HarkenPowerseat

Product catalog summary

Durability
Stainless steel load-carrying gears and pins ensure strength and durability. The sealed gearbox and high-load ball bearings reduce friction, resist corrosion, and require no lubrication.

Certification
The Harken PowerSeat™ is CE certified according to the Machinery Directive and independently verified by Bureau Veritas.

Ergonomical Design
The PowerSeat™ maintains an upright position, reducing energy expenditure.

Speed Control
Operated with a fail-safe dead man’s switch, it controls ascent speed up to 15 m/min (49.2 ft/min).

Brake System
The brake system ensures security against free fall, with an encapsulating jaw cover to prevent snagging.

Overview
The Harken PowerSeat™ revolutionizes working at height by allowing quick ascent, prolonged positioning, and comfortable working conditions. It offers quality, convenience, and safety, making it an optimal solution for timely task completion.

Specifications

Max working load: Gas - 273 kg (601.9 lb), Electric - 300 kg (661.4 lb)
Max line speed: Gas - 15 m/min (49.2 ft/min), Electric - 14 m/min (45.9 ft/min)
Weight: Gas - 14 kg (30.9 lb), Electric - 19 kg (41.9 lb)

Warnings and Instructions
This is not PPE equipment and must be used with a full fall arrest system. Users must follow the manufacturer's instructions for proper use and maintenance. Misuse or failure to follow instructions may result in serious injury or death.

Applications
The PowerSeat™ is versatile for various applications such as wind turbines, building exteriors, search and rescue, construction, renewable energy, facilities management, marine rigging, stage management, telecommunications, architectural surveys, and utility sectors.

FAQs

The PowerSeat™ can be used as a powered ascender and for hauling applications.
It is suitable for tandem rescue situations with a maximum load of 273 kg (601.9 lb).
A full fuel tank allows for approximately 1200 m (3937 ft) climb distance at 273 kg (601.9 lb).
Climb rate varies with load: 15 m/min at 120 kg, 11 m/min at 273 kg.
Use is restricted to certified individuals for temporary work at height.
If the working load is exceeded, the gas engine stalls, and the electric version has a thermal cut-out.
The gas version runs on unleaded gasoline with a Pump Octane rating of 86 or higher.

Catalog excerpts

REVOLUTIONARY DEVICE FOR WORKING AT HEIGHT The unique Harken PowerSeat™ has revolutionized working at height, providing the worker with the ability to ascend quickly, stay in position longer, and work in comfort. The PowerSeat™ provides quality, convenience, safety and the best solution for completing a task on time. Speed control The unit is operated using a fail-safe dead man’s switch to control ascent speed, up to 15 m/min (49.2 ft/min). The brake system offers complete security against free fall. The encapsulating jaw cover protects against snagging fingers and clothing in the winch. Ergonomical Design The PowerSeat™ is designed to stay in an upright position, eliminating wasted energy maintaining an upright position. Stainless steel load-carrying gears and pins provide strength and durability. Sealed gearbox and high-load ball bearings reduce friction under load, are corrosion resistant, and do not require lubrication. The Harken PowerSeat™ is CE certified to the Machinery Directive and independently verified by Bureau Veritas. Photo by Nicolò Venturin Chaboz taking the work out of working at height Max working load Part no. Compact Electric

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APPLICATIONS Simple to use and ideal in the most diverse applications. The PowerSeat™ is ideal for a wide range of applications such as wind turbines, building exteriors, search and rescue scenarios — not only as a powered ascender but also as a portable winch or hauler. • Construction/Steel Frame and Envelope Projects • Stage Management, Filming and Rigging • Renewable Energy/Blade Cleaning • Telecommunications/Mast Erection • Facilities Management/Asset Integrity Inspections • Architectural/Building Survey • Marine Rigging & Vessel Maintenance FAQs Q: Is the PowerSeat™ just a mechanical ascender?...

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