Innova XTIRPA IN-8017 Instruction Manual

MU8017-(en-us)
INSTRUCTION AND SAFETY MANUAL
XTIRPA
TM
Tripod System for PPE
UNIVERSAL RESCUE SYSTEM
IN-8017
INNOVA Public Utility Products Inc.
1040 Boulevard Industriel, Granby, Québec, Canada
Tel [phone] Fax [phone] www.xtirpa.com
MUST BE READ AND UNDERSTOOD BY THE USER BEFORE EACH USE

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INTRODUCTION
WARNING
The XTIRPA system is part of a personal protection equipment system, a protection sys-
tem against falls, a work and safety positioning system to be used in isolation. .
The user must read, understand and respect the manual’s instructions for each of the
entire XTIRPA system’s components and parts. These instructions must be sent to the
XTIRPA system user. The manufacturer’s instructions must be followed to ensure the ap-
propriate use and maintenance of this product. Any modication or misuse of the XTIRPA
system or of any of its components or parts or any failure to follow the manual’s instruc-
tions can lead to serious injuries or death, for which the manufacturer refuses any warranty
or responsibility, the user, owner and buyer of the XTIRPA system waiving any arising
claim, right and remedy against the manufacturer.
The XTIRPA System was engineered for people needing a personal protection equipment sys-
tem, a protection system against falls, a work and safety positioning system to be used in iso-
lation. The XTIRPA System was engineered to act as a supporting or anchoring structure for
these uses. The XTIRPA System is one of the lightest and most ergonomic systems to use in its
category on the market. The XTIRPA System meets the ANSI, OSHA, CSA, and CE standards.
The equipment was tested in accordance with the applicable Type A EN 795:2012 standard’s
requirements .
IMPORTANT: The buyer must imperatively complete and return the limited warranty’s
record sheet.
Always make this Instruction and Safety manual available to any worker who needs to use the
XTIRPA system. Before each use, the user must read, understand and follow the manufacturer’s
Instruction and Safety manual.
Always keep the informative and safety labels afxed on the XTIRPA system as well as those on
the components and parts clean and readable. Clean or replace if necessary. New labels can
be obtained on demand.
Implement a regular training program on the use of the XTIRPA system for all users, whether new
or professional, as recommended thereafter in this Instruction and Safety manual. Implement a
detailed inspection program for the XTIRPA system and document the results, as recommended
below in this Instruction and Safety manual. Always inspect the XTIRPA system before each use
and at least one a year after that.
The XTIRPA system, its components and parts have labels indicating each and everyone’s max-
imum capacity. Exceeding this maximum capacity can not only provoke damages to the XTIRPA
system, or its components or pieces, but can also lead to serious injury or death, for which the
manufacturer refuses any warranty or responsibility, the user, owner and buyer of the XTIRPA
system waiving any arising claim, right and remedy against the manufacturer.
The universal XTIRPA IN-8017 rescue system, including various types of tripods; IN-2423
(7 FEET) and IN-2429 (9 FEET), is compliant with document number: MU8017-(en-us).
APAVE SUDEUROPE SAS, Headquarters: 8 rue Jean-Jacques Vernazza - Z.A.C. Saumaty-
Séon - CS 60193 - 13322 MARSEILLE CEDEX 16, is the notied body concerned by the phase
of conception, production monitoring and certication .

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SYMBOLS
Indicates a dangerous situation which, if it not avoided, could lead to death or a dangerous
injury.
Indicates a dangerous situation which, if it not avoided, could lead to a minor or moderate
injury.
Indicated the safe working condition.
Please read and understand this system’s operating manual before using it.
An anchor point authorized on the system indicating the maximum number
of simultaneous users, wearing their harness. The system can also be used
to lift and lower users.
The system can be used to lift and lower users.
The system cannot be used to lift and lower users.
The system’s equipment must be installed by a qualied person in accor-
dance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
Please perform a visual inspection before any use, in accordance with the
manual’s instructions. Please do not use the system in case of doubt regard-
ing its safe use.
Maximum working moment (MWM).

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°C °F
n n
n n Minimum and maximum service temperature.
n
kg
n
lb Maximum working load.
n
kN
n
lbf
Minimum breaking strength (MBS).
Required tightening for bolt.
Equipment maximum arrest force (MAF).
The positioning pins must be installed before use.
Minimum breaking strength (MBS) of 22.2 kN (5000 lbf).
n°
n° Permissible working angle.
It is forbidden to install more than (1) user on the same anchor point.

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APPLICATION
The XTIRPA system as well as its numerous components and parts (including the gallows,
safety guard, removable adapter, permanent adapter, integrated mast and side entrance trolley)
were engineered to be used as part of a personal protection equipment system, a protection
system against falls, a work and safety positioning system, a staff management system, an
equipment management system and a safeguard system to be used in isolation. The XTIRPA
system was engineered to act as a supporting or anchoring structure for these uses.

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RESTRICTIONS
a) CAPACITY: This product’s maximum worload is 360 lbs (164 kg). Per (ANSI, OSHA, CSA).
Per (ANSI, OSHA, CSA). Per CE (EN 795:2012), use a fall arrest system EN 360 and/or
EN 363 or collectiosystem EN-1496
b) The manufacturer conrms that the anchoring devices were subjected to tests in accordance
with the current European standard (EN 795:2012 Type A) and that, unless otherwise indi-
cated, they are suitable for use by one person only with a shock absorber compliant with
EN 355.
c) PRECAUTIONS: Take the necessary precautions to limit the user’s injuries and the XTIRPA
system’s risks of damage. .
d) Using the XTIRPA system in hazardous environments may required additional precautions
to limit the possibility of injuries to the user or damages to the XTIRPA system. Hazards
may include but are not limited to: high temperatures, re, ames, fumes, caustic chemical
products, corrosive environments, high voltage electrical cables, sudden pressure changes,
gas or toxic or explosive substances, water or risks of ooding, risk of wall, ceiling or oor
collapsing, mobile machinery and sharp-edged items.
e) Install and secure all marking and other precaution and safety measures, including with-
out limitation, those informing users, bystanders and vehicle operators circulating near the
XTIRPA system of the presence of the XTIRPA system and workers before starting the
works.
f) Wear any appropriate, certied and recommended safety equipment, including, without lim-
itation, safety helmet, protective glasses, leather gloves, protective clothing, safety boots,
harness compliant with EN 361, ashlight and respiratory system if necessary.
WARNING: The equipment must not be used beyond its limits or for purposes other than
those for which it was originally intended.
WARNING: The equipment must only be used by trained and competent people in order
for this product to be used safely.
g) Always work in team composed of at least two (2) people: 1 agent and 1 worker in a closed
space (the person attached to the cable or lifeline) who must be qualied and trained in us-
ing the XTIRPA system and who must have read and understood the Instruction and Safety
manual before using the XTIRPA system. One person works inside the enclosed space (the
person attached to the cable or lifeline) and the other (the agent) is in charge of handling the
lifeline and rewind, keeping contact with the person located inside and remaining available in
case of emergency. The agent ensures that, at all times, the user who attaches his/her cable
or lifeline to his/her harness compliant with EN 361 is in the right position. The agent also
ensures that the XTIRPA system is rmly in place and that no load imbalance can happen.
IMPORTANT: During the system installation, it is important to ensure its stability.

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h) Use only a full body harness conforming to EN 361 as well as certied lifeline cables and
ropes, for any user of the XTIRPA system, having the appropriate specications and de-
signed and recommended for use in conditions of specialized work such as that for which
the XTIRPA system was designed, as indicated in this instruction and safety manual. For the
installation of cables or lifeline on 12kN certied anchor points, see section 6.
IMPORTANT: When used as a PPE, the system must be equipped with an equipment
limited the dynamic forces that were exerted by the user to a maximum of 6 kN (1320 LbF).
i) Plan your work before starting the works. One must have the required and available equip-
ment, procedures and workers to perform the work and the latter must be qualied and
trained in using the XTIRPA system and must have read and understood this Instruction and
Safety manual before using the XTIRPA system.
j) Always keep the informative and safety labels afxed on the XTIRPA system as well as those
on the components and parts clean and readable. Clean or replace if necessary. New labels
can be obtained on demand.
IMPORTANT: If the anchoring device’s marking cannot be accessed after the use, an
additional marking located near the anchoring device is recommended.
WARNING: Any alteration or addition to the equipment cannot be performed without the
manufacturer’s prior written consent and any repair must be performed in accordance with
the manufacturer’s method of operation .
WARNING: It is agreed and accepted that the use of the equipment (system) is limited to
one person only. .
k) Do not exceed 360 lbs. (164 kg) (CSA, ANSI, OSHA) or the system’s maximum working load.
l) Follow all the laws, regulations and standards that rule the work, entrance and exit in a
closed space .
m) Any person who hasn’t read this Instruction and Safety manual, who hasn’t been trained in
using the XTIRPA system and who does not understand all the instructions related to the
operation, security, maintenance, repair, and storage contained in this Instruction and Safety
manual and in any other recommendation provided by the manufacturer or his qualied train-
ers, is not qualied to operate the XTIRPA system and does it at his/her own risks and, doing
so, waives all arising claims, rights and remedy against the manufacturer.
n) Make sure to respect the requirements related to the anchoring device (such as the oor
adapter, wall adapter, recessed wall, etc.) or to the structure chosen to serve as an anchoring
point, and in particular, the minimum required resistance, adequacy and position .
WARNING: Anchoring devices must only be installed by competent people or organization.
o) The maximum force applied by the system on the structure is, a vertical force of 22 kN
(5000 lbf), per CSA, ANSI, OSHA or 12kN per EN 362, EN 795 CE on the anchorage to
which the system is xed.

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WARNING: Installation must be checked appropriately, for example, through calculations
or tests.
WARNING: The tness for use of the base materials’, structural anchor’s or fastening
component, if any, must be considered by taking into account the loads registered on the
anchoring device during the dynamic resistance and integrity tests.
p) A safety plan must be established in order to face any emergency that could arise during
work .
WARNING: Any alteration or addition to the equipment cannot be performed without the
manufacturer’s prior written consent and any repair must be performed in accordance with
the manufacturer’s method of operation.
WARNING: It is agreed and accepted that the use of the equipment (system) is limited to
one person only.
WARNING: The XTIRPA system must be placed on a hard and leveled surface. Do not
use the XTIRPA system on a soft ground, such as, but not limited to sand, grass, gravel
and pebbles. If you have questions related to the use, maintenance or adequacy of the
XTIRPA system for your application, please contact the PSP INNOVA INC. manufacturer.
WARNING: To ensure security during the use of the fall arrest system, it is essential to
make sure that there is enough clearance below the user, so as to avoid any injury. If any
fall were to occur, there should be enough clearance to avoid a collision between the
ground and any other obstacle. See the diagram of the air draf calculation in section 8.

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XTIRPA SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
IMPORTANT: If you have questions related to the use, maintenance or adequacy of the
XTIRPA system for your application, please contact the PSP INNOVA INC. manufacturer.
IMPORTANT: Enter the product’s ID number indicated on the ID label on the maintenance
and inspection sheet contained in this Instruction and Safety manual.
IMPORTANT: Enter the date of purchase as well as the date of the rst use on the mainte-
nance and inspection sheet contained in this Instruction and Safety manual.
a) The XTIRPA system was engineered to be used as part of a personal protection equipment
system, a protection system against falls, a work and safety positioning system, a staff man-
agement system, an equipment management system and a safeguard system to be used in
isolation. The XTIRPA system was engineered to act as a supporting or anchoring structure
for these uses. The XTIRPA system must only be used with adaptors, anchorages, con-
nectors (EN 362), other components, parts or sub-systems that are certied, approved and
recommended by the manufacturer.
WARNING: It is imperative to never use this system both with staff and for handling equip-
ment purposes.
b) Please do not alter or intentionally misuse this equipment. Consult Innova when you use
this equipment along with components and sub-systems other than those described in this
manual. The combination of some sub-systems and components may adversely affect the
operation of this equipment.
c) Consult your doctor if you have any doubt about your physical capacity to cushion the impact
of the fall arrest. Age and physical condition seriously affect a worker’s capacity to withstand
falls. Pregnant women and underage people should not use the Innova tripods, except in
case of emergency.
d) A person who hasn’t read the Instruction and Safety manual, who hasn’t been trained to use
the XTIRPA system and who doesn’t understand all the operation and safety instructions,
is not qualied to use the XTIRPA system. A user who wasn’t trained exposes others and
himself/herself to serious injuries or death, for which the manufacturer refuses any warranty
or responsibility, the user, owner and buyer of the XTIRPA system waiving any arising claim,
right and remedy against the manufacturer.
e) Refer to and follow all the ANSI, OSHA, CSA, CE standards as well as other local standards
and regulations. Follow all requirements of your local regulations concerning your applica-
tions.
f) See the other important operating and safety instructions contained below in this Instruction
and Safety manual.