Rescue loops according to EN 1498:2006
The rescue loop function must only be used together with a rescue system and only by persons trained on these types
of rescue operations. It has to be ensured that the rescued person will not be endangered by shifting of the rescue loop.
WARNING!
• The rescue with rescue loops can cause a suspension trauma or impaired breathing and blood circulation,
especially with class A and C. Therefore these types of rescue loops must only be used in emergency and must be
done as short as possible. The rescue loop must not be used with unconscious persons. In addition the rescue loop
class C also must not be used for a person that is injured on the head. The rescue loop class A must not be used for
self rappelling.
• The rescuer should ensure that the rescue is not endangered by the displacement of straps of the rescue loop or
contact with attachment elements, for example a connector striking the head of the rescued person during an
unintended incident such as a short fall.
Failure to follow these warnings can result in serious personal injury or death.
Rescue loop class A
Figure 10 Rescue loop class A
(1) Place the lanyard under the axles and connect the lanyard carabiner with the end loops of the lanyard.
(2) Attach the resulting rescue loop as close as possible and not twisted to the body to avoid injuries.
– Use the length adjustment buckle for adjusting.
(3) Only load and use the carabiner at the chest as anchor point for rescue rappelling.
Rescue Loop class B – Only with alphaBELT Pro
(1) Prepare belt like described in point manual in the point “Preparing the Belt System for Use”.
(2) Pull the lanyard completely out of the back pouch of the belt and position the front pocket with the webbing loop in
the middle of the body.
While rescuing it is recommended that the middle carabiner is positioned more upwards in direction of the
shoulders. All harness straps and especially the shoulder straps should be pulled tight to the body. Therefore
loosen the waist belt to allow the system to move upwards while pulling the shoulder straps very tight, and
then tightening the waist belt again.
The length adjustment buckle of the lanyard must be adjusted to the longest position. Therefore the buckle
must be positioned close to the D-ring. Only then the middle loop is in the middle of the rescue loop and both
sides of the triangle structure have the same length to offer a well-balanced rescue seat.
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