical rigged ropes e in using the ascender as a winch e inuse of the ascender in a basic lowering system e inrigging basic rigging e inself rescue e able to identify and solve simple technical problems A level one also has basic know ledge of international legislation in the field of rope access operations User s Manual ACC II Ascender ASA Level 2 Advanced PME Operator 1 day course In the advanced course we learn the user how to effectively use the ascender in more complex rope access and rescue operations Prerequisite for this course is a Level ASA 1 certificate He she is competent e in all points of the level 1 syl labus e in more complicated rigging e in performing team rescue operations ASA Level 3 Master Operator 5 day comprehensive course In this comprehensive course we learn the user how to effectively use the ascender in basic complex and very specific rope access and or rescue operations We teach the end user how to implement use of ascenders in their specific working environment Techniques legislation and procedures in one package There is no prerequisite for this course as Level 1 and 2 are integrated He she is competent e in all points of the level 2 syllabus more indepth e conversant with relevant work techniques and legislation e implementing use of ascenders in existing working procedure
15. he serial no of the product Limitation of liability The cost of transportation of the product to and from the Authorized Service dealer is the responsibility of the Customer ActSafe cannot be held liable for e Periodic inspection maintenance and repair or replacement of parts as a result of normal use e Consumption of consumable materials e Modifications made without ActSafes authorization e Defects due to modifications that have been made without the consent of ActSafe e Costs due to the necessity of adapting or modifying the product as a result of new national or international standards 32 The warranty period is 12 months after the date of purchase unless otherwise agreed and must be proved by the documentation mentioned above Repairs will be carried out by ActSafe or an authorized service dealer Please contact ActSafe for your nearest service dealer Repair under warranty will not be made if damage has arisen due to Improper use or abusive handling of the product Insufficient maintenance The use of spares and other parts that are not compatible with the product Repairs and modifications done by personnel not authorized by ActSafe Insufficient packing of the product when sending it to ActSafe or an authorized service dealer Accident natural catastrophe or circumstances beyond the control of ActSafe Copyright ActSafe Systems AB TECHNICAL DATA NOTE The performan
16. in order to look the connector in its place There might be a small spark when connecting the bat tery This is normal 14 Copyright ActSafe Systems AB SYSTEM DESCRIPTION Use in high temperatures The capacity is less affected by high battery temperature The lifted height will be slightly decreased The ascender is well designed to do its work in the full tempera ture range The risk of over heating is very small Battery indicator The battery indicator has 4 LEDs each re LEDs BATTERY CAPACITY presenting 25 charge 1 red 3 green 75 100 When connecting a fully charged battery to the ACC all LEDs of the indicator will be activated i e indicating a full battery 1 red 2 green 50 75 1 red 1 green 25 50 1 red 0 25 The battery indicator only functions cor rectly if a fully charged battery is connec ted If a battery with less than full charge is connected the indicator will show the last known value i e the indicator will show an incorrect value Cold temperatures a cold battery will affect the battery indicator and it might show a charge level lower than the actual of the battery User s Manual ACC II Ascender 15 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION 16 Remote control The remote is primary a rescue tool allo wing another person to move the operator up or down in case of an emergency Howe ver the possibilities when using the remote in other applications are numerous Such application shal
17. l be trained in a safe envi ronment and as always a back up system shall be used The remote control allows the ascender to be operated from a distance The remote control will override the control buttons on the ascender i e when the remote is swit ched on it will not be possible to operate the ascender by its own controls If the re mote is not used it will automatically switch off after 10 seconds The ascender will need to be switched on for the remote to fun ction When shutdown the ascender will be in standby mode for 4 hours allowing the remote to start it The remote allows ascending and descen ding at 2 different speed alternatives slow and fast 25 and 75 of maximum speed respectively When the ascender is powered off it can be reactivated from the remote control for 4 hours The remote control is not watertight The protection class is IP65 i e no ingress of dust and water projected by a nozzle against enclosure from any direction shall have harmful effect NO PART 1 Ascend speed button 2 Activate button 3 Descend speed button 4 Slow speed LED red 5 Fast speed LED red 6 Power LED green Several remote controls can be used with one ascender of which only one can be active at each time Contact ActSafe or your distributor for more information When used with several remote controls the first one to contact the ascender will be active To change remote wait until the first re mote aut
18. monitoring electronics that ensure safe operation and charging These batteries can be charged at any time no so called memory effect will reduce the battery capacity Q RECOMMENDATION ActSafe recommends having at least one extra battery when working in order to avoid unde sired breaks as a result of a flat battery P Connecting the battery to the ascender 1 Align the slit of the battery connector with the tap of the male connector placed inside the bag of the ascnder 2 Make sure the connecting pins are in the correct position Use in low temperatures The capacity of the battery depends on the battery temperature Extreme temperatures will affect the capacity most noticeably in cold temperatures When the battery is cold it can behave as if the charge level is low This may cause the battery indicator to show the wrong level The indicator will return to normal after next recharge Et RECOMMENDATION When used in cold environments maintain the battery temperature by keeping the battery in the transportation box as long as possible This will prolong the time before performance is limited When using the ascender with a cold battery be aware that the initial lift speed capacity will be limited It is only possible to ascend at lower speeds before the battery warms up and normal performance can be expected 3 Rotate the ring of the connector all way to the stop position
19. nt for rope or ascender Moving up on the rope Moving down on the rope Main rope used with ascender Approved according to EN 1891 Safety rope that takes load if failure with primary rope Approved according to EN 1891 Device that stops a fall and limits the load Approved according to EN 353 2 Rope that is loaded during work Unloaded rope during work Operator of the ascender either by speed control handle or by remote control There can be two or more at the same time Personnel with adequate training and certification for the assignment A fall of distance X m with X m of rope catching the fall Fall factor is fallendistance divided by length of rope catching it DISCLAIMER Since ActSafe Systems AB is unable to control the use of the equipment the user and the user only is responsible for any da mage personal injuries or death resulting from improper use and maintenance of this product ActSafe Systems AB including our dist ributors or working partners do not accept any responsibility or liability for payment due to damage personal injuries or death resulting from use of uncertified personnel or the improper use and maintenance of this product User s Manual ACC II Ascender The ascender is not safety equipment It is a tool for hoisting and lowering a person and or equipment It must therefore always be used in combination with an approved secondary system including approved com ponents for f
20. omatically turns off The remote control holder is equipped with a full strength sling allowing it to be used to connect person or load This sling is a part of the ascender system and cannot be used as a separate sling in other appli cations Q RECOMMENDATION When ascending remote controlled with the ascender in the anchor attach the remote holder to the harness and connect to the upper part of the remote holder sling to get an ergo nomic operating position The remote shall have visual contact with the ascender to ensure maximal range Copyright ActSafe Systems AB Emergency descent A brake is always engaged when power is switched off or when the speed control handle is at rest The emergency descent handle shall be used like any other descent device The speed and descent distance shall be adjusted according to the circumstances Use the emergency in normal speed CAUTION User s Manual ACC II Ascender SYSTEM DESCRIPTION 17 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION 18 Charger when the battery is at room temperature the charging time is approximately 3 5 hours The charger is not capable of measuring the charging level hence it cannot deter mine when the battery is fully charged For this reason the charger is timer controlled The charging consists of two cycles as described below 1 Constant current charging During this cycle the LED on charger is RED This phase takes approximately 1 hour
21. opment of toxic gases or in worst case scenarios cause an explosion If unclear of the condition of the ascen der it must be inspected and approved by ActSafe Systems AB or an ActSafe approved distributor before use The ActSafe Ascender and its equipment must be checked before and after every use and must be subject to at least one inspec tion per year national regulations may require more frequent inspections AS RECOMMENDATION Plan for rescue when rigging the rope system The area of risk under someone working at height is within a radius of 2 3 of the height and larger due to strong wind Other persons must keep away from the area of risk Always secure tools and equipment Copyright ActSafe Systems AB SAFETY Work method analysis recommendation This diagram is made for a general situa This will normally take longer than just tion where the main operator the operator descending directly without needing to primarily using the winch and the 2nd access the injured person operator rescue personnel are situated in a different positions Consider this as an aid Q RECOMMENDATION in analysing the work situation and doin y3ng J Have 2 separate ways of controlling the ascen the risk analysis der direct and with remote I D or other The A backup operating method should be available Traditional rescue methods refer to clim to the 2nd operator rescue personnel bing ascending the unloaded
22. r more information your ActSafe Ascender and assistance in the test of the rope The user should carry out tests with the rope As a rule of the thumb one can say that extremely soft ropes don t get good grip in the rope grab A very soft rope may result POOL MMAGEAPALID LINES RCE SAT Avoid getting sand or dirt onto into the ropes to slip or in the worst case scenario even a since it will wear the rope grab and loop Use a jam rope mat rope bag or similar A new rope will get an increased service life if it is put to soak in cold water before the first use NOTE Not all EN 1891 ropes perform ina M If the rope has been soiled by dirt sand gravel similar way They have slightly different cha z y g oil or grease consult your manufacturer on the racteristics stiff soft thick thin mantle etc proper action User s Manual ACC II Ascender 9 SAFETY Personal safety The user must wear a combination harness 1 2 approved according to EN813 low attachment point for the prima ry rope 3 as well as EN361 high attachment point for the secondary rope or fall arrester 4 Do not use the ascender if you are tired ill or under the influence of alcohol drugs or medication a I i t I 10 Before use make sure that you Check all components in the system Use appropriate PPE Personal Protective Eguipment for example helmet gloves and protective eye wear 5 Use appropriate
23. rope to the injured operator and lowering descending Start the assignment with fully charged to safety with the help of equipment batteries to minimise time and risk in case of an accident Is the ascender operable battery capacity emergency stop powered up etc Is the main operator conscious and able to operate the winch Is the emergency descent handle emergency descender available for the main operator Is the ascender operable battery capacity emergency stop powered up etc Is the remote ascender or emergency descender available for rescue personnel Is the emergency descent handle emergency descender available for rescue personel User s Manual ACC II Ascender 7 SAFETY Rope system safety The rope system must consist of a primary rope 1 and a secondary back up rope 2 both must be approved according to EN1891 and have a diameter of 10 13mm The two ropes must have separate anchor points that must hold at least 15 kN each A competent person shall judge if the separate anchor points are sufficient National regulations may require more The ACC ascends or descends on the primary rope If any part of the load car rying system should break then the load is immediately transferred to the secondary rope which together with the fall arrester 3 according to EN 353 2 provides a fall arrest system Do not descend on a twisted rop
24. rs there is no need to wait until the LED shows GREEN Copyright ActSafe Systems AB Transportation For short transports carry the ascender by the lifting handle During normal transport the transporta tion box is optimal as it protects the ascen der from damage Always make sure the Ascender is secured before being transported in a vehicle RECOMMENDATION Use the transportation box to extend the ser vice life of the ascender User s Manual ACC II Ascender USAGE Storage Always clean and dry the ascender and the transportation box before putting it away for storage Store the ascender and the remote in a cool dark and dry place It can be stored in the transportation box make sure it is dry Q RECOMMENDATION Make it a routine to charge the battery before putting it into storage so that you always have a fully charged battery when the ascender is taken into use 25 SERVICE amp MAINTENANCE 26 SERVICE amp MAINTENANC Use only original spare parts material recommended by ActSafe Systems AB Clean the unit regularly Check the charging pins and karabiners for oxidation Clean and lubricate if needed Clean the ascender NOTE Do not use running water never use a high pressure washer e Wipe the ascender with a wet cloth and let it dry e Clean the karabiner thoroughly lubricate with thin oil Clean the battery connector pins 1 Remove the plug 2 Spray
25. s e use of the ascender in specific working environment end user specific 11 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION SYSTEM DESCRIPTION NO PART 1 Rope grab system 2 Lifting handle 3 Control Panel 4 Pocket for Emergency Descender handle 5 Speed control handle 6 USB connection for service inside 7 Emergency stop 12 a NO A y ni N Yr W A ih PART Primary connection 9 10 Sling Attachment karabiner Chassis Secondary Connection point Charging Connector hidden Accessories bag for extra battery Copyright ActSafe Systems AB General This ascender has been designed for lifting lowering a person or load in a static rope system including backup rope with ropes of 10 13mm approved by EN1891 The dead rope shall be unloaded The karabiner in the primary connection can be replaced by any other karabiner approved by EN362 The sling in the chassis cannot be replaced by anything other than an original spare part from ActSafe Systems AB User s Manual ACC II Ascender SYSTEM DESCRIPTION PART Loop Rope guide Knife Rope cover Rope grab with heat protection shield Control panel All buttons are equipped with LEDs that indicate the travel mode that is active PART Battery indicator Power button Ascend button Descend button 13 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION Battery ActSafe ACC uses high power lithium ion batteries The batteries are equipped with
26. sh the new sling through the chassis holes Use thin long pliers to do this 4 Connect the new karabiner and lock it with a captive bar Remote control changing the battery 1 Remove the battery cap 2 screws 2 Replace the batteries 3 Reattach the battery cap 2 screws Equipment list Hex key 5mm straight end Wrench 10 mm Phillips Screwdriver Thin long pliers Torx T25 screwdriver Pliers and hammer Material Thin Oil CRC 5 56 Loctite 243 Spare parts The most common parts are listed here contact ActSafe Systems AB or your local distributor if you don t find your part here Rope grab 49 150 201 Cover 50 160 103 Knife 50 150 105 Loop 49 160 309 Sling 50 160 135 Karabiner 50 105 052 Copyright ActSafe Systems AB TROUBLE SHOOTNG GUIDE TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE If this guide does not solve your problems contact ActSafe Systems AB or by ActSafe approved distributor No power when main switch is pressed PROBABLE CAUSE REMEDY The emergency stop is activated Disengage the emergency stop The battery is flat Recharge the battery No response to speed handle PROBABLE CAUSE REMEDY The ascender is not switched on Switch the power on The remote control is switched on Restart the ascender or wait for the remote to turn off The battery is flat Recharge the battery The ascender stops on ascent descent PROBABLE CAUSE REMEDY Ensure the load is not exceeding lifting
27. started to allow normal descent with the motor Adjust the speed according to the circum stances be aware and use common sense User s Manual ACC II Ascender 23 USAGE 24 Charging NOTE The ACC Mark II ascender does not have an internal battery like its precursor ACC I All batteries are connected directly to the charger Charging can be done no matter whether the battery only is used a little or if it is completely empty No so called memory effect will occur 1 Connect the charger to the battery 2 Connect the charger to the main supply The LED on the charger will turn RED A A CAUTION When it after 1 hour and 15 minutes swit ches to yellow the battery has received 80 charge If necessary the battery can be disconnected and used at this point 3 When the LED is showing green the charging cycle is complete This occurs after around 5 hours 4 Disconnect the charger from the mains supply 5 Disconnect the battery from the charger NOTE The battery indicator only functions correctly if a fully charged battery is con nected If a battery with less than full charge is connected the indicator will show the last known value i e the indicator will show an incorrect value Q RECOMMENDATION The total charging cycle is all together around 5 hours The battery is however fully charged already after 3 5 hours The battery may there fore be disconnected after 3 5 hou
28. the pins with a multi purpose lubricant such as CRC 5 56 or similar Q RECOMMENDATION Go through Checklist before and after usage at every maintenance to increase the safety for the user users of the ascender Copyright ActSafe Systems AB Changing the rope grab system A A DANGER The below service must only be performed by ActSafe or an authorized ActSafe distributor 1 Unscrew the rope guide 2 nuts 2 Pull out the rope guide lift up the knife with spacer washers 3 Unscrew the rope grab take off the heat shield 1 screw 4 Pull out the rope grab with shims and the rope cover Replace any damaged parts 5 If parts are not replaced clean them before reassembling 6 Put the rope cover rope grab and heat protection shield on the axle with the bolt tightened to 10 Nm and LocTite 243 Remount the original shims 7 Put the knife spacing washers and knife in place Attach the rope cover to the rope guide Tighten the nuts to 10 Nm Make sure the Nordlock washers are assembled correctly 8 Check that the knife is centred in the rope grab User s Manual ACC II Ascender SERVICE amp MAINTENANCE 27 SERVICE amp MAINTENANCE 28 Changing the primary connection sling If unsure of any of these steps contact ActSafe Systems AB or local distributor 1 Use pliers to force the captive bar out 2 Remove the karabiner and the sling 3 Pu
29. ul for you to reach your workplace in combination with lifting materials and tools About ActSafe ActSafe offers you a full range of personal protective equipment PPE and compre hensive training in the use and handling of this equipment Visit our website for more information on ActSafe Power Ascenders You will find important information and latest versions of manuals www actsafe se About this manual The information in this manual cannot replace training and exercise The ascender must only be used by personnel who have undergone proper training Improper use may result in serious injury or death Description of the manual Safety messages of extra importance are presented with the words danger and cau tion The meanings of the signal words are A CAUTION AA DANGER Not following these instructions may result in SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH RECOMMENDATION User recommendation is described like this Further information about consequences and other details is presented like this NOTE The word Note will precede important information about the equipment used together with the ascender Copyright ActSafe Systems AB Definitions WORD Anchor Ascending Descending Primary rope Backup rope Secondary rope Fall arrest Active Live rope Passive Dead rope User Operator Competent person Factor 1 fall INTRODUCTION DISCLAIMER DESCRIPTION Attachment poi
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