
Machinery 2006/42/EC
Electrical Safety BS EN 60335-1:2002
+ A15:2011
EMC EN 61000-6-1:2007
EN 61000-6-3:2007
+ A1:2011
EN 61000-3-3:2008
EN 61000-3-2:2006
+ A2:2009
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User Instruction Manual
POWERED CLIMB ASSIST SYSTEM
Table 1 – Powered Climb Assist System Components
6160024
9506038
9506929
9506930
9507098
6160026
Power Cord, BS 546 Type M South Africa, India
Power Cord, NEMA 5-15P United States, Canada, Mexico
Power Cord, AS 3112 Australia, New Zealand, China
Power Cord, CEE 7/7 Europe
6160024 & 6160026 Cable Grips
Cable Grip Zinc Plated Alloy Steel
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Lanyard Nylon, Elastic Web
Carabiners Zinc Plated Alloy Steel,
3,600 lb. (16 kN) Gate
6160025 - Portable Motor Control Unit
Weight 20 lb (9 kg)
Power Supply Range 110 - 240 VAC, 50-60 Hz
Climb Assist Force Range 55 - 120 lb (25 - 55 kg)
Motor Control Panel Functions
Press to switch power ON/OFF.
Press to decrease Climb Assist Force.
Press to increase Climb Assist Force
Press and hold Plus and Minus buttons to
switch the direction of cable travel. Left
LED should illuminate for systems with
the Drive Bracket opposite the climber.
Right LED should illuminate for systems
with the Drive Bracket on the same side
as the climber.
9506038
9506929
6160029
9506930
9507070
9507098
9507749
6160024
6160026
6160051
Form No: 5903807 Rev: B
Date of Publication: 06/29/2016
© Copyright 2016, 3M

Original Instructions
WARNING: This product must be used in conjunction with a Fall Arrest System. The user must follow the manufacturer’s instructions for
each component of the system. These instructions must be provided to the user of this equipment. The user must read and understand these
instructions before using this equipment. Manufacturer’s instructions must be followed for proper use and maintenance of this equipment.
Alterations or misuse of this product or failure to follow instructions may result in serious injury or death.
IMPORTANT: If you have questions on the use, care, or suitability of this equipment for your application, contact Capital Safety.
IMPORTANT: Before using the Portable Motor Control Unit for the fi rst time, record the product identifi cation information from the ID label
in the “Inspection and Maintenance Log (Table 1)”
DESCRIPTION
Figure 1 illustrates the Powered Climb Assist System (PCAS). The PCAS provides climbing assistance for individuals ascending
and descending interior fi xed ladders similar to those used in Wind Turbine Towers. The “Installation and Maintenance Manual
(5903806)” describes the components permanently installed at each site and their installation: Top and bottom End Bracket
Pulley assemblies attach to ladder rungs and support a Wire Rope Cable running up and down both sides of the ladder. A Drive
Bracket allows cable tensioning and is socketed for insertion of the Portable Motor Control.
Table 1 shows transportable components of the Powered Climb Assist System which are used at multiple locations: The Portable
Motor Control Unit drives the Pulleys and Wire Rope Cable in a continuous loop to provide assist force for climbing up and down
the ladder. A Cable Grip attaches on the Wire Rope Cable and tethers to the climbers Full Body Harness. Internal adaptive
controls in the Motor Control allow the user to stop, ascend, and descend at will without operating a remote or switches. To
power the Motor Control Unit, multiple Power Cord options are available with plug ends appropriate for the locales of use.
Table 1 – Powered Climb Assist System Components
6160024
6160026
6160024 & 6160026 Cable Grips
Cable Grip Zinc Plated Alloy Steel
Lanyard Nylon
Carabiners Zinc Plated Alloy Steel,
3,600 lb. (16 kN) Gate
EN
9506038
9506929
9506930
kg
+
POWERED
CLIMB ASSIST
www.capitalsafety.com
6160051 - Portable Motor Control Unit
Weight 20 lb (9 kg)
Power Supply Range 110 - 240 VAC, 50-60 Hz
Climb Assist Force Range 55 - 120 lb (25 - 55 kg)
Sound Emission <70 dB(A)
kg
Power Cord, BS 546 Type M South Africa, India
Power Cord, NEMA 5-15P United States, Canada, Mexico
Power Cord, AS 3112 Australia, New Zealand, China
Motor Control Panel Functions
Press to switch power ON/OFF.
Press to decrease Climb Assist Force.
Press to increase Climb Assist Force
9507070
9507098
9507749
Power Cord, IEC 60906-1 Brazil
Power Cord, CEE 7/7 Europe
Power Cord, BS1363A United Kingdom
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