Power Climber Wind IBEX 1000 series User manual

WARNING:
OPERATORS
MANUAL
IBEX®1000 Series
The IBEX®1000 Climb Assist System is NOT a safety device and must only be used when
user is connected to independent fall arrest system.
All personnel operating this equipment must read and completely understand this manual.
All personnel must be thoroughly trained in the use of the equipment and its operational and
safety features.
Only authorized and physically t personnel shall operate the equipment.
All persons operating this equipment must wear a safety harness at all times and tie-off as
required.
Any operation in violation of these instructions is at the operator’s own risk and may result
in serious injury.
Only use spare parts supplied by Power Climber Wind.
Climb Assist System
(Models 1050, 1065, 1080, & 1100)

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Manufacturer
Power Climber Wind
A Division of SafeWorks, LLC
365 Upland Drive
Seattle, WA 98188
Customer Support (Americas)
Tel: +1 (877) PCWIND1 (729-4631)
or outside the U.S.: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
www.PowerClimberWind.com
Customer Support (Europe/Asia Pacic)
Tel: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
www.PowerClimberWind.com
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Table of Contents
1. SYMBOLS USED IN THIS MANUAL........................................................4
2. EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION......................................................................5
2.1. General Description ..............................................................................5
2.3. Approvals ..............................................................................................5
2.2. Specications ........................................................................................5
2.4. General View.........................................................................................6
3. ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ..............................7
3.1. Standard Components ...........................................................................7
3.2. Bottom Assembly..................................................................................8
3.3. Upper Assembly....................................................................................9
3.4. Belt Path Solutions..............................................................................10
3.4.1. Pull-In Belt Rollers ....................................................................10
3.4.2. Push-Out Belt Rollers ................................................................11
3.4.3. Wear Strips.................................................................................11
3.5. Belt Welding........................................................................................12
3.6. Electrical Components........................................................................12
3.6.1. Control Box................................................................................12
3.6.2. EasyClimb Controller ................................................................14
3.7. Commissioning ...................................................................................14
3.7.1. EasyClimb Controller ................................................................14
3.7.2. Complete Installation.................................................................14
3.7.3. Ride Quality...............................................................................14
4. OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS .................................................................15
4.1. Use of the EasyClimb Controller........................................................15
4.1.1. To Set Level of Assistance .........................................................15
4.1.2. To Ascend...................................................................................15
4.1.3. To Descend.................................................................................16
4.1.4. To Stop .......................................................................................16
4.1.5. To Shut Down the System..........................................................16
4.1.6. Miscellaneous ............................................................................16
4.2. Safety ..................................................................................................16
5. MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS ..........................................................17
5.1. Periodic Inspection..............................................................................17
5.1.1. Belt Inspection .................................................................................17
5.2. Troubleshooting ..................................................................................17
5.3. Replacement of Damaged Components..............................................18
5.4. Electrical Schematics and Wiring Diagrams.......................................19
5.5. Customer Service................................................................................19

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1. SYMBOLS USED IN THIS MANUAL
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STOP
WARNING
CAUTION
ELECTRICAL HAZARD
NOTE
INFORMATION
Stop action and follow the instructions before
continuing.
Warns against possible immediate serious injury
or death.
Warns against possible injury.
Warns against possible electrical shock hazard.
Must read this before performing any action that
follows.
Remember and take this into account.

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FCC Warning: Changes or modications not
expressly approved by Power Climber Wind for
compliance could void the user’s authority to oper-
ate the equipment.
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2. EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION
2.1. General Description
The IBEX®1000 climb assist system is a motor-
ized, continuous loop system that provides load
support to the climber on both the ascent and
descent. The system allows user-adjustable sup-
port settings at 50, 75, 100, and 125 pounds, and
provides constant load support regardless of climb-
ing speed via a feedback loop between the motor
drive and load-sensing EasyClimb Controller that
attaches the climber to the belt.
The mounting system is adaptable and can be tted
to any ladder or tower with minimal adjustment
necessary (excluding the belt, which must be sized
appropriately).
The IBEX® is permanently installed on a specic
WTG ladder and consists of:
1. Top Sheave Assembly
2. Motor Assembly
3. Electrical control box
4. EasyClimb Controller (a mobile device kept by
the climber)
5. Round reinforced polymer belt and belt guides
6. Upper and lower ladder rung reinforcements
7. Belt Guide accessories
2.2. Specications
2.3. Approvals
All electrical components of the IBEX®1000 are
UL®listed. Moving parts are guarded in compli-
ance with OSHA 1917.151.
This device has been tested and complies with the
limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to 47
CFR Part 15 of the FCC rules. This equipment
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accor-
dance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions:
1 This device may not cause harmful interference
2. This device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation of the device.
Power Supply 110Vac 60 Hz; 230 Vac 50
Hz 1ø, 0.5HP Motor
10 maximum
10.5mm
IP44
Class 3
75 dBA
-35C to +40 C Operating
-40C to +60C Storage
Amperage Draw
Belt Diameter
Environmental Rating
Corrosion Protection
Noise level
Temperature Range
WARNING: The IBEX®1000 climb
assist system is NOT a safety device
and must only be used in conjunction
with an independent personal fall
arrest system.
CAUTION: People with implanted
pacemakers should not use this
equipment. Radio waves could have
unexpected effects on the operation of
medical devices.
-31F to +104F Operating
-40F to +140F Storage

2.4. General View
Guide roller
Electrical control box
Gear motor
Motor mounting brackets
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Upper rung
reinforcements
Lower rung
reinforcements
Round reinforced polymer belt
Drive sheave assembly
Top sheave assembly

3. ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
3.1. Standard Components
The IBEX®1000 climb assist system consists of
the following parts:
1. Top sheave assembly (1)
2. Gear motor assembly (1)
3. Electrical control box (1)
4. EasyClimb Controller (1)
5. Roller (1)
6. Roller (Model specic)
7. Upper and lower rung reinforcements (4)
8. Radio antenna and mounting bracket (1)
9. U-Bolt (2)
10. Rung Support Bracket (1)
11. Hardware kit “UPPER” (not shown)
12. Hardware kit “LOWER” (not shown)
13. Hardware kit “EXTRA” (not shown)
14. Reinforced round polymer belt, (Model specic) (not shown)
1 2 3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
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NOTE: These installation instruc-
tions are only a guide. Each tower
can present unique complications
that must be addressed on an
individual basis. Installation of
the IBEX®requires two properly
trained technicians. Contact Power
Climber Wind to arrange for train-
ing and product support.
CAUTION: Personal Protective
Equipment (PPE) must be worn at
all times within the tower. All tools
must have lanyard attachment to a
secure location.

Fasteners:
The components of the IBEX®1000 are as-
sembled using standard fasteners.
All bolts should be rmly tightened. If
nylon lock nut is used, bolt thread shall
protrude passed the nylon lock nut by at
least one thread. If a lock washer is used,
bolt should be tightened to compress lock
washer at.
NOTE: Either a lock washer, star
washer or Nylok nut shall be used for
all fasteners
3.2. Bottom Assembly NOTE: Tools Required: 17mm and
13mm Combination Wrenches, 5mm
Hex Wrench and (2) 29mm Wrenches
1
2
2. Choose the mounting position. The Bottom
Assembly requires access to two rungs. Choose
the lowest possible rungs. The IBEX®may be
installed as high as chest height before climbing is
signicantly impeded.
3. Install Rung Supports in the rungs directly
above and below the Bottom Assembly mounting
position. Thread four (4) ¾” or M20 for EU Nuts,
Lock-Washers, and Fender Washers and tighten
until Lock-Washers have been fully compressed
using 29mm Wrenches. If fall arrest system or
other rung supports are present, these may be used
if long enough to accommodate additional width.
4. Adjust Motor Assembly to t rung spacing.
Loosen or tighten 10mm shown in red Figure 3.2.1
until upper and lower brackets can clear the instal-
lation rungs.
5. Install the Motor Assembly with the brackets
ush to the ladder. Install upper bracket over rung
and tighten bolt until lower bracket is tight to
ladder.
TIP: If the fall arrest system is
mounted at the ladder center, install-
ing the IBEX®offset from center
by up to three inches will not affect
performance.
Figure 3.2.1 Figure 3.2.2
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1. Unpack the following items and arrange them
near the ladder:
Item Description Qty
1 Gear Motor Assembly 1
2 Rung Supports 2
3 Lower Hardware Kit 1
(Not Shown)

3.3. Upper Assembly NOTE: Tools Required: 17mm
combination wrench and Two (2)
29mm Wrenches, Lift Bag capable of
holding all tools and components.
1. Unpack the following and place in the Lift Bag:
Item Description Qty
1 Upper Sheave Assembly 1
2 10mm U-Bolt 2
3 Stop Plate 1
4 Pull-In Roller MS
5 Rung Reinforcements 2
6 Roller 1
7 Upper Sheave Hardware Kit 1
(Not Shown)
1
2
3
4
5
2. Choose the mounting position. The Upper
sheave should be mounted approximately in line
with the lower sheave. The upper sheave ideally is
installed 6-7 rungs above the nal tower platform.
If the installation height is limited, care must be
taken to insure safe disengagement from the sys-
tem is possible at the installed height.
3. Install Rung Supports in the rungs directly
above and below the Upper Sheave mounting
position. Thread four (4) ¾” or M20 for EU Nuts,
Lock-Washers, and Fender Washers and tighten
until Lock-Washers have been fully compressed
using 29mm Wrenches.
4. Install the Upper Sheave Assembly.
4A. Unpack the Upper Sheave, (2) U-Bolts, (1)
Rung Support Bracket and Upper Hardware
Kit Hold the Upper Sheave in place and install the
(2) 10mm U-Bolts over the top supported rung and
through the upper and lower mounting holes on the
climber side and thread on two (4) nuts with star
lock with star facing up move them up the U-Bolt.
Install (4) nuts with star lock with star facing
down. Adjust nuts up the U-Bolt to make room for
the Rung Support Bracket to t over the bottom
supported run
4B. Tighten (4) upper nuts with star lock until
the Upper Sheave Bracket is tight to the upper
supported rung. Tighten (4) lower nuts with star
lock until the Rung Support Bracket is tightly rest-
ing on the lower supported rung. Be sure the Rung
Support Bracket appears to be level in all direc-
tions and tighten evenly all (4) nuts with star lock
until Upper Sheave is rmly secured to the ladder.
4C. Install 705519-1 roller using supplied nuts.
Align holes with the U-Bolt on non-climbing side
of ladder, slide up until it is ush with stop plate.
Tighten bolts until snug.
4D. Install (4) rubber boots to end of U-Bolts.
TIP: If two rungs or less exist above
deck level, installation may be pos-
sible just below deck level. This
will require user to disconnect from
the IBEX®while on the ladder, but
connection to fall arrest system must
be maintained.
4B 4C
6
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5. Install the Pull-In Roller one rung above deck
level. Install the Pull-In Roller on top of the rung
and align with the upper sheave assembly. Install
the Rung U-Bolt with threads up and fasten with
included Nylon Locknuts. Tighten with 11mm
Combination Wrench until slight rung deformation
has occurred. As shown in image 5.
6. At the base of the ladder, lay belt on side. Pull
the belt from the center.
7. At the base of the ladder, attach the belt to the
work positioning D-ring using a carabineer and
make a loop in the belt using electrical tape wrap
12 times as shown in image 7. Climb to top of
ladder, momentarily removes the belt loop and
feed the Belt through the Upper Sheave Assembly;
then remake the loop in the rope and attach the
carabineer to the work positioning D-ring. This
person then descends the ladder normally, pulling
the Belt into position.
8. Feed the belt through the Lower Sheave and
trim to length with no overlap.
WARNING: This step denes the belt
path and care must be taken to ensure
that it is free of snags or twists around
any obstruction.
3.4. Belt Path Solutions
Ensuring a continuous belt path free of abrasion
against or possible snags around xed objects
within the tower is critical to the performance of
the IBEX®system and the life of the Belt. Below
are suggestions regarding the installation of the
standard IBEX®belt path components and ad-
ditional accessories available separately.
3.4.1. Pull-In Belt Rollers
As the Belt passes through decks, there is a poten-
tial for Belt abrasion on the non-climber side. It is
recommended to install a Pull-In Roller one rung
above all decks the belt passes through. If the belt
is at an angle greater than 10°, Pull-In Belt Rollers
should be used because of the excessive force on
Rollers.
1. Unpack one (1) Pull-In Roller and one (1) Rung U-Bolt.
2. Place the Pull-In Roller on top of the installation rung, and install U-Bolt with threads facing up.
3. Install two 11mm Nuts with 11mm combination wrench. Tighten until the rung has slightly deformed.
4. After the Belt has been tensioned properly, load the belt into the belt guide.
INSTALLATION:
5
7
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NOTE: Ensure belt is threaded thru
sheave inlet and exit guide piece top
and bottom.