3M DBI SALA ROLLGLISS R550 Manual De Instrucciones página 23

3.0 INSTALLATION
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Installation of the Rollgliss™ R550 Oil & Gas Rescue System must be supervised by a Qualified Person
installation must be certified by a Competent Person as meeting the criteria for a Certified Anchorage, or that it is
capable of supporting the potential forces that could be encountered during a fall.
3.1 PLANNING: Plan your R550 Rescue System and how it will be used before starting your work. Account for all factors that
may affect your safety before, during and after a fall. Consider all requirements, limitations and specifications defined in
Section 2 and Table 1.
3.2 INSTALLING THE R550 RESCUE SYSTEM: The R550 Oil & Gas Rescue System may be connected to an anchorage
or to a fixed ladder. Ensure that the R550 Rescue System is properly installed before use, according to the following
procedure:
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When connecting the R550 Rescue System to an Anchorage, confirm that the connection arrangement will not block
or restrict a descent.
• Connecting the R550 Rescue System to an Anchorage:
See Figure 11 for examples of connection of the Emergency
Descent Device to an anchorage. See Section 2 of this IFU for
compatibility and anchorage strength requirements.
• Preparing the Lifeline: Lower one end of the lifeline to the ground or landing below. Ensure the lifeline is free of
knots or kinks.
3.3 INSTALLATION OF THE ANCHOR SLINGS: The Anchor Slings may be used to establish a connection point for the
Micro-Pulley for use on a structure. See Figure 17 for reference. To install the Anchor Slings:
A. FOR INSTALLATIONS WITH SLACK:
1. Wrap the anchor sling (C) around the beam. Ensure that the two ends of the anchor sling meet.
2. Close the carabiner (D) over the two ends of the anchor sling, as seen in Figure 17A.
3. Pull down on the carabiner to draw the anchor sling tight. The carabiner should be below the middle of the beam
during use, with an angle (A) created between the beam and the anchor sling of no more than 45°.
B. FOR INSTALLATIONS WITHOUT SLACK:
1. Wrap the anchor sling (C) around the beam. Thread one end of the anchor sling through the other end.
2. Close the carabiner (D) over the looped end of the anchor sling, as seen in Figure 17B.
3. Pull down on the carabiner to draw the anchor sling tight. The carabiner should be below the middle of the beam
during use.
3.4 INSTALLATION OF THE RESCUE CABLE GRAB: The Rescue Cable Grab may be used to raise a fall victim suspended on
a cable wire lifeline to safety. See Figure 18 for reference. To install the Rescue Cable Grab:
1. Remove the Rescue Cable Grab from the end of the R550 Rescue System, if attached.
2. Place the Rescue Cable Grab as shown, with the Cable Grab Handle pointing upwards.
3. Shift the Cable Grab Handle to the downwards position. This should disengage the Cable Grab Shoe.
4. Attach the Rescue Cable Grab to the wire cable lifleline. The lifeline should fit firmly inside the Cable Grab Body.
5. Lift the Cable Grab Handle back to its upwards position. This should engage the Cable Grab Shoe and secure the
Rescue Cable Grab to the lifeline.
6. Attach one of the Snap Hooks on the end of the R550 Rescue & Escape Device to the O-Ring Connector of the Rescue
Cable Grab. This will enable use of the R550 Rescue & Escape Device to simultaneously raise the attached lifeline.
3.5 INSTALLATION OF THE TOOL TETHER: See Figure 19 for reference. To connect the Tool Tether:
1. Open the tether connection hook (A) by pulling down on the connector handle.
2. Connect the tether connection hook (A) to the attachment point of your tool. (Please see the user manual included
with your attachment point for instructions on how to connect the attachment point to your tool.)
3. Ensure that the tether connection hook (A) is secured to your tool's attachment point. Connect the other tether
connection hook (B) to a side D-ring on your full body harness.
3.6 INSTALLATION OF THE RESCUE WEB GRAB: The Rescue Web Grab may be used to raise a fall victim suspended on a
rope or webbing lifeline to safety. See Figure 20 for reference. To install the Rescue Web Grab:
In Figure 11:
A Anchorage
B Anchorage
Connector
C Carabiner
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D Web Lanyard
E Anchorage Connector
(Web Sling)