SKYLOTEC Jackpod Davit Instructions D'utilisation page 23

2. APPLICATION RESTRICTIONS
There are restrictions and limitations that must be carefully considered in the selection, installation, and
operation of this type of equipment. Serious injury or death may result from failure to consider these
factors.
2.1 Working load limit
The Jackpod Davit Arm is designed and rated for a working load limit of 1 person weighing a maximum of
310lbs (140 Kg) (including all clothing, tools, and equipment) when used in a 1 Part Single Reeved
System as shown in Figure 2.
1 part single reeved system
Figure 2, Typical 1 Part Single Reeved System
In a Rescue situation or other application requiring the raising and/or lowering of 2 persons each weighing
a maximum of 310lbs (140 Kg) (including all clothing, tools, and equipment), configuring the equipment as
a 2 Part Single Reeved System (see Figure 3) allows a working load up to 620 lbs (280 KG).
2 part single reeved system
Load
Figure 3, Typical 2 Part Single Reeved System
For a 2 Part Single Reeved System, the winch line is passed through a travelling pulley connected to the
load, and then anchored back to the davit as shown in Figure 4.
Winch Line
Load
Winch Line
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