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Limitations of Use
This device is intended for single or multiple use for the rescue
and evacuation of personnel.
• Never use this device as a fall arrester.
• Do not use for the lifting and lowering of material loads.
Rated Hoisting Height
Max.
No. of Lifts
11 ft (3,5 m) up to 220 lbs (100 kg)*
10
33 ft (10 m) up to 617 lbs (280 kg)*
1
*Including clothing, harness, tools, etc.
The maximum number of consecutive descents equals total
cumulative descent distance divided by descent height. See
chart below.
No.
of Users
Max. Weight*
Total Cumulative
Descent Distance
2
551 lbs (250 kg)
1312 ft (400 m)
1
330 lbs (150 kg)
3280 ft (1000 m)
1
220 lbs (100 kg)
26246 ft (8000 m)
1
165 lbs (75 kg)
32808 ft (10000 m)
*Including clothing, harness, tools, etc.
Per ANSI Z359.4 total descent energy 900,000 lb-ft, minimum.
Environmental Hazards
Use of this equipment in areas where environmental hazards
exist may require additional precautions to limit the possibility
of injury to the user or damage to the equipment. Hazards may
include, but are not limited to, extreme temperatures, caustic
chemicals, corrosive environments, high voltage power lines,
explosive or toxic gases, moving machinery, and sharp edges.
Do not expose the equipment to any hazard which it is not
designed to withstand. Consult the manufacturer in cases of doubt.
3.0 SafEscape Model and Parts Identification
Model No.
Description
SE/XXXFT
Miller SafEscape ELITE Rescue/Descent Device
SEHW/XXXFT
Miller SafEscape ELITE Rescue/Descent Device with hoisting wheel
SEHWLB/XXXFT
Miller SafEscape ELITE Rescue/Descent Device with hoisting wheel and ladder bracket
Note: SafEscape Models are available in lengths in 25 ft (7.6 m) increments from 50 ft (15.2 m) to 300 ft (91.4 m). ("XXX" in the model
number = rope length in feet.) Additional lengths available upon request.
Anchorage Carabiner
Used to connect the SafEscape
Device to the anchorage connector
or anchorage point
Hoisting Wheel
Allows a rescuer to either
raise a fall victim enough
that the fall arrest system can
be released before descending
to safety OR raise a fall
victim to a safe platform above.
Lifeline
Bi-directional design with locking carabiners
on each lifeline end allows for alternating
descents without having to reset the device.
Pigtail
Increases leverage when
controlling descent.
Model SEHW
Cam Cleats
Used in conjunction with the
pigtail to lock the device,
suspending descent and
securely holding the victim
during rescue.
