TECHNICAL NOTICE
I’D L
D0000800A (010616)
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Function test
Function test
7
7
Before each use, verify that
the rope is correctly installed
and that the device is
working properly. You must
always use a backup safety
system when performing
this test.
WARNING - DANGER
OF DEATH: do not allow
anything to interfere with the
operation of the device or its
components (cam, anti-error
catch...). Any constraint
on the device negates the
braking action.
7A. Device on the harness
Pull on the anchor side of the
rope; the rope must lock in
the device. If not, check that
the rope is correctly installed.
Gradually put your weight
onto the device (rope taut,
handle in position c). With
one hand holding the brake
side of the rope, gradually
pull on the handle with the
other hand to allow the rope
to slide:
- Descent is possible = rope
correctly installed.
- Descent is impossible =
check the installation of the
rope (rope locked by the
anti-error catch).
When the handle is released,
the I’D brakes, then locks
the rope.
Warning: if your device still
doesn’t work (rope slippage),
retire it.
7B. Device on the anchor
Pull on the load side of the
rope; the rope should lock in
the device. If not, check that
the rope is correctly installed.
Warning: if the rope is
installed backwards without
being redirected through a
braking carabiner, the anti-
error catch will not work.
Warning: if your device still
doesn’t work (rope slippage),
retire it.
STOP !
STOP
!
FREE
FREE
STOP !
STOP
!
FREE
FREE
7A.
7B.
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EN 12841: 2006 Type C
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The EN 12841: 2006
I’D L descender is a
type C rope adjuster
used to descend the
work rope. The I’D L
is a braking device
for rope that allows
the user to manually
control the speed of
descent and to stop
anywhere on the rope
by releasing the handle.
To meet the
requirements of the EN
12841: 2006 type C
standard, use 11.5-13
mm EN 1891 type A
semi-static ropes (core
+ sheath).
(Note: certification
testing was performed
with a 150 kg mass
using 11.5 mm BEAL
Antipodes and 13 mm
EDELWEISS Rescue
ropes.)
8A. Descent
One person
Device on the harness
(position c): you
control your descent
by varying your grip
on the brake side of
the rope; to descend,
pull gradually on the
handle. Always hold the
brake side of the rope.
Release the handle
to stop the descent.
In a panic situation:
if the handle is pulled
too much (position
d) the device brakes,
then locks the rope. To
continue the descent,
first move the handle
upwards (position c).
Horizontal movement button
- On sloping or horizontal terrain, or with light loads,
the panic brake activates easily. To make your descent
smoother, use the horizontal movement button.
- Do not use the horizontal movement button during a
vertical descent.
2 m/s
maxi
150 kg MAXIMUM
