8
Simultaneous Rescue/Descent
In some circumstances, it may be necessary for the rescuer to
simultaneously descend with the victim to safety.
IMPORTANT: Two-person descents with the SafEscape
ELITE Device must not exceed a total combined weight
(including clothing, harness, tools, etc.) of 551 lbs. (250 kg)
and a total descent distance of 656 ft. (200 m).
1. Descend to the fall victim per the steps in the Single Person
Descent.
NOTE: When the rescuer reaches the victim's location, de-
scent may be interrupted by a person located at the base of
the descent or by the rescuer (see Controlling Descent).
IMPORTANT: A secure hold must be maintained on the
free end of the lifeline during this rescue procedure. If a
second rescuer is located at base level, it is recommended
that the free end of the lifeline be passed through the pig-
tail and secured in the cam cleats to prevent unintentional
descent (see Controlling Descent).
2. Connect a rescue lanyard between the lifeline carabiner
connected to the front D-ring of the rescuer's full-body
harness and the back D-ring of the victim's full-body
harness.
3. Once the victim is secured to the SafEscape Device, release
the victim's fall arrest system by either cutting or detaching
the suspending connecting device to free the victim for
descent.
NOTE: If a second rescuer is located at base level, the
hoisting wheel may be used to raise the victim and rescuer
up to a level where the rescuer can then detach the victim's
fall arrest subsystem. Fold the hoisting wheel handle out
and rotate the wheel clockwise to raise the victim.
IMPORTANT: Prior to descent, always fold the handle back
into the hoisting wheel to minimize vibration during descent.
4. To begin descent, release the free end of the lifeline.
Descent speed is automatically controlled via the
SafEscape's centrifugal brake.
CAUTION: To avoid injury, always bend your knees in
preparation for safe landing.
5. After landing, disconnect the lifeline from both the victim
and rescuer.
4.3 Use of Accessory Components
Ladder Bracket (Part SE-LB)
An integral ladder bracket is available for
attaching the SafEscape ELITE Device
to fixed ladders. If Model SEWHLB or a
wind power kit (SEWPKT) is purchased,
the ladder bracket is shipped attached to
the Rescue/Descent Device. If SafEscape
Model SE is purchased, the ladder bracket
can be purchased at a later date and
installed to the unit.
To attach the SafEscape Device to the ladder bracket, follow
the steps below.
Step 1 - Align the ladder
bracket adapter with
the anchorage ring/
carabiner and insert.
Step 2 - Place the
adapter plate on the
opposite side of the
anchorage ring.
Step 3 - While holding
the adapter
and plate in place, insert
the two screws and
tighten until snug.
Step 4 - Place the ladder
bracket onto the adapter
assembly.
Step 5 - Insert the pin
and tighten completely,
ensuring that the pin
extends through both
holes in the ladder
bracket.