PMI LIFE SAFETY ROPE User manual

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CONTENTS:
PMI LIFE SAFETY ROPE
MANUFACTURER’S INSTRUCTIONS
ESPAÑOL
ENGLISH
Warnings 2
PMI Labeling 4
Rope Classications 5
Use Care & Maintenance 6
About Your PMI Rope 6
Using Your Rope 10
Unpacking Your Rope 12
Maintaining Your Rope 13
Product Lifetime 13
Retirement Criteria for Your Rope 14
Inspecting Your Rope 15
Cleaning Your Rope 16
PMI®Unicore®Technology 17
About Unicore® Technology 17
Warnings 17
PMI®Terminations 18
About Your PMI® Terminations 18
Use Criteria for Terminations 19
Inspection & Maintenance for Terminations 19
Retirement Criteria for Your Terminations 20
Warnings 20
ROPE INSPECTION LOG 22
RM00330
Precaución 25
Etiquetaje de PMI 27
Clasicaciónes de Curedas 28
Uso, Cuidado y Mantenimento 29
Acerca de su Cuerda PMI 30
Usando su Cuerda 33
Mantenimiento De Su Cerda 35
Desempancando su Cuerda 35
Duración del Producto 36
Retiro de su Cuerda 36
Inspectión de su Cuerda 37
Limpieza de su Cuerda 38
Sobre La Tecnología Unicore®40
Sobre La tecnología Unicore®40
Precaución 40
Terminaciones para Cuerdas PMI 41
Acerca de sus Terminaciones Para Cuerda 41
Criterio de Uso 42
Inspección y Mantenimiento 42
Criterio Para Retiro 43
Precaución 43

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YOU COULD BE KILLED OR SERIOUSLY INJURED IF YOU DO NOT
READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS BOOKLET BEFORE USING THIS
PRODUCT.
SPECIAL TRAINING AND KNOWLEDGE ARE REQUIRED TO USE THIS
PRODUCT.
YOU MUST THOROUGHLY READ, UNDERSTAND AND REFER TO ALL
MANUFACTURER’S INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE AND AFTER EACH USE OF THIS
PRODUCT.
BEFORE USING THESE ROPES THE USER IS RESPONSIBLE TO DETERMINE
WHETHER THESE ROPES ARE SUITABLE FOR THE INTENDED USE AND THEIR
COMPATIBILITY WITH ALL HARDWARE TO BE USED.
USE AND INSPECTION OF THIS PRODUCT SHOULD ONLY BE DONE IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE MANUFACTURER’S INSTRUCTIONS. INSPECTIONS
SHOULD ONLY BE CONDUCTED BY AN INDIVIDUAL DESIGNATED BY THE
EMPLOYER AS BEING COMPETENT FOR ALL TASKS REQUIRED.
DO NOT MAKE ANY ALTERATIONS TO THIS PRODUCT. ALTERATIONS TO
ANY PMI ROPES IMMEDIATELY VOID THE WARRANTY WITH THE EXCEPTION
OF CUTTING ROPE LENGTHS FROM SPOOLS OR ADDING ID/LABELING
INFORMATION.
MANUFACTURER’S INSTRUCTIONS SHALL BE PROVIDED TO USERS.
ROPES SHOULD NOT BE USED NEAR MOVING MACHINERY, ELECTRICAL
HAZARDS, SHARP EDGES, OR ABRASIVE SURFACES WITHOUT PROPER
ADDITIONAL SAFETY EQUIPMENT IN PLACE. IN ADDITION, ROPES SHOULD
BE PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, TRANSPORT AND USE, AS THEY CAN
MELT OR BURN AND FAIL IF EXPOSED TO FLAME OR HIGH TEMPERATURE.
PROTECT YOUR ROPE FROM ANYTHING THAT MIGHT DAMAGE IT, SUCH AS
ABRASION, ABRASIVE SURFACES, HEAT, AND CHEMICALS. A PROTECTIVE
ROLLER, PADDING, OR OTHER ITEM SHOULD BE PLACED BETWEEN THE ROPE
AND ANY SHARP EDGE.
PMI IS NOT RESPONSIBLE OR LIABLE IN ANY WAY FOR DAMAGES OF ANY
KIND, INJURY OR DEATH RESULTING FROM DIRECT OR INDIRECT INCIDENTS
RELATED TO THE USE OF ITS PRODUCTS.
IF YOU HAVE PURCHASED A ROPE WITH FACTORY TERMINATIONS, REFER
TO THE SECTION IN THESE INSTRUCTIONS TITLED “PMI TERMINATIONS”.
PLEASE CONTACT PMI AT 706-764-1437 TO ANSWER ANY ADDITIONAL
QUESTIONS REGARDING SAFETY INFORMATION AND THE USE OF THIS
PRODUCT.
ABOUT YOUR PERSONAL SAFETY
YOUR PERSONAL SAFETY IS JUST THAT...PERSONAL. YOU ARE
RESPONSIBLE FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY. WE BUILD THE BEST POSSIBLE
PRODUCTS FOR THE PURPOSES STATED, BUT IT IS UP TO YOU TO BE
RESPONSIBLE FOR USING THESE, AND OTHER PRODUCTS, SAFELY.
YOUR PERSONAL SAFETY IS INFLUENCED BY THE DECISIONS YOU MAKE.
TAKE THE TIME TO READ AND UNDERSTAND THESE INSTRUCTIONS, AND
GET THE TRAINING YOU NEED FOR YOUR APPLICATION. THE HIGH ANGLE
ENVIRONMENT IS A POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS ONE. WE HOPE YOU TAKE IT
AS SERIOUSLY AS WE DO.
WARNINGS
WARNING
WARNING

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WARNINGS (cont.)
PROPER TRAINING, GOOD EQUIPMENT AND A PERSONAL
COMMITMENT TO SAFETY WILL LESSEN THE DANGER OF ROPE
WORK; HOWEVER, TAKE CARE NOT TO BECOME COMPLACENT.
INSPECT YOUR EQUIPMENT, RIGGING, ANCHORS (INCLUDING
STRENGTH, SUITABILITY AND POSITIONING) AND THAT OF OTHERS
AROUND YOU FOR SAFETY AT ALL TIMES WHEN YOU ARE IN THE
VERTICAL ENVIRONMENT.
ACTIVITIES INVOLVING THE USE OF LIFE SAFETY ROPE ARE INHERENTLY
DANGEROUS. SUCH ACTIVITIES INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO;
ASCENDING AND DESCENDING FIXED LINES, HAULING, HIGHLINES,
POSITIONING, AND BELAYING.
YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR YOUR OWN ACTIONS AND DECISIONS. IF YOU
DO NOT ACCEPT THIS RESPONSIBILITY, DO NOT USE THIS PRODUCT.IT IS
ESSENTIAL FOR THE SAFETY OF THE USER THAT, IF THE PRODUCT IS RE-
SOLD OUTSIDE THE ORIGINAL COUNTRY OF DESTINATION, THE RESELLER
SHALL PROVIDE INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE, MAINTENANCE, INSPECTION, AND
REPAIR IN THE LANGUAGE OF THE COUNTRY IN WHICH THE PRODUCT IS TO
BE USED.
IF YOUR ROPE BECOMES WET, EITHER FROM BEING IN USE OR WHEN DUE
TO CLEANING, IT MUST BE ALLOWED TO DRY NATURALLY, AND MUST BE
KEPT AWAY FROM DIRECT HEAT.
BE AWARE OF ANY DANGERS THAT MAY ARISE BY THE USE OF
COMBINATIONS OF ITEMS OF EQUIPMENT IN WHICH THE SAFE FUNCTION
OF ANY ONE ITEM IS AFFECTED BY OR INTERFERES WITH THE SAFE
FUNCTION OF ANOTHER.
THE USER MUST HAVE A RESCUE PLAN IN PLACE IN ORDER TO DEAL WITH
ANY EMERGENCIES THAT COULD ARISE DURING USE.
THE USER SHOULD BE AWARE OF ANY MEDICAL CONDITIONS THAT COULD
AFFECT THE SAFETY OF THE USER IN NORMAL AND EMERGENCY USE.
CONNECTIONS MUST BE USED WITHIN THE LIMITATIONS OF STABILITY AND
COMPATIBILITY OF THE SURROUNDING COMPONENTS.
THIS ROPE MAY BE DIRECTLY TIED TO AN ANCHORAGE OF ADEQUATE
STRUCTURE AND DIMENSION THAT WILL NOT DAMAGE THE ROPE OR
CLIPPED DIRECTLY TO CONNECTORS.
WHEN USED AS A SINGLE ANCHOR LIFELINE, NO MORE THAN ONE FALL
ARREST SYSTEM OR FALL ARRESTER SHALL BE ATTACHED AT ANY ONE
TIME.
ONLY ONE USER CAN BE ATTACHED TO THE SINGLE ANCHOR LIFELINE.
AVOID SWING FALL HAZARDS ENCOUNTERED WHEN THE ANCHORAGE IS
NOT DIRECTLY OVERHEAD.
USERS SHOULD TIE A STOPPER KNOT (SUCH AS A BARREL KNOT) OR USE
AN APPROPRIATE ROPE STOP DESIGNED TO PREVENT A FALL ARRESTER
FROM INADVERTENTLY TRAVELING OFF THE END OF THE LIFELINE.
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PMI maintains a Quality Assurance Program, meeting all the requirements of
ISO 9001.
PMI Life Safety Ropes are tested to appropriate standards. The ropes, swaged
terminations or sewn terminations may meet NFPA 1983, 2017 Edition, or,
ANSI Z359.15, 2014 Edition , or other applicable specications. Please refer
to the printed label specic for each rope that is placed on the inside cover of
these instructions and the table in the “PMI® Terminations” section of these
instructions for certications and minimum breaking strength (MBS) values.
PMI’s ISO:9001 certication has been issued by SGS United Kingdom Limited,
202b, Worle Parkway, Weston-super-Mare, BS22 6WA: United Kingdom.
Notied Body 0120. PMI’s NFPA marking has been issued by Underwriters
Laboratories (UL), USA. Users can verify product certication by UL at their
online certications directory. Reference www.ul.com.
External Markings are placed on the ends of all PMI ropes to indicate the PMI
name/logo. At least one end will have an additional label with the lot number,
diameter, length, part number, product bar code, and all applicable certication
information.
PMI LABELING
WARNINGS (cont.)
THE MELTING POINT OF NYLON ROPE FIBERS IS 428 DEGREES
FAHRENHEIT (220 DEGREES CELSIUS). THE MELTING POINT OF
POLYESTER ROPE FIBERS IS 482 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT (250
DEGREES CELSIUS). PARA-ARAMIDS LIKE KEVLAR & TECHNORA
DO NOT MELT, BUT THEY DO DECOMPOSE. THE OFFICIAL
DECOMPOSITION TEMPERATURE IS 932 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT
(500 DEGREES CELSIUS), THE HIGH TEMPERATURE WORKING LIMIT IS
ONLY 350 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT, JUST ABOUT 100 DEGREES HIGHER
THAN NYLON OR POLYESTER. KNOW THE MATERIALS OF THE ROPES THAT
YOU ARE USING. DO NOT EXPOSE YOUR ROPES OR HAVE THEM COME
IN CONTACT WITH SURFACES AT THESE TEMPERATURES OR YOUR ROPE
CAN GET SEVERELY DAMAGED AND EXPOSE THE USER TO RISK OF ROPE
FAILURE LEADING TO SEVERE INJURIES OR WORSE.

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Lot # information to determine manufacturing history only of a PMI
Life Safety Rope EX: 26I17051B - 26|I|17|05|1|B = 26th of
September, 2017, Braider #5, 1st Shift, Inspected by Bigfoot
A = January, B = February, C = March, D = April, E = May, F =
June, G = July, H = August, I = September, J = October, K =
November, L = December
Ropes that are cut from a spool for re-distribution should be retrotted with
legible external product markings as necessary by the user. The user should
check for legibility of product markings.
Internal Markings (printed tapes) are placed inside the rope along with the core
yarns during manufacture.
These printed tapes identify PMI, made in USA, quarter (NFPA ropes only) and
year of manufacture, and limited standards information.
PMI LABELING (cont.)
Ropes are classied according to the various standards to which they conform.
CORDAGE INSTITUTE STANDARD CI 1801 CLASSIFIES ROPE AS FOLLOWS:
• LOW STRETCH - Ropes with 6-10% elongation at 10% of Minimum
Breaking Strength
• STATIC - Ropes with less than 6% elongation at 10% of Minimum
Breaking Strength
• NFPA 1983 CLASSIFIES ROPE AS FOLLOWS:
ESCAPE ROPE - Rope dedicated solely for the purpose of supporting
people during emergency self-escape (self-rescue) not classied as a
life safety rope.
NOTE: Escape ropes are not considered life-safety per NFPA’s
denitions, but may be used in life safety escape systems and as
such are subject to all of the conditions and criteria outlined in these
instructions
LIFE SAFETY ROPE - Rope dedicated solely for the purpose of
supporting people during rescue, re-ghting, other emergency
operations, or during training evolutions.
TECHNICAL USE - One designation of an equipment item or
manufactured systems designed for technical use loads, and escape
based on design loads that are calculated and understood.
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ROPE CLASSIFICATIONS

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Congratulations on the purchase of your new PMI rope. In using it, you assume
the responsibility to learn and understand its capabilities and limitations
before placing it into service, and to use it properly and wisely. The following
information is designed to support your efforts toward this goal.
USE CARE & MAINTENANCE
This rope is a Life Safety Rope. Your life (or someone else’s) may depend on
it, possibly time after time. PMI goes to great lengths to make the best rope in
the world, maintain high quality assurance standards, and provide you with the
maximum amount of information possible. The rest is up to you. Your personal
safety is your responsibility. Please take it seriously. We do.
PMI kernmantle static and low stretch ropes are designed and manufactured
based on Cordage Institute life safety rope standards. Static ropes will provide
more stability and less elongation in ascending, raising, and lowering situations
while low stretch ropes are more forgiving, and provide lower peak forces
during dynamic loading.
ABOUT YOUR PMI ROPE
GENERAL USE - One designation of equipment item or
manufactured systems designed for general-use loads,
technical-use loads, and escape based on design loads that
are calculated and understood.
EN 1891 CLASSIFIES ROPE AS FOLLOWS:
• TYPE A ROPE- low stretch kernmantle ropes designed for general use by
persons in rope access including all kinds of work positioning and restraint,
in rescue and speleology.
• TYPE B ROPE - low stretch kernmantle ropes of a lower performance than
type A ropes, requiring greater care in use.
PMI has earned ISO 9001 registration from SGS United
Kingdom Limited. Constant monitoring of materials and
processes are an essential part of our ISO Quality Management
System.
All PMI Life Safety Ropes are designed and manufactured based
on Cordage Institute Standards for Life Safety Ropes and other
Standards as noted.
ROPE CLASSIFICATIONS (cont.)

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PMI life safety ropes feature a braided sheath over continuous core.
All models of PMI ropes are nely balanced to prevent spin under load
and to provide consistent strength and elongation performance. The
braided sheath offers protection to the inner load-bearing core from
dirt and abrasion.
Please note that escape ropes are not considered life-safety per NFPA’s
denitions, but may be used in life safety escape systems and as such are
subject to all of the conditions and criteria outlined in these instructions.
As a general guide, smaller diameter ropes are best used for rigging, personal
escape, handlines, and safety lines while larger diameters have been developed
for higher load applications such as occur in professional work and rescue.
The largest diameters, such as 16 mm Classic Professional, offer maximum
strength and grippability.
Static and low stretch ropes are NOT dynamic ropes and should not be
used in severe dynamic load situations without additional provision for force
absorption. Doing so could cause serious injury to personnel and/or equipment.
Ropes intended to be used as dynamic ropes should comply with Dynamic
Rope standards such as UIAA 101 or EN 892.
For more information about specic models of rope, see below.
ABOUT YOUR PMI ROPE (cont.)
RR160XX@@@E PMI® Hudson Classic
Professional 16.0 General 72.6 (16,330 lbf)
PR130XX@@@PP PMI® Isostatic 13.0 General 45.9
(10,328 lbf)
RR125XX@@@E PMI® Hudson Classic
Professional 12.5 General 43.6 (9,804 lbf)
RR125XX@@@EV Hudson Classic
Reective 12.5 General 43.6 (9,804 lbf)
RR125XX@@@UC Hudson Classic Pro with
Unicore® Technology 12.5 General 44.5 (10,009 lbf)
RR125XX@@@M PMI® Hudson Classic
Professional - Max Wear 12.5 General 43.7 (9,833 lbf)
PR110XX@@@PP PMI® Isostatic 11.5 Technical 32.8
(7,388 lbf)
Model Rope Designation Diameter
(mm)
NFPA
Use Class
Calculated
MBS (kN)
Percent
Elongation (%)
ANSI/
ASSE?
@ 1.35 kN 0.9
@ 2.7 kN 1.8
@ 4.4 kN 2.4
@ 1800 lbf 2.8
@ 1.35 kN 1.2
@ 2.7 kN 1.6
@ 4.4 kN 2.1
@ 1.35 kN 0.8
@ 2.7 kN 2.0
@ 4.4 kN 3.9
@ 1800 lbf 6.9
@ 1.35 kN 0.8
@ 2.7 kN 2.0
@ 4.4 kN 3.9
@ 1800 lbf 6.9
@ 1.35 kN 0.7
@ 2.7 kN 1.6
@ 4.4 kN 3.5
@ 1800 lbf 6.3
@ 1.35 kN 1.2
@ 2.7 kN 2.0
@ 4.4 kN 3.8
@ 1.35 kN 1.0
@ 2.7 kN 1.6
@ 4.4 kN 2.2
Z359.15
No
Z359.15
Z359.15
Z359.15
No
No
Life Safety Rope and Lifelines:
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ALL-NYLON ROPES
PMI HUDSON CLASSIC ropes offer static-rope performance, with a
continuous stranded core inside the braided sheath. Two styles of sheath
are available for PMI Hudson Classic rope. The standard sheath is known as
EZ-Bend, and is crafted to optimize wear while still maintaining a comfortable
hand for rigging. For even greater abrasion resistance and durability choose the
Max Wear option. The Max Wear sheath is a tighter weave, which makes for a
longer lasting but stiffer hand rope.
ABOUT YOUR PMI ROPE (cont.)
RR110XX@@@E PMI® Hudson Classic
Professional 11.0 Technical 32.7 (7,344 lbf)
PR110XX@@@UC PMI® Extreme Pro™ 11.0 Technical 39.3
(8,845 lbf)
PR115XX@@@ PMI® Extreme Pro™
with Unicore® 11.0 Technical 39.5 (8,888 lbf)
PR115CX@@@ Cevian with
Unicore®11.0 mm 11.0 Technical 39.5 (8,888 lbf)
IR110XX@@@P PMI® Access Pro 11.0 Technical 31.1
(7,000 lbf)
RR110XX@@@M PMI® Hudson Classic
Professional - Max Wear 11.0 Technical 33.2 (7,456 lbf)
RR100XX@@@E PMI® Hudson Classic
Professional 10.0 Technical 30.1 (6,769 lbf)
RR100XX@@@M PMI® Hudson Classic
Professional - Max Wear 10.0 Technical 28.8 (6,473 lbf)
HS110XX@@@A HeatShield ™ 11.0 Technical 29.5
(6,635 lbf)
HS125XX@@@A HeatShield ™ 12.5 General 44.2
(9,944 lbf)
Model Rope Designation Diameter
(mm)
NFPA
Use Class
Calculated
MBS (kN)
Percent
Elongation (%)
ANSI/
ASSE?
@ 1.35 kN 1.6
@ 2.7 kN 3.0
@ 4.4 kN 5.8
@ 1800 lbf 8.8
@ 1.35 kN 1.4
@ 2.7 kN 3.4
@ 4.4 kN 6.0
@ 1800 lbf 9.1
@ 1.35 kN 1.3
@ 2.7 kN 3.0
@ 4.4 kN 5.4
@ 1800 lbf 8.1
@ 1.35 kN 1.3
@ 2.7 kN 3.0
@ 4.4 kN 5.4
@ 1800 lbf 8.1
@ 1.35 kN 3.0
@ 2.7 kN 6.2
@ 4.4 kN 9.4
@ 1.35 kN 1.8
@ 2.7 kN 3.6
@ 4.4 kN 5.9
@ 1.35 kN 1.9
@ 2.7 kN 4.0
@ 4.4 kN 6.4
@ 1.35 kN 2.2
@ 2.7 kN 4.4
@ 4.4 kN 7.1
@ 1.35 kN 2.4
@ 2.7 kN 5.1
@ 4.4 kN 8.2
@ 1.35 kN 2.5
@ 2.7 kN 5.0
@ 4.4 kN 7.6
Z359.15
Z359.15
Z359.15
Z359.15
No
No
N/A
N/A
No
No
Life Safety Rope and Lifelines (cont).:
RR075XX@@@ PMI® PER 7.5 18.4
(4,147 lbf)
Model Rope Designation Diameter
(mm)
Calculated
MBS (kN)
Percent
Elongation (%) ANSI/ASSE?
@ 1.35 kN 6.8
@ 2.7 kN 12.2
@ 4.4 kN 16.0
N/A
Escape Rope:

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• PMI® HUDSON CLASSIC PROFESSIONAL conforms to the
exacting demands of professional users and is labeled to conform to
industry specic standards such as those developed by the National
Fire Protection Association (NFPA 1983) and the American National
Standards Institute (ANSI), as applicable. PMI® Hudson Classic
Professional ropes are available in a multitude of colors, to facilitate a
variety of needs. PMI Hudson Classic Professional 12.5mm is also available
with Unicore® Technology.
• PMI® HUDSON CLASSIC SPORT ropes are the same basic design
as other PMI Hudson Classic Professional ropes but are not marked
as certied to NFPA 1983. They do conform to CI 1801. Our Classic
Sport ropes have long been a favorite of cavers and sport rappellers
the world over.
PMI® GLOBAL PRO Made to exacting PMI standards, these ropes satisfy the
need for a softer hand and a bit more stretch than PMI’s current low stretch
ropes. Popular in rope access work around the globe, this style of rope meets
applicable standards including CI and CE. PMI is proud to introduce these global
ropes for work and rescue applications.
PMI® TUFF CORD is a 7 mm static kernmantle rope built to be a small version
of our classic static rope. This is a life safety rope and is an excellent choice
for activities such as rigging and haul systems, but should be used with caution
for other applications due to its smaller diameter.
PMI® PER is a 7.5 mm braid over braid all nylon rope for emergency bailout.
Its braided cord provides extra elongation to reduce the inevitable shock that
occurs during fast loading. PMI® PER is certied to NFPA 1983 as an Escape
Rope.
Additional information regarding re escape rope can be found in NFPA 1500
and NFPA 1983.
POLYESTER SHEATH ROPES
PMI® ACCESS PRO is an excellent low-stretch alternative with a softer hand
and is a great choice for any rope access or work positioning applications.
Conforming to EN 1891 as well as CI 1801, the core of this rope is specially
engineered of continuous lament high-twist nylon bundles and the sheath is a
32 carrier polyester yarn construction.
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ABOUT YOUR PMI ROPE (cont.)

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PMI® EXTREME PRO™ with patented Unicore® construction is a
hardy static rope with a 32-carrier polyester sheath bonded to a nylon
core. Great abrasion resistance, no sheath slippage, and excellent
knotability make this an ideal choice for rescue applications as well as
work at height in harsh environments.
POLYESTER CORE ROPES
PMI® ISOSTATIC is an all-polyester rope that provides extremely low
elongation and excellent abrasion resistance. Choose PMI® Isostatic for rigging
highlines and for long hauls where minimal stretch is preferred, but keep in
mind that this rope also has less capability to absorb sudden forces and will
transmit the effect of impact loads to anchors and equipment.
ARAMID ROPES
PMI® HEATSHIELD™ is a rope with a 100% Technora® sheath and nylon core.
It features a high tensile strength, good fatigue resistance, heat resistance,
excellent dimensional stability, and chemical resistance.
ABOUT YOUR PMI ROPE (cont.)
Any system incorporating these life support ropes should include a reliable
anchorage point, compatible equipment, and a means of limiting the demands
on the system to within its capabilities. According to ANSI Z359 anchorage
requirements, an anchorage should be no less than 5,000 lbs. (22.2 kN) for
non-certied anchorages or at least two times the maximum arresting force for
certied anchorages.
These ropes when used as a single anchor lifeline, according to ANSI Z359.15,
can be used with fall arresters designed to be used with kernmantle ropes for
the specic diameter rope that you are using. Elongation percentages when
loaded to a minimum of 900 pounds (4kN) are expressed on the printed label
on the inside cover of these instructions. When using a fall arrester on a single
anchor lifeline the capacity range for single person use should be between
130 pounds to 310 pounds. Users must tie a stopper knot (such as a barrel
knot) or use an appropriate rope stop designed to prevent a fall arrester from
inadvertently traveling off the end of the lifeline.
If a rope section is damaged, the damaged section may be able to be cut out of
the rope. Such a determination must be made by a person competent in rope
inspection to determine whether remaining rope would be safe for use. The cut
ends of the rope should be heat sealed and the inspected rope should be tested
before use at height.
USING YOUR ROPE

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Users can stabilize the lower end of the lifeline with a weight, stable
and heavy enough not to move in any foreseeable situation. Lock-
Out / Tag-Out procedures should be used to prevent weights from
being moved while in service. Knots or connectors can be used to
secure the lifeline to appropriate weights. When securing the rope to
any anchor with knots be sure the anchor is of adequate width and there are
no edges that will damage the rope. The person securing the lifeline to the
weights should determine the amount of tension to allow the person to move
freely on the rope and not allow the rope to get caught on other objects due to
too little tension.
There are no special transportation requirements for these ropes. However,
exhaust fumes from motor vehicles have been known to discolor (or “yellow”)
the protective nish on some white nylon yarns. For best results, PMI
recommends that your rope be stored in an appropriate rope bag to protect
it from dirt, debris, accidental cutting and abrasion, exhaust fumes, heat,
sunlight, etc.
In addition to regularly scheduled “Periodic Inspections” (see page 14), users
must perform a visual and tactile inspection on your rope to verify it is in
serviceable condition before and after each use, (see “INSPECTING YOUR
ROPE”) and ensure that everyone using the rope has the proper training and
knowledge to do so and fully understands its performance capabilities and
limitations as they relate to your application. Some sheath slippage may occur
depending on the rope construction and devices being used with it.
PMI ropes may be terminated using accepted life safety knots such as the
gure 8, gure 9, bowline, and alpine buttery. Users must be trained and
procient in the use of knots in order to use them safely. Keep in mind when
calculating and using system safety factors that knots reduce the strength of
the rope to some degree, usually by 25-30% depending on the knot.
PMI offers swaged or sewn rope end terminations that are stronger than any
knot. These terminations must be installed at our facility and are not available
for all ropes. If you have purchased a rope with factory terminations, then
please refer to the “PMI Terminations” section in these instructions for user
information.
Protect your rope from anything that might damage it, such as abrasion,
heat, and chemicals. A metal roller, cloth pad, or other item should be placed
between the rope and any sharp edge. Avoid contact between moving textiles
(rope or webbing) and stationary textiles. Friction between textiles can quickly
melt through the xed part. Do not expose rope to ame or high temperature,
and do carry the rope where it will be protected as the rope could melt or burn
and fail if exposed to ame or high temperature.
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USING YOUR ROPE (cont.)

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Be aware of hazards which may affect the performance of your rope
such as: extremes of temperature, trailing or looping of lifeline over
sharp edges, chemical reagents, electrical conductivity, cutting,
abrasion, climatic exposure, pendulum falls.
The diameter of the rope you have selected will affect not only the minimum
breaking strength, but also abrasion resistance, handling characteristics, weight
per meter, and what auxiliary equipment you may be able to use. Be sure that
any equipment you intend to use with this rope is compatible.
Equipment designed for larger diameters may not grip or provide adequate
friction; equipment designed for smaller diameters may jam or render the
system unusable.
A wide variety of accessories may be safely used with these ropes. DO NOT
USE any accessory with these ropes if you are not certain that it will be safe.
Users should rst seek out equipment that is tested and labeled to appropriate
criteria including ANSI, NFPA, CE, UIAA, CI, etc. Proper training and practice
using the items on the rope in a safe environment is essential.
Always work within an appropriate safety factor. Keep in mind that the load
ratio for individual pieces of equipment is different than a system safety
factor. Applying a 600# load on a 9,000# capacity rope may be translated
to represent a 15:1 component load ratio, but when the rope is rigged into
a system with knots, bends, and other equipment the system safety factor
should be re-evaluated, taking into consideration the weakest point in the
system. A system safety factor will generally be lower than load ratios of
specic equipment within the system.
Training, education, and experience are essential to calculating and using
appropriate safety factors and to using equipment safely. Establishing
and evaluating the safety factor will differ with every situation, and even
throughout a given rope operation.
It is your responsibility to acquire the appropriate training and experience to
understand and apply such subjective concepts.
USING YOUR ROPE (CONT.)
1. Open the box carefully, so as not to damage the rope.
2. Inspect your rope right away. Make sure that it is exactly what you ordered
and that it is in the same excellent condition as when PMI shipped it.
3. All product instructions, labels and rope inspection logs included with this
product should be retained in permanent records with copies made and kept
with the product.
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4.Remove the coil from the box and unroll it. If
on a spool, using a small pipe or broom handle
as an axle makes it easier to unroll. Unwrapping
coils from the sides will introduce kinks into
your rope that likely will require free hanging the
entire length of rope at once to untwist.
5. Take a moment to familiarize and educate yourself
about your rope. Note such things as strength,
diameter, elongation, length and ber.
6. Use some means of identifying the rope, such as a PMI Rope ID Kit,
and begin a Rope Log for it (we provide one with every rope). Keep this
and all of the instructions and paperwork which came with the rope in a
safe, conspicuous place where all potential users will see the warnings
and information prior to using the rope. PMI rope bags have see-through
windows for this purpose.
7. Contact PMI IMMEDIATELY if you have any questions or concerns about
your rope!
UNPACKING YOUR ROPE (cont.)
Maintain a Rope Log for each individual rope and review it regularly. Include
information such as date placed in service, dates and conditions under which
rope is used, results of rope inspections, and other information specic to your
application.
Keep your rope clean, using the guidelines provided in this booklet. Dirt rubbing
into and against the bers of your rope will deteriorate it.
Store your rope in a clean, dark, dry environment, not on a cement oor, and
away from exposure to chemicals, noxious fumes or other harmful agents. We
recommend use of a PMI Rope Bag or PMI Rope Pack.
MAINTAINING YOUR ROPE
Retiring your rope is a judgment that is the responsibility of the user and should
be based largely on results of frequent inspections, environment and use
history. If you have any questions regarding retirement of your rope you can
contact PMI.
Regardless of history and use, PMI ropes should be retired if they are greater
than 10 years from the date of manufacture. The actual service life may
be much less than 10 years and should be based largely on the results of
frequent inspection and use history. Material integrity and product performance
characteristics will degrade over time.
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• RETIRE IMMEDIATELY any rope whose strength or integrity may have been
compromised during use.
• RETIRE IMMEDIATELY any rope which is subjected to uncontrolled or
excessive impact loading or subjected to the forces of an arresting fall.
• RETIRE IMMEDIATELY any rope which is greater than 10 years old
calculated from the date of manufacture, regardless of history and usage.
• RETIRE IMMEDIATELY any rope whose history and past usage you are
uncertain about.
• RETIRE IMMEDIATELY any rope that has been exposed to heat, direct
ame or excessive abrasion.
• RETIRE IMMEDIATELY any rope that has been visibly damaged.
• RETIRE IMMEDIATELY any rope that has been exposed to liquids, solids,
gases, mists, or vapors of any chemical or other material that can
deteriorate rope.
• RETIRE IMMEDIATELY any rope that does not pass inspection when
inspected by a competent person following the inspection procedures in
these instructions, both before and after each use.
• RETIRE IMMEDIATELY and destroy when there is any doubt about the
safety or serviceability of the rope. Life spans of static & low stretch ropes
are a maximum of 10 years from date of manufacture and are greatly
dependent upon use, storage, and other variables.
• CUT RETIRED ROPE into short lengths which will discourage future use - or
destroy it entirely. A retired rope should not be stored, kept or maintained
in such a way that it could inadvertently be used as a lifeline. In some
cases, when only a single point or a small area of a rope has been damaged
and the rest of the rope is still in good condition, the user may elect to
cut that section out of the rope and continue to use the shorter rope(s) in
lifeline applications. This is a judgment call and such a decision is left to
the users’ discretion.
RETIREMENT CRITERIA FOR YOUR ROPE
Specialized training may be required to become competent with
inspecting and knowing when to retire your rope(s). Good judgment,
as well as proper care and inspection, are key to making personal
decisions regarding the retirement of your rope(s).
A signicant event with the potential to change the product should prompt you
to consider retiring it immediately even if before or after only one use. Factors
that may affect the safety of a rope depends on the type and frequency of
usage (light to heavy), the environment including harsh environments with
extreme temperatures, marine (salty or highly corrosive) environments,
chemical contact, contact with sharp edges, etc. Use good judgment and if
there is any safety concerns about any rope, the DO NOT USE IT and destroy
or discard it where it cannot inadvertently be used again.
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BEFORE YOU START
Refer to these instructions for proper procedures before and after each
use. All ropes should be inspected for wear and damage before each
use by a competent person following the manufacturer’s inspection
procedures dened below. Rope must be inspected before and after
each use. If it hasn’t been inspected, DON’T USE IT! Always inspect the entire
length of the rope, even when you don’t use all of it. Keep in mind that it is
difcult to inspect wet rope. It is best to dry it rst before inspecting it. Let one
person complete the entire inspection of one rope. If you split this job between
different persons, they might miss something important.
In addition to pre-use inspection noted above, regardless of use, inspection
frequency should be at least once every 6 months.
HOW TO INSPECT YOUR ROPE
LOOK AT IT.... ALL OF IT! - Start at one end and
look at every inch of the rope. Watch for signs that
might indicate possible damage such as discoloration,
chemical odors, abrasion, cuts or nicks in the outer
sheath and visible differences in the diameter of the
rope in one area in relation to the rest of the rope.
WRAP IT IN SMALL LOOPS AND LOOK! - Wrap
the rope around your hand to form small loops at different random points along
the ropes length. Look at these small loops as you make them, the consistency
of the loop should be uniform throughout. If it’s not, you might have a problem
with the rope’s core.
FEEL THE ROPE! - While you are looking at every inch
of the rope, run it through your bare hands and feel it for
changes that might indicate damage to the core. Changes
may include any inconsistencies in rope diameter, soft or
“mushy” spots, or extraordinarily stiff areas.
WRITE IT ALL DOWN! - Write the results of your
inspection on the Rope Log included with your rope. Be
sure to include anything you found in your inspection that
might be or become a concern and document other important information about
the rope such as an occurrence of uncontrolled or excessive loading, rope older
than 10 years, contact with harmful chemicals, and history of use.
IF IN DOUBT, THROW IT OUT! If you are not sure about the integrity of a
rope........DON’T USE IT! Consult the manufacturer if you need help.
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Make a note on the Rope Log every time something happens to the
rope including usage, inspection, cleaning, drying, modication, or if
problems are noted.
INSPECTING YOUR ROPE (cont.)
WASH IT - You can wash dirty ropes by hand or in a front-loading commercial
washing machine using cold to warm water with a mild soap. PMI recommends
PMI Rope Soap, otherwise non-detergent soaps are best. Soap used should not
contain any bleaching agents.
Avoid top loading washing machines with agitators because they tangle the
rope severely and might even cause damage from friction produced by rubbing
of the synthetic rope against the synthetic agitator.
Note: Ropes may shrink up to approximately 6% after washing. In addition,
some environments may cause your rope to shrink over time. The user should
verify its length periodically.
DISINFECT IT - Disinfection of a rope may occasionally become necessary,
such as when exposed to bloodborne pathogens. To disinfect a rope from
suspected bloodborne pathogens, PMI recommends following the NFPA
standard for cleaning rescue gear of bloodborne pathogens. Prepare a solution
of 60 ml of household bleach for every 4 liters of tap water or cup per gallon.
Soak the rope for 10 minutes in this solution, then thoroughly rinse or wash
as noted above. The rinsing cycle is critical to prevent any damage to the rope
from the bleach. Allow the rope to dry in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area.
The use of bleach over a long period of time, in repeated uses, can cause
damage to bers such as nylon. Disinfection of the ropes using bleach should
be used sparingly and only when needed.
LUBRICATE IT - Ropes may dry out and lose some exibility as a result of
washing. You can prevent this by occasionally adding a little fabric softener
(about a cup of fabric softener) to the rinse cycle during rope washing. Don’t
use any more than this or it might damage the rope.
DRY IT - Dry your rope in a clean, dry area out of direct sunlight.
AVOID:
1. using a commercial dryer,
2. placing wet ropes on a concrete surface, and
3. exposure to exhaust fumes.
For best results, the rope should be laid in a loose coil or coiled around two
objects in a low-humidity environment.
WRITE IT DOWN - Remember to record the cleaning on the Rope Log.
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KEEP IT CLEAN - Store your rope in a clean, dark, dry environment,
away from exposure to acids, other harmful chemicals, noxious fumes
or other abuse.
CLEANING YOUR ROPE (cont.)
PMI® UNICORE® TECHNOLOGY
If your rope is manufactured with Unicore® technology then it will have the
yellow and black Unicore® sticker on it as shown in the example on this page.
Not all PMI ropes contain Unicore® technology. If you are unsure if you have
purchased a PMI rope with Unicore® technology, then please contact PMI
customer service at [email protected] or 706-764-1437.
IMPORTANT
WARNING
ABOUT UNICORE®TECHNOLOGY
PMI® Unicore® technology is a revolutionary process applied
during manufacturing for some of our kernmantle ropes that
bond the sheath and core together resulting in nearly zero
slippage between them, even if the sheath is damaged.
Most standard ropes have some slipping between the sheath
and the core of kernmantle ropes. Some standard ropes
have also shown that a cut section of the sheath can lead
to circumferential failure causing the sheath to completely slide off the core
when used with certain hardware components (see the PMI Extreme Pro video
at www.pmirope.com). If you are aware that the sheath is damaged before
using it, then DO NOT CLIMB on the rope and remove the damaged section
according to manufacturer’s instructions or retire the entire rope. Unicore®
ropes allow for safe negotiation around a damaged section of the sheath while
in use. The climber can stay on the rope and isolate a damaged area of the
sheath until the climber can get to the ground, the top of the cliff/building, a
ledge or anchorage and off of the rope. PMI® Unicore® ropes will give you the
condence in your rope that you need when your life depends on it!
WARNINGS
Please refer to the specications listed on the printed label on the front cover
and inside page of the front cover of these Manufacturer’s Instructions for the
rope you purchased to understand its limits and capabilities.
There are no differences between Standard and Unicore® ropes regarding the
warnings, use, inspection, care, maintenance and retirement criteria. Please
refer to every section in these Life Safety Rope Manufacturers Instructions for
all information and considerations for your rope.
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PMI®TERMINATIONS
If the rope you purchased includes one or more PMI manufactured
terminations, then this section titled “PMI Terminations” is the manufacturer’s
instructions for those terminations. Please read this entire section for important
safety information regarding PMI sewn and swaged rope terminations. Each
termination has been carefully manufactured to meet the highest standards for
life-safety products. Our terminations, whether sewn or swaged, are designed
to provide you with a convenient attachment point for this rope product.
Please carefully read and follow the following information regarding the use,
inspection, maintenance, and retirement of this product.
TERMINATIONS CHARTS:
The NFPA class & ANSI compliance for terminations is only for Classic Pro
EZ, Classic Pro EZ with Unicore®, and Extreme Pro™ rope. PMI can also sew
terminations on Talon, Isostatic, Sport, Access Pro, Global Pro, and Max Wear
ropes. Polyester ropes cannot be swaged.
ABOUT YOUR PMI®TERMINATIONS
KT36025
or KT36026 Swaged eye with 12.5 mm PMI® Hudson Classic Pro with Unicore® Technology 42.0 General Yes
KT36080
or KT36083
Compact sewn eye with 12.5 mm PMI® Hudson
Classic Professional 43.3 General Yes
Compact sewn eye with 12.5 mm PMI® Hudson
Classic Pro with Unicore® Technology 42.1 General Yes
KT36027
or KT36028 Swaged eye with 11.0 mm PMI® Hudson Classic Professional 31.1 Technical Yes
KT36084
or KT36085
Compact sewn eye with 11.0 mm PMI® Hudson
Classic Professional 29.3 Technical Yes
Compact sewn eye with 11.0 mm PMI® Extreme
Pro™ with Unicore®/Cevian with Unicore® 11.0 mm 38.6 Technical Yes
KT36165
or KT36177 Compact sewn eye with 11.0 mm PMI® Extreme Pro™ 36.3 Technical Yes
KT36086
or KT36087 Compact sewn eye with 10.0 mm PMI® Hudson Classic Professional 28.0 Technical N/A
Model Description Calculated
MBS (kN)
Meets NFPA
1983 (2017)
Meets ANSI
Z359.15 (2014)
WARNINGS (cont.)
For any questions regarding your rope, please go to www.pmirope.
com, call PMI customer service at 1-888-764-1437 or e-mail at
[email protected]. Thank you for purchasing PMI products!
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ABOUT YOUR PMI®TERMINATIONS (cont.)
Terminations tested and certied by UL to NFPA &
ANSI where applicable.
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PMI Terminations should only be used if they meet the following criteria:
• The termination has not been visually damaged or exposed to heat,
direct ame impingement or abrasion
• The termination has not been subjected to any impact load
• The termination has not been exposed to liquids, solids, gases,
mists, or vapors of any chemical or other material that can
deteriorate the termination
• The termination passes inspection when inspected by a qualied
person following the inspection procedures below before and after
each use
USE CRITERIA FOR TERMINATIONS
• In addition to inspection before and after each use, the terminations should
also be inspected by a qualied person as part of a detailed, periodic
inspection program. This detailed inspection should occur, as a minimum,
every 6 months.
• Because the terminations are part of a life safety rope product, refer to
the enclosed rope instructions for the inspection and maintenance of the
cordage.
• The inspection of terminations should be documented as part of the rope
inspection. An example of an appropriate rope inspection log addendum is
provided.
• Termination specic inspection criteria:
The loop should be inspected for visible wear such as abrasion, cuts,
or fraying
Sewn terminations should be inspected for worn or broken thread
Swaged terminations should be inspected for wear at the contact
points of the swage and the rope as well as inspecting the swage
material for cracks or deformations
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• RETIRE IMMEDIATELY Any termination that does not pass visual inspection
must be removed from service and destroyed.
• RETIRE IMMEDIATELY If there is any doubt about the integrity or safety of
any termination, it must be removed from service and destroyed.
• RETIRE IMMEDIATELY any termination which is greater than 10 years old
calculated from the rope date of manufacture, regardless of history and
usage.
• RETIRE IMMEDIATELY Any termination that has been subjected to an
impact load, as in a fall, must be removed from service and destroyed.
RETIREMENT CRITERIA FOR YOUR TERMINATIONS
WARNINGS
PLEASE READ AND UNDERSTAND THE ENTIRE “WARNINGS” SECTION
FOUND IN THESE PMI LIFE SAFETY ROPE MANUFACTURER’S
INSTRUCTIONS TO KNOW ALL OF THE WARNINGS PERTAINING TO ALL
TERMINATIONS.
PLEASE CONTACT PMI AT 706-764-1437 TO ANSWER ANY ADDITIONAL
QUESTIONS REGARDING SAFETY INFORMATION AND THE USE OF PMI
TERMINATIONS.
WARNING
For sewn terminations, if the threads are not clearly visible
through the protective covering, slide the covering down to
allow a detailed visual inspection
The protective covering over the stitching should be
inspected to ensure that it is intact and remains in place over
the stitches
• All product instructions and labels included with this product should be
retained in permanent records with copies made and kept with the product.
INSPECTION & MAINTENANCE FOR TERMINATIONS (cont.)