
Rope loading/unloading is secured with an innovative double-latched side plate design that is independent of the device�s attachment point. Stainless steel ratcheting and rotating sheave provides efficient and audible progress capture. Single wearable tool suited for efficient hauling, controlled lowering, smooth personal descent, easy ascending and belaying. This multi-purpose device was designed and engineered in collaboration by two companies with a collective 90 year history in rope management under heavy loads: CMC, a company with roots in rescue and rope access, and Harken Industrial, a manufacturing company with roots in high performance sailing.ĭesigned for intuitive, efficient operation, ease of use and optimal control, the versatile CLUTCH is suited to a multitude of rigging operations: The BHW Group Limited will not be res ponsible for any claims arising fr om such use.Introducing the all-new CLUTCH, the latest evolution in rescue and rope access hardware that enables the technical rope professional to do more with less. Any such use will invalidate the w arranty. DO NOT USE WINCH TO LIFT, SUPPORT, OR OTHERWISE TRA NSPORT PERSONNEL. EXCESSIVE “INCHING ” MUST BE A VOIDED. AVOID CONDITIONS WHER E LOAD SHIFTS O R SNATCHES OCCUR. THE WIRE ROPE RETAINER ON THE DRUM IS NOT INTENDED TO HOLD THE LOAD. A MINIMUM OF 5 WRA PS OF ROPE AROUND THE WINCH DRUM MUST BE MAINTAINED TO HOLD THE LOAD. As the positioning of the winch rope depends on the particular app lication of the task, the operator must be aware of th e ‘Guide to Safe Winching’ section to ensure they and others are positioned safely. The winch may be operated by a fixed workstation and / or by a mobile workstation (e.g.
STAY OUT FR OM UNDER AND A WAY FROM RAISED LOA DS.KEEP FINGERS AND CLOTHING CLEAR OF THE HOOK AND WIRE ROPE AT ALL TIMES.USE A WEBBING STRAP ATTA CHED TO THE SAFETY HOOK(S) FOR MANUAL G UIDANCE OF THE WIRE ROPE.WEAR GLOVES A ND SUITABLE PROTECTIVE / HI-VIS CLOTHING.THE OPERATOR MUST ALWAYS WO RK IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS.Training shall be conducted by BHW Group or by a competent winch trainer qualified for this system. All users of the equipment shall be fully trained in the safe use of winches and the RESCUE
THE OWNING ORGANISATION SHALL ENSURE THAT OPERATING PERSONNEL ARE GIVEN THE NECESSARY TRAINING.RESPECT FOR THE WINCH SYSTEM AND COMMON SENSE IN ITS OPERATION WILL ENSURE S AFETY AND RELIABILITY. YOU SHOULD NOT UNDER ESTIMATE THE POTENTIAL DANGER IN WINCHING OPERATIONS, NEITHER SHOULD YOU FEAR THEM.