On-Rope Rescue:
Rescues should be planned
and generally designed to limit
the exposure of rescue team
members.
On-Rope Rescue should only
be undertaken if the casualty
is in urgent need of medical
attention that requires
evacuation. Additional training
and competence is required
for all persons performing
rescues.
During all On-Rope Rescues
the Duck-R must be kept
above the shoulder height of
both the rescuer and casualty.
Where practicable Safe Tec
recommend that one Duck-R
be used for each person, each
on its own rope and each
controlled independently of the
descent device.
Rescue ropes must be suitably
anchored and free from
sources of damage.
Users must consider all factors
affecting Duck-R performance
including obstacles, additional rope elongation and increase clearance
requirements as well as all other sections in the user manual.
100 kg
200 kg
Fall Factor (FF)
FF ZERO
No slack in cows-tail or lanyard
Slippage less than 3 cm
Force less than 2.5 kn
Slippage less than 3 cm
Force less than 3.5 kn
Duck-R positioned half its maximum distance
above connection point - 50% slack in
cow-tail or lanyard
FF 0.5
Slippage less than 20 cm
Force less than 4 kn
Slippage less than 195 cm
Force less than 5 kn
FF 1
Duck-R level with cow-tail connection point
Slippage less than 38 cm
Force less than 4 kn
Slippage more than 220 cm
Force less than 5 kn
FF 2
Duck-R below connection point by the full
length of its connecting cows-tail/ lanyard.
Slippage less than 78 cm
Force less than 6 kn
Slippage more than 300 cm
Force less than 6 kn
The Duck-R has successfully been tested by the manufacture to
with loads of 200kg. This testing is designed to replicate rescue
techniques and requirements with limited lanyard lengths and
limited Fall Factors. The testing produced provided consistent
performance.
Safe Tec recommend that all users aim for FF0 and minimum
slack in cows-tails/lanyards.
Orange
RED is Dangerous
Take extra care-up to 50 cm fall distance - reposition Duck-R as
soon as possible.
Wold only give protection where there is sufficient clearance to
avoid contact with any obstacles or surfaces having allowed for
both elongation and slippage.
Safe Tec do not suggest, condone or accept the use of the
Duck-R in FF2.
Indicative results above, using DMM 11 mm Work-Safe EN 1891A
Semi-Static Rope.
Rope stretch (elongation) must always be allowed for - see Duck-R User
Manual.
WARNING
15 Kn
DUCK-R
ADJUSTABLE RESTRAINT
Adjustable Restraint.
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POSITIONING CORD
OK!
X= max
length
of cord
R
WARNING
!
NO!
R
X
A positioning cord is factory fitted. If this becomes damaged or worn it can
be replaced using cord. If 4mm cord is used it must be no longer than
40mm, 3mm cord must be no longer than 50mm. The only knot used
must be to secure it tightly to the attachment point.
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FURTHER INFORMATION ON MARKING
The CE mark has been attached to this product following type
examination and testing by an accredited notified body N º 0120 SGS UK
Ltda, to the relevant European Standard. Each Duck-R is individually
numbered and inspected. SAFE TEC INDUSTRIA do not recommend any
user marking that affects the surface material or operational function.
Orientation of device
pointing to rope anchor.
Model name
Manufacture’s Branding
Safe Tec
R
13/01 - 0000
Read Manual
CE - Notified body
EN - Standard - Personal fall
protection equipment rope access
adjustment device
Year
Month
Individual Nº
Read Manual
- Rope type - EN1891:1998 TypeA
- rope diameter 10.5mm -11 mm
10,5-11mm
Max 100Kg
EN12841:2006 A
0120
If marking with Users identification care
must be taken to ensure that full function is
maintained and the device is not damaged.
ATTENTION:
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FURTHER INFORMATION ON MARKING
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RESPONSIBILITIES
This product is guaranteed for 3 years against
manufacturing faults. This excludes normal wear during
use, corrosion due to incorrect storage, lack of
maintenance or incorrect use. Uses outside those
outlined in these instructions together with negligence
or miss-use are also excluded.
Safe Tec Industria accepts no responsibility for the
selection of this device for user applications or any
consequences resulting from the use of this device.
No alterations or additions are to be undertaken without
the prior written consent of Safe Tec Industria.
For more informations of our latest version go to:
www.safetecbr.com.br
13/01- 0000
Duck-R
Made in Brazil - SAFE TEC INDUSTRIA
www.safetecbr.com.br
Record of Use and Periodic Examinations
Acquisition date
Serial Number
User Traceability
1
Use
st
Expiry
Supplier
Users should record details of use.
Maximum period between Periodic Examinations is 6 months
Date
User or
Examiner
Details of Use-or
Result of examination
Device
Stec - Duck-R
Duplicate this sheet for continued recording.
Contact Safe Tec for further information.
RECORD OF USE
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FURTHER INFORMATION
Lanyard – Cows-tail Length
Safe Tec acknowledge that the Duck-R has
successfully passed the EN12481A – FF2 test
with a 1m dynamic rope cows-tail, but do not
advise or recommend its use in FF2 situations.
Recommended length: waist <80cm, chest <50cm
including any knots and connectors.
FF1 tests with a 1m cows-tails produce lower
impact forces and less slippage-well below the
m a x i m u m a c c e p t a b l e i n E N 1 2 8 4 1 A
requirements. Safe Tec would recommend that
with 1m cows-tail the FF should be kept below
Ff1.
The use of Lanyards/Cows-tails of lengths or
material different to those recommended in the
User Manual, should assess for the manner of
intended use and all users competent to control
the position of the device allowing for any
increase (or decrease) in length with due regard
to the function of the Duck-R.
All users must be are aware of and paying
attention to all factors associated with risks
associated with slack in the lanyard, rope
elongation/stretch, clearance, entanglement or
other factors affecting the safety of users and
performance of the device.
As recommended in the user manual; users
should ensure optimally positioning at all times.
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ON-ROPE RESCUE:
R
Duck-R
Redirectional
Karabiner
MAX
20 cm
Slack
Evo
Main
Rope
Back Up
Rope
R
Duck-R
Duck-R
Evo
PULL
PULL
HAULING EXAMPLE
LOWERING EXAMPLE
HAULING EXAMPLE
TENSION SYSTEM
15 Kn
15 Kn
15 Kn
R
R
15 Kn
15 Kn
15 Kn
Stopper
knots
Evo
Evo
Duck-R
Duck-R
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
The use of the Duck-R to Anchor one end of a tensioned rope will provide an absorbing system, this will allow the rope
to slip in the event of any overloading. Competent and trained persons who choose the Duck-R as part of a planned
tension system must ensure that the loadings are within the capabilities of all components of the tension system -
tensioned ropes greatly increase the load on anchorages, Safe Tec recommend a minimum of 30kN for the combined
strength of all anchorages used for tensioned systems. Users must consider all other sections of this manual with
special attention to the Positioning Warning and the information detailing Clearance Distance and Rope Stretch
considerations and limitations. Safe Tec recommend that two simultaneously loaded tensioned ropes are the preferred
choice in all Tension Systems.
Rescue - Hauling & Lowering:
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Nothing should affect the proper function of the Duck-R in the event of any emergency loading. During use as a
Back-up for a Hauling or Lowering System the Back-up rope must be attended to constantly and no more than
20cm of slack be allowed in the back-up rope, before repositioning the Duck-R.
Safe Tec recommend that the Duck-R is controlled by its own attendant so that optimum positioning can be
maintained at all times.
Safe Tec recommend that two tensioned (equally loaded) ropes are the prefered choice in all
Hauling and
Lowering Systems
- both ropes being hauled or lowered simultaneously and sharing the load. More than one
person maybe required to operate Hauling or Lowering Systems
Duck-R
Additional Applications
and Information
Working line
Safety line
Duck-R
Back-Up Device
=
EVO
Descender
Device
=
=
LEGENDS
Green
Stopper
Knot
The Duck-R can be used as part of a planned restraint
system of sufficient strength for any potencial loading.
The length of available rope including Duck Lanyard must be
shrorter than the distance from its anchorage to any exposed
edge or potential fall danger zone.
Where users are required to partially or fully load the system
in any danger zone (e.g. to provide support or partial support)
a second system must be in place prior to any loading.
Use on a loaded or pre-tensioned rope:
The Duck-R is designed to be used on an unloaded
untensioned ropes as required in EN12841. The
performance on a rope that has been deliberately
tensioned must be verified prior to use. If during a rescue
(or rescue training) a casualties ropes are to be used for
access to the casualty; the performance of both the
rescuers and the casualties back-up and main working
systems must be assessed and performance verified
prior to starting rescue access. Additional safety
measures will normally be required, including additional
training and equipment. For rescue training additional
ropes and/or safety attachments is best practice.
Other Users:
The Duck-R has been used for applications that are outside the scope of EN 12841A and the CE mark attached to each device. The design of systems, planning
and verification of system suitability for the specific intended applications is the responsibility of the user, all anchorages must be suitable for any load. Competence is required
for all applications, additional safety measures must be implemented during training exercises, this must include the close supervision by competent instructor. Users must
consider all sections of the user manual with special attention to the
and the information detailing
and
Positioning Warning
Clearance Distance
Rope Stretch
considerations and limitations. All installed devices should be independently function checked with suitable back-up in place prior to any rope operations.
Duck-R
ii
12/10 - A0001
10,5-11mm
Max 100 Kg
EN12841:2006 A
0120
EVO
Example:
SAFE TEC - SAFETY EQUIPMENT
SAFE TEC - SAFETY EQUIPMENT
