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
Two points
Floating bed
Floating bed setup
Short triangle (head) and long bar (feet), 4x 60cm chains, carabiners
setup with bed
Safety
- Clean alignment of eyebolt and carabiner
- It’s not a swing! Can tilt!
- Doesn’t need to go high for an amazing effect