1 INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on your choice of a Unique Concepts Man Rated Confined Space Entry/Retrieval
System Winch to compliment your entry/retrieval operation. This equipment has been designed and
manufactured to comply with the requirements of
OHSA 1910,
ANSI Z 359.1-1992, ANSI Z117.1-1995
& CE
to meet the needs of a discriminating operator for the efficient entry/or retrieval of people from a
confined space.
Safe, efficient and trouble free operation and maintenance for your component or system requires that
you or anyone else who will be operating, maintaining or inspecting the equipment, read, understand
and follow all the Safety, Installation, Operation, Maintenance and Inspection instructions contained in
this manual, and in any related manuals referenced in this manual and/or supplied with the system.
This manual covers the “Basic” Series Winches manufactured by Unique Concepts. Use the Table of
Contents or Index as a guide when searching for specific information.
Keep this manual handy for frequent reference and to pass to new operators. Establish a regular
training program for experienced and new operators per these instructions. Establish a regular
maintenance and inspection program to keep the equipment in top condition.
Modular components are labeled with the capacities and rating to which they were designed, tested,
and manufactured. The rating of any system is considered to be the rating of the lowest rated
component contained is the system.
Do not use the equipment if rating stickers are damaged or illegible. New stickers are available from
the manufacturer. When ordering replacement stickers be sure to include:
1) The part number from the bottom right hand corner of the sticker, when available.
2) The serial number of the unit.
3) The part (item) number of the component (consult the appropriate section of this
manual).
4) Any other numbers stamped on the components.
WARNING
This product is a part of a Man Rated Confined
Space Entry/Retrieval System. The user must
read, understand, and follow the instructions
contained in the manual for each component or
total system before using this equipment.
Establish an appropriate training, maintenance,
and inspection program for your people and the
equipment. Failure to follow these instructions
could result in serious injury or death.
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