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 FIRST READ THE FOLLOWING WARNINGS

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xxiv

Tractel

®

   recommends that all operators/rescue workers be equipped with a communication 

device allowing them to issue an emergency signal in case of an incident.

xxv

The derope

®

   emergency escape/controlled descent device must be used only for evacuation 

or rescue purposes, as described within this manual. No other use of the device is authorized. 

More specifically, the device must never be used as a suspension device or as part of a fall 

protection system. 

xxvi

The derope

®

   emergency escape/controlled descent device is designed to be used by one or two 

(1 or 2) persons. The combination of the user(s) weight, clothing and tools must not be less than 

66 lbs. (30 kg) and must not exceed 500 lbs. (225 kg).

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A maximum of two persons can be connected on one derope

®

    emergency  escape/controlled 

descent device. The supporting structure must be adquate to bear the required efforts.

xxviii

Tractel

®

     assumes no liability for the adequacy of particular installations incorporating the 

derope

®

   emergency escape/controlled descent device, beyond the information and description 

given in this manual.

  IN CASE OF FALL ARREST

xxix

The rescue operation should not take more than 15 minutes. Longer delays may endanger the 

safety and health of the person to rescue.

xxx

The rescue procedure must be carried out by rescuers trained in accordance with the rescue 

procedure, according to the fall arrest work environment.

xxxi

The derope

®

 emergency escape/controlled descent device and associated equipment must be 

removed immediately after service.

xxxii

Equipment must be returned to Tractel

®

    or  a  Tractel

®

 authorized service center for inspection 

and re-verification.

SYMBOLS AND CODE WORDS

WARNING

Immediate or possibly imminent danger leading to serious injuries or death.

CAUTION

Possibly dangerous situation leading to minor injuries.

DANGER

Hazardous situation leading to serious injuries or death.

NOTICE

Possibly dangerous situation leading to damage to equipment or surroundings.

Always concerned to improve the quality of its products, Tractel

®

 reserves 

the right to modify the specifications of the equipment described in this manual.

Drawings and pictures presented in this manual are for illustrative purposes.

Summary of Contents for derope Up A

Page 1: ...derope emergency escape controlled descent devices use and maintenance instructions Meets or exceeds standards requirements established by ANSI Z359 4 07 CSA Z259 2 3 type 1E...

Page 2: ...d efficiency of operations that this manual be read and fully understood by the worker before using any fall arrest system ALL instructions contained herein must be carefully read and strictly followe...

Page 3: ...he use of the derope emergency escape controlled descent device must comply with applicable safety regulations either local state federal and regional and be compatible with one another and with the d...

Page 4: ...onsequences of dismantling or altering the derope emergency escape controlled descent device beyond description in this manual by anyone who is not authorised by Tractel Tractel declines any responsib...

Page 5: ...ope emergency escape controlled descent device beyond the information and description given in this manual IN CASE OF FALL ARREST xxix The rescue operation should not take more than 15 minutes Longer...

Page 6: ...n for a single user through the operation of the centrifugal brake 1 4 Features 1 4 1 Hoisting or lowering function This feature allows a victim to be lifted by the rescue worker with the help of the...

Page 7: ...k Carabiner Pig tail Pig tail Casing Fig 6 derope Up R Fastening pin Locking screw Rope blocking device Rope guide Safety pin Fig 4 derope Up A Hand wheel Folding handle Fig 5 derope Up E Adjustable l...

Page 8: ...scent height and number of repeated descents in accordance with the limits indicated in Table 2 below DANGER Following each use whether for a single descent or repeated descents the derope descent dev...

Page 9: ...netrate into the weave and dry causing the rope to become hard brittle and eventually break the fibers Solvents and drying agents within paint cause damage similar to chemical exposure 2 7 3 Exposure...

Page 10: ...STALLATION WARNING The derope descent device must only be installed and used by a trained person 4 1 derope T and derope Up A emergency escape controlled descent devices An inspection as per section 9...

Page 11: ...e tracpode tripod the latter must be equipped with a diverter pulley or two 2 pulleys if another piece of equipment is used on the same tracpode tripod e g blocfor self retracting lanyard or work winc...

Page 12: ...sistance during movement increases with the speed of movement WARNING Always use a self locking snap hook for an attachment in any personal rescue system 5 2 Evacuation function During a intentional v...

Page 13: ...the derope decent device has been properly secured above the victim as described in section 4 the self locking snap hook at the extremity of the rope must be hooked into the frontal or back D ring on...

Page 14: ...nsure the victim is properly connected to the extremity of the evacuation rope 5 5 5 Both persons can now evacuate by releasing the rope being held The descending speed will be controlled automaticall...

Page 15: ...15 Fig 15...

Page 16: ...s are apparent and are not described below remove the item from service replace it and contact Tractel for advice 9 2 1 If corrosive environments are unavoidable or the units are to be used for traini...

Page 17: ...quipment was sold to the original purchaser Return shipment must be prepaid 10 3 Any parts proved to be defective upon inspection by Tractel will be repaired or replaced at no cost 10 4 The obligation...

Page 18: ...t device model Lot number of the manufacturer Serial number of the manufacturer Owner User Date of purchase First use Date of inspection Inspection results details of identified defects Signature of c...

Page 19: ...Trainer User Evacuation height and weight of trainee Hoisting height and weight of trainee Trainer s signature Maximum number of repeated descents Descent height 165 ft 50 m 410 ft 125 m 650 ft 200 m...

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