SKYLOTEC DEUS 7300 Instructions D'utilisation page 15

Some of the heat generated during descent
increases the temperature of the rope, some
increases the temperature of the descent device,
and some increases the temperature of your glove
if you are holding onto the free end of the rope.
To limit and manage the heat generated during
descent, do these things:
a) Always wear leather or heat resistant gloves.
b) Lighten the load by getting rid of excess gear.
c) Descend slowly and under manual control by
tailing the free end of the rope with your gloved
hand to give heat an opportunity to radiate
from the controlled descent device.
d) Do not exceed load and vertical distance
ratings of the controlled descent device.
e) When using device for multiple descents from
maximum height, thermal cover should be
used. Heat generated from the descent can
cause damage to device and/or rope.
f) Do not expose soft auxiliary equipment to flame
or high temperature. Carry the equipment so
that it is protected, as it could melt or burn and
fail.
Major fall and impact loading
WARNING: Impact loading and major falls place
tremendous stress on all of the components in a
vertical rescue system, stress that can damage
equipment and make it unsafe to use. Do not
continue to use a DEUS 7300 Series descent
device or other components of the system with
which this device was used after a major fall or a
major impact (fall of the device or impact on the
device). Even though no external signs may be
visible, a deformation may restrict its operation
or internal damage may have occurred, thus
reducing its strength. Call SKYLOTEC to make
arrangements for a factory inspection of your
DEUS 7300 Series descent device if subjected to
a major fall or impact loading. Do not hesitate to
contact SKYLOTEC in case of doubt.
WARNING: DEUS 7300 Series controlled descent
devices are not to be used as fallprotection
systems.
Descent path
WARNING: Use care in selecting the vertical
descent path used during an escape or rescue.
Regardless of descent velocity, landing on or
encountering dangerous objects during descent
can cause serious injury.
Ensure descent path is free of electrical, thermal,
chemical, or other hazards.
It is vital that the user always descend in control,
because loss of control may be difficult to recover.
Pinch hazard
WARNING: Be careful not to wrap loaded end
of rope around hand or fingers prior to initiating
descent. Do not put hand under loaded rope going
over an edge prior to initiating descent. Do not
wrap free end of rope around hand. Do not grab
loops of rope. All of these things can result in
dangerous pinching hazards.
Edge Protection
WARNING: Make sure to use an edge protector
when using ropes that travel over sharp or
abrasive surfaces. Edge protectors reduce but do
not eliminate the chance of a rope being cut or
damaged by a sharp edge.
Any rope can be severely damaged and can fail
when cut by a sharp edge or when subjected to
abrasion over rough surfaces. Rope should be
protected from such hazards with appropriate
abrasion protection
Log usage
IMPORTANT: Create a log like the one shown
on the next page to log usage. Log usage of
each DEUS controlled descent device using the
table. Factory service is required when the device
has accumulated 7.5 million joules(per EN 341)
or 406,750 joules (per ANSI Z359.4) of energy,
whichever occurs first. The sample log on the next
page shows the calculation for descent energy so
you can track this.
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