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2.0 system limitations & RequiRments
2.7.2 use conditions, explorer ascender: Rollgliss™ Explorer™ Ascenders are designed for use in the normal
working conditions found in the industrial market. This includes ambient temperatures such as hot, dry wet and cold
working conditions. The temperature range recommended for the ascender is -40°
± 50° C (-40° ± 122° F). Where temperatures to be experienced in the area of use exceed this temperature range,
the user should contact the Capital Safety to verify suitability of use. The influence of extreme wet and cold conditions
may change the working characteristics, i.e. ease of use of the ascender. However such conditions should not affect the
working strength of the ascender. Care should be taken when using ascenders in extreme weather. Ice and snow must
be cleared from the device to ensure smooth operation.
Where an ascender comes into contact with chemicals, the ascender needs to be cleaned as soon as practicable and
inspected for any surface damage to the finish and metals. All chemicals and solvents should be considered harmful and
care should be taken to maintain and inspect these ascenders before each use where chemicals are present.
Any user of Rollgliss™ Explorer™ Ascenders that works in an area of possible chemical contamination needs to carry out
a risk assessment and safe work method statement. These should include the cleaning and inspection criteria for the
equipment based on the potential damage from chemicals in the work area. Always check the MSDS of any chemicals
that could come into contact with the ascender or any Capital Safety product.
3.0 donning and use
3.14 Hand and cHest ascenders:
ascender components
a
Rigging Point
B
Cam
c
Thumb Pin
d
Latch
e
Comfort Grip Handle
F
Primary Rigging Point
G
Secondary Rigging Point
Figure 2 - Hand and chest ascenders
B
A
C
D
E
F
G
B
A
C
D
A
Hand ascender
integral chest ascender
3.15 attacH tHe ascender to a rope:
Rollgliss™ Explorer™ Ascenders use a locking cam with an integrated latch to secure the ascender to the rope.
The integrated latch allows the user to attach and operate the ascender with a single handed operation.
Figure 2
step 1.
With your thumb on the thumb pin, pivot the silver latch down to open the cam.
step 2.
Pivot the latch back past the side of the ascender as far as possible.
step 3.
Release your grip on the thumb pin. The silver catch will lock onto the side of the ascender and hold the cam
in the open position.
step 4.
Insert (or remove) the rope.
step 5.
To close the cam, pivot the pin on the silver latch down and away from the side of the ascender. Release
your grip on the thumb pin. The cam and silver latch will return to their normal locked position on the rope.
step 6.
Always test the ascender to ensure it properly locks onto the rope by applying a slight pressure in the
opposite direction of the load/anchor. The ascender will be marked with an arrow and the word up.
The arrow should be pointing to the anchor point.
