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DEUS 3000 Series Controlled Descent Devices –
Controlled descent devices control the movement
of rope during descent or positioning. The purpose
of DEUS 3000 Series controlled descent devices is to
control the movement of rope either automatically
(hands free) or manually using four independent
brakes.
The diagrams at left show the various parts of a DEUS
3000 Series controlled descent device.
Connectors – Connectors can be either hardware
like carabiners or software like webbing and rope.
The purpose of connectors is to link together the
various parts of the system. A vertical rescue system
typically requires at least two connectors: one to
connect the person to the system, and one to
connect the system to a suitable anchorage point.
Harness – The harness is what connects you to
the vertical rescue system. The purpose of the
harness is to secure you to the system and safely
and comfortably distribute load during descent.
Your employer will determine which harness is
appropriate for your work. Harnesses used for
industrial fall protection rescue shall meet the
requirements of the appropriate fall protection safety
standards for your location (e.g., ANSI, CSA or EN).
Refer to the relevant standards for details.
Rescue Transfer Unit – A rescue transfer unit is
a specialized piece of equipment used to raise a
person who has fallen and is suspended from a piece
of fall-protection equipment in order to transfer the
load from the fall-protection device to a rigged and
anchored controlled descent device. After the load is
transferred to the controlled descent, the unloaded
fall-protection device is released so that controlled
descent can proceed.
Anchor connector
Connector
Harness
Anchorage
Rope
Connector
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