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Sperian Fall Protection Deutschland GmbH & Co. KG, Seligenweg 10, D-95028 Hof, T el. +49 9281 8302-0, Fax +49 9281 3626,

[email protected], www.fall-protection.com

Operating manual

for descender and

rescue lifting device

SafEscape ELITE

™

SD 72
As on 28.05.09

Summary of Contents for Miller SafEscape ELITE

Page 1: ...tschland GmbH Co KG Seligenweg 10 D 95028 Hof Tel 49 9281 8302 0 Fax 49 9281 3626 soell sperianprotection com www fall protection com Operating manual for descender and rescue lifting device SafEscape...

Page 2: ...Descent function 8 4 2 Options for moving the rescuing person 9 5 Safety instructions 11 5 1 Storage and transport 11 5 2 Servicing and cleaning 11 5 3 Period of wear 11 5 4 Regular inspections 11 6...

Page 3: ...equired knowledge of what is to be done in case of emergencies The area of application of the descender and rescue lifting device is between ambient temperatures of 30 C and 60 C In case of temperatur...

Page 4: ...ns only in case of an emergency Increased descent velocities and severe wear must also be taken into account if necessary Descent loads heights 150 kg max 2 x 500 m 250 kg max 2 x 200 m 2 hefty person...

Page 5: ...ender and rescue lifting device is used to rescue persons who have met with an accident when working at a height or underground The descender and rescue lifting device is not a fall arrester The desce...

Page 6: ...t withstand at least 11 kN Connection to the anchor point can be established using lanyards as per EN 354 holding ropes as per EN 358 karabiners as per EN 362 guided type fall arresters on a flexible...

Page 7: ...rabiner The rope between the descender and rescue lifting device and the person to be descended should not be slack The free rope at the other side is pulled down or tautened using the handwheel The f...

Page 8: ...ught in or entangled with the structure thus interrupting the descent Also ensure that there are no obstacles during descent The rope must always be looped around the turning point during the descent...

Page 9: ...ia a centrifugal brake In addition the person who remains on the base can interrupt the movement of the rope moving upwards by braking manually holding on to the rope If there is nobody on the base an...

Page 10: ...rom the base by letting go of the rope The movement velocity is automatically controlled via a centrifugal brake The movement can also be interrupted by means of manual braking For that the rope below...

Page 11: ...body authorised by him her Note No changes or additions must be made to the descender and rescue lifting device else the type examination is no longer valid Use a dry cloth or brush to clean the hous...

Page 12: ...used in training operation or exercises The information sheet of the manufacturer must be adhered to when conducting the visual inspection for descender and rescue lifting devices In addition an expe...

Page 13: ...g the inspection as well as the corresponding operating manuals must be adhered to The instructions and the test instructions of the manufacturer must be adhered to The available descent energy and th...

Page 14: ...the use of the device must be stopped The material in the wear area has a polished scrubbed smooth and shining surface The abrasion wear creates a strong valley in the material Checking the device ho...

Page 15: ...locking of the karabiner must also be checked 6 4 Checking the kernmantel rope The entire length of the rope must be checked visually and manually for cuts fibre fractures thickening kinks knots fire...

Page 16: ...pped The rope must be replaced by the manufacturer or a person authorised by the manufacturer The material abrasion and brake dust resulting from the use of the device gets partially transferred from...

Page 17: ...the form of a logbook After 300 mtrs or whenever damages are assessed during the inspection or any doubts arise regarding the good functionality of the equipment the device shall se sent to the manuf...

Page 18: ...the available descent energy Product SafEscape ELITE descender and rescue lifting device Serial number of the manufacturer Owner user Date of use Result of visual inspection before using the device T...