Innova XTIRPA IN-8002 Instruction Manual

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INSTRUCTION AND SAFETY MANUAL XTIRPA
1067mm (42″) PORTABLE MANHOLE GUARD SYSTEM
FOR PPE
UNIVERSAL RESCUE SYSTEM
IN-8002
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 XTIRPA system is part of a personal protection equipment system for fall protection,
work positioning, 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 XTIRPA system. These instructions must be provided to the
user of the XTIRPA system. The user must read and understand these instructions before
using the XTIRPA system. The manufacturer’s instructions must be followed for proper
use and maintenance of this product. Alterations or misuse of the XTIRPA 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 whatsoever,
user, owner and purchaser of the XTIRPA system waiving all claims, rights and recourses
against the manufacturer and derived therefrom.
The XTIRPA system was designed for persons needing a personal protection equipment system
for fall protection, work positioning, or rescue, for use in conned spaces. The XTIRPA system is
intended to act as a support structure or anchorage for these uses. Due to its conception and the
use of an advanced composite, the XTIRPA system is one of the lightest and most ergonomic
systems of its kind on the market. The XTIRPA system is in compliance with ANSI, OSHA, CE
and CSA standards. The equipment has been tested in accordance with applicable require-
ments of the standard EN 795 2012 Type B.
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
XTIRPA system.
Before each use, the user must read, understand and follow the manufacturer’s instruction and
safety manual.
Keep instructional and safety labels apposed on the XTIRPA system and components and parts
thereof 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 XTIRPA system for new & experienced workers, as
further recommended in this Inspection and safety manual. Establish a detailed inspection pro-
gram for the XTIRPA system and document ndings, as further recommended in this Instruction
and safety manual. Always inspect the XTIRPA system before each use and at least once a year
by a competent person.
The XTIRPA system and its components and parts have labels indicating the maximum capacity
of each. Exceeding said maximum capacity may result not only in damages to the XTIRPA sys-
tem or components or parts thereof but also in serious injury or death, for which the manufactur-
er disclaims all warranties and liabilities whatsoever, user, owner and purchaser of the XTIRPA
system waiving all claims, rights and recourses against the manufacturer derived therefrom.
The XTIRPA Universal Safety system IN-8002, including components IN-2108, 1067mm (42”)
Portable Manhole Guard for Fall Protection & Retrieval and IN-2210, Davit Arm for Fall Protection

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and Retrieval Including Secondary Block, conforms to document number MU8002-(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 num-
ber 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
regarding its safe use.
Maximum working moment (MWM).

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n n Minimum and maximum service temperature.
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kg
n
lb Maximum working load.
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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 (5 000 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, and its many components and parts (including davit arm and manhole
guard), are intended to be used as part of a personal protection equipment system for fall pro-
tection, work positioning, personnel handling, materials handling, or rescue, for use in conned
spaces. The XTIRPA 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 420 lbs (190 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 pres-
ent European standard and, unless otherwise stipulated, equipment is to be used by only
one 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 XTIRPA system.
d) Use of the XTIRPA system in areas where environmental hazards exist may require addition-
al precautions to limit the possibility of injury to the user or damage to the XTIRPA system.
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 XTIRPA
system of the presence of the XTIRPA 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 beyond its limits, or in any other applications for
which the equipment was not designed for.
WARNING: A warning should specify that the equipment shall not be used by a person
that has not been trained or is not competent 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 XTIRPA system. They must have read and understood this Instruction and
safety manual before using the XTIRPA 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 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 EN 361-compliant harness is in the right position. The attendant also assures that
the XTIRPA 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 certied lifeline cables
and ropes for any user of the XTIRPA system, with appropriate specications designed and
recommended for use in specialized work conditions such as those for which the XTIRPA

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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.
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 XTIRPA system and who must have read and
understood this Instruction and safety manual before using the XTIRPA system, available
to do the job.
j) Keep all instructional and safety labels on the XTIRPA 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: All modications of the equipment or all additions to the equipment shall not
be performed without the authorization of the manufacturer, and all repairs shall be done
as indicated by the operating mode 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 420lbs (190kg) (CSI, ANSI, OSHA) as the maximum work load of the system.
l) Follow all applicable laws, regulations and standards for work in, entry in and exit from con-
ned spaces.
m) A person who has not read this instruction and safety manual, has not been trained in using
the XTIRPA 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 XTIRPA system and does it at their sole risk, therefore waiving any and all claims,
rights and recourses against the Manufacturer and derived there from.
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
22 kN (5 000 lbf) according to CSA, ANSI, and OSHA; or 12 kN according to EN 362, EN 795
EC 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 XTIRPA system on a hard and level surface. Do not
use the XTIRPA system on a soft surface, including, but not limited to, sand, grass, gravel
and rocks. If you have any questions about the use or maintenance or whether the XTIRPA
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.
WARNING: The anti-toppling device A2108-18 must be used while the manhole guard is
being used in V conguration. See illustrations 4 and 5 in Section 5 of the manual.