ActSafe ACX User manual

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.
1Battery connection
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.
If you nd 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.
REMEMBER
Soak ropes
before rst use
IMPORTANT
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5Rope Wedge
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.
6Rope Grab
Check the Rope Grab is clean and
not lled with dirt, sand, paint or any
other foreign material. Check the
inside for obvious damage, signs
of wear or sharp edges.
3Rope Guide
Check Rope Guide for obvious
damage, deformation or sharp
edges. Rope Guide should not be
bent and must t neatly with the
Rope Cover. Check wear indicator,
this should be completely intact.
4Rope Cover
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.
7 Connection Sling and Carabiner
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
2Ascender housing
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
Rope Wedge
Rope Grab
Rope Cover
Rubber Sealing Ring
2.4
2.1 2.3
2.2

Ascender activation
Check that the Emergency Stop is pulled out and switch Ascender
on. Wait for full activation of the Ascender (LED turns green).
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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 and
the battery safety and handling guidelines.
ActSafe Systems AB
Sagbäcksvägen 13
437 31 Lindome
Sweden
T: [phone]
E: [email protected]
www.actsafe.se
Contact ActSafe or your local ActSafe Ascender
distributor for more information.
Throttle Travel down
Travel up
Throttle, Rope Grab and Emergency Stop
Move the Throttle in both directions and ensure
the Rope Grab turns smoothly in both directions.
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DANGER
If you nd any inconsistencies DO NOT use the ascender.
Contact your local ActSafe Ascender distributor for advice.
CAUTION
Do not use the ascender without a backup system when lifting
persons, see manual for further information on the correct use.
Emergency stop
Push the Emergency Stop
and check that the Ascender
is switched off and cannot
be activated by Power Button.
Emergency descent
Check that the emergency descent is working correctly.
The lever should return to neutral position when released.
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ACX II Pre Use Inspection Card Rev 1.0
BLUE
Operation via Remote Control.
GREEN
Ascender is on/ready to use.
BLINKING GREEN
Ascender self-testing.
ORANGE
Ascender is overheated and
has shut down. Ascender can
be restarted after cooling down.
RED
Do not use the Ascender.
Refer to user manual.