PREPARING TO LOWER
Firmly grip the running end of the rope and apply friction over the Fixed
Brake V-Groove, bringing the rope back toward the anchor and parallel to
the load end, creating an “S-shaped” bend in the rope.
TO LOWER
Unlock the Parking Brake. Grasp the Release Handle and pull up to
engage the release mechanism (
1
) and then rotate counterclockwise
to lower (
2
). Rotating the Moving Brake off the rope may significantly
increase the service life of the MPD.
FOR HEAVY LOADS
Add additional friction by threading the rope over the Secondary Friction Post.
TO STOP LOWERING
To stop lowering and lock the rope, disengage the Release Handle.
NOTE
Although there is a return spring to assist in disengaging the Release
Handle, it is the user’s responsibility to ensure that the handle is fully
pushed in when not actively lowering.
ALWAYS MAINTAIN A FIRM GRIP ON THE RUNNING END OF THE ROPE
WHEN THE PARKING BRAKE IS NOT LOCKED.
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(1)
USING THE MPD AS A
DESCENT CONTROL DEVICE
ALWAYS MAINTAIN AN “S-SHAPED” BEND IN ROPE
(2)
Pull up to
engage the
release
mechanism
Rotate counterclockwise
to lower
Load
Load
10
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