CMC PROSWIVEL User manual

• SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH MAY RESULT FROM
THE IMPROPER USE OF THIS EQUIPMENT.
• THIS EQUIPMENT HAS BEEN DESIGNED AND
MANUFACTURED FOR USE BY EXPERIENCED
PROFESSIONALS ONLY.
• DO NOT ATTEMPT TO USE THIS EQUIPMENT
WITHOUT PRIOR TRAINING.
• THOROUGHLY READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL
LABELS AND INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE.
• USE, INSPECT AND REPAIR ONLY IN
ACCORDANCE WITH MANUFACTURER’S
INSTRUCTIONS.
WARNINGS
CMC PROSWIVEL™
SWIVABINER
MEETS THE PULLEY REQUIREMENTS
OF NFPA 1983, STANDARD ON LIFE
SAFETY ROPE AND EQUIPMENT.
FOR EMERGENCY SERVICES, 2017
EDITION.
EMERGENCY SERVICES PULLEY IN
ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 1983-2017.
CMC PROSWIVEL SWIVABINER GENERAL USE (T)
MBS 23 KN (5,171 LBF)
5F04
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Imminent risk of serious
injury or death.
Imminent risk of
accident or injury.
Appropriate function
or use.
Equipment
incompatibility.
USER INFORMATION
User Information shall be provided to the user of the product.
NFPA Standard 1983 recommends separating the User
Information from the equipment and retaining the information
in a permanent record. The standard also recommends
making a copy of the User Information to keep with the
equipment and that the information should be referred to
before and after each use. Additional information regarding
life safety equipment can be found in NFPA 1500, Standard on
Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Programs,
and NFPA 1983, Standard on Life Safety Rope and Equipment
for Emergency Services.
• When using swivel pulleys, make sure that the sideplates
are locked prior to use.
• When using a Prusik hitch in conjunction with a pulley,
care must be taken to prevent the Prusik knot from being
pulled in between the side plates of the pulley.
INSPECTION
Inspect the equipment according to your department’s policy
for inspecting life safety equipment. Inspect the equipment
prior to entry into service, after each use, and at least once
every 12 months. The equipment should be thoroughly
inspected by an inspector that meets your department’s
training standard for inspection of life safety equipment. Keep
a record of the date, person performing the inspection and
results, as well as the date of rst use, name of users and
any other pertinent information necessary to keep accurate
track of the equipment’s usage history in the equipment log
or on a tag that attaches to the equipment. Each user should
be trained in equipment inspection and should inspect the
equipment before each use.
Check all parts for cracks, deformation, corrosion, sharp
edges, legibility of product markings, burrs, or excessive wear.
etc. Minor nicks or sharp spots may be smoothed with emery
cloth. If any of the above is noted, or if the equipment has
been subjected to shock loads, fall loads, or abuse other than
normal use, remove the equipment from service and destroy it.
If there is any doubt about the serviceability of the equipment,
remove the equipment from service and destroy it. The service
life of equipment depends greatly on the type of use and the
environment of use. Because these factors vary greatly, a
precise service life of the equipment cannot be provided.
Before/After Use - Verify that the gate and sleeve close and
lock and function properly in every respect. The carabiner
Keylock slot must not be blocked by foreign matter and the
sleeve function must not be impaired by dirt, ice, corrosion,
etc. Verify that the swivel top rotates normally & the axle screw
has not loosened. Verify smooth rotation of the sheaves &
security of the axle screw. Verify that the sideplate rotates
normally & the button operates properly. The button must not
be impaired by dirt, ice, corrosion, etc. Verify smooth rotation
of the sheave and swivel.
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CARABINER FRAME TESTED TO MEET THE
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS OF NFPA T RATING.
MBS 23KN MAJOR AXIS, 10KN MINOR AXIS,
10KN GATE OPEN.

CARRYING, MAINTENANCE & STORAGE
Clean and dry this equipment after each use to remove any
dust, debris and moisture. During use, carrying and storage
keep the equipment away from acids, alkalis, rust and strong
chemicals. Do not expose the equipment to ame or high
temperatures. Store in a cool, dry location. Do not store where
the equipment may be exposed to moist air, particularly where
dissimilar metals are stored together.
REPAIR
All repair work shall be performed by the manufacturer. All
other work or modications void the warranty and releases
CMC from all liability and responsibility as the manufacturer.
SAMPLE LOG
The sample log suggests records that should be maintained
by the purchaser or user of life safety equipment.
Equipment Inspection and Maintenance Log
Item______________#______ Date in Service________
Brand/Model_________________ Strength___________
Date How Used or Maintained Comments Name
USES
SWIVEL FUNCTION: For orientation only. Not for high speed
or multi-rotation:
1. Verify swivels rotate freely. Swivel-type devices must
NEVER be used with steel cable or wire rope unless the
wire rope manufacturer veries such use is approved
and that the cable/rope will not unwind when used with
a swivel.
2. Verify spring pin is in place and has not been removed.
3. Ensure swivel axle has not loosened by checking axle
head with your ngers and making sure swivel top does
not move up or down.
MANDATORY CARABINER LOCKING PROCEDURE:
Serious accidents have resulted from unlocked carabiners.
Dirt, ice, etc. can jam a sleeve. Never assume auto-lock
carabiners lock on closing always conrm! You must
understand how the sleeve works and know what it looks like
when it is locked and unlocked. You must do the following
every time you clip a locking carabiner:
1. Visually conrm the carabiner is locked.
2. Push in on the gate/sleeve to conrm by touch that it is
locked.
Do not allow ropes or objects to rub or twist the sleeve
because this could unlock it. Vibration can also unlock a
sleeve. Regularly check that the carabiner is locked and
positioned properly and always do so if items contact it or
anything unusual occurs. Sleeves must be locked to achieve
full strength.
MANDATORY PULLEY LOCKING PROCEDURE: The
sideplate must be closed and locked with the button fully
extended, or strength will be greatly reduced and the rope
may fall out with catastrophic results. See g. 2. You must
understand how the sideplate & locking button work & must
faithfully do the following every time you use it:
1. Visually conrm the sideplate is fully closed and the
locking button is fully extended.
2. Test the sideplate by attempting to rotate it to conrm by
touch that it is locked.
Do not allow anything to contact the button in use. Regularly
check that the sideplate is locked and the pulley is positioned
properly. If the pulley cannot be kept in sight, use a
conventional pulley.
WARNINGS: Strength - In a single pulley, half the load is
on one side of the rope and half is on the other. The total
load on the pulley is thus 2x the mass that is being raised or
lowered. In a double pulley the total load is 4x the load on the
4 individual ropes. This is illustrated on the pulley. Breaking
Strength & Working Load are based on this equal loading.
If the sideplate is not fully locked by the button, the strength
will be severely reduced, to about 10kN, but also, the rope
may fall out. Pulleys must be free to align with the load, any
restraint is dangerous.
PRUSIK USE - CAUTION! Prusiks must always have an
experienced person tending them. Never allow a jammed
Prusik to be pulled in between the sideplates. This can bend
or break the pulley and allow the rope to fall out!
BREAKAGE HAZARD
DANGER! NEVER APPLY A BENDING FORCE!
Due to leverage, even a small amount of weight can cause
catastrophic breakage. Never use when bending could occur!
Do not let an object in between the sideplates and never rig
your system so that the pulley is forced against something that
could break or open the sideplate, allowing the rope to fall out.
See g. 1.
The Omni-Block SwivaBiner must only be used in a straight
pull. It must NEVER be subjected to a bending force. Only
loading shown in the gure with the checkmark is allowed.
See g. 3.
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