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Step 5.
Descend to Safety:
Release the free end of the lifeline to initiate descent. Descent speed will be
automatically controlled to a rate described in Section 1.2 C by the R550 Descender’s centrifugal
brake. Descent may be interrupted by
fi
rmly grasping the free end of the lifeline (see Figure 6).
Bend your knees to prepare for landing. After landing, disconnect the lifeline from the body
support. Record all descents in the Descent Log (Section 9).
CAUTION:
The R550 Rescue & Escape Device may become hot during use which could injure the user if
parts other than those used to control the descent are touched. Use beyond the speci
fi
ed load and descent
length limits may generate excessive heat which could damage the descent line.
SIMULTANEOUS RESCUE AND ESCAPE:
(See Figure 7 -
2
) In situations where the fall victim requires
assistance, simultaneous rescue/escape allows a rescuer
1
to accompany the victim during descent:
WARNING:
Two person descents with the R550 Rescue & Escape Device should not exceed a total
combined weight (including tools, clothing, body support, etc.) of 282 kg and a descent distance of 200 m.
Step 1.
Descend to the Victim:
In situations where the fall victim is suspended by their existing fall
arrest subsystem, it will be necessary for the rescuer to descend to the victim’s location to provide
assistance. Descend to the victim per the steps in Section 3.4.
IMPORTANT:
When the victims position is reached, descent can be interrupted by
fi
rmly grasping and
holding the free end of the rope. (See Figure 6) If a secondary rescuer is available at the R550 Descender,
the free end of the rope can be passed through the pigtail and then secured in the cam cleats to prevent
unintentional descent while the primary rescuer is securing the victim.
Step 2.
Connect the Victim to the R550 Rescue & Escape Device:
Connect a rescue lanyard (RL)
(or similar equipment) between the lifeline snap hook connected to the rescuer’s full body harness
front D-ring (RD) or the back D-ring on the victim’s full body harness (C).
WARNING:
Do not use a body belt with this equipment. Body belts do not support your entire body,
which may result in serious injury.
Step 3.
Disconnect the Victim’s Fall Arrest Subsystem:
Ensure that the victim is securely attached
to the R550 Rescue & Escape Device and then detach the victim’s fall arrest subsystem (lanyard,
etc.) to free the victim for descent.
NOTE:
If a secondary rescuer is available at the R550 Descender, the Rescue Hub can be used to raise the
victim slightly for detachment of their fall arrest subsystem.
Step 4.
Descend to Safety:
Release the free end of the lifeline to initiate descent. Descent speed will be
automatically controlled to a rate described in Section 1.2 C by the R550 Descender’s centrifugal
brake. Descent may be interrupted by
fi
rmly grasping the free end of the lifeline (see Figure 6).
Bend your knees to prepare for landing. After landing, disconnect the lifeline from the body support.
Record all descents in the Descent Log (Section 9).
CAUTION:
The R550 Rescue & Escape Device may become hot during use which could injure the user if
parts other than those used to control the descent are touched. Use beyond the speci
fi
ed load and descent
length limits may generate excessive heat which could damage the descent line.
4.0 TRAINING
It is the responsibility of the user and purchaser of this equipment to be trained in the correct care and use
of this equipment. The user and purchaser must be aware of the operating characteristics, application limits,
and consequences of improper use of this equipment.
WARNING:
Training must be conducted without exposing the trainee to a fall hazard. Training should be repeated on a periodic basis.
5.0 INSPECTION
To ensure safe, ef
fi
cient operation, the R550 Rescue & Escape Device should be inspected at intervals
de
fi
ned in Section 5.1. See Section 5.3 for inspection procedures.
5.1 FREQUENCY:
In addition to inspecting the R550 Rescue & Escape Device prior to each use, Inspection
should be performed at the following regular intervals:
• Pre-Use Inspection:
If the Rollgliss R550 Rescue & Escape Device is not stored in a Humidity Resistant
Case (see Figure 9), the Rollgliss R550 Rescue & Escape Device should be inspected per the steps in
Section 5.3 prior to each use:
1 Rescuer:
Person or persons other than the rescue subject acting to perform an assisted rescue by operation of a rescue
system.
