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1.3) System discription
Machine Rating label: The Ascender is supplied with a machine label attached to the housing. This label must not be removed! The ACX Ascender is
approved under the machinery directive 2006/42/EC for lifting both people and equipment with a Working Load (WLL/SWL) of 200 kg (440 lb)./
1.4) Rope mechanism
2.) Rope
2.1) Rope type and preparation
The correct choice of rope type depends on whether the Ascender is being used to lift or lower equipment or personnel.
Check with your SKYLOTEC supplier or at the SKYLOTEC website for the latest list of suitable ropes.
Rope recommendations for the ACX Ascender depend on the type of application, whether personnel or equipment lifting.
Equipment lifting
The SKYLOTEC Equipment Lifting Rope (ELR) is the only approved rope to be used in the equipment lifting system and can be ordered at SKYLOTEC
or your SKYLOTEC distributor.
Personnel lifting
All ropes that are used for personnel lifting must meet EN 1891 A with a diameter of 11 mm (7/16”) and should be of a solid construction. It is recommended
to use ropes in SKYLOTEC Ascenders that have passed our rope suitability test. A list of suitable ropes and the rope testing procedure, in case you want to
perform your own suitability tests, contact your SKYLOTEC distributor for more information. The reason for having this rope list is that softer ropes are
unsuitable for the use in SKYLOTEC Ascenders. Softer ropes should be avoided because they deform under load, grip is poor and can potentially jam the
Rope Grab system.
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