SKYLOTEC DEUS 7300 Instructions D'utilisation page 10

There are several ways to rig the DEUS 7300
Series:
• High Anchor / High Rigging. Rig a DEUS
7300 Series device so it is positioned
immediately over and above the transition
area. Make sure the place of rigging will not
result in damage to the rope running through
the device during use. (See drawing above.)
• High Anchor Trolley Rigging. Connect
a DEUS 7300 Series device to a suitable
overhead trolley. A rolling
trolley enables the DEUS
7300 Series device to move
with, and directly over, the
person connected to the end
of the rope running through it.
When rigged to a trolley, it is
necessary to keep the travel
range of the person connected
to the device limited to the
travel range of the device
itself. This method of rigging
and operation is particularly
suited to challenge courses and zip-lines. (See
drawing at right.)
• High Anchor / Low Rigging. Rig a suitable
pulley immediately over and above the
transition area. Make sure the place of rigging
will not result in damage to the rope running
through the device during use. Rig the rope
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through the pulley and down to the DEUS 7300
Series device at ground level. Thread the rope
through the DEUS 7300 Series device using a
clear rope path that does not result in friction
between the DEUS 7300 Series device and the
pulley. Connect the DEUS 7300 Series device
to an appropriate anchorage.
• Low Anchor. Rig a DEUS 7300 Series device
so it is positioned immediately below the
transition area, over the area of descent. This
rigging makes transition difficult and risky and
should be avoided if at all possible. However,
when low anchor rigging cannot be avoided,
the DEUS 7300 Series device will work better
than other descent devices because it is
automatic.
"High Anchor / High Rigging" is generally simpler
and easier than "High Anchor / Low Rigging."
High rigging also makes it possible to use DEUS
7300 Series as reversible descent devices. The
advantage of "High Anchor / Low Rigging" is that
the device can be used for "vector lifting" (an
advanced technique that requires special training).
Weather and the Environment. All DEUS 7300
Series models are weather tight, which means
that they are designed to withstand incidental
contact with rain, snow, sun, sand and dirt.
The units are not designed to be submerged or
cleaned with high-pressure water or air. They will
give better and longer service if shielded from
direct rain and if they are not left exposed to
elements when not in use. Wet rope can be used,
but will be "slower" than dry rope.
Rope degrades when exposed to weather
and when allowed to get dirty. Also, dirty rope
becomes abrasive and will hasten wear of the
DEUS 7300 Series device in which it is used. Dirty
rope can be washed with mild soap and water,
then rinsed multiple times until water is clear.
Rope that is wet and frozen is dangerous to use
until completely thawed.