Publicidad
Idiomas disponibles
Idiomas disponibles
Original Operating Instructions UNIDRIVE
In the unloaded condition, that is, when no-one is suspended on the rope, the travel direction lever of
the release head fitted on the back of the descender device can be optionally shifted and thereby the
direction of travel of the lifting gear selected.
The change of travel direction is done via shifting the travel direction lever. To descend, the direction
switch must point to the long end of the rope.
The switching can only be done with the release head in a load-free condition, this means the descent
load must be held with the handwheel.
Before initiating the downwards movement, care must be taken that the lifting gear above the user is
kept taut.
The loose, unloaded end of the lifting gear is guided through the open eyebolt and stretched tight
downwards. In this position the operator can hold the weight with one hand with minimal effort. Now
the handwheel can be slowly relieved so that the load is taken over slowly by the manual force on the
free lifting gear end.
By slowly guiding the free lifting gear, the operator can now control the speed of the descent and stop
it at any time.
If the rope has not been guided over the eyebolt, the downward movement is stopped by the body of
the descender device being held with one hand and the other hand being pressed against the rotating
handwheel until the system comes to a standstill. Through the transmission ratio of the gearbox and
the design of the handwheel, the stopping is possible easily and free of risk of injury even from full
speed.
3.5 Downwards Movement (Rescue of Several Accident Victims in Shut-
tle Operation)
The UNIDRIVE descender and rescue lifting device must only be used by persons who have been in-
structed in its safe use and who have the appropriate knowledge.
Attention:
When descending do not allow the rope to run over sharp edges. Protect ropes
against sharp-edged objects, welding sparks, chemicals, extreme temperatures or other destructive or
damaging hazards.
The movement in shuttle operation can take place in both directions.
Remove the descender device with the lifting gear from the plastic bag so that the karabiner on the de-
scender device can be hooked into an anchor point in accordance with the local or national regula-
tions.
(See Illustration 1)
Page 15
Publicidad
