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RSQ Descent Mode:
In Descent Mode, the user automatically descends to a lower level when a fall occurs.
RSQ Fall Arrest Mode:
In Fall Arrest Mode, the SRL arrests the fall and the user remains suspended.
Descent is activated and controlled with the RSQ™ Engagement Knob Pull Ring or an optional Extension Pole
Release Tool (see Figure 10):
• Engagement Knob Pull Ring:
Figure 10 illustrates operation of the Engagement Knob Pull Ring. To
disengage Fall Arrest Mode and initiate descent, grasp the Pull Ring and pull the Engagement Knob
straight out. To stop descent; release the Pull Ring to re-engage Fall Arrest Mode. To fully engage
Descent Mode so descent continues without pulling the Pull Ring, turn the Engagement Knob counter-
clockwise until the arrow on face of the knob points to the Descent Selection Notch (see Figure 9).
NOTE:
80 lbs - 100 lbs (0.36 kN - 0.45 kN) of pulling force is required to release the RSQ™
Engagement Knob from Fall Arrest Mode.
• Extension Pole Release Tool:
Insert the Extension Pole Release Tool from any direction so the ends of
the Release Forks surround the base of the RSQ™ Engagement Knob below the Knurled Ridge and Pull
Ring (see Figure 10). To disengage Fall Arrest Mode and initiate descent, push forward on the Extension
Pole until the RSQ™ Engagement Knob is fully lodged in the Release Fork. Descent will continue as long
as the Release Fork is fully lodged between the RSQ™ Engagement Knob and the Housing. Removal of
Release Fork may cause unit to re-engage Fall Arrest Mode.
IMPORTANT:
The Release Fork on the Extension Pole Release tool is tapered to push the RSQ™ Engagement
Knob straight out as the fork is pushed forward on the knob. It is not necessary to pry the knob with the
Extension Pole. Prying could break off the knob.
Figure 10 – Assisted Rescue Operation
Engagement Knob Pull Ring
Pull to descend.
Release to stop descent.
Pull & turn
counterclockwise
for hands-free
Descent Mode.
Extension Pole Release Tool
Insert Forks
under Pull Ring
and Knurled
Ridge on
Engagement
Knob.
Push Pole
forward to
descend.
Pull Pole
back to stop
descent.
