SKYLOTEC DEUS 7300 Instructions D'utilisation page 5

Congratulations on your selection of the
SKYLOTEC DEUS 7300 Series controlled
descent device.
The SKYLOTEC DEUS 7300 Series has features
that make it the most technically advanced, safest,
most reliable, highest quality, and most carefully
built system in the world for rescue, evacuation,
recreation, and back-up belay:
1) Reliable, direct-drive centrifugal brake. The
massive centrifugal brake eliminates gears that
can fail when shock loaded, and it is designed for
all-day everyday use.
2) Hands-free operation to minimize operator
error. Just connect, pull out the slack and let go –
the 7300 Series device does the rest. It engages
automatically when it senses an over-speed
condition and controls descent hands-free.
3) SKYLOTEC DEUS "Soft Engagement"
Technology. Shock load creates injuries and can
damage equipment. While every effort should be
taken to avoid shock loading the system, it can
never be eliminated entirely. 7300 Series devices
engage softly to minimize the effects of shock
load.
4) Speed limited. Each SKYLOTEC DEUS 7300
series device is designed to limit descent to a safe
speed. Maximum descent speed is 0.5-2 m/sec.
5) Operates reversibly in either direction. That
means no re-rigging to get ready for the next
person.
6) Does not lock up. Rather than locking up
when triggered, the 7300 Series continues
descent at a safe speed which means the person
descending is safely on the ground rather than
suspended in the air. During evacuation and
rescue, it eliminates rather than aggravates
incidents. In training it avoids injuries and
eliminates waiting.
7) Easy to control descent speed. Controlling
descent speed is as easy as pulling on the free
end of the rope – nothing mechanical to fail and
operator-error is avoided. Pulling on the free end
of the rope to control descent speed can be done
by a belay or safety line operator or by the person
3. INTRODUCTION
descending.
Intended Use
IMPORTANT: SKYLOTEC DEUS 7300 Series
controlled descent devices are designed for use
by professionals.
The proper use of any system that involves
suspension by rope is inherently risky. It should
only be used after training by a qualified instructor
who is medically fit.
IMPORTANT: The SKYLOTEC DEUS 7300
Series is certified for use ONLY with specific rope.
The internal brake system of the device has been
calibrated to work with specific ropes. Use of any
other rope risks serious injury or death.
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