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28-05-19
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 lifiting 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 loads in excess of the Minimum Breaking Strength (MBS) of 22 kN (reference to the NFPA certification from UL) 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.
