Innova XTIRPA IN-8015 Instruction Manual

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INSTRUCTION AND SAFETY MANUAL
Expandable gallows system762 mm - 1219 mm
(30» - 48») XTIRPA removable adaptor for EPI
UNIVERSAL RESCUE SYSTEM
IN-8015
INNOVA Public Utility Products, Inc
Inc.1040 Boulevard Industriel, Granby, Quebec, Canada
Tel [phone] Fax [phone] www.xtirpa.com
MUST BE READ AND UNDERSTOOD BY THE USER BEFORE EACH USE

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-8015 XTIRPA
TM
30’’ – 48’’ (762mm - 1219mm) Mast&Davit arm system with removable adaptor 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 : 0082/1363/160/08/19/0915
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
Produced at : GRANBY, Québec Canada, October 31, 2019
_________________________________________
Michael Parker
Quality Manager

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INTRODUCTION
MISE EN GARDE
The XTIRPA system is part of a personal protection equipment system, a protection
system against falls, a work and safety positioning system to be used in isolation.
The user must read, understand and respect the manual’s instructions for each of the
entire XTIRPA system’s components and parts. These instructions must be sent to the
XTIRPA system user. The manufacturer’s instructions must be followed to ensure the ap-
propriate use and maintenance of this product. Any modication or misuse of the XTIRPA
system or of any of its components or parts or any failure to follow the manual’s instruc-
tions can lead to serious injuries or death, for which the manufacturer refuses any warranty
or responsibility, the user, owner and buyer of the XTIRPA system waiving any arising
claim, right and remedy against the manufacturer.
IMPORTANT: The buyer must imperatively complete and return the limited warranty’s
record sheet.
The XTIRPA system was engineered for people needing a personal protection equipment sys-
tem, a protection system against falls, a work and safety positioning system to be used in iso-
lation. The XTIRPA system was engineered to act as a supporting or anchoring structure for
these uses. The XTIRPA system is one of the lightest and most ergonomic systems to use in its
category on the market. The XTIRPA system meets the ANSI, OSHA, CSA, and CE standards.
The equipment was tested in accordance with the applicable Type B EN 795:2012 and TS16415
: 2013 standard’s requirements.
Always make this Instruction and Safety manual available to any worker who needs to use the
XTIRPA system. .
Before each use, the user must read, understand and follow the manufacturer’s Instruction and
Safety manual.
Always keep the informative and safety labels a󰀩xed on the XTIRPA system as well as those on
the components and parts clean and readable. Clean or replace if necessary. New labels can
be obtained on demand.
Implement a regular training program on the use of the XTIRPA system for all users, whether
new or professional, as recommended thereafter in this Instruction and Safety manual. Imple-
ment a detailed inspection program for the XTIRPA system and document the results, as recom-
mended below in this Instruction and Safety manual. Always inspect the XTIRPA system before
each use and at least one a year after that.
The XTIRPA system, its components and parts have labels indicating each and everyone’s max-
imum capacity. Exceeding this maximum capacity can not only provoke damages to the XTIRPA
system, or its components or pieces, but can also lead to serious injury or death, for which the
manufacturer refuses any warranty or responsibility, the user, owner and buyer of the XTIRPA
system waiving any arising claim, right and remedy against the manufacturer.
The XTIRPA IN-8015 universal rescue system, including the components: IN-2240 or IN-2313
or IN-2426 (Mast for fall arrest and recuperation); IN-2237 (Fall arrest gallows and expandable
recuperation); A2237-06 Removable support for the gallows’ winch; IN-2380 Barrel adaptor;

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APAVE SUDEUROPE SAS, Headquarters: 8 rue Jean-Jacques Vernazza - ZAC Saumaty-Séon
-CS 60193 - 13322 MARSEILLE CEDEX 16, is the notied body concerned by the design phase
and the notied body concerned by the control phase from production.
DESCRIPTION AND INTERPRETATION OF
THE MARKING SYMBOLS
This symbol is used to attract the user’s attention on a potential danger. The latter’s
safety is at risk. It is essential to follow the manufacturer’s recommendations.
This symbol asks the user to read and understand this product’s operation manual
before using it.
This symbol species that the system can be used simultaneously by a maximum
of 3 users.
Anchorage hardware must be qualied and experienced personnel. The installer
must follow the anchorage hardware manufacturers recommendations at all times.
Inspect the installation as well as the adaptor’s status at regular intervals or when
the system experienced a fall. In the event of a fall or of any doubt regarding the
equipment’s integrity, the latter must immediately be withdrawn and inspected by a
qualied person before any reuse.
Maximum allowable arrest force.
During manoeuvres and in order to avoid any serious injury, the positioning pin must
be in place.
Adaptors are designed for XTIRPA equipments only or approved by the latter.

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APPLICATION
The XTIRPA system as well as its numerous components and parts (including the gallows,
safety guard, removable adapter, permanent adapter, integrated mast and side entrance trolley)
were engineered to be used as part of a personal protection equipment system, a protection
system against falls, a work and safety positioning system, a sta󰀨 management system, an
equipment management system and a safeguard system to be used in isolation. The XTIRPA
system was engineered to act as a supporting or anchoring structure for these uses.
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RESTRICTIONS
a) CAPACITY: The maximum working load (CMT) of this product is 360lbs (164kg). According
to CE (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 conrms that the anchoring devices were subjected to tests in accordance
with the current European standard (EN 795: 2012 Type B) and that, unless otherwise in-
dicated, they are suitable for use by one person only with a shock absorber compliant with
EN 355 .
c) PRECAUTIONS : Take the necessary precautions to limit the user’s injuries and the XTIRPA
system’s risks of damage.
d) Using the XTIRPA system in hazardous environments may required additional precautions
to limit the possibility of injuries to the user or damages to the XTIRPA system. Hazards
may include but are not limited to: high temperatures, re, ames, fumes, caustic chemical
products, corrosive environments, high voltage electrical cables, sudden pressure changes,
gas or toxic or explosive substances, water or risks of ooding, risk of wall, ceiling or oor
collapsing, mobile machinery and sharp-edged items.
e) Install and secure all marking and other precaution and safety measures, including with-
out limitation, those informing users, bystanders and vehicle operators circulating near the
XTIRPA system of the presence of the XTIRPA system and workers before starting the
works.
f) Wear any appropriate, certied and recommended safety equipment, including, without lim-
itation, safety helmet, protective glasses, leather gloves, protective clothing, safety boots,
harness compliant with EN 361, ashlight and respiratory system if necessary.
WARNING : The equipment must not be used beyond its limits or for purposes other than
those for which it was originally intended.
WARNING: The equipment should only be used by trained and competent persons in
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g) Always work in team composed of at least two (2) people: 1 agent and 1 worker in a closed
space (the person attached to the cable or lifeline) who must be qualied and trained in us-
ing the XTIRPA system and who must have read and understood the Instruction and Safety
manual before using the XTIRPA system. One person works inside the enclosed space (the
person attached to the cable or lifeline) and the other (the agent) is in charge of handling the
lifeline and rewind, keeping contact with the person located inside and remaining available in
case of emergency. The agent ensures that, at all times, the user who attaches his/her cable
or lifeline to his/her harness compliant with EN 361 is in the right position. The agent also
ensures that the XTIRPA system is rmly in place and that no load imbalance can happen.
IMPORTANT : During the system installation, it is important to ensure its stability.
h) Only use a full body harness compliant with EN 361 as well as certied cable and lifelines
for every XTIRPA system’s user, with appropriate specications that were engineered and
recommended for use in specialized working conditions, such as those for which the XTIR-
PA system was engineered, as indicated in this Instruction and Safety manual. For the in-
stallation of cables or lifeline on the 12kN certied anchor points of the crane, see section 6
paragraph 3 to 5.
IMPORTANT : When used as a PPE, the system must be equipped with an equipment
limited the dynamic forces that were exerted by the user to a maximum of 6 kN (1320 LbF)..
i) Plan your work before starting the works. One must have the required and available equip-
ment, procedures and workers to perform the work and the latter must be qualied and
trained in using the XTIRPA system and must have read and understood this Instruction and
Safety manual before using the XTIRPA system.
j) Always keep the informative and safety labels a󰀩xed on the XTIRPA system as well as those
on the components and parts clean and readable. Clean or replace if necessary. New labels
can be obtained on demand.
IMPORTANT : If the anchoring device’s marking cannot be accessed after the use, an
additional marking located near the anchoring device is recommended.
WARNING : Any alteration or addition to the equipment cannot be performed without the
manufacturer’s prior written consent and any repair must be performed in accordance with
the manufacturer’s method of operation.
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 the laws, regulations and standards that rule the work, entrance and exit in a
closed space.
m) Any person who hasn’t read this Instruction and Safety manual, who hasn’t been trained in
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operation, security, maintenance, repair, and storage contained in this Instruction and Safety
manual and in any other recommendation provided by the manufacturer or his qualied train-
ers, is not qualied to operate the XTIRPA system and does it at his/her own risks and, doing
so, waives all arising claims, rights and remedy against the manufacturer.
n) Make sure to respect the requirements related to the anchoring device (such as the oor
adapter, wall adapter, recessed wall, etc.) or to the structure chosen to serve as an anchoring
point, and in particular, the minimum required resistance, adequacy and position.
WARNING : Anchoring devices must only be installed by competent people or organiza-
tion.
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 : LInstallation must be checked appropriately, for example, through calcula-
tions or tests.
WARNING : The tness for use of the base materials’, structural anchor’s or fastening
component, if any, must be considered by taking into account the loads registered on the
anchoring device during the dynamic resistance and integrity tests.
p) A safety plan must be established in order to face any emergency that could arise during
work.
WARNING : Any alteration or addition to the equipment cannot be performed without the
manufacturer’s prior written consent and any repair must be performed in accordance with
the manufacturer’s method of operation.
WARNING: It is established and agreed that the equipment (system) is reserved for the
use of a maximum of three people.
WARNING : The XTIRPA system must be placed on a hard and leveled surface. Do not
use the XTIRPA system on a soft ground, such as, but not limited to sand, grass, gravel
and pebbles. If you have questions related to the use, maintenance or adequacy of the
XTIRPA system for your application, please contact the PSP INNOVA INC. manufacturer.
WARNING : To ensure security during the use of the fall arrest system, it is essential
to make sure that there is enough clearance below the user, so as to avoid any injury. If
any fall were to occur, there should be enough clearance to avoid a collision between the
ground and any other obstacle. See the diagram of the air draft calculation in section 8.

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XTIRPA SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
IMPORTANT : If you have questions related to the use, maintenance or adequacy of the
XTIRPA system for your application, please contact the PSP INNOVA INC. manufacturer.
IMPORTANT : Enter the product’s ID number indicated on the ID label on the maintenance
and inspection sheet contained in this Instruction and Safety manual.
IMPORTANT : Enter the date of purchase as well as the date of the rst use on the main-
tenance and inspection sheet contained in this Instruction and Safety manual.
IMPORTANT : In the event that the handling/positioning winch is required, this option is
o󰀨ered to you with the addition of an adaptor located at the bottom of the gallows. You will
have to repeat steps 10-11-12 for the installation of the lifeline/winch. Should you have any
questions concerning the use, maintenance or appropriateness of the XTIRPA system for
your application, please contact the PSP INNOVA INC. manufacturer.
a) The XTIRPA system was engineered to be used as part of a personal protection equipment
system, a protection system against falls, a work and safety positioning system, a sta󰀨 man-
agement system, an equipment management system and a safeguard system to be used in
isolation. The XTIRPA system was engineered to act as a supporting or anchoring structure
for these uses. The XTIRPA system must only be used with adaptors, anchorages, con-
nectors (EN 362), other components, parts or sub-systems that are certied, approved and
recommended by the manufacturer.
WARNING : It is imperative to never use this system both with sta󰀨 and for hanling equip-
ment purposes.
b) Substitutes or replacements created with adaptors, anchorages, connectors (EN 362), other
components, parts, or subsystems may not be compatible, may jeopardize the safety and
reliability of the XTIRPA system assembly, and may cause serious injury or death, for which
the manufacturer waives any and all warranty or responsibility, the user, owner, and buyer
of the XTIRPA system renouncing to any arising claims, rights, and remedies against the
manufacturer.
c) The connectors (EN 362) (hooks, carabiners, D-rings) must meet the EN362 standard.
d) Ensure that the cable or lifeline is directly placed above the working area. Only use cables or
lifelines that are certied and in perfect functioning state, with the appropriate specications,
including the maximum lifting capacities for the XTIRPA system’s intended use.
e) The owners must ensure that, before each use, any users of the XTIRPA system users have
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f) The owners must also ensure that all users were trained to use the XTIRPA system before
allowing them to use the XTIRPA system, as well as at least once a year thereafter.
g) A person who hasn’t read the Instruction and Safety manual, who hasn’t been trained to use
the XTIRPA system and who doesn’t understand all the operation and safety instructions,
is not qualied to use the XTIRPA system. A user who wasn’t trained exposes others and
himself/herself to serious injuries or death, for which the manufacturer refuses any warranty
or responsibility, the user, owner and buyer of the XTIRPA system waiving any arising claim,
right and remedy against the manufacturer.
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 the other important operating and safety instructions contained below in this Instruction
and Safety manual.
j) Enough information must be given to ensure the compatibility of the equipment’s various
items when they are assembled into a system.
WARNING : A danger may occur during the use of several items in which the safety fea-
ture of one of the items is a󰀨ected by or interferes with the safety feature of another item.
WARNING : It is essential for the user’s safety, if the product is resold outside the rst
destination country, that the reseller provides the user guide, instructions for maintenance,
for periodic exams, as well as instructions for repairs, in the language of the country where
the product is being used. It is also important to provide any required additional information
that is specic to the equipment.
WARNING : Any person su󰀨ering from medical conditions that may a󰀨ect the user’s safety
during the normal use of the equipment and in case of emergency must refrain from using
the system.
k) The service life of XTIRPA system, and of its components, will be determined following the
conclusions of periodic and monthly verications which determine if the product shall remain
in service or not until the system’s decommissioning.
WARNING : If it was used to stop a fall, it should no longer be used until a qualied person
authorizes its reuse in writing.
WARNING : The user’s safety is directly associated to the e󰀩ciency of the equipment’s
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MAINTENANCE/REPAIRS/STORAGE
a) Before each use, the user must read, understand and follow the manufacturer’s Instruction
and Safety manual. Ensure that markings are visible at all times.
b) Before each use, inspect carefully the XTIRPA system as well as all its components and
parts. Any faulty part or component could lead to serious injury or even 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 to mark the next or latest inspection date on the anchoring device.
e) Decommission the XTIRPA system if a problem, a non secure or faulty condition is discov-
ered during the inspection. Return to an authorized service center or to the manufacturer
for repair.
f) The replacement of components and parts, as well as any additional service and repair must
be performed by an authorized service center that was approved by the manufacturer or by
the manufacturer himself.
g) If the adjustable supporting legs of the expandable coupling system for XTIRPA vehicles and
counterbalanced forklifts do not move freely, you must lubricate them with a light machine
oil.
h) Establish a yearly inspection procedure which will be performed by a competent person
(someone who is familiar with, was trained and has read and understood this Instruction and
Safety manual completely) other than the user.
WARNING : A periodic exam must be performed at least once every twelve months.
i) Clean the XTIRPA system periodically with water and a mild detergent. Clean labels when
necessary.
j) During the descent of removable systems, it is important to place them softly on the ground
in order to avoid not to damage the components.
k) Store the XTIRPA system in a dry and clean area, protected from direct sunlight. Avoid
places with fumes, chemical or toxic substances or environments. Do not immerse or leave
in direct contact with water since this could lead to corrosion and rust. Inspect the XTIRPA
system after every prolonged storage period and at least once a month.
l) The XTIRPA system was engineered to last more than 10 years in continuous service. How-
ever the service life of XTIRPA system, and of its components, will be determined following
the conclusions of periodic and monthly verications which determine if the product shall
remain in service or not until the system’s decommissioning.
m) Each component of the XTIRPA system should be stored in an individual bag to facilitate
transport and handling.