HSS Hire G Saver Troubleshooting guide

G Savers,
G Stops and
G Guards
Fall Arrest Blocks for personnel and
materials
EQUIPMENT CARE
FINISHING OFF
Code 70904/3/6/7/8 70932/33/35
Operating & Safety Guide SS629
SS629/01
©HSS Hire Service Group 2004 No. SS629/01
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Always try to work as directly underneath the fall
arrest block as you can. In the event of an arrest this
will minimise the effects of a fall.
In the event of a fall, the arrest block will arrest the
fall without jarring. If the person is connected to
a G Stop the person will be suspended at the arrest
point. Make sure you make allowances for this in
your rescue plan.
In the event of an arrest with a G Saver, the victim
can be retrieved. To do this the arrest block must
be suspended in a position to allow a colleague to
operate the arrest block.
To operate the Saver’s retrieval facility, lift and
rotate the engagement trigger to its lock out
position. The crank arm is now rotated and pushed
in so as to engage the gear mechanism. Rotate the
engagement trigger until it snaps into its lock in
position. Check that the gear mechanism is fully
engaged by trying to pull the crank arm out away
from the unit. You can now operate the Saver as a
manual winch to either raise or lower the victim.
The brake will hold the person if you have to let go
of the handle. This should not be used for work
positioning or be left unattended.
This winch facility should only be used in an
emergency situation and is for the rescue of
personnel only.
Practice engaging the gears before you start work.
Once the person has been recovered and
unattached from the Saver, the mechanism can be
reverted back to a fall arrest block. Make sure you have
tension on the rope before disengaging the gear
mechanism.
If you are using a G Guard always keep the load as
central as possible under the suspension point of
the Guard.
The rope will feed in and out automatically. Always
keep tension on the rope and never allow the rope
to travel around corners.
If the block arrests the load you must make sure
that you have a recovery plan.
Always make sure that the weight of the load does
not exceed the Safe Working Load of the fall arrest
block.
Never push the equipment beyond its design
limits. If it will not do what you want it to do with
reasonable ease, then assume you have the wrong
equipment, and contact your local HSS Safe & Sure.
Keep the equipment clean. It will be less of a chore if
you clean the equipment regularly rather than leave it
until the end of the hire.
Always check the equipment before every shift,
use or break.
When the equipment is not in use always store it
somewhere clean, dry and safe from unauthorised
users and thieves.
Disconnect the harness from the G Stop or G Saver,
or the load from the G Guard. Keep tension on the
rope and allow the rope to be recoiled by the
machine slowly. Never release the rope. This may
cause damage to the block and yourself.
Remove the arrest block from the anchor point
carefully.
Give the unit a final clean in preparation for return to
your local HSS Safe & Sure

For advice on the safety and suitability of this
equipment contact your local HSS Safe & Sure.
There is a serious risk of personal injury if you do
not follow all the instructions laid down in this
guide and on the equipment’s labels.
Only G Stops and G Savers must be used for the
fall arrest of personnel.
Always use G Guards for the fall arrest of materials.
The hirer has the responsibility to ensure that all
necessary risk assessments have been completed
prior to the use of this equipment.
Only an operator who has been deemed
competent to do so by his/her employer should
use this equipment.
This equipment has been designed to be used by
an able bodied, competent adult who has read and
understood these instructions. Anyone with either a
temporary or permanent disability should seek expert
advice before using it.
Keep children, animals and bystanders away from
the work area. Cordon off a suitable work area using
cones, barriers or tape. These products are available
from your local HSS.
Never use the equipment if you are ill,
feeling tired, or under the influence of
alcohol or drugs.
Wear all Personal Protective Equipment required,
this will be identified on you job specific risk
assessment. Avoid loose fitting garments and jewellery.
Tie back long hair.
Make sure you know how to operate this
equipment safely and are aware of its limitations
before you use it.
Make sure that anyone in the immediate work area is
warned of the task.
Before you use the equipment check that the hook
/ safety catch is engaged and that the wire rope is
free from damage, twists or kinks.
Check the condition of the equipment before you
use it. If you see any signs of damage or excessive
wear, contact your local HSS Safe & Sure.
GENERAL SAFETY
Warning
Only G Stop and G Saver must be used for Personnel
Only G Guard can be used for Materials
G Savers, G Stops and G Guards
Suspension
Points
Connection
Points
BASIC TECHNIQUES
Code Type Length Weight SWL
70904 G Stop 7m 10kg 136kg
70903 G Stop 14m 10.5kg 136kg
70906 G Stop 21m 15kg 136kg
70907 G Saver 14m 12.5kg 136kg
70908 G Saver 21m 17kg 136kg
70932 G Guard 10m 10kg 250kg
70933 G Guard 7m 15kg 500kg
70935 G Guard 7m 22kg 1500kg
The HSS Fall Arrest Blocks are divided in the three
product groups.
G Savers – These are used to provide fall arrest for
personnel and also provided a retrieval system.
G Stops – Are used to provide fall arrest for personnel.
G Guard – Used for providing fall arrest for materials.
It is important that the correct product is used for
your job. Never connect personnel to a G Guard and
never connect materials to either a G Saver or G Stop.
PRODUCT SELECTION
The following pointers are for additional guidance
and are not the only checks to be made in the
assessment. If in any doubt consult a fully qualified
health and safety officer.
This equipment must only be used within its
design limits. The anchor design on both G Saver
and G Stop is for one man only to a maximum load
of 136kg.
Only after carrying out a full risk assessment and
confirming that the equipment is suitable and safe
for the task should you use it.
Always make sure that a disaster and rescue plan
forms part of your assessment.
RISK ASSESSMENT
GETTING STARTED
G STOP & G SAVER should be suspended from a
suitable suspension point above the user, above head
height is preferable. (Except when used in conjunction
with a suitable CE approved roof man anchor having
considered the path of the rope should a fall occur).
Always make sure that the block is securely attached
to the anchor point.
Having satisfied yourself that this is done, pull the wire
rope end out of the unit. Connect the hook to a suitable
anchor point on your full body harness. Harnesses are
available, for sale, from your local HSS Safe & Sure.
Always check that the hook is correctly attached to
the harness and that its safety catch is fully closed.
G GUARD provides fall arrest protection for materials.
Connect the G Guard to a suitable anchor point. Always
make sure that this anchor point is above the load,
which the guard will be protecting.
Connect the shackle to the load. If it is not possible to
connect the shackle direct to the load, additional slings
may be required. These are available from your local HSS.
Never work alone. Always have a colleague close that
is well practiced in recovery and is fully aware of the
disaster and recovery plan.
Never attach to a lanyard, always connect direct to
the harness.
Always ensure that the items you are using are in
good condition. If you are wearing a harness,
have a colleague check that it is fitted correctly.
When working with any fall arrest product, do not
take unnecessary risks. Do not have a false sense
of security. THE FALL ARREST BLOCK IS THERE AS
A LAST RESORT.
Take your time and do not over do it. You are more
likely to make a mistake or have an accident if you are
tired or rushing the job.
G Stops and G Savers – Once you are attached securely
you can begin work. The fall arrest block will
automatically pay out rope as you move away from the unit
and retract rope in when you move closer too it, similar to
a car seat belt. The rope should never become slack. If
the unit does not payout and retract the rope
smoothly thus, not keeping a reasonable tension at
all time times – STOP WORK. Return the unit to your
local HSS Safe & Sure for a replacement.
Keep a direct straight line between yourself and
the fall arrest block. Never allow the rope to go
around corners etc.
GSE
Location
Knob
Handle
G Savers