Unfortunately this system is no longer currently available. Please see our current range of mobile fall arrest systems for a possibly suitable alternative.

SELS offer our mobile lightweight aluminium fall arrest man riding gantry system with independent fall arrest and manual rescue winch. It is designed for maximum portability so that it can be adjusted in size to suit our customers working environment; both height, width and optional equipment and accessories.

The legs are also adjustable meaning that the gantry can be easily adjusted in all corners so that it can be made level in rough terrain; we also offer with a screw jack system that allows very fine adjustment of the gantry legs. For safety reasons we do not fit Castor's as used on lifting systems; the gantry is so light enough to move with out the need for castors.

Fully certified with EC Declaration of Conformity and comprehensive Operation and User Manual / spare parts lists. Every system is assembled before dispatch and load tested - including individual component parts!

Modular / KnockDown

The modular design of the gantry means that it is quickly assembled with only hand tools required.  The modular or knock-down design means that the rescue gantry can be easily disassembled for transportation.

Super-seeding the requirements of EN795, we supply our Man Gantry only as a  bespoke system; complete with specialist fall arrest / man-riding and rescue equipment for suspended working at height and restraint / fall arrest systems for the operator and rescuer. The important and unique feature is that we supply all systems designed to meet  our customers specific height safety requirements. 

Gantry Design Features

The general design of the Aluminium man-riding gantry system offers more space for manoeuvrability of the worker, operator and rescuer than you would get with a tripod system. The gantry can be fitted with anchorage points to suit your individual needs though as standard is fitted with 2 x overhead fall arrest / restraint anchorage points / eyes for use by the hoist operator and potentially a rescuers. The electric or pneumatic man-riding hoist is mounted one of the vertical 'A' side sections and the fall arrest / rescue winch to the other; the wire ropes then pass through a pulley / bracket system ending-up in the desired position that the worker will descend. Fitting the hoists to the gantry legs means that we avoid the necessity to work at height as would otherwise be needed if the unit was to be mounted to the overhead lifting beam. Virtually no manual handing is needed to install the hoists as we utilise lifting points installed on the overhead beam and the hoist along with a lever hoist to lift the hoist onto its mounting bracket.

Additional Information - Options!

All gantries are customized to our customers requirements with adjustable height and width. Standard maximum width is 2 metre and height adjustable from 1995mm to 3220mm (under beam) - special dimensions are available on request! All systems are supplied with specialist height safety equipment to provide safe operations while working at height.Working height with a spring reeling drum is possible at heights of up to 60 metre, we use a separate (not attached)  cable reeler when greater working heights are needed. Manual fall arrest inertia reels with integrated retrievers are supplied to a maximum working height of 40 metres; greater heights / depths use an alternative fall arrest / rescue system (not shown here).

The arrangement illustrated shows a a 110v electric powered man-riding hoist for suspended man access, also fitted is a fall arrest inertia reel; this provides fall arrest protection (a back-up) in the event of a failure to the electric hoist, the inbuilt hand operated winch provides a means of rescue in the event of a failure to the primary hoist (Mechanical, electrical or power failure).

Contact our sales team for a quotation and for advise on equipment to suit your your needs.

The Electric / Pneumatic Hoist is fitted with an upper limit switch and end of rope sensor. The hoist is also fitted with an overload alarm that   can be set to stall to prevent injury should the equipment or person get caught / snagged while being hoisted. The load at which the hoist will stall must be factory set and can be chosen by the customer.

Inappropriate Application

The man-riding gantry system is to be used for lifting of persons, with a maximum total weight of 136kg with 2m span inside the legs of gantry and for lifting materials to a maximum capacity of 500kg while also providing fall arrest protection. Materials cannot be lifted by the powered man-riding hoist or rescue hoist and materials cannot be lifted when the system is being used for man-riding purposes. Man-riding and materials handling must be independent operations.

Labelled Gantry Diagram

Main Gantry Features

	All the pulley sheave have quick release pins for fast reeving of the lead cable from the inertia reel / lifting hoist to the person man-riding.		The overhead extremity brackets house both a pulley and fall arrest / restraint anchorage points and should be bolted to the underside of the lifting beam when the gantry is in the lowest position. The load cable from the fall arrest/ rescue inertia reels and from the hoist rise vertically then are deflected over a pulley sheave through 90 degrees, horizontally along the underside of the lifting beam .
	The 'Spacer Clamps' make the gantry system rigid when assembled - helps stop undesired movement when assembled.		Stability and extremity brackets; this image is from the right side. Right and left brackets are identical.
	The karabiners from both the inertia reel and lifting hoist pass through a cavity specially designed into the vertical upright 'A' frames.		Load cables from the inertia reel and hoist deflect through 90 degrees ober the pulley Twin Pulley Sheave Bracket This bracket should be bolted to the underside of the top beam directly above the access chamber (Man hole etc). The Pulley sheaves are also fixed in place with quick release pins! The bracket should be bolted to the underside of the lifting top beam when the gantry is in the lowest position.
	The user should  check the Identification Labels to ensure gantry certification is in-date.

Electric / Pneumatic / Hydraulic Hoist Installation

	We recommend this bracket is permanently fastened to one of the 'A' frame to which the hoist is to be mounted.		Lifting of the hoist onto the bracket is done without the need for manual handing by use of a small 'lever hoist'. Connect one lever hoist hook to the overhead eye on the top beam and to the other hook to the eye pre-installed onto the hoist then raise into position!
	The hoist raised to the correct height.		Connect the bracket pre-installed on the bottom of the hoist to the Yellow bracket as shown in this image with the nut finger tight.
	Gently push the hoist forward using the bottom bolt as a pivot until the second two fixing holes line-up - put these bolts in place!		This image shows the hoist correctly installed - all three fixings in place and tightened. The lever Hoist is now removed.
	View from the underside		Electric man riding hoist from the left side; showing the motor and control box with overload alarm.
	Installed view from the right showing the the cable reeler in the foreground		Front view including the hand held pendant control.
	Rear view.

Inertia Reel Installation

	We recommend this bracket is permanently fastened to one of the 'A' frame to which the inertia reel retriever block is to be mounted.		The fall arrest inertia retriever block is not to heavy to be lifted with care by 1 or 2 persons. The installer manually lifts into place. The arrow on this image points to a location of the anchorage pin. This easily pushes into place and instantly takes the all the weight of the inertia reel.
	Gently maneuver the inertia reel using the bottom pin as a pivot until the second two fixing holes line-up - screw these bolts in place!		This image shows the inertia reel correctly installed.
	Detailed front view of the inertial retriever block and the bracket		Rear view with the inertia reel installed.

Parts List

Safety first

• Please read completely these operating instructions before using the Gantry man-riding system.
• Ensure a rescue plan is in place and approved before persons commence working at height.
• The gantry system must only be used by competent and trained operatives. It is recommended that all operatives are trained by the manufacturer, Selby Engineering and Lifting Safety Ltd, contact our training department on 0044 1977 684600.
• Keep the operating instructions carefully in the proximity of the Gantry Crane, for future reference when in doubt!
• Unconventional changes or installing of additional devices will lead to the cancellation of any liability by the dealer or manufacturer.
• Remove all articles from the working area, which could potentially be a possible source of danger!
• Only authorized persons may use the Gantry Crane. Each user must have read and understood this documentation.
• Before each use, check the basic parts and welding seams for damages. In case of defects do not use the Crane. The use by an unauthorized third party must be prevented by suitable measures.
• Make certain that the location where the Crane is to be assembled offers suitable foundation carrying capacity.
• The supporting foundation must provide a carrying capacity of from 12.000 kg/m², provided no support plates are laid beneath the legs of the crane.
• The maximum permissible carrying capacity for man-riding is 136kg and 500kg for materials
• Lifting of materials and persons at the same is forbidden.
• Standing under a suspended load is absolutely forbidden!
• Carrying capacities may not be pulled on a slant.
• The bolt for the height adjustment must be inserted at the peak of the side piece (A-Form). It is FORBIDDEN to permit the bolt for the height adjustment on the cross bridge of the side piece (A-Form) to be used for supporting purposes.
• The Gantry may not be used with a wind speed of 10 m/s.
• All bolts must be safely secured to prevent unintentional loosening.
• Maintain a clean working area and provide for adequate lighting.
• When operating the gantry system suitable PPE / fall arrest and / or restraint and / or Protective work clothing / equipment must be used as required, in accordance with user risk assessment and method statement.
• During use, check to ensure that no one is in the proximity of the Crane, in order to avoid danger to a third party.
• Check and make certain that all parts are correctly installed.
• In case of damages or malfunctions occurring with the machine, de-commission immediately and contact Selby Engineering and Lifting Safety (0044 1977 684600) immediately.
• Protect the Gantry system from environmental factors, e.g. rain, sunrays, humidity, dust etc.
• In case of damage or other reasons which prevent the further use of the gantry totally remove from service, to prevent accidental use by others.
• If disposing of the machine or parts then be all items must be disposed of in accordance with recycling and environmental regulations.

Maintenance and Inspection

To comply with LOLER 98 The gantry crane / man-riding system must be thoroughly examined by SELS (the manufacturer) or a trained and competent person at intervals no longer that every 6 months. This is the maximum permissible period between inspections and therefore must be reduced dependant on working practice – for example how often the equipment is used, by whom it is used, environmental conditions etc...
These Items must also be returned to the manufacturers for annual service and certification: The powered man-riding hoist, the fall arrest inertia reel / rescue winch and the manual hand chain hoist