KStrong Evac R+ User manual

USER INSTRUCTION MANUAL
DESCENDER, RESCUE AND LIFTING DEVICE
THESE INSTRUCTIONS APPLY TO THE FOLLOWING MODELS:
AFX209070
ANSI Z359.4:2013 (2 Persons)
EN 341:2011 – 1A (2 Persons)
EN 341:2011 – 1B (3 Persons)
EN 1496:2017 - B
EN 12841 Type C
Evac R+

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DATA SHEET

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Dear customer,
Congratulations on purchasing this product. It was manufactured and tested subject to strict quality
standards and with the utmost care. We thus laid the groundwork for safe use. It is now your
responsibility to use this product correctly.
For correct and safe use of this product it is essential that you read these instructions carefully.
Follow all safety instructions in the respective chapters of this manual.
You may only use this product if you have read and understood these instructions for use, if you
have undergone training and if you are physically and mentally capable of doing so.
This manual including the inspection protocol must be kept with the product. In case of loss or if
manual and inspection protocol became unusable, the effective versions of both documents are
available for download at www.kstrong.com
Country of origin
Austria / Europe
NOTE

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trained by KStrong. The authorized partner is authorized to
perform inspections and maintenance of the product.
Evac R+ incl. rope
AUTHORIZED PARTNER
RESCUE / DESCENDER DEVICE
ANCHOR DEVICE
TERMINOLOGY
Suitable anchor devices corresponding to the applicable
standards for PPE against falls from a height.
long rope endavoid slack rope
short rope end
trained according to DGUV 312-906 or with
appropriate regional training
COMPETENT PERSON
NOTE
The shown pictures are examples and symbol photos. The actual devices may vary a little because
of options (connectors, hand-wheel,..).

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1 FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY
Acitivities requiring the use of this product can be dangerous. Moreover, it is also possible to use
this product incorrectly in many ways and we cannot possibly list or think of all of them.
These instructions for use will give you information on your safety and the product and its use. This
information and the safety instructions do not however replace personal experience, knowledge of
the product and self-responsibility.
You will nd detailed safety regulations and descriptions in the following chapter and at the begin-
ning of each chapter. Read them carefully and make sure you understand them. If you need more
information or if you are not sure how to use this product, get in touch with KStrong. We will be
happy to help you.
This product is state of the art and corresponds to all applicable technical standards and guidelines.
1.1 Symbols used
In this document safety regulations of the following categories are being used:
DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION and NOTE.Follow the safety instructions to avoid
personal injuries or damage of the product.
DANGER means that death or a serious injury is very likely to happen if an
accident occurs or a hazardous situation is not avoided.
• In order to avoid serious injury or death all safety instructions marked with DANGER
must be followed.
WARNING means that death or a serious injury is likely to happen if an acci-
dent occurs or a hazardous situation is not avoided.
• In order to avoid serious injury or death all safety instructions marked with
WARNING must be followed.
CAUTION means that moderate or minor injuries may happen if an accident
occurs or a hazardous situation is not avoided.
• In order to avoid moderate or minor injuries all safety instructions marked with
CAUTION must be followed.
NOTE draws your attention to a possible damage of the product or other
properties if an accident occurs or a hazardous situation is not avoided.
• In order to avoid damage of the product or other properties all safety instructions
marked with NOTE must be followed.
DANGER
WARNING
CAUTION
NOTE

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1.2 User requirements
• Read these instructions for use thoroughly before using this product. You can only
use this product after you have read and understood these instructions for use.
• This product can only be used as a descender and rescue device or for work positio-
ning according to EN 12841-C for persons.
• This product can only be used by max. two persons at a time.
• You can only use this product if you are mentally and physically capable of
doing so.
• PPE equipment is meant as personal equipment for every user.
1.3 Visual and functional inspection
• The annual visual and functional inspection must be carried out by KStrong
or an authorized partner. KStrong offers trainings for that purpose.
• This product must be inspected (e.g. damage of the rope etc.) before and after its
use by the user.
• If the product has been subjected to heavy loads (e.g. due to a fall) , it must be sent to
KStrong for inspection. Don’t forget to give us all necessary information
(where and how this product has been damaged).
• If the use of this product does not seem safe anymore (e.g. rope damaged etc.), send
it to KStrong or an authorized partner for inspection and repair. Do not use
it!
• Fill in the inspection protocol carefully. Each inspection must be entered.
1.4 Use
• The lifetime of metal parts of this product is unlimited. Textile components (e.g.
ropes and lanyards) must be replaced after, maximum, 10 years after production.
• This product will heat up during the descent. Touching the housing or holding the
long rope end during descent may lead to burns.
• If sharp edges (radius< 3mm) cannot be avoided, always use a protecting shield to
protect the rope from damage or breaking.
• Always x this product to an anchor device according to EN 795 before descending.
• Do not guide the loaded rope end through the eye bolts. This would stop the
descent.
• This product can only be used in combination with tested and certied products
(according to applicable standards for PPE against falls from a height).
• You can only resell this product when accompanied by the instructions for use in the
respective language of the country and the complete inspection protocol.
• The use protocol must be lled in after each use.
• Descending and rescue devices, which are stored at the working side, have to be
covered against environmental inuences.

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1.5 Storage and transport
• Store this product in a dry and clean place protected from mechanical (e.g. sharp
edges) and chemical hazards (e.g. acids, gas) at room temperature and protected
from light (e.g. UV).
• Store and transport this product in the original or an equivalent packaging. Store the
rope loosely in gure of eight loops to avoid knots, which may result in blocking the
device.
1.6 Maintenance
• Repairs may only be effected by KStrong or an authorized partner.
• If this product has been subject to a fall, all parts must be inspected and, if necessary,
be replaced by KStrong.
• This product must not be tumble-dried, dried in the sun or over a heat source
(e.g. radiator) -> Air-dry this product in an airy, shaded place.
• This product (the rope in particular) must not be disinfected or impregnated.
• Do not use chemicals when cleaning the product.
• This product must be inspected by KStrong or an authorized partner at
least once a year. But in any case after maximum descent distance written on page 8.
Enter the distance in the use protocol.
1.7 Accidents and rescue plan
• A suspension trauma can be triggered by falling into the rope, a long descent or if a
person is helplessly suspended in the harness for a long time.
• Prepare a rescue plan indicating all possible rescue measures in case of emergency
before using this product.
• Check the use and fall area and make sure to secure, mitigate or remove possible
dangers before using this product.

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2 PRODUCT OVERVIEW
2.1 Technical details
• Certied according to EN 341:2011 Klasse 1A (2 persons),
EN 341: 2011 Klasse 1B (3 persons), EN 1496:2017 Klasse B (3 persons),
ANSI Z359.4:2013 (2 persons), EN 12841:2006 Typ C (1 person)
• Weight (without rope): 3,75kg
• Rope for EN 341, EN 1496 und ANSI Z359.4:2013: Kernmantlerope Ø10,5mm
(EN 1891 A)
• Rope for EN 12841: Kernmantleropel Ø9,6mm till Ø11mm (EN 1891 A)
• Descent / lifting load max. 300kg/min. 30kg (EN: 3 persons / ANSI: 2 persons)
• Descent / lifting height max. 500 m
• Descent speed approx. 1,0 m/s with 85kg and approx. 1,5 m/s with 170kg
• Motorized lifting possible with a cordless screwdriver
• Descent controllable by means of a rope deection using the eye bolts
• Ambient temperature -40°C to +65°C
• The device can be used in both directions for descending and abseiling
Evac R+
Eyebolts
Handwheel
Evac R+
backside
Rope clamp
Steel-carabiner

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EN standard
Diameter and
length of rope
Date of production, Manu-
facturer
2.2 Marking
This product has a serial number engraved in the housing. You will also nd the serial on the rst
page of these instructions for use.
1 CE marking of the supervisory authority
2 Perform an inspection regularly / at least once a year
3 Max. Number of people with simultaneous use
4 Max. Descent height acc. standard (multiple use)
5 UID for traceability
6 Production year and months
7 Product name
8 Manufacturer
9 Always read and follow the instructions for use!
10 Warning: hot surface
11 Avoid descending into electrical, thermal, chemical or other hazardous areas
12 Application temperature range
13 Max. and min. rated load
14 Compatible rope sizes and types
15 Harmonized standards
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910 11
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EN1891A:1998 - 10,5mm - L: 10m
MM/JJ: 11/20 - KStrong
Rope marking

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• Use an inventory number for this product. Enter the inventory number in the
inspection protocol.
• Do not remove labels or other markings from this product.
2.3 Scope of delivery
1 pc Evac R+
1 pc rope inserted in the housing (length acc. to order)
1 pc packaging
1 pc instructions for use incl. inspection and use protocol
2.4 Accessories
This product can only be used in combination with tested and certied
products.
• Only use this product with tested products or with products that have been recom-
mended by KStrong. The following products correspond to the applicable
PPE against falls from a height standards.
Tested and certied products
Rescue overall/harness
Energy absorber
Carabiner
Anchor device
Full body harness
Lanyards
Workpositioning
The above products are featured on www.kstrong.com. If you need more information please send us
an email or call us.
2.5 Maximum descent distance recommended by the manufacturer
• max. descent distance with 1 person up to a max. of 75 kg: 10000m
• max. descent distance with 1 person up to a max. of 100 kg: 7500 m
• max. descent distance with 1 or 2 persons up to a max. of 150 kg: 5000 m
• max. descent distance with 2 persons up to a max. of 225 kg: 3500m
• max. descent distance with 3 persons up to a max. of 300 kg: 500m
You can reduce the load on the device through redirection (see 3.3).
WARNING
EN 1497
EN 355
EN 362
EN 795
EN 361
EN 354
EN 358