1.0 application
1.1.2 purpose, ascender: Rollgliss™ Explorer™ Ascenders (see Figure 1) are available as hand or chest style ascenders
and can be used on synthetic kernmantle rope (nylon, polyester or blends of both materials) in sizes from 10.5 - 13mm
(27/64” - 1/2”). The cams are designed with a tooth pattern that maximizes grip on rope with minimal damage. Rigging
holes are strategically placed to help organize multiple carabiners and maximize safety. The ascenders’ ergonomic
design provides a comfortable and smooth action on the rope and a safe and easy double action latch for installation on,
and removal from, a rope.
Ascenders are designed as a part of a rescue or climbing system for gripping rope and/or in combination with foot loops/
etrier as a climbing aid. Chest ascenders provide an easy to operate positioning device and climbing aid. In addition,
specialty and accessory ascenders provide a rope anchor in conjunction with pulley kits and on their own.
Ascenders are part of a work positioning system, hauling and/or rescue system. Use and operation of an ascender
must only be by those individuals who have been trained in its use. All workers at height must have a rescue plan in
place when at risk of a fall. It is recommended that a backup (secondary) system is used to protect the operator and
that the means to affect a safe and efficient rescue is in place.
1.2.2 standards, ascender: Rollgliss™ Technical Rescue, Explorer™ Ascenders are compliant with NFPA 1983 and
meet the auxiliary equipment requirements of NFPA 1983, standards on life safety rope and equipment for emergency
services, 2012 edition. This standard on Life Safety Rope and Equipment for Emergency Services outlines requirements
for auxiliary equipment.
Certified NFPA 1983 (2012 edition) auxiliary equipment, minimum breaking strength (MBS)/maximum loads are
specified as per individual models. See markings on the device itself for details. The Rollgliss™ Technical Rescue
ascenders covered by this instruction are rated “T” (technical use). These instructions must be maintained, made
available to the user and referenced by the user before and after each use. A copy of these instructions must be kept
on record and users must be aware that if the instruction/information is not followed, the user could suffer serious
consequences.
the explorer™ ascender has passed the minimum breaking strength and holding load test using the
following rope: Edelrid, static kernmantle, nylon/nylon, 10.5mm; and Capital Safety, static kernmantle, polyester/
nylon, 13mm. Additional information regarding auxiliary equipment can be found in NFPA 1500, Standard on Fire
Department Occupational Safety and Health Program, and NFPA 1983, Standard on Life Safety Rope and Equipment for
Emergency Services.
Rollgliss™ Technical Rescue, Explorer™ Ascenders are manufactured from combinations of aluminium and/or high grade
steel. Certified ascenders have been tested to and comply to Australian/New Zealand Standard AS/NZS 4488.1 (1997),
European standard EN567 (2013), European Standard EN 12841 (2006) and NFPA 1983 (2012 ed.). All ascenders
certified carry the CE 2056 mark and SAI Global mark as proof of compliance. Classification under relevant standards is
unique for each device certified and will be marked on the device itself. Users of these ascenders should consider the local
standards that may affect the systems installed such as AS/NZS 1891.1, 1891.4, ANSI/ASSE Z359.1 and/or Z359.4.
exoFit nex™ Full Body suspension Harness
with integrated chest ascender
user instruction Manual
Approved by the
National Fire Protection Association
Use this Supplemental Instruction with the
ExoFit NEX User Instruction Manual 5903027 and
5903428. This supplement includes information
for the following sections: 1.0 Application,
2.0 System Limitations and Requirements,
3.0 Donning and Use, 5.0 Inspection, 6.0
Maintenance, and 8.0 Labels and Markings.
The Ultimate in Fall Protection
Permanently retain this Supplemental Instruction
and the ExoFit NEX User Instruction Manual
5903027 and 5903428. Keep a copy of both
Instructions with the ExoFit NEX harness.
Figure 1 - rollgliss
®
explorer™ ascenders
chest ascender
Model 8700567
Hand ascender
Model 8700118
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