User Instructions - English
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9. Install the rope control handle to the free end rope extending from the backup braking system
(premium kit) or upper pulley (standard kit) (see Fig. 11 & 12). To do this, open the safety
catch lever and the rope release lever. While holding the levers completely open, insert the
free end rope into the rope guide travel housing and release levers. Check that rope control
handle is securely installed and that the safety catch lever is in the closed position such that it
will not allow the rope release lever to open completely. (The rope release lever will still manu-
ally open partially as intended to allow the rope control handle to slide on the rope.)
NOTE: The rope control handle should only be used for arm extension-length move-
ments of the rope, approximately 3-5 feet at a time. If the handle were accidentally
released, the backup braking system (premium kit only) will automatically lock up
within inches to minimize free fall or accidental descent. If the handle were accidentally
released when using the standard kit, the suspended person would only descend the
distance between the rope control handle and the pulley. The free fall will be arrested
when the rope control handle hits the pulley.
Rope Guide
Travel Housing
Rope Release
Lever
Safety
Catch
Lever
Rope
Control Handle
Fig. 11
Fig. 12
Levers Open
Levers Closed
10. Using the rope control handle, the suspended worker can now be raised or lowered to safety
(see Fig. 13).
CAUTION: While performing the ascent and descent operations, always
ensure that the slack has been taken up before continuing with the next
procedure to eliminate the potential for free fall or accidental descent.
