AVANTI FALL PROTECTION SYSTEM
In most countries it is required by law that the ladders in wind Avanti Eagle DS
turbines are equipped with a fall protection system preventing runner
the service technicians from falling.
Avanti Wind System has developed a safe and easy Fall
Protection System with a safety rail installed as part of the
ladder. Avanti Fall Protection can be used by several technicians
at the same time contrary to most other systems based on wires.
Throughout the length of the ladder a technician can connect
himself to Avanti’s system for every 6 meters.
The technician carries a special click-on runner in his safety
harness. The click-on runner is fastened to his harness with a
snap hook like the ones used by mountain climbers.
When entering the ladder – anywhere in the tower - the
technician clicks the runner onto the safety rail in the center of
the ladder.
The click-on runner follows the user up and down. If he loses his
foothold, the runner will immediately lock, and he will be hanging
in the safety system until he gets a foothold again or until his
colleagues can help him.
Avanti Fall Protection System must be inspected and tested
at least ones a year by Avanti personnel or by a company
authorized by Avanti Wind Systems.
Avanti Fall Protection System is CE marked (Europe) and has
been tested according to the ANSI regulations (USA). The Avanti
Avanti Click-on runner
Ladder, that the safety system is connected to, is made of
aluminum and complies with the European Standards
EN 131-2, ISO 14122-4, DIN 18799, BS 4211. Australia AS1657, The click-on runner follows the user up and
USA ANSI A14, OSHA 29 CFR 1910.23. down the ladder and can be clicked on and
off no matter where you are on the ladder.
The fall protection system prevents the user from falling in Avanti has developed a click-on runner for
case he feels indisposed or by accident does not get a proper the fall protection system, which is carried
foothold. in a strap by the service technician. It is
fastened with a snap hook of the same
type as the ones used by mountain
climbers.
CLIMB ASSISTANCE VII – NEW MODEL
This new model has new features and benefits for the user and a faster
more flexible installation. Both the motor and the control box can be
attached to the ladder. The installation is independent of the design and
material of the bottom platform making it easier to make regulation for
the tensioning of the rope.
The engine for the application has been optimized with a better
performance as a result.
The installation is highly flexible and easily adaptable to most WTG
designs.
Benefits for the user are a higher safety when using the Climb
Assistance because he can stay attached to the rope and the fall
protection system and still be able to access the control box.
4 different assembly configuration More regulation for tensioning
with the same standard parts the rope.
ADVANTAGES FOR THE USER:
The service technician’s own weight will be relieved of the chosen number of kilos (35 to 45 kg).
If the user weighs say 100 kg and chooses a pull of 40 kg, he only has to lift 60 kg of his own body weight.
The user decides whether he wants to climb slowly or quickly.
The automatic pull is constant no matter how fast the user is climbing avoiding sudden movements.
Pull and speed work independent of each other.
The automatics can be disconnected or connected anywhere and at any time.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Motion detection system for start/stop (patented system)
Adjustable pulling force 35/45 kg
CE/UL Marked
Machines parts developed according to the Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC
Power supply: -Standard: 230 V 50-60 Hz -Option: 110 V 60 Hz ± 10%
Maximum current: 4 A ± 10%
Rated current consumption: 2.4 A ± 10 10%
Working temperature: -Standard -10°C/+55 °C -Option: -25 °C/+55 °C
Protection rating: -Motor IP55 -Control box IP66
Hauling rope Ø12 mm breaking load: 2700 daN
[Link] level: <70 dB
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