This Manual is intended to meet the manufacturer's instructions as required by EN 341:2011.
It should be used as part of an employee training program as required by AS/NZS 1891.
WARNING:
This product is part of an emergency rescue system. The user must follow manufacturer's instructions for each
part of the system. These instructions must be provided to the user of this equipment. The user must read and understand
these instructions before using this equipment. Manufacturer's instructions must be followed for proper use and maintenance
of this equipment. Alterations or misuse of this equipment, or failure to follow instructions, may result in serious injury or
death.
IMPORTANT:
For further information and questions on the use, care or suitability of the R520 Escape Device for your
application please contact Capital Safety.
This instruction describes installation and use of the Rollgliss R520 Escape Device. This instruction should be
read and understood before using the R520 and used as part of an employee training program.
IMPORTANT:
Before using the R520 Escape Device, record the product identification information from the ID label into the
Inspection and Maintenance log in this manual.
DESCRIPTION:
The R520 Escape Device (Figure 1) is available for Descent application only. The R520 can be installed in a
mountable box for bucket truck applications (rope lifeline lengths up to 150 m [492 ft]; rope lifeline length
capacities vary by rescue box). It can be also be stored in a backpack style bag when used with long rope lifeline
lengths and non-bucket truck applications.
Rollgliss R520 Bucket Truck Application Models,
5 m (16.4 ft) to 150 m (492 ft) Rope Lifeline Lengths
(length capacity varies by Rescue Box)
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USER INSTRUCTION MANUAl
ROllGlISS
R520 ESCAPE DEVICE
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Figure 1 - R520 Escape Device
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G
A
R520 Descent Unit
B
Anchorage Handle
C
Labels
D
Rope Lifeline
E
Lifeline Connector
F
Mountable Rescue Box
(shown mounted on
bucket truck G)
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Bucket Truck
H
RFID Tag
R520 Escape Device
Model Numbers: (See back pages.)
Rollgliss R520 Long Rope and Non-Bucket Truck Application Models,
5 m (16 ft) to 150 m (492 ft) Rope Lifeline Lengths
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D
E
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A
C
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R520 Descent Unit
B
Body Connector
(Carabiner)
C
Labels
D
Rope Lifeline
E
Lifeline Connector
F
RFID Tag