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device and the anchor points are always correctly placed,
and that the work is organized in such a way, to minimize
the risk of a fall from a height. You must use only anchor
points that conform to the requirements of EN 795 (min.
10 kN) they must be free from burrs or cutting edges. The
anchor point must be always located at or above waist
level to minimize the eventual free fall distance (Fig. 13).
Attention! Do not use on metal cables or plied ropes.
5.1 - Insertion of the rope.
Open the safety covers pushing on their side. Turn the le-
vers to open the cams (Fig. 4.1). Couple the levers with
the body of the device (Fig. 4.2). Insert the ropes in the
correct up/down direction (Fig. 4.3). Release the levers to
close the cams. Close the safety covers rotating them and
hooking them to the body (Fig. 4.4).
5.2 - Function testing.
Run a locking test to make sure the rope is in the right di-
rection (Fig. 5.1-5.2). Relieve the load from the device to
open it and release the rope. To facilitate cam opening,
push the rope adjustment device upwards and operate
the lever at the same time.
5.3 - Ascent (with the aid of a waist rope adjustment de-
vice or other suitable device). Insert a connector provid-
ed with a locking gate in the central attachment hole "H"
and connect it to the harness. The device runs freely up-
wards and locks in position. In order to ascend on a ver-
tical rope, pull downwards parallel to the rope (Fig. 5.2).
The device has been studied for being grasped with both
hands. The 120° angle included between the two ascend-
ers has been specifically studied for reducing the fatigue
of the arms: better ergonomics, bigger performances. Be
careful when approaching the anchor and/or fraction
points (Fig. 8.1). In no case should the rope adjustment
device be used when the potential fall factor is greater
than 1, i.e. the user must stay at all time below the device
and/or the anchor point (Fig. 8.2). Attention! A fall fac-
tor greater than 1 may cause the rope to break.
Attention! Be careful while positioning the parallel ro-
pes, in particular on the trees. Always remember to fix the
rope edges to an anchor point at the base, in order to
avoid the fall, in case one of the two cams jams (Fig. 6).
5.4 - Arborism progressin technique
The Quick'Arbor can be used for working on trees, by
employing the double ropes technique. The device is
equipped with two safety covers that: a) prevent the ac-
cidental insertion of a foreign body between one of the
cams and the rope (for example leaves or branches); b)
prevent the accidental exit of the ropes, in case of separa-
te ropes. Attention! Before the use, it is compulsory to re-
ceive a specific training for working on trees.
5.5 - Attention!
This device is not designed for use during descents but it
can be used for short sections as follows: relieve the load
from the device to partially open the lever, operating it in-
ternally so as not to move the safety lock, move the device
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down (2) and reapply the load (Fig. 6).
5.6 - Release under load (pATENTED).
The device comes with a mechanism that enables it to
open even when it is not possible to relieve the load com-
pletely. Move the ratchet grip inward to turn the cam and
move it away from the rope, which allows it to release and
open out (Fig. 6.1÷6.3). The force applied depends on
the load on the device, but it must always be enough to
prevent any accidental opening. With this system the cam
does not open if the load applied (e.g. the weight of an
operator) is too high. Releasing in the presence of an ex-
cessive load may damage the rope slightly.
5.7 - EN12841:2006.
These equipment are rope adjustment devices type B, for
the ascending of a working line. Rope adjustment devices
type B are Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) intended
to be incorporated in a rope access system. Rope adjust-
ment devices must not be used for fall arrest. An anchor
line loaded with the entire weight of the user, has to be
considered a work line and is not meant to arrest a fall.
It is mandatory to use a fall arrest back-up device type A
connected to a safety line. Pay attention that the back-
up system is never loaded on to the work line (Fig. 12).
Warnings: use only semi-static rope (core + sheath) be-
tween 10 and 13 mm certified to EN 1891 type A (For
the certification of this device, the following ropes have
been employed: Teufelberger Patron PLUS Ø 10 mm e
Edelrid Rescue Static Ø 13 mm); avoid any overloading
or loading on the device because can harm the anchor
line; maximum length of the lanyard to extend the har-
ness connection by 1 m (lanyard + connectors + device);
during the use, the anchor point must always be placed
above the waist belt attachment point of the harness; the
technical performances of the anchor line might vary con-
siderably, due to dirt, moisture, ice, repeated uses on the
same stretch: keep in mind that these variances will in-
fluence the behavior of the rope inside the device; max
work-load 100 kg.
6) mAINTENANCE. Always check before, during and af-
ter each use the good working condition of your device:
In addition to your daily check it is mandatory, at least
once every 12 months, to perform an in-depth inspection
of the equipment carried out by a competent and author-
ized Inspector. Look for signs of wear, corrosion, cracks on
the surfaces, deformation. Check the rope for cuts, loos-
en yarns, signs of corrosion, burns. Replace immediate-
ly the device showing any of the described signs. Replace
immediately the device in case you are in doubt about
it's good state of conservation. Replace immediately the
device that arrested a fall. Even if no sign of wear is visi-
ble, the strength of the device could result seriously dimin-
ished. Avoid exposing the device to heat sources, contact
with abrasive materials and sharp objects, corrosive sub-
stances. Wash the device with fresh, room temperature
water, if necessary, add neutral soap. Rinse under fresh
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