;
Prior to installation and use of this equipment, record the product identification information from the ID label in the
Inspection and Maintenance Log (Table 2) at the back of this manual.
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION:
Figure 1 illustrates the equipment included with the 3M™ Rollgliss™ R550 Oil & Gas Rescue System. The R550 Rescue System
is a rescue kit that includes all of the necessary equipment to successfully perform a rescue on a work site. The R550 Rescue
System is intended to lower one or two people simultaneously from an elevated height to a lower level in a rescue situation.
Figures 2 through 8 illustrate components of the R550 Oil & Gas Rescue System. See Table 1 for Component Specifications for
each piece of equipment. The R550 Oil & Gas Rescue System is comprised of:
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An R550 Rescue & Escape Device (Figure 2) for performing the rescue;
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Four rescue slings (Figure 3) for extension of the lifeline;
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A tool tether (Figure 4) for securing handheld tools;
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A rescue cable grab (Figure 5) and rescue web grab (Figure 6) for securing to a cable or web lifeline;
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An edge proctector (Figure 7) for running the lifeline over a sharp corner;
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And a micro-pulley (Figure 8) for redirecting the lifeline.
System Specifications:
Capacity:
The capacity of the R550 Oil & Gas Rescue System depends upon the number of users, the total
weight of those users, the distance to be traveled, and the number of times the device has been
used to maximum descent distance previously.
Anchorage Strength:
The structure to which the R550 Oil & Gas Rescue System is mounted must be capable of sustaining
force in the anticipated direction(s) of loading. Each Anchorage Point location must be capable of
sustaining the following values:
When more than one R550 Rescue Device is attached to an anchorage the strengths stated above
must be multiplied by the number of descent devices attached to the anchorage.
Service Temperature
-40°C (-40°F)
Minimum Service Temperature
Anchorage Connector
22 kN (5,000 lbs)
Breaking Strength:
Minimum Breaking Strength
Standards:
Tested in accordance with EN 795:2012.
Dimensions:
See Figures 2 through 8 for the dimensions of each piece of the R550 Oil & Gas Rescue System.
Weight:
See Figures 2 through 8 for the weight of each piece of the R550 Oil & Gas Rescue System.
Table 1 – Specifications
Total Weight
Users
(including tools, clothing, etc.)
2 Persons
60 kg - 282 kg
1 Person
60 kg - 141 kg
1 Person
60 kg - 100 kg
1 Person
60 kg - 75 kg
Maximum Recommended
Lifting Capacity and Height
ANSI
3000 lbs (13.3 kN)
EN 795
12 kN (2698 lbs)
Maximum
Descent Distance
175 m
500 m
500 m
500 m
1 Person: 141 kg for a distance of 100 m
2 Persons: 282 kg for a slight distance for rescue only.
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Number of Descents
of Maximum Descent
Distance
2
11
15
22