Innova IN-8012 Instruction Manual

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INSTRUCTION AND SAFETY MANUAL
XTIRPA™ Davit Arm System with Universal «T»
Adapter for Vehicle and Cart Counterweights for PPE
UNIVERSAL RESCUE SYSTEM
IN-8012
INNOVA Public Utility Products Inc.
1040 Boulevard Industriel, Granby, Québec, Canada
Tel [phone] Fax [phone] www.xtirpa.com
TO BE READ AND UNDERSTOOD BY USER PRIOR TO EACH USE

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INTRODUCTION
WARNING
The XTIRPATM system is part of a personal protection equipment system for fall protection,
work positioning, personnel handling, materials handling, or rescue, for use in conned
spaces.
The user must read, understand and follow the manufacturer’s instructions for each com-
ponent or part of the complete XTIRPATM system. These instructions must be provided to
the user of the XTIRPATM system. The user must read and understand these instructions
before using the XTIRPATM system. The manufacturer’s instructions must be followed for
proper use and maintenance of this product. Alterations or misuse of the XTIRPATM system
or of any component or part thereof or failure to follow instructions may result in serious
injury or death, for which the manufacturer disclaims all warranties and liabilities whatso-
ever, user, owner and purchaser of the XTIRPATM system waiving all claims, rights and
recourses against the manufacturer and derived therefrom.
The XTIRPATM system was designed for persons needing a personal protection equipment sys-
tem for fall protection, work positioning, personnel handling, materials handling, or rescue, for
use in conned spaces. The XTIRPATM system is intended to act as a support structure or anchor
for these uses. Due to its design and the use of an advanced composite, the XTIRPATM system is
one of the lightest and most ergonomic systems of its kind on the market. The XTIRPATM system
is in compliance with ANSI, OSHA, CSST and CE standards. The equipment has been tested in
accordance with applicable requirements of the standard EN 795 2012 Type A, Type B as well
as Type E.
IMPORTANT: The buyer must complete and return the limited warranty registration form.
Always keep this instruction and safety manual available to any worker needing to use the
XTIRPATM system.
Before each use, the user must read, understand and follow the manufacturer’s instruction and
safety manual.
Keep instructional and safety labels afxed to the XTIRPATM system and its components and
parts clean and legible at all times. Clean or replace if required. New labels can be obtained
upon demand.
Establish a regular training program on the XTIRPATM system for new & experienced workers,
as further recommended in this instruction and safety manual. Establish a detailed inspection
program for the XTIRPATM system and document ndings, as further recommended in this in-
struction and safety manual. Always inspect the XTIRPATM system before each use and at least
once a year by a competent person.
The XTIRPATM system and its components and parts have labels indicating the maximum capac-
ity of each. Exceeding said maximum capacity may result not only in damages to the XTIRPATM
system or its components or parts but also in serious injury or death, for which the manufacturer
disclaims all warranties and liabilities whatsoever, user, owner and purchaser of the XTIRPATM
system waiving all claims, rights and recourses against the manufacturer derived therefrom.
The XTIRPATM IN-8012 universal safety system, including the following components: IN-2240

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(Mast for fall protection and retrieval); IN-2313 (102mm (4’’) Mast for Davit-Arm IN-2237
1524mm (60’’) height); IN-2426 (Mast for davit arm 30’’ to 48’’ 500mm (19.7) high); IN-2237
(Extendable davit arm for fall protection and retrieval); IN-2305 (T-shaped universal base for
102mm (4”) mast); A2305-40 (2438mm (96”) extension tube for counterbalanced truck); A2305-
07 (Counterbalanced truck); A2305-12 (Anchor adaptor for T-shaped universal base); A2305-20
(63.5-51mm (2.5-2”) coupling reducer for T-shaped base extension); A2305-25 (T-shaped base
union for 1829mm (72”) extension); A2305-29 (90-degree extension); A2305-16 (1829mm (72”)
extension for 63.5mm (2.5”) T-shaped base coupling); A2305-55 (Adaptor for vehicle coupling);
A2305-65 (Ballast support assembly); IN-2517 (Hitch adapter for Europeam Vehicle), complies
with document number MU8012-(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 involved in the initial
production and certication control phase.

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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 XTIRPATM system, and its many components and parts (including davit arm, manhole guard,
removable adapter, permanent adapter, integrated mast and side entry cart), are intended to
be used as part of a personal protection equipment system for fall protection, work positioning,
personnel handling, materials handling, or rescue, for use in conned spaces. The XTIRPATM
system is intended to act as a support structure or anchor for these uses.

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RESTRICTIONS
a) CAPACITY: The maximum working load for this product is 360 lbs (164 kg). According to
(ANSI, OSHA, CSA). According to EC (EN 795 2012), use an EN 360 and/or EN 363 fall
protection system or an EN 1496 recovery system.
b) The manufacturer attests that anchoring devices have been tested accordingly to the cur-
rent European standard (EN 795 2012 Type A, Type B and Type E) and, except otherwise
stipulated, they are to be used by a single person using a shock absorber in accordance with
regulation EN 355.
c) PRECAUTIONS: Take the necessary precautions to limit injuries to the user and risks of
damaging the XTIRPATM system.
d) Use of the XTIRPATM system in areas where environmental hazards exist may require addi-
tional precautions to limit the possibility of injury to the user or damage to the XTIRPATM sys-
tem. Hazards may include, but are not limited to: high heat, re, ame, smoke, fumes, caustic
chemicals, corrosive environments, high voltage power lines, sudden changes of pressure,
explosive or toxic gases or substances, water or risks of ooding, risks of wall, ceiling or oor
collapsing, moving machinery and sharp edges.
e) Install and secure all signaling and other precautionary and security measures, including but
not limited to, notifying users, bystanders and vehicle operators circulating near the XTIR-
PATM system of the presence of the XTIRPATM system and its workers, before starting work.
f) Wear all appropriate certied and recommended security equipment such as, but not limited
to, hard hat, protective eyewear, leather gloves, protective clothing, work boots, harness in
accordance with EN 361, ashlight and respiratory device if needed.
WARNING: Equipment shall not be used past its capacity, or in any other applications for
which the equipment was not designed.
WARNING: The equipment must be used by a person that has been trained and is com-
petent to use the equipment safely.
g) Always work in teams of at least two (2) people: 1 attendant and 1 conned space work-
er (the person attached to the lifeline cable or rope). These people must be qualied and
trained on the XTIRPATM system. They must have read and understood this instruction and
safety manual before using the XTIRPATM system. One person works in the conned space
(the user attached to the lifeline cable or rope) and the other (attendant) pays out the line and
reels it in, keeps in contact with the person inside and remains available in case of any emer-
gency. The attendant makes sure, at all times, that the user who is tying his lifeline cable or
rope to his harness is in the right position. The attendant also assures that the XTIRPATM
system is well in place and that no load imbalance is possible.
IMPORTANT: During installation of the system, it is important to ensure stability throughout.
h) Use only a certied full body harness in accordance with EN 361 and lifeline cables and
ropes for any user of the XTIRPATM system, with appropriate specications designed and

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recommended for use in specialized work conditions such as those for which the XTIRPATM
system is intended to be used as per this instruction and safety manual. For the installation
of lifeline cables and ropes on the certied 12kn anchor points of the davit arm, see section
6 paragraphs 3 and 5.
IMPORTANT: When used as PPE, the system must be tted with a device limiting the
dynamic forces exerted on the user to a maximum of 6kN (1320 LbF).
i) Plan your work program before starting. Have the required equipment, procedures and peo-
ple, which must be qualied and trained on the XTIRPATM system and who must have read
and understood this instruction and safety manual before using the XTIRPATM system, avail-
able to do the job.
j) Keep all instructional and safety labels afxed on the XTIRPATM system and its components
and parts clean and legible at all times. Clean or replace if required. New labels can be
obtained upon demand.
IMPORTANT: If the markings on the anchoring device are not legible after installation,
it is recommended that supplementary markings next to the anchoring device be made.
WARNING: No modications or additions to the equipment shall be performed without the
authorization of the manufacturer, and all repairs shall be done as indicated by the operat-
ing procedure of the manufacturer.
WARNING: It is established and agreed that the equipment (system) is reserved for the
use of only one person.
k) Do not exceed 360lbs (164kg) (CSI, ANSI, OSHA) as the maximum work load of the system.
l) Follow all applicable laws, regulations and standards for work, entry and exit in conned
spaces.
m) A person who has not read this instruction and safety manual, has not been trained in using
the XTIRPATM system and does not understand all operation, safety, maintenance, servicing
and storage instructions contained in this instruction and safety manual and in any other
recommendations provided by the manufacturer or its certied trainers is not qualied to op-
erate the XTIRPATM system and does it at their sole risk, therefore waiving any and all claims,
rights and recourses against the manufacturer and derived therefrom.
n) Make sure to conform to relative demands regarding anchoring devices (E.g.: oor adapter,
wall adapter, etc.) or ensure that the chosen structure that will be used has an anchoring
point, and keep in mind minimal required resistance, equivalency and position.
WARNING: Anchoring devices must be installed only by competent persons or
organizations.
o) The maximum force that can be applied by the system to the structure is a vertical force of
22kN (5000 lbf) according to CSA, ANSI, OSHA or 12kN according to EN 362, EN 795 CE
from the anchor when the system is placed.

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WARNING: The system must be appropriately checked, for example, by calculations or
tests.
WARNING: The use of a base, structural anchor or fastener, if one exists, must be taken
into account when calculating the amount of force supported by the anchor during strength
and integrity testing.
p) A rescue plan shall be put in place in order to account for all likely emergencies that could
occur while working.
WARNING: Any modication or addition to the equipment cannot be done without the prior
written consent of the manufacturer, and any repairs must be undertaken in accordance
with the manufacturer’s procedures.
WARNING: This equipment (system) is reserved for the use of one person at a time.
WARNING: It is important to place the XTIRPATM system on a hard and level surface.
Do not use the XTIRPATM system on a soft surface, including, but not limited to, sand,
grass, gravel and rocks. If you have any questions about use or maintenance or whether
the XTIRPATM system is appropriate for your job, please contact the manufacturer PSP
INNOVA INC.
WARNING: For safety reasons, make sure when using the anti-drop system that you have
enough space under the user, so as to avoid injury. If a fall occurs, there should be enough
space to avoid a collision with the ground or any obstacle. See the diagram in Section 8
for calculating this distance.