SKYLOTEC ICX User manual

Translated versions
Introduction A
Product safety
& system description B
Rope C
Lifting systems &
equipment setup D
Battery care E
How to use the Ascender F
Service & maintenance G
Warranty terms H
Technical information I
MAT-BA-0301
Rev 2-2024 ENG MASTER Original Instruction
ICX
User manual
POWER
ASCENDER

DISCLAIMER
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
ActSafe ICX Power Ascender. It also gives details of maintenance
procedures.
Never use the equipment unless you have read and understood
this manual and completed a SKYLOTEC approved training in the
use of the power Ascender system. SKYLOTEC Nordic AB, 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,
visit www.skylotec.com
Failure to read and follow
the instructions within
this manual may result
in re, damage to property,
personal injury or death.
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A
INTRODUCTION
About SKYLOTEC A.01
About this manual A.02
Denitions A.03
FOREWORD
Thank you for choosing the SKYLOTEC
ActSafe ICX Ascender.
This Ascender has been designed as
an ultra-portable and versatile lifting tool
for lifting people or equipment in a safe
and effective way. It revolutionises working
in a vertical environment.
BE AWARE:
A Power Ascender is a hi-tech tool
and should be treated with care.
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AA.01 ABOUT SKYLOTEC
SKYLOTEC is a pioneer in developing
powered Rope Ascenders and has been
delivering high-performance powered
equipment since 1997.
SKYLOTEC has a worldwide distribution
network of dedicated experts selling our
innovative products to a wide variety of
users. Our Power Ascenders have been
successfully used for installing reworks at
the top of the Eiffel Tower, hostage rescue
from pirates at sea and providing essential
logistical support in offshore wind turbines.
SKYLOTEC products are redening the
possibilities for work in vertical environments.
We are completely committed
to our customers and do our
utmost to deliver top quality
products and service.
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A.02 ABOUT THIS MANUAL
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.
Safety messages of extra importance
are highlighted throughout this manual
using the signals ‘danger’, ‘caution’,
’note’ and ’recommendation’.
RECOMMENDATION
Instructions and tips on how best
to use the Ascender.
DANGER
CAUTION
Not following instructions or training
methods may result in SERIOUS
BODILY INJURY or DEATH.
Not following instructions or training
methods may result in BODILY INJURY,
or DAMAGE TO PROPERTY.
Note
Important information on the use of the
equipment used with the Ascender.
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A.03 DEFINITIONS
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
with backup device according to EN 12841-A,
EN 353-2 or equivalent certied device.
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 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.
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B
PRODUCT SAFETY
& SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
Product safety B.01
Usage exclusions B.02
System description B.03
Rope mechanism B.04
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B
B.01 PRODUCT SAFETY
SKYLOTEC Ascender operators must, before rst use, have undergone
training in the safe use of the Ascender by either SKYLOTEC or by a
SKYLOTEC-approved training partner.
The SKYLOTEC Ascender must be checked before every use by
a Competent Person and must undergo a minimum of one inspection
per year by SKYLOTEC or a SKYLOTEC-authorised person.
More frequent inspections may be required by your national regulations.
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»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
»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
»In dark environment without sufcient
light for safe operation.
»In mines or underground quarries.
»In windspeeds higher than 12 m/s.
(43.2 km/hr)
»In weather conditions with risk for
lightning.
»With any Battery other than original
Husqvarna 36V Batteries
»With any other battery charger than an
original Husqvarna Battery Charger
» With a damaged or modied Battery and/
or 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
B.02 THE ASCENDER MUST NOT BE USED:
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BB.03 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
CAUTION
The Connection Sling is the only point
for connecting the Ascender to a Person,
Anchor or Load.
Rope Cover
Karabiner
Emergency Stop
Connection Sling
Power Button & Indication LED
Emergency Descent Button
Bi-directional
Throttle
Battery
Rope Cover Locks
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Rope Guide
Battery
Ascender
Positioning Point.
See D.04
Machine Rating label
The Ascender is supplied
with a machine label
attached to the housing.
This label must not
be removed!
The ICX Ascender
is approved under
the machinery directive
2006/42/EC for lifting
both people and
equipment with a
Working Load (WLL/
SWL) of 185 kg (407 lb).
SKYLOTEC Nordic AB
1073
IP55POA-030 Serial No: IX1425A1001
WARNING!
READ INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE USE
SE- 437 31 Lindome
www.skylotec.com
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Contains FCC ID: YCP-STM32WB5M001
Year: 2023
Speed: 0-24 m/min. Max windspeed: 12 m/s
Lift: WLL 185 kg or max 1 person
Approved Ø11 mm ropes onlyRope:
Model: ActSafe Ascender ICX
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B.04 ROPE MECHANISM
Rope Guide
Rope Wedge
Rope Wedge
Rope Grab
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C
ROPE
Rope type
and preparation C.01
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C
11mm Approved ropes only
SKYLOTEC Power Ascenders may
only be used with ropes that have
been approved by SKYLOTEC.
Approved ropes have gone through
a thorough internal test procedure
where the combination of rope and
Power Ascender are tested under
several circumstances. Additional
restrictions on use may apply.
Equipment lifting
The ActSafe 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
The ropes that have been certied for
use must be EN 1891-A ropes.
For an updated list of recommended
ropes, please visit the SKYLOTEC
website at www.skylotec.com.
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.
Pre-Soaking (applies only
to Polyamid ropes)
It is recommended that only pre-
soaked ropes are used with SKYLOTEC
Ascenders. New ropes should be put in
cold water <40°C (104°F) for
24 hours and dried slowly afterwards.
This will make ropes more suitable
for use in SKYLOTEC Ascenders for
two reasons:
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 for suitable ropes.
C.01 ROPE TYPE
AND PREPARATION
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1. Rope density
Pre-soaking makes ropes denser.
The bres will absorb the water
and will shrink when drying.
The result is that all bres become
more densely aligned and the sheath
sits tighter around the core of the rope.
This will make the rope more solid and
will consequently result in less mantle
slippage and deformation and thereby
lead to better grip in the Ascender.
2. Oil dissolution
During the production process some
oil is added to the rope bres in order
to reduce the friction between the
individual bres. When soaking the
rope in cold water some surface oil
in the sheath of the rope will dissolve.
This will contribute further to a better
grip. Do not soak ropes in warm water,
this will lead to greater dissolution of
oil, which will have a negative impact
on the rope properties.
Always make sure that the rope
is in good condition.
CAUTION
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A new rope will get an increased
service life if it is soaked in cold
water before the rst use.
Avoid getting sand or dirt onto/
into the ropes since it will wear
the Rope Grab and Rope Guide.
Use a rope mat, rope bag or
similar.
RECOMMENDATION
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D
GENERAL SAFETY
GUIDELINES AND
LIFTING SYSTEMS
General safety guidelines D.01
Declaration of Conformity D.02
Personnel lifting D.03
Personnel safety checklist D.04
Personnel lifting setup D.05
Equipment, material
and tool lifting D.06
Basic lifting safety rules D.07
Lifting setup D.08
SKYLOTEC Training Network D.09
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D
DANGER
DO NOT USE the Ascender if you
are tired, ill, using prescription
medication that prevents you from
using machinery, or under the
inuence of alcohol and/or drugs.
DO NOT hold the loaded rope
when ascending as there is
a risk of pinching.
CAUTION
»Operate the Ascender according
to the advice contained within this
user manual and pre-planned work
instructions (lift plan, access plan)
»Only trained and competent operators
should operate the ICX Ascender and
its ancillary equipment
»Plan and evaluate your work carefully.
A rescue plan should be in place. The
rescue plan may involve lowering of
the operator by a supervisor using the
remote control.
»Plan for appropriate supervision
of work
»Perform a toolbox talk before starting
the work
»Use only approved and inspected
equipment. This goes for the
Ascender, PPE and/or lifting
equipment
»Inspection of equipment must be
carried out in accordance with
local regulations. The Ascender
should undergo a documented
inspection at least once every year by
an approved Skylotec Service Centre.
»Pre-use check of the Ascender
should be carried out in accordance
with the inspection guidance provided
(see F.11)
»Use PPE (Personal Protective Equip-
ment) such as helmet, gloves and
protective eye wear when required
»Keep your hands, hair and clothing
away from moving parts
»Keep a constant eye on the Rope
Guide to ensure that the rope is
running smoothly through the rope
mechansim
»Avoiding long exposure to
uncomfortable work positions
and procedures to reduce risk of
ergonomic related injurys. Use
relevant PPE for protection and to
enhance ergonomics.
D.01 GENERAL SAFETY GUIDELINES
The ICX Ascender system
requirements are described
in the following pages.
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