Innova XTIRPA IN-8005 Instruction Manual

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INSTRUCTION AND SAFETY MANUAL XTIRPA 762mm-
1219mm (30” to 48”) Extendable Fall Protection & Re-
trieval Davit Arm for PPE
UNIVERSAL RESCUE system
IN-8005
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.
IMPORTANT: The buyer must complete and return the limited warranty registration form.
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 anchor for these uses. Due to its design 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, CSA and CE
standards. The equipment has been tested in conformance with applicable requirements of the
EN 795:2012 Type A and TS16415 : 2013 standard.
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 a󰀩xed to 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.
Establish a regular training program on the XTIRPA system for new & experienced workers, as
further recommended in this instruction 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.
The XTIRPA 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 XTIRPA
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 XTIRPA
system waiving all claims, rights and recourses against the manufacturer derived therefrom.
The XTIRPA Universal safety system, IN-8005 Including components; Mast, Extendable Davit
arm, various bases and optional accessories, conforms to document number MU8005-012ENG
rev04. (For product numbering, see section 5 of the manual).

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DESCRIPTION & INTERPRETATION OF
MARKING SYMBOLS
This symbol is used to alert the user to a potential hazard. The safety of the worker
is in jeopardy. It is imperative to follow the manufacturer’s recommendations.
This symbol asks the user to read and understand the manual for this product
before use.
This symbol species that the system can be used simultaneously by a maximum
of 3 users.
The anchorages must be installed by qualied and experienced personnel accord-
ing to the local legislation, it is necessary to follow the recommendations of the
manufacturers of the anchors at all times.
Inspect the installation and condition of the adapter at regular intervals or when the
system has been dropped. In the event of a fall or doubt about the integrity of the
equipment, it must be immediately removed and inspected by a competent person
before reuse.
Maximum Permissible Stopping Force (FAM).
When maneuvering and to avoid serious injury, the positioning pin must be in
place.
Adapters are designed for or approved by XTIRPA equipment only.
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APPLICATION
The XTIRPA system, and its many components and parts (including davit arm, “H” base and
mast), 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 (CMT) of this product is 360lbs (164kg). According
to EN 795: 2012 and TS16415: 2013, use an EN-360 and / or EN-363 fall protection system
or EN-1496 recovery system.
b) The manufacturer certies that the anchoring devices have been tested in accordance with
this European standard (EN 795: 2012 Type A and TS16415: 2013) and that, unless other-
wise indicated, they are suitable for use by a single person, by anchor point, with an energy
absorber in accordance with 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: The equipment must not be used beyond its limits, or in any other situation
than that for which it is intended.
WARNING: The equipment should only be used by trained and competent persons in
order for this product to be used safely.
g) Always work in teams of at least two (2) people (1) attendant and (1) conned space worker
(the person attached to the lifeline cable or rope), 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. One person works in the conned space (person
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 emergency.
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 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 through-
out.

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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 in-
stallation of cables or lifeline on the 14kN certied anchor points of the crane, 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 apposed 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: 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 a maximum of three people.
k) Do not exceed 360lbs (164kg) per anchor, the maximum work load (CMT) 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 manufacturer or its certied trainers is not qualied to operate
the XTIRPA system and does it at its sole risk, therefore waiving any and all claims, rights
and recourses against manufacturer and derived there from.
n) Make sure to conform to relative demands regarding anchoring devices. (As: oor adapter,
mural adapter etc.) Or the chosen structure that will be used has an anchoring point. In par-
ticular minimal required resistance, equivalency and position.
WARNING: Anchoring devices must be installed only by competent persons or organiza-
tions.

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o) The maximum force applied by the system to the structure is, a vertical force of 14kN ac-
cording to EN362, EN795: 2012 CE and TS16415: 2013 on the anchor to which the system
is attached.
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 enforced in order to face all likely emergency that could occur while
working.
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 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.

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XTIRPA SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
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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.
IMPORTANT: If a material/positioning winch is required, this option will be available by
adding an adapter at the bottom part of the davit arm. Following installation of adapter,
repeat steps 4-5-6 on installation of material/positioning winch. If you have any questions
concerning the use, maintenance or appropriate characteristics of the XTIRPA for your
application, please contact the manufacturer INNOVA Public Utility Products Inc.
WARNING: This system should never be used to transport personas and material at the
same time.
a) The XTIRPA system is intended to be used as part of a personal fall arrest, work positioning,
personnel riding, material handling, or rescue system for use in conned spaces and act as
a support structure or anchorage. The XTIRPA system must be used only with adapters,
anchors, connectors, other components, parts or subsystems certied, approved and rec-
ommended by the manufacturer.
b) Substitutions or replacements made with non-approved adapters, anchors, connectors, oth-
er 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
manufacturer disclaims all warranties and liabilities whatsoever, user, owner and purchaser
of the XTIRPA system waiving all claims, rights and recourses against manufacturer derived
there from.
c) The connectors (EN 362) (hooks, carabiners, D-rings) must meet the EN362 standard.
d) 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.
e) Owners must make sure that, before each use, all users of the XTIRPA system have read,
understood and follow manufacturer’s instructions and safety manual.
f) Owners must also make sure that all users have successfully been trained in using the XTIR-
PA system, before allowing them to use the XTIRPA system, and at least annually thereafter.

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g) A person who has not read the instruction and safety manual, been trained in using the
XTIRPA system and does not understand all operation and safety instructions, is not qual-
ied to operate the XTIRPA system. An untrained user exposes himself and others to pos-
sible serious injury or death, for which manufacturer disclaims all warranties and liabilities
whatsoever, user, owner and purchaser of the XTIRPA system waiving all claims, rights and
recourses against manufacturer derived there from.
h) Refer to and follow all EN standards or other local standards and regulations. Observe all the
requirements of your local regulations for your applications.
i) See other important operation instruction and safety information hereafter contained in this
instruction and safety manual.
j) It is imperative to supply all information in su󰀩cient quantity to assure that di󰀨erent equip-
ment articles are compatible when assembled as system.
WARNING: It is susceptible that a hazard occur while using multiple components which
one of them could a󰀨ect the safety function of the system which the safety function could
be a󰀨ected by another article which interferes with this one.
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 periodically inspections and all relatives repairs instruction
written in the country language of product utilization. It is also required to supply all specic
additional information for the equipment.
WARNING: All person containing a medical condition susceptible of causing a hazard to
the user while using in normal operation, shall abstain from using the system in case of
emergency.
k) Life expectancy of the XTIRPA system, and it’s components will be determined after the
periodically and monthly verications conclusions that will determined the use or discounted
of the system in service.
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
integrity of the equipment.
l) Always use a Manhole Guard if the adapter and mast option is in use in order to secure your
working area to avoid any fall.

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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) The standards require a regular inspection program for all conned space entry / retrieval
equipment, as well as keeping up-to-date documented results of these inspections. Use the
maintenance and inspection sheet included in this Instruction and Safety Manual to docu-
ment your 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, unsafe or defective condition is found
during the inspection. Return to an authorized service center or manufacturer for service.
f) Replacement of components and parts and additional maintenance and servicing proce-
dures must be completed by an authorized service center, approved by manufacturer, or
manufacturer itself.
g) 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.
h) Periodically clean the exterior of the XTIRPA system in use, using water and mild detergent.
Clean labels as required.
i) When lowering the removable system, it is important to slowly place the system on the
ground, to avoid damaging components.
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) Life expectancy of the XTIRPA system, and it’s components will be determined after the
periodically and monthly verications conclusions that will determined the use or discounted
of the system in service.