CRESTO RESQ Smartline X, Instructions For Use & Inspection Card

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© CRESTO Smartline X | EDITION 001/2017-­10-­02 | UK version (Master)
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7. The speed of the descent is adjusted with one hand on the handle and the other
hand holding the line below the device. Start with the line at an angle down of the
slot as shown in fig. 3:B. When moving the handle down, the speed increases.
When moving the handle upwards or releasing the handle, the device will stop.
Increase or decrease friction by moving the line into the narrow part of the slot or
away as shown in fig 3:C. It is important to always keep one hand on the line to
control the descent.
fig. 3:B fig.3:C
8. During long descents and heavy loads, a lot of heat will be induced. There might
even be some smoke developing inside the descender. This is normal and not a
safety concern. Avoid contact between exposed skin and the descender body,
since this may be very hot.
NOTE: The top mounted shock absorber will sustain a static load of approx. 140 to 150 kg.
During descend, depending on speed and load, dynamic loads of more than 150 kg e.g. abrupt
stopping, can create partial opening of the absorber as a safety feature in order to minimize peak
loads on the system!