Equipment Description, Its Intended Purpose, Applications And Limitations - TEUFELBERGER CEclimb Manual De Instrucciones

EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION, ITS INTENDED PURPOSE, APPLICATION AND LIMITATIONS.
A Work Positioning system shall only be used if:
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a. The system includes a suitable backup system for preventing or arresting a fall (and
the user is connected to it). A second structural anchor point is required especially
during cutting operations; or
b. Where it is not reasonably practicable to comply with a), all practicable measures are
taken to ensure that the work positioning system does not fail
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION, ITS INTENDED PURPOSE, APPLICATION AND LIMITATIONS.
The Hitch Climber System is a designed collection of PPE components forming a doubled (run-
ning) rope Work Positioning system. These components have been independently certified indi-
vidually and together as defined systems. System configuration and the neighbour component
compatibility have therefore been verified. When used correctly, and in combination with other
appropriate work at height tools, the Hitch Climber System facilitates safe, precise and efficient
work positioning, thereby aiding the performance of a task.
The Hitch Climber System was developed for work at height in complex structures where the
transition from ascent to descent occurs relatively frequently (e.g. within trees). Users must be
fully conversant with the structures upon which they work and any constraints imposed by those
structures. Hitch Climber Systems allow ascent and descent without the requirement to reconfi-
gure components.
Work at height systems where the rope moves (running rope systems), demand special conside-
ration to rope damage e.g. abrasive and/or sharp edges. Care should be taken to ensure that the
running rope (or any other part of the system) is routed away from surfaces that may damage the
rope (or any other component), or that suitable and sufficient protection is appropriately placed
to ensure the rope and other components are protected.
Whenever possible, this system shall be personal issue. Any relevant documentation, especially
instructions for use for each PPE component, shall be issued to the user, read and fully under-
stood before its first use and remain convenient to access. Do not discard instructions. Keep in-
structions for future reference. If the system is sold or passed on to another user, the Instructions
for use must accompany the equipment. If the system is transferred to another country, it is the
responsibility of the seller/previous user to ensure that the Instructions for use are in the correct
language for that country.
In adverse environments, the function of Hitch Climber Systems may be affected. For example,
greater care may be needed to ensure that the friction hitch grabs reliably and that autolock
karabiner gates close and lock. Ice, mud, rain, cold, snow and tree exudates are examples of
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