PowerQuick Powered Ascender
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PQ500-1 1-Sep-15
Carefully read the maintenance and certification instructions. Check for misalignment, loosening or
binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, and any other condition that may effect the operation. If
damaged, have the ascender serviced before using. Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained
equipment.
Do not immerse this product in water, for example, a lake, swimming pool or water puddle. May result in
serious personal injury
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Do not connect or disconnect battery cable from either the PQ 500 or battery in a potentially explosive
environment.
Limit climb or descend to 200 foot intervals. Allow 15 to 30 seconds for unit to cool during long climbs or
descents.
Operation with excessive loads and low battery voltage may cause clutches to overheat and smoke. It is
the operator’s responsibility to insure that the PQ 500 is not overloaded.
Keep ascender clean of debris. Inspect and clean rope prior to each use and periodically during use. This is
particularly important when the ascender is used in dirty environments.
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Specifications
The PQ500-I and the PQ500-TR (Tower Version) are the same except that the TR unit is equipped with a wired as
well as a wired remote control. This allows the unit to be used in areas where radar, EMF or other elements may
interfere with standard wireless operations. The TR unit can also be equipped with an optional bite switch for
hands free operation. The following specifications apply to both versions of the PowerQuick Ascender.
PQ 500-1 Powered Ascender
Operational Features
Compatible with standard climbing gear (Must be used in accordance with manufacturers
instructions meet applicable requirements and regulations)
Use with 1/2-in (12.7mm) static (low stretch) kernmantle rope (recommend New England, Blue
Water, PMI brand ropes) (Note: Care and maintenance of rope required per manufacturer’s
instructions.)
Weight: 28 pounds (13 kg)
Dimensions: 14 x 14 x 18 (35 x 35 x 45 centimeters)
Lifting capacity: 500 pounds/227 kg; gross load 550 lbs (250kg) includes PQ 500 and battery pack.
Designed for use by one person, for work positioning and/or moving tools and materials
Easily carries 2 people for rescue applications
Lifting speed: 0.7 ft/second (.22m/sec)
Powered descent speed: up to 1 ft (.9meter)/sec (varies with weight)
Can be operated using wireless remote or manual control
Remote range up to 200 ft (61 meters) The range may be affected by local interference from cell
towers or other electrical signals.
TR unit equipped with separate wired remote for use in areas with electrical interference. May
include optional bite switch.
May be used with a spreader bar and work seat or bosun’s chair.
May be used with extra batteries to increase climbing time.
Can be operated with gloves and protective clothing
Safety Features
Tested to a safety factor of 5 for structural and a factor of 2 operationally
Temperature sensor shuts unit down in event of hot motor.
Interlock switch on cover ensures that unit will not operate if rope handler cover is not properly
closed.
Remote control overrides local control
Rope cannot be removed from ascender when it is under a load.
Auto-braking in hands-off position provides for both locked-off and emergency or panic lockoff. No
force need be applied for panic lockoff.
Emergency Stop Button: cuts power to unit
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