CRESTO RESQ RED PRO User manual

INSTRUCTIONS
FOR USE & INSPECTION CARD
FOR RESCUE EQUIPMENT
RESQ RED PRO
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RESQ RED PRO MkI
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE & INSPECTION CARD
FOR RESCUE EQUIPMENT

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CRESTO, UK master version of the
operating instructions and control card
for the rescue equipment RED Pro
MK I
Section Contents Page
1. Safety instructions 2
2. Technical data 4
3. Use 5
4. Control 7
5. Operation 8
6. Instruction for shift and hoist 12
7. Accessories 14
8. Storage, inspection and cleaning 14
9. Line durability/lifetime 15
10. Expert inspection 15
11. Control card 16

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1. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
These operating instructions are the manufacturer’s (CRESTO) basic instructions for the
correct use and inspection of the RED Pro Mk I. This emergency rescue device is only
intended to be used for limited emergency hoisting (one person) and/or emergency evacu-
ation from elevated incident arears (max. two persons), where other means of escape is in-
sufcient. All technical limitations of the device are listed in section 2, Technical data!
Equipment use must be in accordance with legal requirements and the manufacturer’s
specied training
1.1 The equipment is solely dimensioned for rescue and evacuation only in accordance
with the equipment’s technical data (section 2) and the manufacturer’s (CRESTO) in-
structions cf. relevant technical standards. Special attention must be made to section
2: instructions regarding maximum safe work load (SWL).
1.2 All other forms of use, e.g. hoisting/descending goods, are prohibited and illegal and
will terminate all liable and legal obligations between the user and the manufacturer.
1.3 Service, inspection, repair and training must be carried out in accordance with the
producers guidelines, by certified competent persons.
1.4 Section 1.3 concerns the standards’ requirements that the named actions and meas-
ures may only be carried out by the manufacturer’s (CRESTO)personnel who are
documented as competent, or subcontractor personnel who are documented by the
manufacturer as competent.
1.5 In accordance with the applicable working environment rules and standards, the safe
and responsible use of the equipment requires suitable training, cf.
1.6 Equipment users must be in good health and good physical condition. Incase of
known disorders, the user must be informed by his or her own doctor of possible con-
sequences, as conditions such as cardiovascular conditions, diabetes, blood pres-
sure deviations, epilepsy, and balance problems, etc., can be hazardous to safety
when using the equipment.
1.7 Equipment use must be supported by the company’s own accident emergency proce-
dures related to daily work.
1.8 If the product is exported, the dealer is shall supply the translation of this user, maintenance
and inspection instruction into the official language of the country where the product is to be used.

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Discrepancy
RED PRO may be used for teaching/training. Such use exerts higher loads on the equip-
ment, than normal emergency use would. The producer does not recommend the use of
emergency devices for training use. This is due to the fact that the technical specification in
production is optimised to emergency use only.
Manufacturer and expert:
CRESTO AB
Lägatan 3
SE-302 60, Halmstad, Sweden
Tel.: [phone]

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2. TECHNICAL DATA
NOTE: Essential data from the following certification specifications is displayed on every -
vice ID sticker, on its front cover with references to the supplier, certification and limitation
in use, as well as traceability, shown on the bottom picture page 8. This sticker must remain
readable and if not it must be changed.
Manufacturer:
Product:
Type:
CRESTO AB, Sweden
Emergency descender device with hoisting function
RED Pro Mk I
Alpine sheathed core rope Ø 9 mm and Ø 10.5 mm EN
1891:1998
Weight: 61g/m (Ø 9mm) / 71,5 g/m (Ø 10.5 MM) Elongation:
4,2 % (Ø 9 mm) / 3 % (Ø 10.5 mm) Material: Polyamide/
Polyamide
In accordance to PPE Regulation (EU) 2016/425 And
EN 341:2011/A (100 kg) / 1B (200 kg)
EN 1496:2017 Class B
CAN/CSA Z259.2.3-12, type 1A (100 kg), type 1B (200 kg)
ANSI/ASSE Z359.4-2013
160 m
200 kg
50 kg
+ 60 °C
-40 °C
136 kg
12 m
48 x 160 m with max. load 100 kg
5 x 160 m with max. load 200 kg
Line:
Max. descend height: Max.
descend load: Min.
descend load: Max.
ambient temperature: Min.
ambient temperature: Max.
lifting capacity: Max.
hoisting height:
Producer tested loads: Max.
height/load descending: Max.
height/load descending:
Descent velocity:
0,8 m/s at loads up to 100 kg. Increasing
speed is to be expected as load is increased
to max. 200 kg (max. 2 m/sec.)
Calculation of descend energy: W = m x g x h x n
m = descend load (kg), g = acc. of free fall
(9,81 m/s2) h = descend height (m), n = number
of descents Class A W = 7,5 x 106 J /
Class B W = 1,5 x 106 J
Certification:
Compliance:

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3 USE
The lowering speed of approx. 0.8 m/s, depending on load, supports a safe descent. The
equipment should be accessible as “unit equipment” at relevant locations or brought on site
as “mobile equipment” for fitters, etc
In cases where twin lowering is needed, weights of different evacuees should be
combined in ways to minimise the combined max. Load as much as possible.
If necessary, the equipment may also be used to lift/hoist people in emergency situations
before they can be freed from the actual structure.
The equipment must only be used for rescue and evacuation and not as fall arrest equip-
ment or as a utility “crane”.
The equipment may only be connected with approved PPE components cf. EN, ANSI or
CSA. This must always be in accordance with the individual national regulations and local
requirements.
NOTE
If the process of combining PPE equipment, accessories (e.g. karabiner hooks) and rescue
equipment into different rescue and/or evacuation solutions, it is most important to observe
fully functional and safe solutions in the use of different approved components, as recom-
mended by the producer, during mandatory training and/or repetition.
Failing to execute the use of the rescue equipment as recommended, may compro-
mise safety and endanger both users as well as evacuees.

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The equipment is packed in sealed boxes (with/without vacuum packing) and is ready for
immediate use, provided the users are certified to use the equipment by an authorised
CRESTO instructor.
1. RESQ RED Pro MK I UNIT/ 1 PCS SLING
2. Line with hooking karabiner
3. Line bag
Following equipment is optional
4. SKV box with labelling and sealing bags and basic user guide
5. Karabiner with pulley
6. Line protecting edge iron
7.
Karabiner with “fis hook” (Modifi d rope clamp for emergency connection to released fall
arrester)
8. Slings
1
3
7
6
5
8
2
4

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4. CONTROL
Visually and mechanically check the equipment’s functions before use.
Check the following details visually:
– Check the line along its entire length. It must not show chafing or varying thickness
(10 mm). It must not show signs of major stress, such as frayed cuts, change of
shape, stiffness or other deformation with permanent kinks.
– The equipment and karabiner must be in their original state. No cracks, deformations,
significant wear marks or limited functions.
Check the following details mechanically:
– Pull the line through the device – three metres in each direction finishing o f with the
“rescue” line’s karabiner approx. 30 cm from the device (NOTE that the brake force
must increase with increased pulling power on the line).
– All moving/locking parts must show perfect function.
When used, the equipment must always be inspected by a CRESTO certified individual.
Faulty equipment, lines or components must never be reused. If the equipment is found to
be faulty during inspection, the component(s) must immediately be returned to a CRESTO
certified individual for further inspection. The inspection must be performed by a certified
expert with a minimum competence of a certified competent person
The equipment must be inspected and checked at least once every 12 months. The inspec-
tion must be carried out by the manufacturer or an individual approved by the manufacturer
to carry out inspections and repairs.
NOTE: Several countries require inspection at 6-month intervals.
WARNING! Alteration or replacement of any of the equipment’s components outside the
scope of equipment certification and this guide is strictly prohibited

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5. OPERATION
Handling the device in the event of evacuation
NB: RED Pro Mk I must only be used by trained individuals who have been sufficiently
instructed in the use of the equipment.
NB: Safe and responsible use of the equipment also requires individuals to undergo
sufcient re-training in accordance with the applicable working environment legisla-
tion, as evacuation and rescue work during emergencies is extremely demanding.
Karabiner
Locking block
Locking bolt
Handle
Pictogram
Loking Ball
Reminder
Hand Wheel
Line
Front cover
“Pigtail”
Tripple action gate
WARNING: REMEMBER the hand wheel MUST
be folded away before any lowering!

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Supporting the use of the device, once the manual have been read and understood and
post sufficient training, you will find the following pictogram (Fig 1 and 2) together with th
individual ID sticker on all devices.
The yellow sticker is situated on the edge of the hand wheel as shown (Fig 2) on the ren-
dering on page 9. and the pic. below. This sticker is identical to the one situated on the lid
of the red box. On the side of the hand wheel you will find the red reminder on reading and
understanding the manual.
First rendering, pic. 1 and 2 is a short reminder of how to connect at a safe anchor point
sustaining a load of min. 12 kN and how to exit, during evacuation, as taught in training and
supported by this manual.
Second rendering, pic. 1, 2, 3 and 4 is a similar short reminder on how the execute a ”lad-
der rescue” in the right sequence. Step 1: Mount the device and connect to the casualty.
Step 2: block and open the hand wheel. Step 3: Disconnect the blocking pin and initiate
the hoist. Step 4: Fold the hand wheel and execute the descend, as taught in training and
supported by this manual.
On the front cover shown underneath and on page 7 you will find the mandatory ID sticker
with references to the supplier, certification and limitations in use, and traceabilit .
Fig 1
Fig 2
CAUTION! LIFTING/HOISTING
Certified and temporary anchorpoint MUST sustain the load
of min. 12kN per person.
NOTE! Both descend modes are identical for double descends!

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5. OPERATION
1.
Secure the equipment on a hooking on point that can withstand a load of 1200 kg (12 kN),
cf. EN 795, at least one meter above the lowering point (allocated). Check that the
intended lowering path is free of any obstacles that may obstruct free movement during
lowering.
Throw the line bag down to the final lowering point if this is appropriate and can b
done responsibly. Alternatively, the bag can travel with the first evacuee or be left at th
exit level*.
NB: *The last evacuee MUST descend with the person-fitted equipment (and carryin
the line bag, if this has not been thrown down).
WARNING!
During the execution of point 1, the person must always be wearing fall arrest
equipment connected to a safe anchor point.
2. The line is equipped with hooking karabiners at both ends. The line from the unit to the
user is called the “Rescue Line”. The opposite part of the line is called the “Return
Line”.
Fix the rescue line to the harness chest or the back tackle hooking point (see harness
instructions). Now pull down on the return line to fully tighten the line between the unit
and the user. Bend your knees until the harness/line takes all the weight. Carefully
swing free of the structure and ease the grip on the return line to begin lowering.
NOTE: During descend always keep control/grip at the return line for full control during
descend, as it might be impossible to regain control, if lost. Observe, that the body of
the device accumulates heat from the centrifugal brake during descend, and may be
HOT enough to damage the rope if not administered correctly! Always use heavy duty
working gloves.
The rescue line
The return line
Fall Arrest
1
2
1 person 1200
kg/12kN

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3. Once the first person/persons are down and disconnected from the line, the next pe -
sons may hook onto the return line (which subsequently becomes the rescue line) us-
ing an 8 knot or the line end’s karabiner, depending on line length and lowering height.
WARNING! The lowering process described with continuous lowering of several
evacuees one after the other is called “shuttling”. As shuttling alternates between the
function/name of the rescue line and the return line, it is essential for the evacuees’
safety that the 8 knot is ALWAYS placed correctly to ensure that everyone descends
all the way down. The procedure is integrated into the basic training.
Remember to comply with the maximum lowering lengths stated in the “Inspection”
section (see section 4)!
STAY CALM
When a person steps off the structure he or she must always be facing the structure.
Lowering a person in distress and colleague (rescuer) at the same time
The rescuer may be lowered together with a person in distress. The rescuer and evacuee
MUST be independently hooked to the same karabiner.
WARNING! In case of a double lowering, the following rules must always be observed:
– There must be strict vigilance to prevent the line from touching or comingclose to any
sharp edges (chafing)
– CRESTO recommends lowering in top mounted equipment, provided that other assis-
tance is placed next to the equipment. If this is not the case, lowering MUST be done
with person-fitted equipment

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6. INSTRUCTIONS FOR SHIFT AND HOIST
1.
Place the line bag min. 1 m above the person in distress (or above). Take the equipment out
of the bag and be extremely careful not to lose any accessories. Secure the equipment
to an anchor point at least one metre above the person. The anchor point must have
an anchor value of at least 1200 kg (12 kN), cf. EN 795 for single descents.
Remember – the rescuer must be secured by fall arrest equipment!
2. Fix the rescue line karabiner onto the harness of the evacuee or onto the equipment's
"fishhook" depending on the situation (see section about accessories)
3. Pull the return line through the device until it is fully tightened between the evacuee
and the device. After opening the hand wheel and rotating the it clockwise as shown, it
is now possible to lift up to a level where the evacuee’s fall arrest can be disconnected.
4. Pass the return line over the pigtail in preparation for lowering and fold the hand wheel
together by first activating the glossy ball lock (1), so that the "half-moon part" close
(2). Now pull the handle (3) in perpendicularly and place it in the hand wheel's groove.
Turn the hand wheel a 1/4 turn away from the locking block to take the weight off the
locking pin (4), so that this can be pulled out perpendicularly and turned a 1/4 of a turn
to remove the hand wheel block.
5.
When descending the evacuee, the friction break will limit the speed to approx. 0.8 m/sec.
(load depending). Additional brake force can be provided by using the pigtail.
The rescuer can control the lowering speed with a secure grip on the return line. When
he or she eases their grip, the descent starts; when tightening the grip on the line,
lowering stops.* NOTE: It is important to the safety of the evacuee that the rescuer
remains in visual contact. This can be executed by a backup, if safe means of com-
munication is at hand.
*This technique must be used when rescuing people in areas where the lower-
ing space is limited. When doing this the rescuer/user must always wear heavy
duty gloves).

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The equipment regulates the lowering speed to approx. 1,6 m/s. depending of the load.
However, with increasing loads, an increase in the speed must be expected.
NB: Line slippage during the hoisting procedure.
REASON:
The line was not drawn all the way to the bottom of the line reel during the preliminary hoist.
With the rotation of the reel, the line has been forced outwards because of the combination
of load and too little point pressure, after which the line slips prevent any hoist action.
REMEDY:
Pull hard up or down on the return line (top or person fitted to equipment) to force it into the
bottom of the reel. Rotate the hand wheel at least once with full tension and keep an eye on
the line's woven marking, which will clearly show if the equipment is being hoisted. If not,
e.g. due to heavy load/wet line, an assisting foot loop on the return line can be made. By
putting a foot into the loop it is possible to hoist with assisting tension on the return line.
Hoist modeDescent mode

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7. ACCESSORIES
On page 4 the accessories numbered are shown in the picture of the equipment’s SKV box
(Emergency Response Box) and numbered 5, 6, 7 and 8.
5. One karabiner with pulley (mini snatch block) for angled line movement in e.g. interior
nacelle rescues.
6.
One edge iron to protect the line from chafing when moving over the edge. e.g. on the roof
of the nacelle.
7.
One “fishhook with karabiner for lifting persons post falling in fall arrester. The fishhoo is
used to connect the rescue equipment and the fallen person’s triggered fall arrester.
(Use of the fishhook is referred to on page 26 of the basic course compendium.
8. Three “slings” for suspending equipment or as an improvised grip when
rescuing. (NB: the total number of slings may vary in relation to the ordered config -
ration.)
NB: The use of accessories with the rescue equipment is an integral part of the
equipment and most be utilized as recommended by the producer, and as relayed
during training.
8. STORAGE, INSPECTION AND CLEANING
The rescue equipment is emergency equipment and must be inspected each time it is
unpacked and used, before it is repacked and sealed in a transport and storage box.
Inspection and packing must be carried out by a CRESTO certified competent person
If the equipment is wet, all metal parts must be dried with a cloth. The equipment must then
be hung out to drip dry at room temperature out of direct sunlight (no UV effects). Never
hang the equipment in a warm cupboard, boiler room or similar place. Drying in sunlight is
NOT PERMITTED!
All rescue and fall arrest equipment will have a long service life if it is kept clean, stored in a
dry place and kept away from sunlight. The equipment must not come into contact with oil,
chemicals or aggressive substances.

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9. LINE DURABILITY/SERVICE LIFE
Depending on type, the supplied line has a maximum service life of 4 to 6 years.The line’s
service life strongly depends on where and how the line is used and stored and must there-
fore be assessed on each occasion by an expert.
Unused line that has been stored in vacuum packing has a guaranteed life of 10
years.
Inspection and any replacement of the device’s lines must be carried out by an expert and
must be documented using the supplied control card, which must always be kept with the
RED ProMk I rescue and evacuation device. The date for the next expert inspection must
be clearly visible on the control card and the device and box inspection labels.
10. EXPERT INSPECTION
Inspection and service of the equipment must be carried out by an expert at least once
every 12 months, and the manufacturer’s instructions. NOTE: Be advised that some coun-
tries require mandatory inspection every 6 months.
These regular periodic examinations must ensure the safety of users as continued ef-
ficiency and durability of the equipment depends on this continued procedure.
NB: Training equipment must be inspected by an expert after every training session.
Inspection and any replacement of the line must be carried out by an expert and must be
documented using the supplied control card, which must always be kept with the equip-
ment.
EU Type-examination by: Production Control by:
DEKRA Testing and Certification GmbH, Notified Body: 0158
Dinnendahlstr. 9
44809 Bochum, Germany
0158
Download your User instruction and Declaration of conformity on http://www.cresto.com/documentation
DEKRA Testing and Certification
SUSTAINABILITY & RECYCLING
We design and manufacture premium products, with premium materials, to be used actively and last
long.
When the product is decided to be taken out of use, or its maximum lifetime has expired, it should be
recycled according to local legislations. Our products are made of polyester, polyamid or PVC and
metal/aluminium components. If necessary dismantle the metal components before recycling. You
can also send the complete product to Cresto and we will take care of the recycling in order to reduce
our impact on the environment.

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11. Control card
This control card must be kept with a copy with the device. The card must be shown if
requested by your immediate superior, SIO member, CRESTO auditor or public inspection
authorities. The certified inspector must record dates and important events and sign the
book every time the equipment is inspected (at least once a year). Training equipment must
be accompanied by its own special control card.
Date/year of rst use: Date/year of purchase:
User:
Comments:
Supplier: CRESTO AB, Lägatan 3, SE-302 60 Phone [phone]
Type: RED PRO MK I
Serial number:
Slings:
Fishhook:
Reel:
Line length: Metre(s):
Month/year of
manufacture:
DATE EVENTS SIGNATURE AN
OFFICIAL STAMP
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