Harken 2234 Bosun's Chair - Manual (Page 6)

6 Bosun's Chair — General 03/11/13
GENERAL Attaching Halyards/Lifting Ropes
Make sure no one is below person working aloft.
Secure tools carefully to prevent dropping them and causing damage or injury.
WARNING! Standing or in any way getting out of chair position while hoisted, described on Page 4 under
Chair Fit, can lead to a fall. Always stay seated.
WARNING! Tools and equipment are easily dropped, possibly
causing serious injury or death to those below hoisted person.
Keep people clear of area below chair.
If in doubt about correct use of bosun’s chair, contact rigging professional before going aloft. A rigging professional
can demonstrate correct use of equipment and help you avoid accidents.
Do not stand in chair when aloft.
Use
Do not tie halyard to D-rings or small webbing loops on side of chair.
These are for suspending tools only.
Ensure halyards or lines are not tangled and do not trail or loop over any sharp
edges. If tangle or jam occurs at winch, use secondary halyard to hold person.
Additionally, suspended person must secure to mast or other suitable surface.
DANGER! Supporting person on D-rings or webbing loops on side
of chair will cause rings or straps to fail, leading to a fall. Do not
use side straps for support!
WARNING! If tangled line frees, halyard can suddenly let go,
leading to a fall. Suspended person must secure to mast while
freeing jam so there are two lifting ropes.
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