Kong DUCK 888.000 Guia De Inicio Rapido

8 - SPECIFIC INFORMATION
The Personal Protective Equipment Category III 888.000 "DUCK" is:
- a rope clamp to be attached to a line and will clamp under load in one
direction and move freely in the opposite direction;
- part of a system preventing/protecting against impact caused by fall
from a height;
- certified according to EN567:2013 and UIAA 126:2018.
Fig. 1 –Attachment – The cam (B) always points towards the free
direction:
- open the bracket (A);
- insert the rope/tape between the cam (B) and the drum (C);
- Close the bracket (A) and lock it on the drum (C);
- attach a connector making it pass through the drum (C).
In a safe position and before use, verify that it freely slides towards the
direction desired and blocks in the opposite direction.
Fig. 2 – Unblocking – To unblock this device pull the cam (B) or its
accessory cord after unloading.
Fig. 3 – Enemy knots – Never push up this device against the knot, it
could be very difficult to release it.
Fig. 4 – Lifting – This device can be used to lift loads (WLL 400kg).
Fig. 5 – Adjuster – This device can be used as length adjuster for
lanyards attached to the harness.
Fig. 6 - Examples of wrong and dangerous use.
Compatibility – This device has been designed to be used with:
- connectors according to EN362 and/or EN12275;
- ropes with diameter between 8mm-13mm, certified according to
EN564, EN892, or EN1891;
- KONG "YAKU" and KONG "ARO TUBULAR" lanyards.
Checks before and after use - Before and after use, make sure that
the device is in an efficient condition and that it is working properly, in
particular, check that:
- it is suitable for the use you intend to make of it;
- it has not been mechanically deformed;
- it shows no sign of cracks or wear;
- the bracket (A) locks on the drum (C);
- rivets on the plate (D) are intact and without cutting edges;
- the cam (B) fully closes automatically and correctly;
- markings are still readable.
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Before use and in a position that is completely safe, on each occasion
check that the device holds correctly by putting your weight on it.
Important:
- this device is not suitable to be used on wire cables;
- the connector shell be fitted with a gate locking device;
- this device works correctly on dry and clean ropes/tapes;
- never use one only blocking devices when progressing on a free
rope;
- this device may not work correctly when attached to ropes under
tension;
- uses as lifting or adjusting device are not covered by the PPE
Regulation (EU) 2016/425;
- particular conditions (e.g. heat, cold, humidity, oil, dust, mud, snow)
could hinder or affect the performance of this device.
Warning:
- always attach a connector through the drum (C);
- this device is not a fall arrester according to EN363;
- when used for lifting, the rope/tape must always run on the drum (C);
- the potential falling height must always be lower than 0.5 m unless
the user is equipped with suitable certified devices (eg. Energy
absorbers according to EN355) that protects from dynamic forces
exerted on the user during the arrest of a fall.
- always keep the device:
- below the anchor point of the rope/tape;
- above the attachment point of the harness.
NOMENCLATURE • NOMENCLATURA
D
B A
EN: (A) Mobile bracket in aluminium alloy, (B) Clamping cam in steel,
(C) Drum in steel, (D) Main plate in aluminium alloy.
IT: (A) Supporto mobile in lega di alluminio, (B) Camma di serraggio
in acciaio, (C) Tamburo in acciaio, (D) Piastra principale in lega di
alluminio.
FR :(A) Support mobile en alliage d'aluminium, (B) Came de serrage
en acier, (C) Tambour en acier, (D) Plaque principale en alliage
d'aluminium.
.
DE: (A) Bewegliche Halterung aus Aluminiumlegierung, (B) Nocken
aus Stahl, (C) Stahltrommel, (D) Hauptplatte aus Aluminiumlegierung.
ES: (A) Soporte móvil en aleación de aluminio, (B) Leva de sujeción
en acero, (C) Tambor en acero, (D) Placa principal en aleación de
aluminio.
NOMENCLATURE • TERMINOLOGIE • NOMBRES
Master text
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CAM (B)
INDICATES
BLOCKING
DIRECTION
SPEAKS
3 4
DREADFUL
ENEMY KNOT
C
6
B C
A
C
A
5
C
C
B
2
UNBLOCKING
b
LENGTH ADJUSTER