How to use the ..
This is a quick overview of how to use various appliances and equipment. This is by no means an exhaustive list but rather a quick starter guide.
door lock
heating
Wexford Lounge and Boudoir
Lair
shower
the frame
Safety
Important
This is not a comprehensive manual. Please book a introduction session if you haven’t used an electric hoist before.
- Know what you are doing
- If unsure, please book an introduction session, we will help you!
- Think through and test before applying
- Play safe
Checks
- Always perform an inspection before using the hoists
- Are cables and hooks looking ok?
- Test run
Operation
- always lift vertically
- avoid angles
- manually guide ropes or chains until taught
- check for pulling direction and cross-loading on carabiners
- only lift when all ok
- lower down safely
Carabiner for full-suspension
- Twist and screw lock carabiners are the safest as they cannot accidentally unclip, however, they may be cumbersome to use and take up space.
- Non-locking steel carabiners with 8mm diameter provide around 200kg of safe loading
- Carabiner are strongest along the long axes and should only be loaded that way!
Danger
non-locking steel carabiners need to be closed properly before any loading as the strength is only provided when closed.
Non-locking steel carabiners
- Ok to use for restraints
- For safety reasons, only use locking carabiners for full suspensions
Single point
max 120kg!
Wrists
Setup for wrist restraint/suspension
Belt
Belt can be used alone or in combination with e.g. wrists for a predicament
Ankles
Equipment and setup for ankle suspension
Slings
Setup for sitting/kneeling slings
Safety
- 120kg max loading per winch
- Avoid non-vertical loadings, winch and wire will get damaged!
- Know what you are doing
- If unsure, please ask for an introduction session, we will help you