Innova XTIRPA IN-8011 Instruction Manual

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INSTRUCTION AND SAFETY MANUAL XTIRPA
1067mm (42») LARGE PORTABLE MANHOLE
GUARD SYSTEM FOR PPE
UNIVERSAL RESCUE SYSTEM
IN-8011
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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Produced at: GRANBY, Québec Canada, July 2nd 2019
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Michael Parker
Quality Manager
EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY (English)
Manufacturer established in the community:
Produits de Services Publics INNOVA inc.,
1040, boul. Industriel, Granby, Québec, Canada J2J 1A4
Declares that the following PPE product:
IN-8011 Large manhole guard with integrated mast 1067mm (42") XTIRPATM system for PPE
is in conformity with the provisions of the regulation (EU) 2016/425 and complies to the standard:
Personal fall Protection Equipment type B EN 795: 2012
is identical to the PPE product which was submitted to the EC Certificate of Conformity no: 0082/1363/160/02/19/0218
delivered by:
APAVE SUDEUROPE SAS No 0082
8 rue Jean-Jacques Vernazza
Z.A.C. Saumaty-Séon - BP 193 -
13322 MARSEILLE CEDEX 16 - France
is submitted to the article 19c (module C2) of the regulation (EU) 2016/425, under the supervision of the notified body:
APAVE SUDEUROPE SAS No 0082
8 rue Jean-Jacques Vernazza
Z.A.C. Saumaty-Séon - BP 193 -
13322 MARSEILLE CEDEX 16 – France

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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 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, CE and CSA
standards. The equipment has been tested in accordance with applicable requirements of the
standard EN 795:2012 Type B. The XTIRPA system is one of the lightest and most ergonomic
systems of its kind on the market. The XTIRPA system meets all the requirements of the EN 795:
2012 Type B and TS16415 : 2013 standards.
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 a󰀩xed 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-8011, including components IN-2324, 1067mm (42”)

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Large Portable Manhole Guard and IN-2210, Davit Arm for Fall Protection and Retrieval, con-
forms to document number MU8011-012ENEU rev03.
APAVE SUDEUROPE SAS (Headquarters: 8 rue Jean-Jacques Vernazza—Z.A.C. Sau-
maty-Séon - CS 60193 - 13322 MARSEILLE CEDEX 16) is the notied body involved in the
initial production and certication control phase.
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 2 users.

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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 EC
(EN 795: 2012 and TS16415: 2013), 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 according to the present
European standard (EN 795: 2012 Type B and TS16415: 2013) and, unless otherwise stipu-
lated, equipment is to be used by only one person by anchor point, 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 temperature, 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 signage and other precautionary and security measures, including
but not limited to, notifying users, bystanders and vehicle operators driving around 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.
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) persons: 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

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(the user attached to the lifeline cable or rope) and the other (attendant) performs the oper-
ation of out the line and reels it in, keeps contact with the person inside and remains avail-
able 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 EN 361-compliant harness is in the right position. The
attendant also ensures 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.
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
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 13kn anchor points of the davit arm, see section
6 paragraph 5 and 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, who 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.
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 inscription on the anchoring device is not legible after installation, it
is recommended that supplementary inscription 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
in compliance with the operating mode of the manufacturer.
WARNING: It is established and agreed that the equipment (system) is for use by a max-
imum of two (2) people.
k) Do not exceed 420lbs (190kg) by anchor point, as the maximum work load of the system.
l) Follow all applicable laws, regulations and standards for working 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-

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erate the XTIRPA system and does it at their own 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 organiza-
tions.
o) The maximum force that can be applied by the system to the structure is a vertical force of
13kN (2697 lbf) in accordance with EN362, EN795: 2012 EC and TS16415: 2013 from the
anchor when the system is placed.
WARNING: The system must be checked appropriately, for example, by calculations or
tests.
WARNING: The use of a base, structural anchor or fastener, if any, 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: It is established and agreed that the equipment (system) is for use by a max-
imum of two (2) people.
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, 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 cal-
culating 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 sys-
tem 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).
c) Connectors (EN 362) (hooks, carabiners, D-rings) must be able to adhere to the require-
ments of standard EN362.
d) The manhole guard’s integrated mast must be positioned at the highest point of the area to
be barricaded.
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.

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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 EN or other standards and local regulations. 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 a󰀨ect the safety function of the system, if the safety function of one
component can be a󰀨ected 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
integrity of the equipment.
m) It is imperative to supply all information in su󰀩cient quantity to ensure that di󰀨erent pieces of
equipment are compatible when assembled as a 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
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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 inscriptions 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 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) 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 davit arm and base, 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) The XTIRPA system and its components were 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.