11.

DISCLAMER
• Failure to adhere to the instructions supplied with the
equipment may invalidate any claims with respect HEAD OFFICE ENGINEERING
to damage, death or injury due to the misuse or GRANT HOUSE CENTRE
malfunctioning of the apparatus. LOCKETT ROAD FOUNDATION HOUSE USER GUIDE: MAN-RIDING/RESCUE
ASHTON IN
MAKERFIELD
WALLWORK ROAD
ASTLEY WINCH SYSTEMS
WIGAN MANCHESTER FOR CONFINED SPACE/WORKING
WN4 8DE M29 7JT
AT HEIGHT
WARNINGS WEST LOTHIAN –
• NEVER – Exceed the safe working load of LIVINGSTON DEPOT
equipment used wit hthe rescue equipment: Letham Road, Houstoun Ind.
Est. Livingston, West Lothian
- MGF Davitsafe - 135kg EH54 5BY
- MGF Tripod - 200kg T: 01506 535556
- RS-100, RGR11 & Gazelle Basket Stretcher - 120kg
- RGR7 – 200kg NORTH EAST – DURHAM
- Tuff 30M Man-Rider – 140kg DEPOT
Thistle Road, Littleburn Ind.
• NEVER - Attempt any maintenance on the equipment, Est., Langley Moor, County
return to MGF if you have any concerns Durham, DH7 8HJ
T: 01913 782100
• ALWAYS - Ensure adequate clearance below operator
in the event of a fall. YORKSHIRE –
• ALWAYS - consider pendulum effect when unit is used CASTLEFORD DEPOT
in a non-vertical situation. Allerton Bywater Business
Park, Newton Lane
Castleford, WF10 2AL
T: 01977 521930
NORTH WEST –
ASTLEY DEPOT EAST ANGLIA –
Wallwork Road STANTON DEPOT
Astley Unit 5, O’Brien Ind.
Manchester Est., Grove Lane
M29 7JT Stanton, Bury St.
T: 01942 896282 Edmunds, Suffolk
IP31 2BF
T: 01359 252204

MIDLANDS –
RUGELEY DEPOT
Redbrook Lane
Brereton, Rugeley
Staffordshire
WS15 1QU
T: 01889 574777

SOUTH WEST –
BRISTOL DEPOT
Severn Road
Chittening LONDON –
Avonmouth DARTFORD DEPOT
Bristol, BS11 0YL Ray Lamb Way
T: 01179 820706 Manor Road
Erith, Kent, DA8 2LB
T: 01322 344520
SOUTH EAST – TRING
SOUTH WEST – EXETER DEPOT
DEPOT Units 21 & 22, Airfield Ind.
Unit 58, Greendale Business Est., Cheddington Lane
Park, Woodbury Salterton
Exeter, EX5 1EW
Long Marston, Tring
Hertfordshire, HP23 4QR
PLEASE READ & UNDERSTAND THIS USER GUIDE
T: 01395 233194 T: 01296 663250 PRIOR TO COMPILING A SAFE SYSTEM OF WORK
AND USING THE EQUIPMENT SUPPLIED
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1. IMPORTANT NOTES 5. WITHDRAWING EQUIPMENT FROM SERVICE 8. ABTECH TUFF 30M WINCH FEATURES
• For the use of MGF supplied equipment only. • Rescue equipment should be withdrawn from use and passed to • The Abtech Tuff Winch is a 30M Man-Riding winch
• This user guide should be read in conjunction with all a competent person for a detailed inspection if: with a secondary brake and a brake wear indicator
relevant MGF user guides. • It is deemed to be defective following a pre-use check. • Typically used in confined space entry, manholes etc
• Ensure potential users are confined spaces trained, • There is no evidence to suggest that the rescue equipment has where no ladders are fitted.
familiar with the operation of this equipment and that been inspected by a competent person within the last 6 months. • Due to the secondary brake, an independent separate
a site specific safe system of work is in place and • The manufacturer’s identification details are missing or fall arrest system is not required
adhered to. illegible. • Safe Working Load: 140KG
• Users should comply with the Confined Spaces • If in doubt concerning the integrity of any part of the equipment • Average Cranking Force: 30LBS (133N)
Regulations 1997 and HSE ACOP L101 (2009) and the DO NOT USE IT and contact your local MGF depot. • Mechanical Advantage of 11:1
Work at Height Regulations 2005 and (Amendment) • Accredited to BS EN 795, BS EN 1496
2007. • Weight: 15KG
• It is essential site specific risk assessments 6. RGR7 FEATURES
are undertaken and include the operation of the • The RGR7 is a 50m two-speed
equipment supplied. man-riding winch fitted with an
• It is advisable that a trained, competent person up/down clutch locking mechanism.
inspects the equipment and explains the operational • The unit has a 50cm per handle turn
sequence to the user. allowing for rapid retrieving/
• If in doubt concerning the integrity of any part of the lowering of the cable, with a full one
equipment DO NOT USE IT. handle turn releasing approximately
48mm of cable.
2. MAN-RIDING/RESCUE WINCH • Typically used in confined space
• You have been supplied with one of the following: entry, manholes etc where no
A. RidgeGear RGR7 50M Rescue Winch ladders are fitted.
B. Abtech Tuff 30M Man-Riding Winch • It is advisable that the RGR7 is
• For use with MGF Davitsafe and Tripod Systems backed up with an independent
separate fall arrest system and a
rescue provision separate to the winch if being used in a
3. MGF 6 MONTHLY THOROUGH EXAMINATION man-riding capacity.
• A thorough examination/test to LOLER of the rescue • Safe Working Load: 200KG
equipment will be carried out every 6 months by a • Accredited to EN 1496 A&B and marked.
competent, RidgeGear/Abtech trained and approved • Weight: 21.5kg
technician. 9. ABTECH TUFF 30M WINCH INSTRUCTIONS FOR
• Please return your rescue equipment to MGF for a
thorough examination should you have any concerns 7. RGR7 INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE USE
about its condition or if the test certificate is due to • Attach to MGF Davit or Tripod system • Attach to MGF Davit or Tripod system.
run out. • To free wheel the system, place a suitable lever into the release
socket (situated on the lower edge of the mechanism cover of • To reel out the cable, keep hand tension (or attached
• You will be issued with a test certificate to cover the more than 10lbs of weight to the hook) and turn the
inspection period. the lift control assembly). Gently apply pressure to the control
and pull the wire - the mechanism will allow the spool to free handle.
wheel out. • CAUTION - should be exercised when raising the load
• Excess pulling speed will result in the mechanism locking as to prevent overlaying of the wire, as it winds back onto
4. VISUAL/FUNCTIONAL TEST PRIOR TO a safety feature. By releasing the free wheel lever and winding
USEFLATION the handle/wire rope back onto the spool the free wheel action the spool. Should this happen it is best to relay the
• A visual/functional inspection of the rescue can once again be achieved. wire onto the spool in a correct manner once the lift
equipment must be carried out prior to every use • Once secure, lift the load (wind clockwise) until a metallic clip operation has been fully completed.
covering the following: is heard from the mechanism - you can now lower the load in a • NEVER - overload the cable/hook assembly more than
• Inspect all metal connectors, karabiners and hooks controlled manner. its stated safe working load.
for deformation, damage, sharp edges, corrosion, • Lowering the load is a reverse operation of lifting.
cracks and check that they work. • CAUTION - should be exercised when raising the load to
• Check that the cable extends and retracts and pull prevent overlaying of the wire, as it winds back onto the spool.
firmly to check the lock brake. Should this happen it is best to relay the wire onto the spool 10. STORAGE
• Pull out the cable checking for damage and abrasion in a correct manner once the lift operation has been fully • Rescue equipment should be stored in a dry clean area.
within the available extension. completed.
••NEVER - overload the cable/hook assembly more than its stated
safe working load.
• WARNING - When using this system to ‘Man Ride’, it is
advisable to use a secondary fall arrest system such as the
RGA4 as an additional safety precaution.
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