Rev. 9-20
© Copyright 1995-2020 Gemtor, Inc.
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3. The cable should be free to pull out and retract.
4. The braking mechanism can be checked by pulling out two (2) feet of cable and quickly
pulling outward on the cable. The brake should engage and hold until the tension is
released on the cable.
Caution:
Gloves should be worn when making this test.
5. Always maintain a light tension on the cable as it retracts into the housing.
Winch System Operation (for emergency retrieval or rescue):
1. Unscrew the crank handle (4) from the mounting bracket and slide it outward. When
demonstrating or testing be sure to pull out several feet of cable and hold it in position
to eliminate possible damage to the device.
2. The Handle has two positions, Position 1 requires more force but allows for faster
retrieval, position 2 requires less force but may require more time to retrieve the worker.
To switch between positions, unscrew the lock nut in the center of the handle (4), move
the handle to the desired position and reinstall the lock nut.
3. Locate the knob (3) under the handle (4) on the winch side. Push the knob in and turn
clockwise 1/4 turn to lock the unit in the retrieval mode. The winch should now be
engaged.
4. While maintaining outward tension on the cable, rotate the winch handle clockwise to
crank the cable back into the housing.
5. To extend the cable for lowering while in the retrieval mode (winching), crank
counterclockwise. When cranking the cable out, a minimum of 75 pounds must be on
the cable.
6. To extend the cable quickly without load, set the selection knob to the retractable
lifeline position, pull out the required amount of cable, then set the selector knob to the
retrieval position for recovery.
This unit is designed as backup fall protection when:
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A worker ascends or descends a ladder in a confined space.
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A worker is raised or lowered in a confined space with a separate winch.
Never use this device in retrieval mode for raising or lowering of a worker without an
independent fall protection system.
CAUTION:
Do not crank all of the cable back into the housing or through the pulley (7). This
will cause excessive tension on the cable and may cause equipment damage or personal
injury. Should there be excessive tension, attach a minimum weight of 75 pounds to the
cable and crank the handle counterclockwise until the pressure is released. When the job is
completed, screw the winch handle into the bracket; remove the device from the tripod and
store/transport device in its carrying bag.
Equipment must be inspected before each use; if bent, damaged or if parts have been
substituted
DO NOT USE
.
Return to Gemtor for reconditioning or repair.
IMPORTANT:
This device should be returned to our facilities on an annual basis for physical
inspection and re-certification or whenever subjected to fall arrest forces (impact loaded).
Only original Gemtor replacement parts are approved for use in this device.
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS CONCERNING THE CORRECT
USAGE OF THIS OR ANY GEMTOR PRODUCT, DO NOT USE, CALL
(TOLL FREE) 1-800-405-9048
Do not try to adjust, repair or modify Gemtor self-retracting lifelines/retrieval winches; for
prompt service, please contact Gemtor, Inc at the address on page 8 of these instructions.
