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ENGLISH
05/15/2022
SAFETY INFORMATION
General Advice
Use of the LokHead Winch for lifting people, in rescue situation,
is restricted to qualified operators who have attended specialist,
training, courses, etc. and are qualified for using rescue lifit-
ing devices to the current regulations of the Nation in which the
device is used for rescue.
Use of the LokHead Winch for lifting loads is permitted to a
general user in accordance with National Regulations & Working
Guidelines/Practices.
Harken is not responsible for damage caused by the LokHead
Winch to people, animals or property in the case of:
use of the LokHead Winch by operators not qualified
operators for liting people
improper use of the LokHead Winch
lack of proper maintenance, as indicated in the Maintenance
chapter of this Manual
unauthorised modifications or changes
use of spare parts that are not original or specific for the
model
total or partial failure to observe the instructions
usage contrary to specific national regulations
Intended Use
This winch is designed to be used as a manually powered,
rope-handling winch for lifting, lowering, and pulling loads.
Moreover the LokHead Winch is designed and compliant to
be used in rescue operation, by a qualified operator.
The LokHead Winch must be used after being mounted on a
suitable anchorage point.
All the equipment and anchor devices used in conjunction with
the Lokhead winch to lift person in rescue operation, must be
certified for their intended use in the rescue operation.
Improper Use
The winch must not be used:
for purposes different from those outlined in “Intended use”
chapter, or for purposes not mentioned in this manual or
different from those mentioned
if unauthorised modifications or interventions have been
carried out
in an explosive atmosphere
after it has fallen from a height of more than 1 meter onto a
hard surface. In this case the device must be returned to the
manufacturer or to a Harken authorised repair centre
with wire rope
with load in excess of the maximum working load, (reference
to the NFPA certification from UL) 485 lbs for lifting persons
in rescue operation
WARNING!
SUBJECTING THE WINCH TO LOADS ABOVE THE
MINIMUM BREAKING STRENGTH (MBS) CAN CAUSE
THE WINCH TO FAIL OR PULL OFF THE MOUNTING
SURFACE SUDDENLY, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN SEVERE
INJURY OR DEATH.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
It is necessary use gloves when operating the device.
Residual Risks
You must pay attention to the following residual risks present
when using LokHead Winch:
WARNING!
ROTATING PARTS TRAPPING RISK
ALWAYS WEAR CLOTHING AND PROTECTIVE GLOVES
THAT ARE FORM FITTING. AVOID LOOSE GLOVES OR
CLOTHING AND ALWAYS FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS
IN THIS MANUAL.
