About This Manual; Safety Information - Harken WINGMAN IN404 Bedienungsanleitung

1. About this manual

Before and after using the Harken WingMan read the instructions contained in this
manual thoroughly. This instruction manual is an integral part of the product, and
it supplies all the necessary information for its correct safe use, maintenance, and
storage. If you don't understand some of the instructions, please contact Harken's
authorized dealer. Harken shall not be liable for damages, injuries or death caused
by noncompliance of the safety and other instructions contained in this manual.
This manual is intended for specialized personnel or expert users.
Keep the user instructions/information after they are separated from manufactured
system and retain them in a permanent record. Copy the user instructions/information
and keep with the equipment.

2. Safety Information

a) General safety precautions:
WARNING! Activities involving the use of this equipment are inherently
dangerous. You are responsible for your own actions and decisions.
WARNING! This product must only be used by competent persons or
skilled expert users.
WARNING! Before using this equipment, you must:
1. Read and understand all instructions for use
2. Get specific training in its proper use
3. Become acquainted with its capabilities and limitations
4. Understand and accept the risks involved
WARNING! Failure to heed any of these warnings
may result in severe injury or death.
b) Intended use:
The WingMan is a mechanical-advantage device for load lifting and releasing. It is used
in a fall protection or work at height system. It is intended for work at height, access,
and rescue use. It can be used for human suspension for up to a 3 kN load.
c) Improper use:
Use only with supplied rope. Never use with wire rope or steel cable. Never use as
a human suspension device when the WingMan is the sole support. Always have a
backup safety system.
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