SKYLOTEC ACX User manual

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Instruction for use
Gebrauchsanleitung
© SKYLOTEC
MAT-BA-0198_00
Stand 08.03.2019
GB
DE
FR
Instruction for use
Gebrauchsanleitung
Instructions d´utilisation
GEBRAUCHSANLEITUNG
ACX POWER ASCENDER

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GB Instruction for use
Icons page 4-17
Explanation page 18-45
DE Gebrauchsanleitung
Icons Seite 4-17
Erklärung Seite 46-73
FR Instructions d´utilisation
Icons page 4-17
Déclaration page 74-101

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1.3) System description/Systembeschreibung
Rope Guide/Seilführung
Rope Cover Lock/
Seilabdeckungssperre
Ascender Positioning Point/
Seilwinden-Positionierpunkt
Rope Cover/Seilabdeckung
Carabiner/Karabiner
Emergency Stop/ Notausschalter
Connection Sling/Verbindungsschlinge
Titanium Sling Bolt/
Schlingenbolzen aus Titan
Power Button & Indication LED/
Ein/Aus-Taste und Anzeige-LED
Bi-directional
Throttle/
Bidirektionaler
Gashebel
The Connection Sling is the only point for
connecting the Ascender to a Person, Anchor or Load.

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Battery Release/
Akkufreigabe
Emergency
Descent Lever/
Notabstiegshebel
Battery/Akku
Battery Lock/
Akkusicherung
Battery Indicator/
Akkuanzeige
Battery Strap
(Not for Loads)/
Akku Lasche
Carrying Handle
(Not for Loads)/
Tragegriff
SKYLOTEC GmbH
Im Mühlengrund 6-8
56566 Neuwied · Germany

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1.4) Rope mechanism/Seilmechanismus
Rope Guide/
Seilführung
Rope Wedge/
Seilkeil
Rope Grab/
Seilaufnahme
Rope Cover/
Seilabdeckung
The Ascender Positioning Point may
be removed by the user if desired but
can only be mounted by SKYLOTEC or
an SKYLOTEC approved service center./
Der Seilwinden-Positionierungspunkt kann vom
Benutzer auf Wunsch entfernt werden, aber nur
durch SKYLOTEC oder ein von SKYLOTEC
zugelassenes Servicecenter montiert werden.

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3.3) Personal safety checklist/ Persönliche Sicherheitscheckliste
2-Rope system/2-Seile-System
Helmet/Helm
Gloves/
Handschuhe
Harness/Gurt
Backup Rope/
Sicherungsseil
Primary Rope/Primäres Seil
Backup Rope/ Sicherungsseil
Backup Device
Ascender/work
system/
Seilwinde/
Arbeitssystem
Harness – upper
connection point/Gurt –
sternale Auffangöse (EN361)
Harness – lower
connection point/
Gurt – ventrale
Halteöse (EN813)
Primary Rope/Primäres Seil
Helmet/Helm
Gloves/
Handschuhe
Harness/Gurt
Backup Rope/
Sicherungsseil
Primary Rope/Primäres Seil
Backup Rope/ Sicherungsseil
Backup Device
Ascender/work
system/
Seilwinde/
Arbeitssystem
Harness – upper
connection point/Gurt –
sternale Auffangöse (EN361)
Harness – lower
connection point/
Gurt – ventrale
Halteöse (EN813)
Primary Rope/Primäres Seil

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3.4) Personnel lifting setup/Personen-Auffahr-System
Active/Running Basic setup/
Aktiv/laufend Grundkonguration
Top Rigged Basic setup/
Oben montiert Grundeinstellung

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Bottom Rigged Basic setup/
Unten montiert Grundeinstellung
Double load/
Doppelte Belastung

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Pulley
Expert use only
Pulley
Expert use only. ACX pulley rigging on a single anchor

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Ascender positioning point correct use/
Seilwindenposition korrekte Nutzung
Do not use the
Ascender Positioning
Point as an anchor
extension for making
pulley systems as this
would risk double-loading
the frame plate, Sling
Bolt and Connection
Sling with the risk of
having an insufcient
factor of safety on the
Connection Sling.

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3.7) Lifting setup/Hebekonguration
Top-rigged Basic setup/
Oben montiert
Grundkonguration
Bottom-rigged Basic setup/
Unten montiert
Grundkonguration
Running Ascender Expert use only/
Laufende Seilwinde
Verwendung nur durch Experten
Pulley Expert use only/
Lose
Verwendung nur durch
Experten
4.1) Ascender Performance
Lifting distances with battery powered ACX with 100 kg (220 lb),
150 kg (330 lb) and 200 kg (440 lb) at different temperatures./
Hubstrecken mit batteriebetriebener ACX mit 100,
150 und 200 kg bei unterschiedlichen Temperaturen.
250 m
200 m
Lifting distance/
Hubstrecke
Load/Last
100 kg
(220 lb)
150 kg
(330 lb)
200 kg
(440 lb)
150 m
100 m
50 m
820 ft
656 ft
492 ft
328 ft
164 ft
0 0
-10°C (14°F)
0°C (32°F)
20°C (68°F)
40°C (104°F)

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4.6) Connecting and disconnecting the battery from the ascender/ Anschliessen und Trennen des Akkus von der Seilwinde
When connecting or
disconnecting the
Battery ensure that the
Battery is held or
secured by the Battery
Strap./
Stellen Sie beim
Anschließen oder
Trennen des Akkus
sicher, dass der Akku
durch die Akkulasche
gehalten oder gesichert
wird.

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5.) Connecting the rope/Einlegen des Seils
1.
4. 5. Loaded
Rope/
Belastetes
Seil
Unloaded Rope/
Unbelastetes Seil
2. 3.

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5.1) Ascender activation/Einschalten der Seilwinde 5.2) Ascent and descent/Aufstieg und Abstieg
Tab. 5.1.1
Travel down/
Abwärtsbewegung
Travel up/
Aufwärtsbewegung
5.3) Emergency Descent/Notabstieg 5.4) Emergency stop/Notausschalter

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5.5) Twisted rope and rotation/Verdrehtes Seil und Rotation
5.5.1 5.5.2

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5.5.3
UP/Speed Selection/
NACH OBEN/
Geschwindigkeitsauswahl
Speed Indicator/
Geschwindigkeitsanzeige
DOWN/Speed Selection/
NACH UNTEN/
Geschwindigkeitsauswahl
Power Button/
Ein/Aus-Taste
Link and Power LEDs/
Verbindung und Power LEDs
USB Protection Cap/
USB Schutzkappe
Connection Point/
Verbindungspunkt
5.6) Remote control/Fernbedienung

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WARNING: Training and experience are required to lower the risk of serious bodily injury or death.
This user’s manual provides general information about safe operation and risks associated with the use of the SKYLOTEC ACX Power Ascender. It
also gives details of maintenance procedures. Never use the equipment unless you have read and understood this manual and completed an
SKYLOTEC approved training in the use of the power Ascender system. SKYLOTEC, our partners and subsidiaries, disclaim any liability for
damages, injuries or death resulting from the use of the equipment which is not in compliance with this manual.
This manual may be updated without notice. For more information about updates and safety warnings, www.skylotec.com
Failure to read and follow the instructions within this manual may result in re, damage to property, personal injury or death!
Introduction
This manual gives detailed information on features and safety. However, this manual cannot replace the need for training and experience. The Ascender
must only be used by operators who have undergone the SKYLOTEC-approved training.
Denitions
• Active/loaded rope - Loaded end of the work-positioning rope system.
• Anchor - Attachment point for rope or Ascender.
• Ascending - Moving up the rope.
• Backup system - A rope system which captures the load in case of primary rope failure. Approved according to backup system requirements.
• Competent Person - Operator with adequate training, experience and certication.
• Descending - Moving down the rope.
• Passive/dead rope - Unloaded end of the work-positioning rope system.
• Primary rope - Work rope system used with Ascender. Rope must be 11 mm (7/16”) and approved according to EN 1891 A or be an SKYLOTEC
Equipment Lifting Rope depending on the application.
• User/operator - Operator of the Ascender, either by the Throttle or by the Remote Control.
• Secondary rope - See ‘Backup sytem’.
• SWL - Safe Working Load. The maximum load (as certied by a competent person) that an item of lifting equipment may raise, lower or suspend
under particular service conditions.
• WLL - Working Load Limit. The maximum load that an item of lifting equipment is designed to raise, lower or suspend.
GB Instruction for use

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1.) Product safety & system description
1.1) Product safety
Ascender operators must, before rst use, have undergone training in the safe use of the Ascender by either SKYLOTEC or by an SKYLOTEC-approved
training partner or SKYLOTEC distributor. The Ascender must be checked before every use by a Competent Person and must undergo a minimum of
one inspection per year by SKYLOTEC or an SKYLOTEC-authorised person. More frequent inspections may be required by your national regulations.
1.2) The Ascender must not be used:
• For any purpose other than that for which it has been designed
• In an explosive environment.
• If modied in any way by anyone other than SKYLOTEC Systems
• After a free fall from a height of more than 0.5 m (2 ft) or any other severe impact onto a hard surface
• If subjected to misuse in any way so that parts or components might have been damaged
• The Ascender system should not be exposed to high impact forces caused by people or loads falling into the system
• With any Battery other than original SKYLOTEC ACX Batteries
• With any other battery charger than an original SKYLOTEC ACX Battery Charger
• With a damaged or modied SKYLOTEC ACX Battery and/or ACX Charger
• If the operator is unsure of how to use the Ascender safely
• If you are tired, ill, using prescription medication that prevents you from using machinery, or under the inuence of alcohol and/or drugs
• without having performed a pre-use check

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1.3) System discription
Machine Rating label: The Ascender is supplied with a machine label attached to the housing. This label must not be removed! The ACX Ascender is
approved under the machinery directive 2006/42/EC for lifting both people and equipment with a Working Load (WLL/SWL) of 200 kg (440 lb)./
1.4) Rope mechanism
2.) Rope
2.1) Rope type and preparation
The correct choice of rope type depends on whether the Ascender is being used to lift or lower equipment or personnel.
Check with your SKYLOTEC supplier or at the SKYLOTEC website for the latest list of suitable ropes.
Rope recommendations for the ACX Ascender depend on the type of application, whether personnel or equipment lifting.
Equipment lifting
The SKYLOTEC Equipment Lifting Rope (ELR) is the only approved rope to be used in the equipment lifting system and can be ordered at SKYLOTEC
or your SKYLOTEC distributor.
Personnel lifting
All ropes that are used for personnel lifting must meet EN 1891 A with a diameter of 11 mm (7/16”) and should be of a solid construction. It is recommended
to use ropes in SKYLOTEC Ascenders that have passed our rope suitability test. A list of suitable ropes and the rope testing procedure, in case you want to
perform your own suitability tests, contact your SKYLOTEC distributor for more information. The reason for having this rope list is that softer ropes are
unsuitable for the use in SKYLOTEC Ascenders. Softer ropes should be avoided because they deform under load, grip is poor and can potentially jam the
Rope Grab system.