RFP Inst -Warn (Rev. 02/11/19)
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J.
Attaching Lifeline Prusik to Lifeline:
1.
Pass the prusik loop behind the lifeline and then pass the end with the stitching over the line and through the opposite side
of the prusik forming the first wrap (Fig. 35 - 36).
2.
Next pass the end with the stitching over the line and through the opposite side of the prusik a second time forming the
second wrap (Fig. 37 - 38).
3.
Again, pass the end with the stitching over the line and through the opposite side of the prusik a third time forming the third
wrap (Fig. 39 - 40).
4.
Finally pass the end with the stitching over the line and through the opposite side of the prusik a fourth time forming the
fourth and final wrap (Fig. 41 - 42).
5.
Dress / set the prusik by aligning the wraps of the prusik around the line while pulling prusik tight (Fig. 43).
K.
Attaching the Re-Direct Line to the Lifeline Prusik:
1.
Insert the girth hitch loop end of the Re-Direct line through the loop of the lifeline prusik previously attached to the lifeline
(Fig. 44 - 45).
2.
Insert the tail end (end opposite the girth hitch loop) of the Re-Direct line through the opening of the girth hitch loop
(Fig. 46).
3.
Feed the tail of the Re-Direct line through the girth hitch loop pulling the full length of the Re-Direct line through the girth
hitch loop (Fig. 47 - 48).
4.
Push the stitching of the girth hitch loop through the girth hitch loop and pull down tight (Fig. 49 - 50). Note: the prusik must
be tight to grab the rope. Verify the prusik is set by pulling the prusik and lifeline in opposite directions. The prusik must not
slide.
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Fig. 36
Fig. 37
Fig. 38
Fig. 39
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Fig. 41
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Fig. 43
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