MSA WORKMAN User Instructions

a user safety training program that is appropriate for the user’s occupation. These instructions must be provided to users before use of the product an ...

Page 2 User Instructions MSA Workman Winch P/N 10147048 CAUTION Read these user instructions completely and inspect the device before and after each use. Read and heed all labels on the device. Failure to observe instructions may result in serious or fatal injury. Keep these user instructions in a safe place, readily accessible to all who may n ...

Page 3 User Instructions MSA Workman Winch P/N 10147048 LINE CONSTRUCTION Product name Material Line size Optional length Workman Winch 10 m / 15 m / 20 m / 25 m / 30 m Non-rotatable stainless steel 3/16“ (5 mm) dia. 10 m 15 m 20 m 25 m 30 m Galvanized Steel 3/16“ (5 mm) dia. 10 m 15 m 20 m 25 m 30 m Synthetic rope (Dyneema) 6 mm dia. 20 m ...

Page 4 User Instructions MSA Workman Winch P/N 10147048 2.1. STRUCTURE OF THE WINCH Internal mechanisms of the Winch are protected by the housing. Metal parts are zinc-plated or stainless steel to resist corrosion. The load end of the line is termi- nated with a self-locking swivel snaphook which requires two separate and distinct manipulations ...

Page 5 User Instructions MSA Workman Winch P/N 10147048 When installed on the Workman Tripod, a pulley and a carabiner are required for the winch line on the outside of the tripod head. This permits full use of the interior headroom of the tripod. ACCESSORIES AND COMPANION PRODUCTS Companion P/N Accessory - Companion description 10102002 Workma ...

Page 6 User Instructions MSA Workman Winch P/N 10147048 3. PLANNING THE USE 3.1. SET UP ● Erect the tripod according to the tripod instructions. Erect only to height where the tripod head is reachable by the installer. ● Place the winch to the side of the tripod leg. See fi gure 3 and follow the installation label in section 8. ● Extract 9 ...

Page 7 User Instructions MSA Workman Winch P/N 10147048 4. USE CAUTION • Inspect the winch according to the instructions in Section 6 of this manual before and after each use. Also inspect each component with which the winch will be used according to the instructions accompanying that product. If any component is found to be damaged or alte ...

Page 8 User Instructions MSA Workman Winch P/N 10147048 CAUTION • Always keep hands away from pinch points around load-bearing lines, pulleys and drums during operation. • Always ensure level winding when extracting or retracting line by guiding the line. Use a gloved hand when guiding the line to avoid cuts and wire slivers. Continually in ...

Page 9 User Instructions MSA Workman Winch P/N 10147048 4.2. LOWERING A LOAD NOTE When using the winch for lifting / lowering of personnel, an independent fall arrest system is required. The MSA SRL with retrieval function or other MSA SRL is recommended. Other fall arrest systems are also available from MSA. To lower a load with personnel susp ...

Page 10 User Instructions MSA Workman Winch P/N 10147048 5. CARE, MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE 5.1. CLEANING Strictly adhere to the cleaning instructions in this section to prevent adverse effects on the materials used in the winch. Clean the winch periodically with a clean damp (not wet) cloth to remove dirt or contamination which may cause corrosio ...