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.
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 (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.

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XTIRPA SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
IMPORTANT: If you have questions about the use, care or suitability of the XTIRPA system
for your application, please contact the Manufacturer INNOVA Public Utility Products Inc.
IMPORTANT: Record the product identication information from the ID label in the main-
tenance and inspection log of this Instruction and safety manual.
IMPORTANT: Record purchasing date and also date of rst use on the maintenance and
inspection log sheet included in this safety instruction manual.
a) The XTIRPA system is intended to be used as part of a personal protection equipment sys-
tem for fall protection, 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. The XTIRPA system must be used only with adapters, anchors,
connectors (EN 362), and other components, parts or subsystems that have been certied,
approved and recommended by the Manufacturer.
WARNING: This system should never be used to transport persons and material at the
same time.
b) Substitutions or replacements made with non-approved adapters, anchors, connectors (EN
362), other components, parts or subsystems may be incompatible, may jeopardize the safe-
ty and reliability of the complete XTIRPA system and 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 derived therefrom.
IMPORTANT: It is imperative to keep the pulling angle at a maximum of twenty-two de-
grees (22°) from the lifeline cable or rope, as to avoid any frontward load unbalance of the
manhole guard and cause it to topple over (see illustration A).
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.
c) Connectors (EN 362) (hooks, carabiners, D-rings) must be able to support a weight of at
least 5 000 lbs (2 273 Kg). (CSI, ANSI, OSHA).
d) The manhole guard’s integrated mast must be positioned at the highest point of the area to
be barricaded.

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e) When attaching the EN 361-compliant safety harness with the lifeline cable or rope, it is
imperative, in order to avoid the manhole guard toppling over, that the user tie himself to the
front of the XTIRPA system.
f) Always open the manhole guard to its full capacity before installing davit arm.
g) Make sure the lifeline cable or rope is positioned directly over the work area. Use only cer-
tied lifeline cable or rope, in perfect working condition, with appropriate specications, in-
cluding maximum leverage capabilities, for the intended use of the XTIRPA system.
h) Owners must make sure that, before each use, all users of the XTIRPA system have read,
understood and follow the Manufacturer’s Instructions and safety manual.
i) Owners must also make sure that all users have successfully been trained in using the
XTIRPA system, before allowing them to use the XTIRPA system, and at least annually
thereafter.
j) A person who has not read the Instruction and safety manual, has not been trained in using
the XTIRPA system and does not understand all operation and safety instructions, is not
qualied to operate the XTIRPA system. An untrained user exposes himself and others to
possible 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 derived therefrom.
k) Refer to and follow applicable ANSI, OSHA, CSA, CE or other standards and local regula-
tions. Comply with all requirements of your local regulations for your applications.
WARNING: It is possible that a hazard may occur while using multiple components, as
one of them could affect the safety function of the system, if the safety function of one
component can be affected by that of another component.
WARNING: It is essential for the safety of the user, if the product is resold to a destination
outside the rst country, that the reseller supplies the instruction manual, maintenance
instruction log sheet for the periodic inspections and all associated repair instructions
written in the native language of the country in which the product will be used. It is also
required to supply all specic additional information for the equipment.
WARNING: Any persons with a medical condition which could cause a hazard to the user
during normal operation and in emergency situations should avoid using the system.
l) See other important operation instruction and safety information contained hereafter in this
Instruction and safety manual.
WARNING: If the system has been used to stop a fall, it should not be used again until a
competent person has, in writing, authorized its reuse.
WARNING: The safety of the user is in direct relation to the quality of maintenance and
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m) It is imperative to supply all information in sufcient quantity to assure that different equip-
ment articles are compatible when assembled as system.
n) Life expectancy of the XTIRPA system and its components will be determined based on the
conclusions of periodic and monthly inspections which will determine whether or not the
product may remain in service.
o) Lifting of Materials: The anchor device should only be used for personal fall protection
equipment and not for lifting equipment. The product shall not be used simultaneously to lift
equipment (material) and as a PPE (Personal Protective Equipment). Some jurisdictions may
prohibit the use of a PPE to lift equipment (material) altogether. If so, this product must be
labeled as to be used only to lift equipment (material) and may no longer be used as a PPE.
Never exceed the 328 kg (722 lbs) for lifting equipment (material).

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MAINTENANCE, SERVICING, STORAGE
a) Before each use, the user must read and understand the Manufacturer’s Instruction and
safety manual. Ensure that the markings are visible at all times.
b) Before each use, carefully inspect the XTIRPA system and all components and parts there-
of. Any defective parts or components could result in serious injury or death.
c) ANSI, OSHA, CSA and CE require a regular inspection program for all conned space en-
try/retrieval equipment and to maintain documented results of these inspections. Use the
maintenance and inspection logs included in this Instruction and safety manual to document
the results.
d) It is recommended that the anchoring device be marked with the most recent or next inspec-
tion date.
e) Remove the XTIRPA system from service if a problem or an unsafe or defective condition
is found during the inspection. Return to an authorized service center or the manufacturer
for service.
f) Replacement components and parts and additional maintenance and servicing procedures
must be completed by an authorized service center which has been approved by the manu-
facturer, or by the manufacturer itself.
g) If leveling screwing pads do not move freely, they must be lubricated with a light machine oil.
h) Establish a monthly inspection which should be done by a competent person (person who
is familiar, has been trained and has read and fully understands this Instruction and safety
manual), other than the user.
WARNING: A periodic inspection should be performed at least once every twelve months.
i) Periodically clean the exterior of the davit arm and base, using water and mild detergent.
Clean labels as required.
j) Store the XTIRPA system in a clean and dry environment, out of direct sunlight. Avoid areas
with chemical or toxic vapors, substances or environments. Do not immerse or leave in direct
contact with water, as corrosion and rust may occur. Inspect the XTIRPA system after any
period of extended storage and at least once a month.
k) The XTIRPA system and its components was designed for 10 years of continuous service.
The life expectancy of the XTIRPA system and its components will be determined after
periodic and monthly inspections that will determine whether or not the product may remain
in service.
l) All components and parts of the XTIRPA system should be stored in separate bags to facil-
itate transport and handling.

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WARRANTY
The XTIRPATM system, offered by the Manufacturer, Innova Public Utility Products, Inc., is war-
ranted against all defects in workmanship and materials for a (2) two-year period from the date of
delivery, and this warranty only applies to the XTIRPATM system’s initial buyer. The manufacturer
will quickly repair and replace all the components or pieces deemed to be faulty. The manufac-
turer reserves the right to choose to return any part deemed to be faulty to its plant/factory so
that it may be inspected before any replacement or repair is made.
Only components and parts deemed faulty by the manufacturer, at its sole discretion, and fur-
ther to any inspection required and performed by the manufacturer, shall be either repaired or
replaced by the manufacturer.
Any claim must be sent in writing to the manufacturer immediately upon discovery of the problem
by the owner and must be accompanied by a copy of the initial buyer’s proof of purchase. The
manufacturer will issue a claim number and give precise instructions that will have to be followed
in order to successfully make a claim and return all the defective parts, at the manufacturer’s
request. The owner will collaborate with the manufacturer and its representatives in order to fa-
cilitate the inspection of all allegedly faulty parts. All the shipping costs to return the faulty parts
and components to the manufacturer’s factory shall be paid by the owner. The shipping costs for
the replacement parts or components are paid by the manufacturer.
The Warranty does not cover damages caused by the equipment coming from any cause oth-
er than defects in material or workmanship including, but not limited to, any damage resulting
from abuse, lack of maintenance, improper manipulation or storage, any voluntary damage,
vandalism or accidental damage or damage resulting from a shock or a collision, any damage
due to transport, any damage caused by a re, an explosion, vapors, chemical substances or
environments, toxic or corrosive, water, normal corrosion or rust, storms, hail or any other act
of God, any war or insurrection, act of terrorism, or any other damage out of the Manufacturer’s
control. The warranty only applies to the initial Customer, is the only warranty that applies to
the XTIRPATM system and replaces all other explicit or implicit warranties. Without limiting the
generality of the foregoing, the Manufacturer will not be held for any costs, damages or claims,
including special or consequential damages, accessory or indirect such as, but not limited to
damages, shortfalls or losses in revenue, commercial interruptions, physical injuries because
of the failure to respect all the obligations, including those made in good faith or because of due
diligence, because of negligence and for any other pecuniary loss or any other loss, resulting
from or associated with the use or the incapacity to use the XTIRPATM system, even in case of an
eventuality or a failure, of tort (including negligence), of an absolute responsibility, of a breach of
contract or of breach of warranty, even if the Manufacturer was notied of the possibility of such
damages. The manufacturer hereby disclaims all warranties and conditions, express, implied
or statutory, including, but not limited to, all implied warranties or conditions of merchantability,
tness for a particular purpose and freedom from negligence or workmanlike effort.
The User must ll in and send the subscription form for the limited warranty of each product.
Please make sure that the date of purchase of the Manufacturer’s XTIRPATM system or of the
Service Center is indicated.

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XTIRPA SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
WARNING
The XTIRPA system is part of a personal fall arrest, work positioning, personnel handling,
material handling or rescue system for use in conned spaces. The XTIRPA system is
intended to act as a support structure or anchor for these uses. The user must read,
understand and follow the manufacturer’s instructions for each component 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 the XTIRPA system. Alterations or misuse of the XTIRPA system 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.
DESCRIPTIONS:
- 1067mm (42”) PORTABLE MANHOLE GUARD WITH INTEGRATED MAST: IN-2108
(see illustration 1)
- 610mm (24”) DAVIT ARM W/SECONDARY BLOCK: IN-2210 (see illustration 2)
- 1067mm (42”) XTIRPA PORTABLE MANHOLE GUARD SYSTEM FOR PPE: IN-8002
(see illustration 3)
- 1067mm (42”) XTIRPA PORTABLE MANHOLE GUARD SYSTEM FOR PPE: IN-8002
V position (see illustration 4)
- ANTI-TOPPLING DEVICE FOR 1067mm (42”) MANHOLE GUARD: A2108-18
(see illustration 5)
Illustration 1
IN-2108
Illustration 2
IN-2210
Illustration 3
IN-8002
Illustration 4
IN-8002 en “v”
Illustration 5
a2108-18

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OPERATION, ASSEMBLY AND USE
XTIRPA SYSTEM
WARNING: The XTIRPA system is part of a personal fall arrest, work positioning, person-
nel handling, material handling or rescue system for use in conned spaces. The XTIRPA
system is intended to act as a support structure or anchor for these uses. The user must
read, understand and follow the Manufacturer’s instructions for each component or part of
the complete XTIRPA system.
WARNING: These instructions must be provided to the user of the XTIRPA system. The
Manufacturer’s instructions must be followed for proper use and maintenance of the
XTIRPA system. Alterations or misuse of the XTIRPA system or failure to follow instruc-
tions may result in serious injury or death, for which the Manufacturer disclaims all war-
ranties and liabilities whatsoever, the user, owner and purchaser of the XTIRPA system
waiving all claims, rights and recourses against the Manufacturer and derived therefrom.
IMPORTANT: If you have questions on the use, care or suitability of the XTIRPA system
for your application, please contact the Manufacturer INNOVA Public Utility Products Inc.
IMPORTANT: Record the product identic ation information from the ID label of the XTIRPA
system in the maintenance and inspection log of this Instruction and safety manual.
OPERATION AND INSTALLATION OF DAVIT ARM AND MAST SYSTEM
1. Make sure that all components and parts
are in good working condition and that they
all work correctly.
2. A) Undo the rubber draw latch and open the manhole guard to its maximum capacity.
B) If necessary, adjust the legs to level the system. C) Close and lock the door using
locking mechanism.

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IMPORTANT: Always open the manhole guard to its full capacity before installing davit
arm.
3. A) Remove both handle pins from their locations. B) Install the receptacle of the davit
arm on the integrated mast of the manhole guard.
4. A) Lock all with the rst handle pin. B) Install the inferior leg of the davit arm between
the eyelets of the manhole guard and lock with the second handle pin. C) If neces-
sary, install the anti-toppling device A2108-18 through the eyelets on each side of the
manhole guard and lock with the pin.
5. Install the lifeline cable or rope or winch on mounting bracket
made to accept the hoisting device, and lock with pin attached to
the SRL or winch bracket.
6. Pass the lifeline cable or rope into the pulley located at the top
end of the davit arm. Make sure that the lifeline cable or rope is
well in place.
7. A) If a material positioning winch is required,
use the bottom mounting bracket located un-
der the davit arm. Install winch to mounting
bracket and lock with pin attached to winch.
B) Remove the small pulley locking pin. Po-
sition cable over pulley and re-install pulley
using locking pin.

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WARNING: It is strictly prohibited to use the material /positioning winch as a fall arrest,
when the winch is positioned on the bottom mounting bracket located under the davit arm.
WARNING: Only adaptors and brackets that are approved, certied and recommended by
the manufacturer are to be used with the XTIRPA system.
8. A) Remove locking pin located in the mid
section of the davit arm. B) Extend the inner
mast to full extension. Replace locking pin
to secure the davit arm.
IMPORTANT: It is imperative to keep the pulling angle at a maximum of twenty-two de-
grees (22°) from the lifeline cable or rope, as to avoid any frontward load unbalance of the
manhole guard and cause it to topple over (see illustration A).
9. A) When attaching the safety harness with the lifeline cable or
rope, it is imperative, in order to avoid the manhole guard top-
pling over, that the user tie himself at the front of the XTIRPA
system.
IMPORTANT: Make sure the lifeline cable or rope is positioned directly over the work
area. Use only certied lifeline cable or rope, in perfect working condition, with appropri-
ate specications, including maximum leverage capabilities, for the intended use of the
XTIRPA system.
WARNING: It is imperative to position the XTIRPA system on a hard and level surface. Do
not use the XTIRPA system on soft ground, such as but not limited to, sand, grass, gravel
and rocks. If you have questions on the use, care or suitability of the XTIRPA system for
your application, please contact Manufacturer.
WARNING: The integrated mast on the manhole guard must be positioned at the highest
point of the area to be barricaded.
IMPORTANT: When attaching the EN 361-compliant safety harness with the lifeline cable
or rope, it is imperative, in order to avoid the manhole guard toppling over, that the user tie
himself at the front of the XTIRPA system, where the door opens.

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IMPORTANT: An EN 361-compliant fall protection harness is the only body support device
allowed to be used for fall protection.
WARNING: The Manufacturer’s Instruction and safety manual must be followed for proper
use and maintenance of this product. Alterations or misuse of this product or failure to fol-
low 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 derived therefrom.
WARNING: The entire system must be immediately removed from service: if the safety of
the system is in doubt or the system has stopped a fall. It is imperative not to use the sys-
tem until a competent person has authorized (in writing) the reuse of the system.
WARNING: For all fall protection devices, it is essential, for safety purposes, that anchor-
ing device is always positioned correctly and that the task to be performed should be done
in a manner to reduce risk of fall and height of fall. The anchoring point and fall protection
device must be placed directly over the user’s position.
WARNING: With the use of a fall protection device, it is essential for safety purposes, to
verify the free space required under the user at the work site before each use to avoid and
prevent falls, in case of collision with ground or any other obstacle that could be in the path
of the fall.
WARNING: The XTIRPA system must be used only with adapters, anchors, connectors
(EN 362), other components, parts or subsystems that have been certied, approved and
recommended by the Manufacturer. Substitutions or replacements made with non-ap-
proved adapters, anchors, connectors (EN 362), other components, parts or subsystems
may be incompatible, may jeopardize the safety and reliability of the complete XTIRPA
system and 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 derived therefrom. The
connectors (EN 362) (hooks, carabiners, D-rings) must be able to support a load of at least
5 000 lbf. (22 kN) in accordance with ANSI, CSA, and OSHA and 12kN in accordance with
EN 795 2012.