RC Instruction Manual
10
Routing The Rope
(1)
Ensure the working line enters the device from a
vertical point directly above the device.
(2)
The line can enter the device from either the
left-hand or right-hand side of the bollard.
(3)
The
rope
must
take
a
single
wrap,
passing behind both rear fairleads
(4)
Pull the rope tight and continue with
further wraps in between the rear and front
fairleads
Once you are in a position to commence lowering, stand well clear of the drop zone ensuring the working line
will not be obstructed by the item being lowered. Where a load is being cut from above the rigging pivot point
the operator should draw slack out of the system. This can be achieved by quickly pulling on the working line
as the branch/log begins to fold and then release the working line as normal as the load passes the rigging point.
If it is necessary to pre-tension the working line tighter than what can be achieved by simply pulling down on it,
a mechanical advantage of 3:1 can be achieved by incorporating the Stein RC-3100 Pre-Tension pulley. This
pulley has been design specifically to be used with the range of RC Lowering Devices.
(5)
Apply a couple of wraps, more wraps maybe
required subject to the size of timber being
lowered. More wraps give more friction.
(6)
If at any time you need to suspend/lock a load,
simply wrap the working line a minimum of 4
times around the bollard and finish by applying 2
half hitch's on opposing exit fairlead’s. Subject to
the size of load being suspended extra half
hitch's maybe required.
The following instructions demonstrate the correct routing of the working line. Never use alternative routing as
this may result in serious injury or death.
