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B. Angled Descent:
Step 1.
Open protective cover or enclosure, attach Rescumatic® to anchorage and
attach rope spool to rotating spindle.
Step 2.
Attach snatch block to angled guide cable. DBI/SALA Snatch block is
attached to the guide cable by removing the cotter pin, unscrewing the knob
enough to pull the face plate to the side. Insert the guide cable between the
pulley and the knob. Screw the knob tight again and replace the cotter pin,
see Figure 14.
Step 3.
Attach D-ring on Rescumatic® body support to snatch block using carabiner.
Put webbing body support over head and under arms, adjust support buckle
to tighten. If full body harness is available, don harness per manufacturer’s
instructions and secure harness to D-ring located on body support using
carabiner. See Figure 8.
Step 4.
Pull on free end of rope to take up slack. Rope must be taught before descending.
Step 5.
Slowly step off of platform to begin descent.
Step 6.
Descend to safe level. Prepare for landing by bending knees. Disconnect from system.
If the same guide cable is to be used for multiple descents, the body support must be detached from
the snatch block. A separate snatch block must be used by second person. Second person shall
repeat steps 2 - 6. When the body support is detached from the snatch block, the rope and body
support will swing back below the overhead Rescumatic® unit. Be certain the rope will not be
damaged or interfered with as it swings back.
If multiple angled descents are to be performed, it is recommended that a separate angled guide cable
be used. A snatch block is needed at both ends of the system. The snatch block can remain attached
to the angled guideline at the completion of each descent.
C. Rescue Cradle:
IMPORTANT: Consult competent personnel before moving injured or disabled
person. Remove all sharp objects from person being transported to avoid
tearing the cradle.
Step 1.
Open cradle on floor near the escape point.
Step 2.
Place the disabled person in the center of the cradle.
Step 3.
Snap all three rings to the triangular D-ring on the escape belt
with the carabiner provided. See Figure 15.
Step 4.
Drop the reel with the “return cable” to the ground. For cable
lengths over 250 ft (76.2m)see section 3.3 (B).
Figure 14
Cotter Pin
Knob
Pulley
Face
Plate
Figure 15
Figure 9
Figure 10
Figure 11
Figure 12
Figure 13
