DBI SALA Sealed-Blok Serie Instrucciones Específicas página 9

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Fall arrest/descent mode selection: Sealed-Blok
Engagement Knob to select between the Fall Arrest or Descent operating modes of the SRL (Figure 8). To select
Fall Arrest or Descent Mode:
Step 1. Pull the RSQ™ Engagement Knob outward.
Step 2. Turn the RSQ™ Engagement Knob until the arrow on the face of the knob points to the Selection Notch
for the desired mode and the RSQ™ Engagement Knob clicks into place with the Selection Notch (see
Figure 8).
IMportant: Rigid Rail Safety Systems are designed for emergency use only and may only be used for a single,
vertical descent. If the SRL is used to descend, remove it from service immediately and send to an authorized service
center for repair.
A Descent Mode
B Fall Arrest Mode
C Descent Selection Notch
D Fall Arrest Selection Notch
assisted rescue: In emergency situations, the Sealed-Blok RSQ™ Controlled Descent SRL can be used to
perform an assisted rescue and lower the victim to safety. The rescuer can disengage Fall Arrest Mode and initiate
descent with the RSQ™ Engagement Knob Pull Ring or an optional Extension Pole Release Tool (see Figure 9):
a. enGaGemenT knoB pull RinG: To disengage Fall Arrest Mode and initiate descent, grasp the Pull
Ring and pull the Engagement Knob straight out. To stop descent; release the Pull Ring to re-engage Fall
Arrest Mode. To fully engage Descent Mode so descent continues without pulling the Pull Ring, turn the
Engagement Knob counter-clockwise until the arrow on face of the knob points to the Descent Selection
Notch (see figure 9).
note: 80 lbs - 100 lbs (0.36 kN - 0.45 kN) of pulling force is required to release the RSQ™ Engagement Knob
from Fall Arrest Mode.
B. eXTenSion pole ReleaSe Tool: Insert the Extension Pole Release Tool from any direction so the
ends of the Release Forks surround the base of the RSQ™ Engagement Knob below the Knurled Ridge
and Pull Ring. To disengage Fall Arrest Mode and initiate descent, push forward on the Extension Pole
until the RSQ™ Engagement Knob is fully lodged in the Release Fork. Descent will continue as long as
the Release Fork is fully lodged between the RSQ™ Engagement Knob and the Housing. Removal of Re-
lease Fork may cause unit to re-engage Fall Arrest Mode.
IMportant: The Release Fork on the Extension Pole Release tool is tapered to push the RSQ™ Engagement Knob
straight out as the fork is pushed forward on the knob. It is not necessary to pry the knob with the Extension Pole.
Prying could break off the knob.
Figure 8 - Fall arrest mode/descent mode Selection
RSQ™ Controlled Descent SRLs are equipped with an RSQ™
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