Uses And Operating Procedures - SKYLOTEC DEUS 3300 Instructions D'utilisation

Escape
SKYLOTEC strongly recommends carrying your
personal DEUS 3000 Series descent device
pre-rigged for "escape" and ready to use. Pre-
rigging decreases the time necessary to escape
in case of emergency, decreases the number of
steps to execute,
and decreases the
chance of making
mistakes. Pre-
rigging includes:
a) Threading the
rope through the
device
b) Closing and
securing the
back cover of
the SKYLOTEC
DEUS 3000
Series controlled
descent device with a carabiner or webbing
sling
c) Connecting the controlled descent device to the
appropriate attachment loop on your harness
with a locking carabiner, making sure the
carabiner is locked
d) Connecting the anchorage connector of your
choice to an appropriate end-termination on
the rope
e) Stowing the rope in a bag so that it will deploy
smoothly
f) Verifying that the control dial on your
DEUS 3000 Series is in the braking mode of
your choice. We strongly recommend that you
preset the control dial to the same braking
mode that you use in training.
The basic procedure to "escape" with a pre-rigged
DEUS 3000 Series controlled descent device
follows these steps:
a) Locate a suitable anchor point that will support
your working load.
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b) Connect anchorage
c) Move to the point of egress
d) Make sure there is no slack in the rope
between the anchor and you
e) Carefully manage the transition from unloaded
to loaded rope so as not to impact load the
rope or the descent device
f) Descend under manual or automatic control
using the DEUS 3000 Series controlled
descent device to control your descent velocity
In an escape, the objective is to get to the ground
safely and as quickly as possible. Once on the
ground, immediately disconnect yourself from the
rope and move to a safe place.
Self-rescue after a fall
WARNING: Performing a self-rescue from height
requires advanced levels of training and should
only be attempted by individuals trained to
perform such tasks.
Personnel at height should always use approved
fall-protection gear. When a worker falls and is
suspended from his fall-protection equipment, he
or she can wait to be rescued, or he or she can
perform a self-rescue using a DEUS 3000 Series
controlled descent device. Suspension trauma
can occur in as little as a few minutes after a fall,
and it is at times difficult for a rescuer to respond
and perform a rescue within that time. Therefore,
a self-rescue is preferred over waiting to be
rescued.
WARNING: The technique used to transfer
load from loaded fall-protection equipment to a
DEUS 3000 Series controlled descent device
requires expert instruction.
When performing a self-rescue, it is necessary to
transfer load from the fall-protection equipment
to a DEUS 3000 Series controlled descent
device rigged in parallel with the fall-protection
equipment. Once the load is transferred,