Singing rock EvaQ HUB II User manual

EvaQ HUB II
Instructions for use INávod k použití
Keep for future use
Version 1.4 / Verze 1.4, 16K002205201 0623
SINGING ROCK s.r.o.
Poniklá 317
514 01 Poniklá
Czech Republic
[phone]
[email protected]
www.singingrock.com
Descender, rescue and lifting device / Slaňovací a zdvihací zařízení pro záchranu osob
ANSI Z359.4:2013 (1 Person / 1 osoba), EN 341:2011 – 1A, EN 1496:2017 - B
EN 12841 Type C

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 eective versions of
both documents are available for download at www.singingrock.com.
You can download the instructions for use and the test protocol via www.singingrock.com.
Do you have any questions or wishes concerning this product or do you want to give us
feedback? Just call us or send an email.
Customer service
SINGING ROCK s.r.o.
Poniklá 317
514 01 Poniklá
Czech Republic
[phone]
[email protected]
www.singingrock.com
Manufacturer
SINGING ROCK s.r.o., Poniklá 317, 514 01 Poniklá, Czech Republic
Country of origin
Europe
Copyright
SINGING ROCK s.r.o., Poniklá 317, 514 01 Poniklá, Czech Republic
NOTE

Vážený zákazníku,
Gratulujeme k nákupu tohoto produktu. Byl vyroben a testován podle přísných norem
kvality a s maximální péčí. Tím jsme stanovili základy pro bezpečné používání. Nyní je
vaší odpovědností tento výrobek správně používat.
Pro správné a bezpečné používání tohoto výrobku je nutné, abyste si tento návod
pečlivě přečetli. Dodržujte všechny bezpečnostní pokyny uvedené v příslušných
kapitolách tohoto návodu.
Tento výrobek smíte používat pouze tehdy, pokud jste si přečetli a pochopili tento
návod k použití, pokud jste podstoupili školení a pokud jste k tomu fyzicky a psychicky
způsobilí.
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nebo pokud by návod a zkušební protokol nebyly dále použitelné, jsou platné verze
obou dokumentů k dispozici ke stažení na adrese www.singingrock.com.
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www.singingrock.com.
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Zákaznický servis
SINGING ROCK s.r.o.
Poniklá 317
514 01 Poniklá
Česká republika
[phone]
[email protected]
www.singingrock.com
Výrobce
SINGING ROCK s.r.o., Poniklá 317, 514 01 Poniklá, Česká republika
Země původu
Evropa
Autorská práva
SINGING ROCK s.r.o., Poniklá 317, 514 01 Poniklá, Česká republika
TIP

Trained by SINGING ROCK. The authorized partner
is authorized to perform inspections and mainte-
nance of the product.
EvaQ Hub II incl. rope
AUTHORIZED PARTNER
RESCUE / DESCENDER
DEVICE
ANCHOR DEVICE
TERMINOLOGY
Any anchor devices corresponding to the applicable
standards for PPE against falls from a height.
In order to make our texts easier to read, we dispense with gender dierentiation and
write main personal words in the male form. This is meant as a neutral wording by which
we address all people equally without any discrimination.
The shown pictures are examples and symbol photos. The actual devices may vary
alittle because of options (connectors, hand-wheel,..).
Trained according to DGUV 312-906 or with
appropriate regional training.
COMPETENT PERSON
NOTE
long rope endavoid slack rope
short rope end

Osoba vyškolená společností SINGING ROCK.
Autorizovaný partner je oprávněn provádět kontroly
a údržbu výrobku.
EvaQ Hub II včetně lana
AUTORIZOVANÝ PARTNER
ZÁCHRANNÉ / SLAŇOVACÍ
ZAŘÍZENÍ
KOTEVNÍ ZAŘÍZENÍ
TERMINOLOGIE
Veškerá kotevní zařízení odpovídající platným
normám pro osobní ochranné prostředky proti pádu
z výšky.
Abychom usnadnili čtení našich textů, upouštíme od rozlišování pohlaví a hlavní osobní
slova píšeme v mužském tvaru. To je myšleno jako neutrální formulace, kterou
oslovujeme všechny lidi stejně bez rozdílu.
Zobrazené obrázky jsou příklady a symbolické fotografie. Skutečná zařízení se mohou
trochu lišit kvůli voleným možnostem (konektory, ruční kolečko,..).
Osoba vyškolená podle DGUV 312-906 nebo
s příslušným regionálním školením.
KOMPETENTNÍ OSOBA
TIP
dlouhý konec lanazabraňuje uvolnění lana
krátký konec lana

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ENGLISH
 FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY 
1.1 Symbols used 7
1.2 User requirements 8
1.3 Visual and functional inspetion 8
1.4 Use 8
1.5 Storage and transport 9
1.6 Maintenance 9
1.7 Accidents and rescue plan 9
 PRODUCT OVERVIEW 
2.1 Technical details 10
2.2 Marking 11
2.3 Scope of delivery 12
2.4 Accessories 12
2.5 Maximum descent distance recommended by the manufacturer 12
2.6 Redundancy 13
2.7 Rescue deployment 13
2.8 Overload 13
2.9Temperature 13
 USE 
3.1 Intended use 14
3.2 Important notes on the usage of the eyebolts 15
3.3 Abseiling with EvaQ HUB II Descent Stop Button 16
3.4 Abseiling with EvaQ HUB II with rope clamp 21
3.5 No move during lifting 22
3.6 Applications under EN 12841 23
3.7 Anchor device 33
3.8 Training 33
3.9 EvaQ case with sealing 34
3.10 Lifetime and period of use 35
 TRANSPORT AND STORAGE 
 MAINTENANCE 
5.1 Repairs 36
5.2 Cleaning 36
5.3 Disinfection 36
 INSPECTION 
6.1 Funktional inspection 37
6.2 Regualar inspections 37
6.3 Inspection and maintenance 38
 RETIREMENT 
 RESALE 

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 ACCIDENTS 
9.1 Suspension trauma 40
 LEGAL INFORMATION 
10.1 Declaration of conformity 41
10.2 Product liability 41
10.3 Copyright 41
10.4 Trademarks 41
 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY 
 TEST PROTOCOL 
 USAGE OVERVIEW 
ČESKY
 FPRO VAŠI VLASTNÍ BEZPEČNOST 
1.1 Použité symboly 43
1.2 Požadavky na uživatele 44
1.3 Vizuální a funkční kontrola 44
1.4 Použití 44
1.5 Skladování a přeprava 45
1.6 Údržba 45
1.7 Nehody a záchranný plán 45
 PŘEHLED VÝROBKU 
2.1 Technické údaje 46
2.2 Značení 47
2.3 Rozsah dodávky 48
2.4 Příslušenství 48
2.5 Maximální délka sestupu doporučená výrobcem 48
2.6 Záložní jištění 49
2.7 Nasazení při záchraně 49
2.8 Přetížení 49
2.9Teplota 49
 POUŽITÍ 
3.1 Zamýšlené použití 51
3.2 Důležité pokyny pro použití ok pro dodatečné tření 51
3.3 Slanění s EvaQ HUB II s tlačítkem pro zastavení sestupu (jako možnost) 52
3.4 Slanění se zařízením EvaQ HUB II s lanovou svorkou 57
3.5 Žádný pohyb při zdvihání 58
3.6 Použití podle EN 12841 59
3.7 Kotevní zařízení 69
3.8 Školení 69
3.9 Obal EvaQ s plombou 70

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3.10Životnost a doba používání 71
 PŘEPRAVA A SKLADOVÁNÍ 
 ÚDRŽBA 
5.1 Opravy 72
5.2 Čištění 72
5.3 Dezinfekce 72
 REVIZE 
6.1 Funkční kontrola 73
6.2 Pravidelné kontroly 73
6.3 Revize a údržba 74
 VYŘAZENÍ VÝROBKU 
 PŘEPRODEJ 
 NEHODY 
9.1 Trauma z visu 76
 PRÁVNÍ INFORMACE 
10.1 Prohlášení o shodě 77
10.2 Odpovědnost za výrobek 77
10.3 Autorská práva 77
10.4 Ochranné známky 77
 PROHLÁŠENÍ O SHODĚ 
 ZKUŠEBNÍ PROTOKOL 
 PŘEHLED POUŽITÍ 

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 FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY
Acitivities requiring the use of this product can be dangerous. Moreover, it is also pos-
sible 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 find detailed safety regulations and descriptions in the following chapter and
at the beginning 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 SINGING ROCK. 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 are very 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 DANGER
must be followed.
WARNING means that death or a serious injury are 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
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
ENGLISH

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1.2 User requirements
• Read these instructions for use thoroughly before using this product. You may only
use this product after you have read and understood these instructions for use.
• This product may only be used as a descender and rescue device or for work positio-
ning according to EN 12841-C for persons.
• This product may only be used by max. two persons at a time.
• You may only use this product if you are mentally and physically capable of
doing so.
• PPE equipment is ment as personal equipment for every user.
1.3 Visual and functional inspection
• The annual visual and functional inspection must be carried out by SINGING ROCK
or an authorized partner. SINGING ROCK oers 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
SINGING ROCK 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 SINGING ROCK 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 fix 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 may only be used in combination with tested and certified products
(according to applicable standards for PPE against falls from a height).
• You may 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 filled in after each use.
• Descending and rescue devices, which are stored at the working side, have to be
covered against environmental influences.

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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 figure of eight loops to avoid knots, which may result in blocking the
device.
1.6 Maintenance
• Repairs may only be eected by SINGING ROCK or an authorized partner.
• If this product has been subjet to a fall, all parts must be inspected and, if necessary,
be replaced by SINGING ROCK.
• 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 SINGING ROCK or an authorized partner at
least once a year but in any case after maximum descent distance written on page 10.
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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 PRODUCT OVERVIEW
2.1 Technical details
• Certified according to EN 341:2011 class 1A (2 persons), EN 1496:2017 class B (2 persons),
ANSI Z359.4:2013 (1 person), EN 12841:2006 Typ C (1 person)
• Weight (without rope): 3,8kg (EvaQ HUB II with Descent Stop Button)
• Rope for EN 341, EN 1496 und ANSI Z359.4:2013: EvaQ 9,6 mm, (EN 1891 A)
• Rope for EN 12841: Kernmantle rope Ø9,6mm till Ø11mm (EN 1891 A)
• Descent / lifting load max. 225kg/min. 30kg (EN: 2 persons / ANSI: 1 person)
• 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 deflection using the eye bolts
• Ambient temperature -40 °C to +65 °C
• The device can be used in both directions for descending and abseiling
EvaQ HUB II EvaQ HUB II
with Descent Stop Button
(as option)
Eyebolts
Hand-
wheel Descent
Stop Button
EvaQ HUB II
with rope clamp
Rope clamp

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2.2 Marking
This product has a serial number engraved in the housing. You will also find the serial on
the first 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 Serialnumber
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 standard
16 Rope length
17 SKU code
18 Data Matrix code with Serialnumber
Type: EvaQ HUB II
TTMMJJ 25 XXX
EN 341:2011-1A
EN 1496:2017-B
EN 12841:2006-C
ANSI Z359.4:2013
S/N:
inspect equipment regulary
check annually!
always check descend area
MM/JJJJ
min 30 kg max 225 kg
max 50 x 500m max 7 x 500m
( )
9.6mm
Temperature: min -40°C
Warning: with EN 341 only use EvaQ II rope Ø
/
EN 12841: Ø Ø9.6mm - 11mm
UP
1019
1
2
4
3
5
6
7
8
910
11
12
13
14
15
5
7
15 16
17
6 18 89

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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 EvaQ HUB II
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 may only be used in combination with tested and certified
products.
• Only use this product with tested products or with products that have been recom-
mended by EvaQ HUB II. The following products correspond to the applicable
PPE against falls from a height standards.
Tested and certified products
Rescue overall/harness
Energy absorber
Carabiner
Anchor device
Full body harness
Lanyards
Workpositioning
The above products are featured on www.savealife.at. 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: 3500 m
You can reduce the load on the device through redirection (see 3.2).
WARNING
EN 1497
EN 355
EN 362
EN 795
EN 361
EN 354
EN 358

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2.6 Redundancy
A training is not an emergency! At every training situations as well as rope access a
redundant saftey system has to be installed. Unforeseen events, technical or human
failure cannot be ruled out. For redundancy safety measures you can also use a second
EvaQ HUB II.
2.7 Rescue deployment
After each rescue deployment the device has to be inspected by SINGING ROCK or an
authorized partner in order to ensure safe use. We recommend using dierent devices
for training and rescue deployments.
2.8 Overload
Devices that have been subjected to a fall or a heavy load must be retired.
Rope clamp: When you activate the rope clamp, the hand wheel can only be turned in
one direction. Turn the hand wheel gently to figure out the direction in which you can
turn the wheel.
Danger: If you turn the hand wheel in the wrong (blocked) direction, the wheel or the
device can be damaged. In that case, the device has to be inspected by SINGING
ROCK or by an authorized partner.
2.9 Temperature
This product can be used in environments between –40 °C and +65 °C .
WARNING

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 USE
Activities requiring the use of this product can be dangerous. Please observe all danger
and safety notes. In case of doubt or if you have any questions, please feel free to
contact us.
3.1 Intended use
This product may only be used as a rescue, descender and lifting device and only for
transporting persons.
• This product may only be used for its intended purposes as defined in these instruc-
tions for use and only in combination with tested (certified) components according
to the applicable PPE standards. Other combinations with uncertified components
are not permitted and can be dangerous.
Use
Using this product without having read these instructions for use can lead to acci-
dents resulting in severe injuries or death.
• Read these instructions for use carefully before using this product.
• In case of doubt or if you have questions please contact SINGING ROCK.
• Let the device cool down to room temperature after driving 1,000,000 J .
Inspection
Using this product without having performed a visual and functional inspection can
lead to accidents resulting in severe injuries or death.
• Always inspect this product before and after its use.
• If you are not sure if this product can be used safely, do not use it.
Edge protection
If the rope is guided over a sharp edge, it can be damaged.
• Always use an edge protection (e.g. a protective plate) or a protective shield with
sharp edges..
Risk of burns
This product (housing and rope) will heat up during the descent. Risk of burns
during longer descents.
• Do not touch the housing during or after long descents.
• Do not hold on to the long rope end during descent.
• Wear protective gloves.
This product oers you a range of applications for various situations. Using this product
requires solid training by professionals who have been trained on this product.
DANGER
CAUTION

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3.2 Important notes on the usage of the eye bolts
Using the eye bolts, you can control the descent speed or stop the descent. The longer,
unloaded rope end runs through the eye bolts. If you hold on to the longer rope end, you
can throttle the descent speed or stop the descent. If you don’t use the eye bolts, the de-
scent speed will be regulated automatically by two fly wheel brakes (speed ca. 0.8m/sec)
If you are using the descender as a shuttle system, make sure that you use the eye bolts
correctly.
Standard rule: Only run the unloaded, longer rope end through the eye bolts!
Longer and shorter rope end
If you run the shorter rope end through the eye bolt (shorter rope end = loaded rope
end, on which a person is suspended) the descent will be blocked and the person
cannot be lowered to the ground.
• Only run the longer, unloaded rope end through the eye bolts!
Shorter rope end, has to be tightened (no
loose rope)
Longer rope end, runs through the eye bolt
Eye bolt
CAUTION
avoid slack rope
short rope end
CORRECT
long rope end

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Backside with
Descent Stop Button
NOTE
long rope end
short rope end
Lever position 1
The Descent Stop Button mechanism works as a backstop. Dierent variations of
usage require dierent settings of the lever. In the following chapters you can find the
variations.
3.3 Abseiling with EvaQ HUB II Descent Stop Button (as option)