Palmer Safety 60' Personnel Winch

Palmer Safety 60' Personnel Winch — Man-Rated Confined Space Retrieval Winch

The Palmer Safety 60' Personnel Winch (CS817) is a rugged, man-lifting retrieval device engineered for raising and lowering personnel or materials in confined space entry operations. Built with a 60-foot stainless steel wire rope and a steel body, it is designed to withstand the demands of industrial rescue and retrieval applications. The unit mounts directly to the CS717 Tripod via a specialized bracket system, providing a stable and secure overhead anchor point. It is intended for use by safety professionals, confined space entry teams, and contractors operating in compliance with ANSI Z359.4-2022 and ANSI Z117.1-2022 standards.

Technical Specifications

Unlike general-purpose hoists or non-rated retrieval devices, the CS817 is specifically designed as a man-lifting winch tested to 3,100 lbs. static strength and rated for users up to 310 lbs., making it compliant with the stringent requirements of ANSI Z359.4-2022 for rescue and retrieval systems. Its purpose-built bracket system integrates directly with the CS717 Tripod, eliminating improvised rigging and reducing setup time on the job site.

Key Features & Benefits

Man-Lifting Rated Design

The CS817 is explicitly rated for raising and lowering personnel, with a maximum user weight of 310 lbs. (140kg) and a static strength tested at 3,100 lbs. This gives confined space entry teams confidence that the winch meets the load requirements for personnel retrieval without relying on equipment not rated for human loads.

60 ft. Stainless Steel Wire Rope

The 60-foot (18m) length of 13/64" (5mm) stainless steel wire rope provides substantial reach for deep confined space entries such as manholes, tanks, and vaults. Stainless steel construction resists corrosion in wet or chemically exposed environments, extending service life compared to galvanized alternatives.

ANSI Z359.12-2019 Compliant Swivel Snap Hook

The integrated swivel steel snap hook carries a 3,600 lb. gate strength and meets ANSI Z359.12-2019 requirements for connectors used in personal fall arrest and rescue systems. The swivel design prevents cable twist from transferring torque to the attached worker's harness during retrieval.

Manual Rotating Handle Operation

The manual rotating handle gives the operator direct, controlled lifting without reliance on power sources or pneumatic systems — critical in environments where electrical equipment may be restricted. Controlled, deliberate operation reduces the risk of sudden load movement during personnel retrieval.

Specialized Tripod Bracket Mounting

The CS817 mounts quickly to the legs of the CS717 Tripod using a dedicated bracket system, creating a stable and properly positioned overhead retrieval point. This purpose-built integration eliminates field improvisation and ensures the winch is positioned correctly relative to the confined space opening.

Standards Compliance

The unit meets or exceeds ANSI Z359.4-2022 (Safety Requirements for Assisted-Rescue and Self-Rescue Systems, Subsystems, and Components) and ANSI Z117.1-2022 (Safety Requirements for Confined Spaces). Compliance with these standards is typically required by safety programs and regulatory inspections for confined space entry operations.

Common Applications

Confined Space Personnel Retrieval

Designed specifically for raising and lowering workers during confined space entry operations, including emergency rescue retrieval of incapacitated entrants.

Manhole and Utility Vault Entry

The 60-foot cable provides sufficient reach for deep manhole and utility vault access points encountered in municipal, telecom, and utility construction work.

Tank and Vessel Entry

Used to lower workers into and retrieve them from storage tanks, process vessels, and similar industrial confined spaces where overhead retrieval is required by safety protocol.

Material Retrieval in Confined Spaces

In addition to personnel, the winch can be used to raise and lower materials or equipment into confined space work areas where direct access is restricted.

Compatible Materials

• Personnel (up to 310 lbs. / 140kg maximum user weight)
• Materials and equipment within the rated load capacity
• Compatible mounting: CS717 Tripod (via specialized bracket system)

Product Documents

• Tech Sheet (Current Model)
• Product Manual
• Declaration of Conformity
• Tech Sheet (Previous Model)

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is the maximum user weight for the CS817 Personnel Winch?
A: The maximum user weight is 310 lbs. (140kg).

Q: What static strength has the CS817 been tested to?
A: The unit has been tested at 3,100 lbs. static strength.

Q: Which tripod is the CS817 designed to mount to?
A: The CS817 is designed to mount to the CS717 Tripod using a specialized bracket system that attaches to the tripod legs.

Q: What standards does the CS817 meet?
A: The CS817 meets or exceeds ANSI Z359.4-2022 (assisted-rescue and self-rescue systems) and ANSI Z117.1-2022 (confined space safety requirements). The swivel snap hook connector is ANSI Z359.12-2019 compliant.

Q: What is the cable length and material?
A: The cable is 60 ft. (18m) of 13/64" (5mm) stainless steel wire rope.

Q: How is the winch operated?
A: The CS817 is operated manually via a rotating handle, providing controlled lifting and lowering without the need for power or pneumatic sources.