5.
Operation
FALL
ARREST
1.
Secure the equipment on a hooking on point that can withstand a load of 1,000 kg
(10 kN), cf. EN 795, at least one meter above the lowering point (allocated). Check
that the intended lowering path is free of any obstacles that may obstruct free
movement during lowering.
Throw the line bag down to the final lowering point if this is appropriate and can be
done responsibly. Alternatively, the bag can travel with the first evacuee or be left at
the exit level*.
NB:
*The last evacuee MUST descend with the person-fitted equipment (and
carrying the line bag, if this has not been thrown down).
WARNING!
During the execution of point 1, the person must always be wearing fall arrest
equipment connected to a safe anchor point.
2.
The line is equipped with hooking karabiners at both ends. The line from the unit to
the user is called the "Rescue Line". The opposite part of the line is called the
"Return Line".
THE
RETURN
LINE
Fix the rescue line to the harness chest or the back tackle hooking point (see harness
instructions). Now pull down on the return line to fully tighten the line between the unit and
the user. Bend your knees until the harness/line takes all the weight. Carefully swing free of
the structure and ease the grip on the return line to begin lowering.
© CRESTO AB 2011
1.
2.
vers. 2011 - 3 UK
1 person 1,000 kg/10 kN
2 persons 2,000 kg/20 kN
THE RESCUE
LINE
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