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5 . 4 . D E S C E N D I N G
1. Open the kit bag to access Smartline X.
2. Place the anchor sling around a structure and into the karabiner fig. 1A.
NOTE: The structure must be able to take a load of 12 kN.
If the anchor sling is placed around a vertical construction, detach the sling and place it twice around the pole and through
itself again. Then attach the karabiner as shown in fig. 1B. Ensure that the anchor sling locks in place. Fig. 1C show how to
attach the karabiner to a fixed structural anchor EN795 cl.A.
3. Attach the descender to a front attachment point of the harness fig. 2 – (low EN813 attachment point on the harness is
recommended) with the karabiner. Ensure that both karabiners locked off completely.
4. Take up any slack in the line by pulling the free end of the line towards the anchor until the line is tight. Sit down carefully until
your full weight is taken up by the line. Avoid exposing the equipment to dynamic loads.
5. Ensure that the descent is not in conflict with moveable machinery, obstacles or live cable. The line must not lie over sharp
edges. It is advisable to take the line out of the bag and drop it to the ground if you are unsure about the line reaching the
ground. This must not be done if the line can get stuck on moveable machinery or other obstacles.
6. Start the descent using the Smartline X fig. 3A.
7. The speed of the descent is adjusted with one hand on the handle and the other hand holding the line below the device. Start
with the line at an angle down of the slot as shown in fig. 3B. When moving the handle down, the speed increases.
When moving the handle upwards or releasing the handle, the device will stop. Increase or decrease friction by moving
the line into the narrow part of the slot or away. It is important to always keep one hand on the line to control the descent.
8. During long descents and heavy loads, a lot of heat will be induced. There might even be some smoke developing inside the
descender. This is normal and not a safety concern. Avoid contact between exposed skin and the descender body, since
this may be very hot.
NOTE: The top mounted shock absorber will sustain a static load of approx. 140 to 150 kg. During descend, depending on speed
and load, dynamic loads of more than 150 kg e.g. abrupt stopping, can create partial opening of the absorber as a safety feature in
order to minimize peak loads on the system!
Fig. 2 Fig. 3A
Fig. 3B
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