SPIDER SC1500 User Manual

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Checklist for Operating Swing Stages on Wind Turbine Exteriors
√ Read the Code of Safe Practices prior to using platform.
√ ReadthehoistOperational Manual prior to using platform.
√ PerformtheHoist Daily Inspections prior to using the platform.
√ ReadtheGenerator Requirements on the Checklist prior to using platform.
√ Verifytotalplatformweightandliveloaddoesnotexceedhoist’sratedload.
√ Whende-riggingthesecondarywirerope,toremovethesecondarywireropefromthehoist,pushthe 
 primaryinletguidetothesidetoreleasethesecondarysafetybrake.
√ Verifythatfallarrestsystemsdonotallowtheworkertofalla
distance greater than 6 feet.
√ Knowthemaximumwindspeedallowedforexteriorwork
 inthewindfarm.Carryananemometertomeasurewind 
 speed.Donotworkinunsafewindorweatherconditions.
√ Ensuretaglinesaresecuredtostructuraluprightsof
platform. (1)
√ Verifyfallarrestanchorboltsaretightenedto150ft-lbsof 
torque. (2)
√ Keepthedeckcleartoeliminatetriphazards.Usework 
 bucketstostorematerialsoutsidethedeck/platformarea.
√ Verifykellumgripsonpowersupplyareattachedproperlyto
stirrup.
WARNINGS
√ Topreventdamagetoequipment,de-rigplatformduring 
 severeweatherconditions.
√ Inspectwireropesforkinks,brokenwiresorbirdcagingprior
to rigging.
√ Donotoverloadtheplatform.Conrmthatweightofthe
totalequipmentincludingworkers,tools,wireropes,power
cordandaccessoriesdoesnotexceedhoistratedload.
√ Verifyallrollersonstirrupmastturnfreelyandthatthereare
nosignsofexcessivewear.(3)
√ Donotdrill,cut,removepartsfromormodifytheplatform.
 Ifyouneedsomethingdifferentontheplatform,call
 SPIDERat877-774-3370forassistance.
√ Ifhoistisnotoperatingproperly,readtheoperationmanualfortroubleshootinghelp.
Primary (red)
Secondary ( grey)
2 (2x)
1 (4x)
√ Fallarrestanchorhastwoconnectionpoints;one
 peroperator.Theseconnectionpointsaretobe
 usedwithashock-absorbinglanyard.(4)
√ Verifythelifelineisproperlyattachedtothe
 platformatthetoprailbumperplate.Thelifeline
isusedtostabilizetheplatformonthebladeor
 tower.Toreleaselifelinefromropegrab,pull
ropetowardsropegrabandthenreleasecam.
(5)
√ Verifythesupportisinplaceandboltsare 
secure. (6)
√ Verifythehoistnameplateinformationmeetsthe
 requirementsforvoltagesuppliedtothehoistand
 capacityratingsoftheplatform.(7)
√ Verifythestoragebucketisproperlyattachedto
 theplatformanddrainholesinthebucketare
 freefromdebris.Toremoveorrelocatethe
 storagebucket,pullthespring-loadedpinto
disengage it from the platform. (8)
√ Verifythehoistlanyardisattachedtothehoist
 carryinghandleandthestirrupasshownin
detailed picture to secure hoist in the upright
position. (9)
√ Verifytherollerbumpersaresecuredtothe
 platform.Verifytherollerbumpersturnfreely
and are in good condition. (10)
√ Verifythehitchpinsareinstalledandaresecured
 withahairpin.(11)
4 (2x)
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5
10 (6x)
8
7
3
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11 (2x)
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SPIDER SC1500 Specifications

General

Brand	SPIDER
Model	SC1500
Category	Lifting Systems
Language	English