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anchorage.Theupper installation pointmust
support at least 5,000 pounds (22.2kN) in
the direction of escape and be positioned
over head height but within reach at the
escape level. See Figure 8.
ANCHORAGESTRENGTHFOR GUIDE
CABLE: Table1 providesrecommended
anchoragestrengths forvarious system
configurationsusing 200 ft.(61m) long,5/8
in.(16mm), 7x19 steel aircraft cable.When
the angle of the guidecable from vertical is
10degrees or less, a minimum anchorage
strength of 5,000 lbs (22.2kN) is
recommended.
3.4 OPERATION:
A. Vertical Descent:
Step 1. Openprotective cover orenclosure,
attachRescumatic® to anchorageand
drop spool to safe level. For systems
250 feet (76.2m) and over, or if spool
cannot be dropped,attach ropespool
torotating spindle. SeeFigure 9.
Step 2. Putwebbingbody support overhead
and under arms, adjust support buckle
to tighten. If full body harness is
available,don harness permanufacturer’sinstructionsand secure harness toD-ring onbody support
usingcarabiner.SeeFigure10.
Step 3. Pull on free end of rope to take up slack. See Figure 11. Rope must be taught before descending.
Step 4. Slowly step off of the platform to begin descent.See Figure 12.
Step 5. Descend to safe level. Prepare for landing by bending knees. See Figure 13. Disconnect from system.
Body support at opposite end of system should now be located near Rescumatic® unit, available for
second descent.
If the system is to be used for multiple descents, the second person shall repeat steps 2 - 5.
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Guide Cable
Carabiner
Snatch Block
D-ring