Honeywell Miller vi-go manual series Operator's manual

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Table of Contents

1.0 Purpose..................................................................................3

1.1 Cable Sleeve Models

2.0 General Requirements, Warnings and Limitations.................4-5

2.1 General Fall Protection Warnings

2.2 Cable Sleeve Warnings and Limitations

3.0 Cable Sleeve Installation and Operation................................6-11

3.1 Vi-GoAutomatic Pass-Through Cable Sleeve

3.2 Vi-Go Manual Pass-Through Cable Sleeve

4.0 Training...................................................................................12

5.0 Inspection and Maintenance...................................................12

Labels/Markings..................................................................... 13

Inspection and Maintenance Log............................................14

Warranty................................................................................. 15

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User Instructions - English

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It is crucial that the authorized person/user of this fall protection equipment read and

understand these instructions. In addition, it is the employer’s responsibility to ensure

that all users are trained in the proper use, inspection, and maintenance of fall protec-

tion equipment. Fall protection training should be an integral part of a comprehensive

safety program.

Proper use of fall arrest systems can save lives and reduce the potential of serious inju-

ries from a fall. The user must be aware that forces experienced during the arrest of a

fall or prolonged suspension may cause bodily injury. Consult a physician if there is any

question about the user’s ability to use this product. Pregnant women and minors must

not use this product.

Thank you for your purchase of Miller Fall Protection equipment. Miller brand products

are produced to meet the highest standards of quality at our ISO 9001:2000 certied

facility. Miller Fall Protection equipment will provide you with years of use when cared

for properly.

Thank You

All persons using this equipment must read, understand and follow

all instructions. Failure to do so may result in serious injury or death.

Do not use this equipment unless you are properly trained.

WARNING

Vi-Go Cable Sleeves are personal fall arresters designed to provide users with superior

fall protection for vertical cable lifeline applications. Cable sleeves move smoothly along

the lifeline while the user is ascending or descending a ladder and lock instantly in the

event of a fall.

1.0 Purpose

Model No. Product Description

VGCS Vi-GoAutomatic Pass-Through Cable Sleeve

VGCS-C Vi-GoAutomatic Pass-Through Cable Sleeve with Carabiner

VGCS-SC Vi-GoAutomatic Pass-Through Cable Sleeve with Integral Swivel and Carabiner

TRCS Vi-Go Manual Pass-Through Cable Sleeve

TRCS-C Vi-Go Manual Pass-Through Cable Sleeve with Carabiner

TRCS-SC Vi-Go Manual Pass-Through Cable Sleeve with Integral Swivel and Carabiner

1.1 Cable Sleeve Models

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2.0 General Requirements,

Warnings and Limitations

2.1 General Fall Protection Warnings

All warnings and instructions shall be

provided to authorized persons/users.

Warnings and instructions must be

read and understood prior to using

this equipment.

All authorized persons/users must

reference the regulations governing

occupational safety, as well as

applicable standards (i.e, ANSI or

CSA). Refer to product labeling

for information on specic OSHA

regulations, and ANSI and CSA

standards met by this product.

Proper precautions should always

be taken to remove any obstructions,

debris, material, or other recognized

hazards from the work area that could

cause injuries or interfere with the

operation of the system.

All equipment must be inspected

before each use according to the

manufacturer’s instructions.

All equipment should be inspected by

a qualied person on a regular basis.

To minimize the potential for

accidental disengagement, a

competent person must ensure

system compatibility.

Equipment must not be altered in

any way. Repairs must be performed

only by the equipment manufacturer,

or persons or entities authorized, in

writing, by the manufacturer.

Any product exhibiting deformities,

unusual wear, or deterioration must be

immediately discarded.

Do not use if the unit or any part of the

system appears to be damaged.

Any equipment subject to a fall must be

removed from service.

The user shall have a rescue plan and

the means at hand to implement it

when using this equipment.

Never use fall protection equipment

for purposes other than those for

which it was designed. Fall protection

equipment should never be used for

towing or hoisting.

Never remove product labels, which

include important warnings and

information for the authorized person/

user.

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Fall Clearance

Ensure that adequate clearance exists

in the fall path to avoid striking a lower

level or other object.

Environmental Hazards

Use of this equipment in areas where

environmental hazards exist may

require additional precautions to limit

the possibility of injury to the user or

damage to the equipment. Hazards

may include, but are not limited

to, extreme temperatures, caustic

chemicals, corrosive environments,

high voltage power lines, explosive

or toxic gases, moving machinery,

and sharp edges. Do not expose the

equipment to any hazard which it is

not designed to withstand. Consult

the manufacturer in cases of doubt.

• Cable lifeline must be kept clean.

• Use of this system is not suitable

when the user is positioned on an

unstable surface, fine-grain material,

or particulate.

2.2 Cable Sleeve Warnings and Limitations

Compatibility

Vi-Go Cable Sleeves are designed

for use with Miller approved compo-

nents. Substitution or replacement

with non-approved component com-

binations, sub-systems, or both, may

affect or interfere with the safe func-

tion of each other and endanger the

compatibility within the system. This

incompatibility may affect the reliabil-

ity and safety of the total system.

Compatible Cable Lifeline

Vi-Go Cable Sleeves are to be

attached to Miller approved 3/8”

diameter galvanized steel, vertical

cable lifelines as part of a Miller

ladder safety system. The Vi-Go

Automatic Pass-Through Cable

Sleeve may also be attached to

Miller approved 8mm or 10mm

diameter steel cable lifelines.

Compatible Body Support

and Connector

Vi-Go Cable Sleeves must be used

in conjunction with a Miller full-

body harness equipped with a front

attachment point. Only a Miller

approved auto-locking carabiner

or other Miller approved connector

capable of supporting a minimum

of 5,000 lbs. may be used to link

the cable sleeve to the harness.

Capacity

Vi-Go Cable Sleeves are designed

for use by one person only. The

design working load is 310 lbs.

(140.6kg). DO NOT EXCEED THIS

WEIGHT.

• Do not use for raising or lowering

materials or other material

handling.

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3.0 Cable Sleeve Installation

and Operation

• Before installation of the cable sleeve, carefully inspect according to the manufac-

turer’s instructions (see 5.0 Inspection and Maintenance). Do not use if there are any

damaged or missing parts.

• Only one person may be secured to a cable sleeve at any given time.

• Use only with Miller approved compatible lifelines/systems.

•Do not use the system if the device does not lock onto the cable lifeline or if any of its

components do not operate properly.

WARNING: Personal fall protection must always be used in a situation where a

fall hazard exists. A back-up fall arrest system is required when transitioning on

and off the system at a height.

3.1 Vi-Go Automatic Pass-

Through Cable Sleeve

• Corrosion-resistant stainless steel construction.

• Quick and easy to install with absolute single-hand operation.

• Integrated mechanism prevents upside-down installation of

the cable sleeve to the cable.

• Hands-free trailing while climbing and descending, and automatically bypasses inter-

mediate Automatic Pass-Through Cable Guides.

• Spring-activated mechanisms always move device back to initial position.

• Dual locking mechanism prevents accidental unlocking of the device from the cable.

• Locks instantly in the event of a fall.

• Built-in shock absorber reduces impact forces on the user in the event of a fall.

• Fall indicator provides for ease of inspection.

• Attaches to 3/8”, 8mm or 10mm* diameter steel vertical cable lifelines.

*NOTE: Automatic Pass-Through Cable Guides (VGCG) are not compatible with

10mm diameter cable lifelines. If the Vi-Go Vertical Cable Lifeline System with

Automatic Pass-Through Cable Sleeve is used with 10mm diameter cable, interme-

diate Manual Pass-Through Cable Guides (TRCG) must be used and therefore the

cable sleeve will not automatically bypass intermediate cable guides.

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Installing the Vi-Go Automatic Cable Sleeve

to Vertical Cable Lifeline

The unique design of the Vi-GoAutomatic Cable Sleeve permits one-hand installation

to the lifeline, while an anti-inversion mechanism prevents the cable sleeve from being

installed upside-down on the cable.

To remove the Vi-Go Automatic Cable Sleeve from the cable:

1. While pushing upward on the shock absorber, press the lock knob.

2. With the lock knob pressed, push the slider into the casing.

3. Through the now-open gap in the casing of the cable sleeve, remove the cable sleeve.

4. Release the slider and the lock knob.

Lock Knob

Slider

Latch

Integrated

Shock Absorber

Swivel Carabiner

1. While pushing upward on the underside of the

shock absorber with your thumb, press the lock knob with your index nger.

2. With the lock knob pressed, push the slider into the casing.

3. Through the now-open gap in the casing of the cable sleeve, place the cable sleeve

on the cable such that the arrow on the casing points upward.

4. Release the slider and the lock knob.

5. The Vi-Go Automatic Cable Sleeve is now connected to the cable.

6. Check whether the cable sleeve can freely slide vertically on the cable.

7. Check the functioning of the locking and catch mechanism

by moving the latch.

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Operating the Vi-Go Automatic Cable Sleeve

To ascend or descend, climb the ladder in normal fashion. The cable sleeve will follow

automatically.

Bypassing

Automatic Pass-

Through Cable

Guides: As the cable

sleeve encounters the

IntermediateAutomatic

Pass-Through Cable

Guides, it will smoothly

bypass without manual

assistance.

Bypassing Manual Pass-Through Cable

Guides: To bypass Intermediate Manual Pass-

Through Cable Guides, snap the cable out of the

cable guide. Once the cable sleeve has passed

the cable guide, reconnect the cable into the cable

guide.

WARNING: DO NOT REMOVE CABLE

SLEEVE FROM CABLE TO PASS

INTERMEDIATE CABLE GUIDES.

When climbing is completed, remove the cable

sleeve and properly store according to the

maintenance instructions in this manual.

▲ When using the Vi-Go

Automatic Cable Sleeve with

MANUAL Pass-Through Cable

Guides, you must snap the cable

out of the cable guide to bypass.

The Vi-GoAutomatic Cable Sleeve is to be directly connected to the front attachment

point, designated for ladder climbing, of a Miller full-body harness using a Miller ap-

proved auto-locking carabiner or other Miller approved connector.

WARNING: The maximum length of the connector from the attachment

point on the harness to the cable must not exceed 9” (228mm).

1. Don a full-body harness according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Check har-

ness to ensure that all straps are connected, buckles are secure, and harness is

adjusted to provide a snug t. [NOTE: All instructions and warnings provided with the

body wear must be read and understood before using the equipment.]

2. Attach the cable sleeve to the front attachment point of the harness using a Miller

approved carabiner (or connector). Do not use connecting devices, such as a chain

assembly, quick link, or lanyard or substitute with non-Miller approved connectors.

3. Verify that the carabiner (or connector) keeper/gate is closed and locked.

Connecting the Vi-Go Automatic Cable Sleeve

to Full-Body Harness

◄ Whether climbing or descending,

no manual assistance

is required to bypass

AUTOMATIC Pass-Through

Cable Guides.

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3.2 Vi-Go Manual Pass-Through

Cable Sleeve

Installing the Vi-Go Manual Cable Sleeve

to Vertical Cable Lifeline

WARNING: Never attach the device on the lifeline with the “UP”

arrow pointing downward. In this condition the device will NOT

lock onto the lifeline should a fall occur.

WARNING: Vi-Go Manual Cable Sleeve is only compatible with

3/8” diameter cable.

Pin End

Button

Pivoting

Clamp Bar

Eye Attachment

(for Carabiner or

other Approved

Connector)

• Easily attaches to the cable and offers hands-free trailing

operation between intermediate cable guides.

• Locks instantly in the event of a fall.

• Attaches to 3/8” diameter steel vertical cable lifeline only.

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1. Open the device by depressing end buttons on pins while pulling pins out (see Fig. 1).

2. Fully open device by pivoting clamp bar assembly away from housing and attach

device to cable (see Fig. 2).

3. Close the device by pivoting cams onto the cable, making sure the “UP” arrow is

pointing up (see Fig. 3).

4. Reinstall pins through housing, ensuring that the ball detent passes completely

through housing assembly (see Fig. 4).

5. After cable sleeve is installed on lifeline, check security pins by trying to remove

the pins without depressing the buttons.

6. Test the cable sleeve for functionability of movement by working cams back and forth

and by running the device up and down on the lifeline.

7. Test the cable sleeve locking mechanism by pulling down sharply on the eye attach-

ment. Cable sleeve should lock onto cable.

To remove the Vi-Go Manual Cable Sleeve from the cable:

1. Depress end buttons on pins while pulling pins out.

2. Open the device by pivoting clamp bar assembly away from housing and remove

from cable.

Fig. 1 Fig. 2

Fig. 3 Fig. 4

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Connecting the Vi-Go Manual Cable Sleeve

to Full-Body Harness

Operating the Vi-Go Manual Cable Sleeve

To ascend, climb the ladder in normal fashion. The cable sleeve will follow automati-

cally.

As the cable sleeve encounters the Intermediate

Manual Pass-Through Cable Guides, snap the

cable out of the cable guide. Once the cable

sleeve has passed the cable guide, reconnect

the cable into the cable guide.

WARNING: DO NOT REMOVE CABLE

SLEEVE FROM CABLE TO PASS

INTERMEDIATE CABLE GUIDES.

To descend, climb down the ladder in normal

fashion with torso centered and close to the

device. This will keep the attachment lever up,

disengaging the clamping bar and allowing the

device to move freely down the cable. Lean-

ing too far back will cause the cable sleeve to

lock onto the cable. To unlock the cable sleeve,

move upward slightly. This will release the

device from the cable and allow the climber to

descend the ladder.

When climbing is completed, remove the cable

sleeve and properly store according to the main-

tenance instructions in this manual.

The Vi-Go Manual Cable Sleeve is to be directly connected to the front attachment