FallTech Confined Space Personnel Winch
Single user mechanical Winch for entering and exiting confined spaces. 3/16" galvanized steel cable lifeline with alloy steel swivel snap hook.
Features 5:1 Gear Ratio Mechanical Advantage with 12' per minute average lifting speed. Secondary braking system provides added safety in case of primary brake failure.
Who Needs This Product
Attendants and entry supervisors use a personnel winch to raise and lower workers through vertical portals when a mechanical lifting means is required. Paired with a tripod or davit and a backup fall arrest SRL, the winch handles controlled personnel lifting for planned entries, and it provides the mechanical advantage needed to retrieve an entrant without entering the space.
Features
Single user mechanical Winch for
Single user mechanical Winch for entering and exiting confined spaces.
3/16" galvanized steel cable lifeline
3/16" galvanized steel cable lifeline with alloy steel swivel snap hook.
Features 5:1 Gear Ratio Mechanical
Features 5:1 Gear Ratio Mechanical Advantage with 12' per minute average lifting speed.
Secondary braking system provides added
Secondary braking system provides added safety in case of primary brake failure.
Features folding handle for easy
Features folding handle for easy storage and integral mounting bracket for Davit and Tripod installation.
Includes 20" weather-resistant storage bag
Includes 20" weather-resistant storage bag.
A winch is not fall protection by itself. OSHA requires an independent fall arrest system on the entrant whenever a personnel winch is raising or lowering a worker. Pair it with a 3-way SRL-R or backup SRL on the same tripod or davit.
Compliance Standards
ANSI Z359.4-2013
Applicable requirement for this equipment: ANSI Z359.4-2013 and Z117.1-2009.
Z117.1-2009
Applicable requirement for this equipment: ANSI Z359.4-2013 and Z117.1-2009.
OSHA 1910.146
Permit-required confined space regulation that drives retrieval and rescue equipment requirements for entry work.
Typical Applications
How to Use
Follow the FallTech instruction manual. The sequence below is an overview only.
- Mount the winch. Attach it to the tripod leg bracket or davit mast bracket and route the cable over the head sheave.
- Connect the systems. Attach the winch line to the entrant's harness and connect an independent fall arrest SRL as the backup system.
- Control the lift. Crank the handle to lower or raise the entrant at a controlled speed, keeping the line under tension at all times.
- Never lift alone. A personnel winch is never the sole fall protection. A separate fall arrest system is required during personnel lifting.
- Store properly. Retract the line fully and store the winch in its storage bag away from moisture and chemicals.
Inspection and Retirement
Inspect the winch before each use. A competent person must inspect it at least annually.
- Cable: broken wires, kinks, corrosion, and even spooling on the drum.
- Hook: gate and swivel operate freely; latch closes fully.
- Brake: must hold a suspended load without creeping.
- Handle and gears: smooth cranking in both directions with no binding.
Retirement triggers: any shock load on the winch, cable damage, brake slippage, or any condition the inspector cannot verify as safe for personnel service.
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Technical Specifications
| Type | FallTech Personnel Winch |
|---|---|
| SKU | 7297X |
| Static Strength | 3,100 lb min. |
| Handle Operation Force | 30 lb max. |
| ANSI User Capacity | 130 to 310 lb max. |
| OSHA User Capacity | 130 to 310 lb max. |
| Cable | 3/16" galvanized steel; 3,400 lb min. static strength |
| Lifeline Connector | Plated alloy steel; 5,000 lb min. static strength with 3,600 lb gate strength |
| Drive and Drum Gears | Plated alloy steel |
| Available Configurations | 7297 (60 ft Galvanized Cable), 7297S (60 ft Stainless Steel Cable), 7297T (60 ft Technora Rope), 7298 (120 ft Galvanized Cable), 7298S (120 ft Stainless Steel Cable) |
| Standards | ANSI Z359.4-2013 and Z117.1-2009; OSHA 1926.502, 126.1200 and 1910.146 |
| Warranty | FallTech 2-year limited warranty against defects in materials and workmanship |
Frequently Asked Questions
FallTech 7297 Submittals and Documentation
7297X Instruction Manual (PDF)Installation, use, capacity, and inspection procedures. 7297X Brochure (PDF)Specifications, dimensions, and feature summary. 7297X Instruction Manual (PDF)Installation, use, capacity, and inspection procedures. 7297X Sell Sheet / Brochure (PDF)Specifications, dimensions, and feature summary.Complete Your Confined Space System
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Specifying Confined Space Equipment for Your Crew?
The right system depends on the portal, the depth, and your rescue plan. Confirm your application with us and we will make sure every component matches before it ships.
Call 863-703-4522 to talk to a fall protection specialist.
