SKYLOTEC ICX User manual

Translated versions

Introduction A

Product safety

& system description B

Rope C

Lifting systems &

equipment setup D

Battery care E

How to use the Ascender F

Service & maintenance G

Warranty terms H

Technical information I

MAT-BA-0301

Rev 2-2024 ENG MASTER Original Instruction

ICX

User manual

POWER

ASCENDER

DISCLAIMER

WARNING

Training and experience are required to lower the risk

of serious bodily injury or death.

This user’s manual provides general information about safe

operation and risks associated with the use of the SKYLOTEC

ActSafe ICX Power Ascender. It also gives details of maintenance

procedures.

Never use the equipment unless you have read and understood

this manual and completed a SKYLOTEC approved training in the

use of the power Ascender system. SKYLOTEC Nordic AB, our

partners and subsidiaries, disclaim any liability for damages,

injuries or death resulting from the use of the equipment which is

not in compliance with this manual.

This manual may be updated without notice.

For more information about updates and safety warnings,

visit www.skylotec.com

Failure to read and follow

the instructions within

this manual may result

in re, damage to property,

personal injury or death.

INTRODUCTION

About SKYLOTEC A.01

About this manual A.02

Denitions A.03

FOREWORD

Thank you for choosing the SKYLOTEC

ActSafe ICX Ascender.

This Ascender has been designed as

an ultra-portable and versatile lifting tool

for lifting people or equipment in a safe

and effective way. It revolutionises working

in a vertical environment.

BE AWARE:

A Power Ascender is a hi-tech tool

and should be treated with care.

AA.01 ABOUT SKYLOTEC

SKYLOTEC is a pioneer in developing

powered Rope Ascenders and has been

delivering high-performance powered

equipment since 1997.

SKYLOTEC has a worldwide distribution

network of dedicated experts selling our

innovative products to a wide variety of

users. Our Power Ascenders have been

successfully used for installing reworks at

the top of the Eiffel Tower, hostage rescue

from pirates at sea and providing essential

logistical support in offshore wind turbines.

SKYLOTEC products are redening the

possibilities for work in vertical environments.

We are completely committed

to our customers and do our

utmost to deliver top quality

products and service.

A.02 ABOUT THIS MANUAL

This manual gives detailed information on

features and safety. However, this manual

cannot replace the need for training and

experience. The Ascender must only be

used by operators who have undergone

the SKYLOTEC-approved training.

Safety messages of extra importance

are highlighted throughout this manual

using the signals ‘danger’, ‘caution’,

’note’ and ’recommendation’.

RECOMMENDATION

Instructions and tips on how best

to use the Ascender.

DANGER

CAUTION

Not following instructions or training

methods may result in SERIOUS

BODILY INJURY or DEATH.

Not following instructions or training

methods may result in BODILY INJURY,

or DAMAGE TO PROPERTY.

Note

Important information on the use of the

equipment used with the Ascender.

A.03 DEFINITIONS

Active/loaded rope

Loaded end of the work-positioning

rope system.

Anchor

Attachment point for rope or Ascender.

Ascending

Moving up the rope.

Backup system

A rope system which captures the load in

case of primary rope failure.Approved

according to backup system requirements

with backup device according to EN 12841-A,

EN 353-2 or equivalent certied device.

Competent Person

Operator with adequate training,

experience and certication.

Descending

Moving down the rope.

Passive/dead rope

Unloaded end of the work-positioning

rope system.

Primary rope

Work rope system used with Ascender.

Rope must be 11 mm (7/16”) and

approved according to EN 1891 A

or be an Equipment Lifting Rope

depending on the application.

User/operator

Operator of the Ascender, either by

the Throttle or by the Remote Control.

Secondary rope

See ‘Backup sytem’.

SWL

Safe Working Load. The maximum load

(as certied by a competent person) that an

item of lifting equipment may raise, lower or

suspend under particular service conditions.

WLL

Working Load Limit. The maximum

load that an item of lifting equipment

is designed to raise, lower or suspend.

PRODUCT SAFETY

& SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

Product safety B.01

Usage exclusions B.02

System description B.03

Rope mechanism B.04

B.01 PRODUCT SAFETY

SKYLOTEC Ascender operators must, before rst use, have undergone

training in the safe use of the Ascender by either SKYLOTEC or by a

SKYLOTEC-approved training partner.

The SKYLOTEC Ascender must be checked before every use by

a Competent Person and must undergo a minimum of one inspection

per year by SKYLOTEC or a SKYLOTEC-authorised person.

More frequent inspections may be required by your national regulations.

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