Climbing Technology by Aludesign S.p.A. via Torchio 22
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IST12-2D652CT_rev.3 04-21
ENGLISH
The instruction manual for this device consists of general and specific instructions,
both must be carefully read and understood before use.
Attention!
This leaflet
shows the specific instruction only.
SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS EN 567:2013 / 12278:2007
.
This note contains the necessary information for a correct use of the following
product/s: pulley/rope clamp Rollnlock.
1) FIELD OF APPLICATION.
EN 567:2013 - Mountaineering equipment: rope clamps. EN 12278:2007 -
Mountaineering equipment. This product is a personal protective device (P.P.E.). It
is compliant with the Regulation (EU) 2016/425.
1.1 - Intended uses.
The equipment is designed for the following applications:
protection against falls from a height (EN 12278); prevention of falls from a
height and protection against moderate falls from a height (EN 567).
Attention!
The equipment, used as device to adjust the lanyard length, does no prevent nor
protect from the risks listed above.
2) NOTIFIED BODIES.
Refer to the legend in the general instructions (paragraph 9 / table D): M1; M6;
N1.
3) NOMENCLATURE.
(Fig. 2.1). A) Mobile side plate. B) Fixed side plate. C) Bushing. D) Connector
hole. E) Locking cam. F) Sheave position lever. G) Pulley. H) Sheave position pin.
4) MARKING
.
Numbers/letters without caption: refer to the legend in the general instructions
(paragraph 5).
4.1 - General
(Fig. 2.2-2.3). Indications:1; 4; 6; 7; 8; 11; 12; 13; 30) Picto-
gram showing the maximum load in kN, in pulley mode; 31) Correct way of
opening; 32) Diametre range of the usable ropes; 33) Pictogram showing the
maximum load in kN, in rope clamp mode; 34) Correct way of use.
4.2 - Traceability
(Fig. 2.2-2.3)
.
Indications: T1; T3; T8.
5) CHECKS.
Further to the checks listed below, comply with what indicated in the general
instructions (paragraph 3).
Before each use, verify that: the cam rotates freely, without jamming and the spring
of the cam snaps it in the rope locking position; all teeth of the cam are present
and without any sign of wear; the connector chosen for fixing the equipment
works in a symmetrical manner (Fig. 10.3÷10.5); the karabiner, placed in the
device attachment hole, rotates freely.
During each use: always verify the correct placement of the rope inside the device;
the pulley and the rope must not lean against or get in touch with cutting edges
and abrasive materials (Fig. 10.7-10.8); ensure the rope is always in tension to
avoid possible free-falls; avoid having slack rope between the anchor and the
attachment on the harness.
6) COMPATIBILITY.
This product can only be used in combination with CE-marked equipment: work or
mountaineering equipment such as connectors (EN 362 / EN 12275), harnesses
(EN 12277 / EN 358 / EN 813), ropes (EN 1891 / EN 892) etc.
6.1 - Ropes.
Must be used with ropes (core + sheath) static or semi-static (EN
1891) or dynamic (EN 892) Ø 8÷13 mm.
Attention!
Do not use on metal ca-
bles.
Attention!
In exceptional cases, you can use the device also with 10÷16
mm webbing (refer to paragraph 11).
6.2 - Connectors.
To connect the device to the anchor point, use only connectors
provided with locking gate.
7) ISTRUCTIONS FOR USE.
The device is designed for use in various modes:
rope clamp mode
- ideal for
ascending a rope (Fig. 3-4);
hauling pulley mode
- ideal for hauling loads or res-
cuing persons (e.g. bags of material, crevasse rescue) (Fig. 5-6-9);
simple pulley
mode
- the rope runs freely in both directions (Fig. 7).
7.1 - Warnings.
The device has been designed to be used in weather conditions
that can normally be withstood by humans (operating temperature range between
-30°C and +40°C). For user safety, it is essential that the device or the anchor
point are always positioned correctly and the work carried out in such a way as
to minimize the risk of falling and the height of fall.
8) ROPE CLAMP MODE.
8.1 - Installation.
Raise the mobile side plate and turn 180° to open it out (Fig.
3.1). Feed the rope through in the correct direction (Fig. 3.2), then turn the side
plate to the closed position (Fig. 3.3).
Attention!
Check that the side plate couples
perfectly with the bushing (Fig. 3.4). Insert the connector in the hole and connect
it to the harness (Fig. 3.5). Check that the device operates correctly and the rope
is in the right direction. (Fig. 3.6)
.
Attention!
To remove the rope, the operations
from Fig. 3.1 to Fig. 3.5 must be carried out in the opposite order.
8.2 - Use.
This device slides freely upwards and locks in position. To ascend a
rope, pull downwards parallel to the rope (Fig. 4.2). Be careful when approach-
ing the anchor and/or fraction points. In no case should the rope clamp be used
when the potential fall factor is greater than 1 (Fig. 10.2), i.e. the user must stay
at all time below the device and/or the anchor point (Fig.10.1).
Attention!
A fall
factor greater than 1 may cause the rope to break.
Attention!
In order to ascend
on a vertical rope, Rollnlock must be used in combination with another rope clamp
device connected to the harness.
Attention!
This device is not designed for use
during descents but it can be used for short sections as follows: relieve the load
from the device to partially open the cam (1), move the rope clamp down (2) and
reapply the load (Fig. 4.3).
9) HAULING PULLEY MODE.
Follow the instructions under point 8.1, Installation, and connect the connector to
the anchor point (refer to drawings 5.1-5.6).
9.1 - Use.
The device connected to the anchor point allows the rope to slide in
one direction (Fig. 6.1-6.2), and locks in the opposite direction (Fig. 6.3). With
Rollnlock you can create a single rescue or rescue hoists. The images show some
examples of use: self-ascending from a crevasse (Fig. 9.1-9.2); crevasse rescue in
case the alpinist is able to cooperate (Fig. 9.3-9.4); crevasse rescue of an alpinist
that is unable to cooperate, using one (Fig. 9.5-9.7) or two Rollnlock (Fig. 9.6).
10) SIMPLE PULLEY MODE.
If you wish to switch from hauling pulley mode to simple pulley mode, move the
sheave position lever until it engages the pin “H” (Fig. 7.1-7.4).
Attention!
When
doing this, hold the rope from the device with one hand. To shift from simple pulley
to hauling pulley, release the lever from the pin “H”.
10.1 - Use.
With the cam locked in the open position, the device allows the rope
to run freely in either direction (Fig. 7.5). Make sure the device works properly.
(
Fig. 7.6):
Safe working load. (
Fig. 7.7):
Breaking load.
11) SLING ADJUSTMENT MODE.
The Rollnlock can be employed for the length adjustment of a lanyard (Fig. 8.1) or
a daisy chain (Fig. 8.2), connected to the harness by means of a knot.
Attention!
Exceptional application, not covered by the EN 567 standard: not to be used for
the protection against falls from a height.
Attention!
In case of use of a webbing
loop, the free edge must be linked to a connector by means of a knot that prevents
the sliding of the two parts of the loop (for ex. a clove hitch, etc).
Attention!
To
be used only with webbings having a width between 10 and 16 mm.
Danger
of death!
While using a tape sling, never connect the equipment to one side of
the loop only (Fig. 8.4).
12) SYMBOLS.
Refer to the legend in the general instructions (paragraph 15): F1; F2; F3; F9.
