What We Need To Know / To Properly Price & Prepare Your System:

SYSTEM ROPE LENGTH REQUIREMENTS:

Prior to ordering either System *99* please calculate your rope length requirements as follows.  For the standard *99/A* (2 to 1) System ... order enough rope to span 3.1 times the height or depth.  For the *99/B* System ... order enough rope to span 4.1 times the height or depth. Remember to measure from the Anchor point where the *99* System will be suspended.

SYSTEM STANDARD ROPE LENGTHS:

The *99/A* System comes standard with 200 Feet of Rope.

 The *99/B* System comes standard with 100 Feet of Rope.

  We can rope either System *99* with virtually any length rope.

We received info from our rope supplier that they are / *UP~RATING* /  the capacity of our 3/8" (9.5mm) rope / from 5,400 pound capacity / to 6,000 pound capacity ... 

Website Generated, F. A. Q's, [Frequetly Asked Questions & Answers], etc:

MORE CLIENT QUERIES!

The info below will make better sense / if you fully understand how our system works.

(Q) = "I have heard your systems referred to as *CONSTANT~PERCENTAGE~BRAKE* Systems, and much of your competition referred to as *STOP~OR~GO* SYSTEMS. Please, what does that mean?"

(A) = "Yes, (WITH ALL DUE RESPECT), to stop~or~go systems, (See Images #1 & #2 Below), they are all modified handled ascenders, with one or more pulleys added. They either provide a 100% Brake / or 0% Brake / NO IN BETWEEN. They are all more similar to our *Rope~Control~Stopping~Handle* ~  than they are to our head assembly, as they all include a rope stop cam. They either grab the rope to stop descent, or releases it (via) the cam, that you can either lock open, or hold open via a "Small Wire or Cord."

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*WARNING**WARNING*

Heaven help you / if you should lock it open / and release the Free~Side rope / when a person is your load.

 "So, these *Stop~or~Go* systems are nothing more than slightly updated versions / of old time block~n~tackle systems / with an "auto~lock" (see image #3 & #4 below). Some, (along with *come~a~longs*) were (and are still) marketed as *fence~pullers* or *fence~stretchers*. To use these old style (non~man~rated) block~n~tackles / you pull the free~side rope down / or horizontal / to lift / or move / your load. Then, while *holding* the full % load you force the free side rope approx. 45 degrees out~and~away from the load side ropes. This action locks the free side rope. To release the lock, you *snap (or) jerk* the free~side rope back straight in line with the load ropes, and you are again, holding the full % of the load. These updated knock~offs substitute a cam / (just as our handle has) / to lock off the free-side rope."

"Problem is / that with no constant high percentage friction brake present / WHEN you release the locking cam / you are suddenly holding the full % of your load weight, again ~ that's why they're called *STOP~OR~GO* systems."

"And, unless you're very careful / your load will *Drop~Maybe~a~Foot~or~More* / while you discover or / master / (or) regain your dexterity. What you gotta remember is that even if you are only dealing with 33% of a 200 pound load (as you would be with a 3 to 1 system) ~ it is still 67 pounds / (that's approx. half the weight of a full~grown Woman), and, is more weight than most can lift with one hand, and holding this much weight, (with your fingers), becomes exhausting ~ real quick."

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"Øur Systems SUPPLY A *CØNSTANT* 90% Brake At All Times / When The Rope Drum Is Not Turning / 'NUFF SAID!"

Another Excellent Question!

(Q) = "In reading the operating instructions for the *MSA* Surety~Rescue~Man~System, I noticed that if the rope gets dirty, & (or) wet, their system QUITS. As we work in very dirty & wet condition, (as do almost everyone using a system like this), & we can't possibly shut down our work in the middle of the day, I'm concerned. So, figuring, that the rope will inevitably become fouled, what do we do, & how do you handle these conditions with your systems? By the way, I'm sorry to be bothering you guys with this question, but the guy who is trying to sell me the MSA can't provide any answers that make any sense."

(A) = "Hmmm~very interesting question ... & not a bother at all. Yes, I've seen this ... I've attached an actual cut of the above referenced item just below. And, under the picture is how we *openly* address & correct this problem."

"First, MSA's system is a double brake system. Both the top head pulley & the lower traveler pulley have a one~way action, and *double~brakers* / have a tendency to *over~brake*. It was designed by an old acquaintance of our Boss."

Back to the question at hand. "Well, at least MSA actually mentions this problem. To my knowledge, aside from us / they are the only ones that actually admit that this can happen. Everyone else just leaves users / with this problem / dangling (no pun intended)."

"All rope / *Constant~Friction~Brake~Systems* (including ours) are susceptible to this potential problem. No way to avoid it / as mentioned above / all these systems are routinely used in *dirty~&~wet* environments."

Remedies: "First: Our *99* Head Assembly is totally (360 degrees) open to visual inspection. Any obstructions the rope may have picked up / are viewable. (To my knowledge, again) virtually / all others are covered / or sealed. *** For Trouble~Shooting: ('Your ability to fully~examine the head is *critical* & at least / Extremely Important')."

"We provide full & complete instructions on how to remedy this situation / in our trouble~shooting~section / of our Operating Instructions, (Adobe .pdf attachment link / last page of this site). And / it's simple / & / only takes a few moments / & does not require you to make any additional purchases. Time required to make adjustment, (example). Here in our shop / it takes us about fifteen minutes to perform this procedure." In the end (after several back~n~forths) this gentlemen became one of our satisfied clients."

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1) Price Sheets, Ordering Instructions, Trouble Shooting & Operating Instructions are located on the last page of this site as Adobe .pdf document links. Please / feel free to download & print them if you wish.

2) Rope length requirements for both systems are discussed on the top of this page.

3) Rope specifications, size, type, & capacity is discussed on page # 7, [*How the System Works*], and, (in more detail), in our operating instructions.

4) (Q) = "You mention *Brake* repeatedly, what does that mean?"

(A) = See Page # 7 ~ [*How System Works*].

5) (Q) = "Can you provide me with actual user's as references?"

(A) = "Oh~Yeah! - Just send us an email / or give us a call for names & phone numbers / within *privacy* preferences, of course. We sell many systems a month & all customers ARE HAPPY!"

6) (Q) = "What do I do if my rope gets twisted?"

(A) = "See your operating instructions, but basically you just untwist it, and make sure you are storing it as described in the trouble~shooting guide & in your operating instructions. (Namely = Feed it into the bag randomly / & then push it down flat in the bag). Do NOT EVER twist it, or coil it around anything / (i.e.) = and especially / NOT / around your elbow, down to your hand. This is NOT a clothes~line."

7) (Q) = "What do we do if our guy in the chair won't come down?"

(A) = "Make sure your rope is not hanging up on its way up or down. Any rope travel impediment will cause friction. To much friction = too much braking = guy won't descend. To reduce the rubbing / Use our Stock # 2299 / Custom Edge Roller ... or / you can pad the rope / & / or / run it over a slippery tarp, for example. The other cause / is rare / and the situation is described, discussed, & Instructions to resolve / are provided in our Trouble Shooting section of our Operating Instructions."

8) (Q) = "I un~rigged my system *A* and now I can't remember how to re~rig it."

(A) = "See page # 5 [*System *99/A*], for the *A* various rigging diagram & narrative instructions."

9) (Q) = "Can I use a half~inch nylon rope as an upper tie off and anchor line?"

(A) = "Yes, as long as the rope is rated to hold at least 5,000 pounds. A steel cable would be better. If you use rope, Remember, rope is soft / & it can be cut. You must protect this anchor line as it *MIGHT* pass over a rough surface that could *SAW* at the line / such as a roof edge. It is typical for the anchor line to move over the rough area / from side to side. Pad the rope at all points where it makes contact with *ANYTHING* / with a tarp or some thick strong material / or a soft piece of aluminum flashing / *AND* check the rope during use & before each subsequent use."

10) (Q) = "This looks perfect for my work. Can I get someone to give me a demonstration?"

(A) = "Absolutely! Just give us a call / or send us an email / & we'll have one of our Distributors contact you / and make an appointment to show you how this unique equipment works, at your convenience / & on your site."

11) (Q) = "Is there a recommended method of tying down the # 2299 *Edge Roller*?"

(A) = "Ahh~No / will vary with each application ... you'll have to use your own inventiveness ... BUT ... Do ~ remember, however, that it needs to be tight / solid / & unable to wiggle around ... If it's gonna be used in the same place / you can fasten with screws through the base~plate ... you'll need to drill a few holes / & I would recommend that you use pretty good size screws / say 1/4" by 2.5 ~ to 3" in length (Hex~Head / type carriage bolts would be better)  ... Don't leave it out in the weather ... it will prematurely age ... the six holes shown in the picture / & / mentioned in the description are provided to attach tie~down-straps / (i.e.) = like motorcycle tie down straps / better yet / use the ones that are similar to the ones used on 18 wheeler trucks / to tie down cargo. They have a more positive & strong leveraged / *ratchet* handle / pull~over-tightener ... (Perhaps ~ Pep Boys?) ..."

12) (Q) = "I tried to click on your credit card banner to place an order, but nothing happened?"

(A) = "Sorry, but we only accept orders by phone, fax, or email. The reason for this is because / all of our systems are *Custom~Assembled* & we have found that it is better for you to contact us by phone first. Then we can both be sure you will be receiving the proper system / & rope length / & any accessories you will need for your job."

13) (Q) = "How often should we send our system in for inspection / re~roping & re~certification?"

(A) = "F. Y. I. = All this kind 'a stuff is covered in the operating instructions / accessible as an Adobe .pdf link on the last page of this website ... to be brief, though, if the system is used daily = it must be fully inspected prior to each use / & you send it in at least every 12 months, = The opposite end of the use schedule / If used only in a rescue required *ONLY* status / and it sits in storage till needed / then (send it in) at least every 36 months. That said, if you do use it for a rescue / it would be a good idea to then send it in right away. Same kind 'a deal with all harnesses /  fall restrictors / safe stops / decelerators / and other stuff you use in the rescue ... as this stuff sits 99% of it's time / good idea to replace it after a rescue. Thank you very much."

14) (Q) = "How come you guys don't have a page with a list of your customers?"

(A) = "Hmmm ... Think'in about it ~ problem is / it is a VERY long list. A bunch of our customers are featured ~ with their web site contact info ~ on pages 3 & 4."

15) (Q) = "Our top priority is crew safety. Do you have any guidelines for employers using this type of equipment / to help avoid accidents?"

(A) = "Yes, point well made! We agree 100%! Perhaps the following will help. We include a *flyer~copy* in our operating instructions. Feel free to copy & paste the text below into a flyer / or a poster / if you wish, or click on the hyper~link just below the text ~ for a .pdf copy. Boss has long thought it should be a required part of info given to all employees, new (or) old, that work at height using bosun's chairs. You will also find a link on our last page to the 2005 U. K. (England) *Working at height* regulations. Not a requirement here in USA, but a very interesting & helpful read ... indeed!"

15) (Q) = "Do you guys use any foreign made steel or aluminum?"

(A) = "No ~ No potential *junk* foreign steel or aluminum ~ all our materials are *Made-In-The-USA."

COMPLIANCE INFORMATION: First ~ O. S. H. A. Puts No *Prohibitions* on any Job Types ... Where Our Equipment Can be Used. They are Only Concerned with Our Static Strength Capacities ... Therefore, You can Use our Equipment for Any Type of Work at Height (or) At Depth ... You can Weld, Paint, Insulate ~ (Do) Anything you Need to Do. In the Case of Welding ~ our #1510 Basket~Rescue~Safety~Work~Positioning Chair / with our *99* System Tackle Tool-Kit / is not a Bosun's chair, although, it is occasionally nick-named as such. Our Official Name is as listed in the sentence above & on our price sheets. The proper short name is a Work Positioning Chair with Lifting~Lowering~Suspension Tool-Kit. All Our Equipment and Products Meet or Exceed the Requirements of O. S. H. A., (The Occupational Safety & Health Administration / Division of the U.S. Department of Labor), A. N. S. I., (The American National Standards Institute), and the N. F. P. A., (The National Fire Protection Act), on the Date of Shipment from the point of Manufacture. Including the New A. N. S. I. Z359.3 & Z359.4 ~ 2007 that is Scheduled to go into Effect on October 15th, 2007. UPDATE: As of November 24, 2007 the Following Parts of Z359 have been put into effect: Z359.0, Z359.1, Z359.2, Z359.3, (or) Z359.4 ~ All of Our Equipment Meets / Exceeds / and Complies with These New Standards. For Additional, (Plain ~ Speak), O. S. H. A. Info ~ See Page Eight, about a third of the way down. WARRANTY & RETURN INFORMATION: All ISE products are warranted to the original retail purchaser to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of one (1) year, and will be replaced or repaired without charge upon inspection by ISE at their office or factory / warehouse / shop / disclosing that there was no misuse or alteration which, in the judgment of the Manufacturer, has affected the condition or operation of the product. All, and any implied warranties imposed by law in connection with the sales of any ISE products are also limited in duration to a period of one (1) year. ISE expressly excludes and shall in no way be liable for any consequential damages arising out of any breach (of) implied or written warranties on sales of any ISE products. Any / and all / changes ~ or modifications / of any type to our *99* Systems, including the use of Rope, Karabiners, Pulleys, Handles ~ or any other parts or components not provided by I. S. E. voids any Guarantees, Warranties, [or Liabilities], etc. ~ Provided / [or] / involving I. S. E. ~  (We cannot assume compatibility, capacity or performance of non I. S. E. parts, accessories, etc.). RETURNS: Before returning any Item(s) ~ Please Call us for a *Return~Authorization~Number* = (RAN). No returns will be accepted without a RAN. Any products returned Must be Received in our Shop within 10 days of sale (or) shipping to the original customer. Item(s) must be shipped to us by the Original Customer. Further ~ all products must be complete ~ with all parts / *Unused* & In The Original Packing ... Any Decision on a Refund / Credit / or Return of the Equipment (to the Customer) ~ Is solely at the Discretion of I. S. E. ... and is final. Any evidence we find of the use of non I. S. E. parts / [or] / components will make a refund Impossible. In no case will we accept the return of Ropes ... There is NO Way We can Detect Rope Contaminations, and there is NO way to test used rope for tensile strength ~ without breaking it.

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