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Copyright 2005 DB Industries, Inc.

User Instruction Manual For

Rescue-Positioning Device

Systems (RPD)

This manual is intended to meet the

Manufacturer's Instructions as required

by the standards and should be used

as part of an employee training

program as required by OSHA.

WARNING: This product is part of a rescue and

positioning system. The user must read and follow the
manufacturer's instructions for each component part of
the complete system. These instructions must be
provided to the user of this equipment. The user must
read and understand these instructions or have them
explained to them before using this equipment.
Manufacturer's instructions must be followed for proper
use and maintenance of this product. Alterations or
misuse of this product or failure to follow instructions
may result in serious injury or death.

IMPORTANT: If you have any questions on the use,

care, application, or suitability for use of this safety
equipment, contact DBI/SALA immediately.

IMPORTANT: Before using this equipment, record the

product identification information found on the I.D. label
of your RPD on the inspection and maintenance log in
section 9.0 of this manual.

Summary of Contents for RPD

Page 1: ...d to the user of this equipment The user must read and understand these instructions or have them explained to them before using this equipment Manufacturer s instructions must be followed for proper use and maintenance of this product Alterations or misuse of this product or failure to follow instructions may result in serious injury or death IMPORTANT If you have any questions on the use care ap...

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Page 4: ...d for this equipment is one person 350 lbs 160 Kg The system is available with 3 1 or 4 1 lifting ratios When using this equipment for personnel federal law OSHA requires that a secondary or back up fall protection system be used NOTE The back up or secondary fall protection system is not required in applications where the RPD is only used to retrieve personnel i e emergency rescue operations A PO...

Page 5: ... chemicals frequent inspection of the entire RPD must be completed Consult DBI SALA if doubt exists concerning using this equipment around chemical hazards C HEAT In general RPD equipment is not intended for use in environments where incendiary sparking could cause an explosion or fire Use of this equipment is prohibited where there exists the possibility of the rope coming into contact with power...

Page 6: ...specially selected to provide the user with the maximum performance and safety Substituting standard safety rope must not be attempted Contact DBI SALA if you have any questions about compatibility 2 2 COMPATIBILITY OF CONNECTORS Connectors are considered to be compatible with connecting elements when they have been designed to work together in such a way that their sizes and shapes do not cause t...

Page 7: ...ap hooks should not be connected to standard size D rings or similar objects which will result in a load on the gate if the hook or D ring twists or rotates Large throat snap hooks are designed for use on fixed structural elements such as rebar or cross members that are not shaped in a way that can capture the gate of the hook Figure 5 Unintentional Disengagement Roll out If the connecting element...

Page 8: ...snap hook or carabiner will not close and lock or that roll out could occur 2 4 ANCHORAGE STRENGTH Anchorages selected for rescue or personnel riding systems RPD s shall have a strength capable of sustaining static loads applied in the directions permitted by the RPD of at least 2 500 lbs 2 5 In applications where the RPD is used in conjunction with a horizontal system i e horizontal I beams and t...

Page 9: ...ther inspection details Do not use if inspection reveals an unsafe condition 3 2 PLANNING Plan your rescue and positioning system and how it will be used before starting your work Take into consideration factors that affect your safety before during and after a fall The following list gives some important points to consider when planning your system A ANCHORAGE Select an anchorage point that is ri...

Page 10: ...ity to implement it WARNING Read and follow manufacturer s instructions for associated equipment full body harness etc used in your rescue and positioning system IMPORTANT For special custom versions of this product follow the instructions herein If enclosed see attached supplement for additional instructions to be followed when using a custom RPD 3 3 BODY SUPPORT When using DBI SALA s RPD it is r...

Page 11: ...y through the top loop in the RPD housing using the connection hook provided The hook can be connected directly to the anchor point or to the connection sling which has been attached to the anchorage via a straight loop choker or basket loop See Figure 4 B Attachment can be made directly through the top loop in the RPD housing using the connection sling provided Use a choker or basket loop to conn...

Page 12: ...nd the unit is in a locked position See Figure 9 B Connect yourself or co worker to the personnel support device If the rescue sling provided with the system is used slip it over the shoulders Position it below the arms and move the adjuster buckle to snug it up See Figure 10 If a work seat accident cradle 3610000 or other support device is used follow the instructions furnished with that equipmen...

Page 13: ...owering operations To operate pull back on the spring loaded jaw and insert the rope Raise or lower as required To reposition release the jaw and move it to the desired location Release the jaw to lock it in place See Figure 11 In addition an optional method to aid in lowering yourself can be used The free rope end can be passed through a D ring and or connecting hook and then controlled easily by...

Page 14: ...ing the trainee to a fall hazard Training should be repeated on a periodic basis 5 0 INSPECTION 5 1 FREQUENCY Before Each Use Visually inspect per steps listed in sections 5 2 and 5 3 Monthly A formal inspection of the RPD should be done by a competent person other than the user See sections 5 2 and 5 3 for guidelines Record the results in the Inspection and Maintenance Log in section 9 0 Annual I...

Page 15: ... unit properly mounted from any sturdy structure test the over speed protection system A Position the travelling pulley approximately 4 feet below the RPD block B Position the system so that the orange indicator flag can be seen and is to the side nearest you C With the right hand grasp the rope exiting the right side of the RPD Grip it near the bottom of the housing D With the left hand lightly r...

Page 16: ...ter and a mild soap detergent solution Position the RPD so no water gets inside the block Clean labels as required 6 2 Clean the rope with water and mild soap detergent solution Rinse and thoroughly air dry Do not force dry with heat Immediately wash the entire rope assembly if it has been exposed to acidic vapors WARNING If the rope comes in contact with liquid or solid acids remove it from servi...

Page 17: ...h the lowering mode orange indicator However an override system consisting of an override ferrule and lever see steps 1 3 is provided to release the brake To override the brake continue raising the load effort will increase and then lower it repeat as required until lowering mode is reached If this fails to work remove the load and use the procedure below Step 1 A Remove the load B Remove screw or...

Page 18: ... on the nail pull down on the line as shown Pull out enough line to easily allow the lowering mode to be reached Replace thescreworplug SeeFigure 16 6 5 Clean and store the body support and associated system components according to separate instructions provided with that equipment 6 6 Store the RPD in a cool dry and clean environment out of direct sunlight Avoid areas where chemical vapors may ex...

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Page 24: ... two years from date of shipment Upon notice in writing DBI SALA will promptly repair or replace all defective items DBI SALA reserves the right to elect to have any defective item returned to its plant for inspection before making a repair or replacement This warranty does not cover equipment damages resulting from abuse damage in transit or other damage beyond the control of DBI SALA This warran...

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