Parts Of A Deus 7300 Device; Anchorage; Anchor Connector; Deus-Approved Ropes - 3M DEUS 7300 Manuel D'instruction

A controlled descent system consists of six
interdependent parts: 1) anchorage, 2) anchorage
connector or anchor, 3) rope, 4) controlled descent
device, 5) connectors, and 6) harness. To perform
particular rescues or to relieve situations that can
occur during training or recreational use, a Rescue
Transfer Unit is also required. The system is only as
strong as the weakest part in the system. It is the
responsibility of the user or trainer to make sure he
or she understands all of the parts in the system and
how to use these parts.
In this manual, the term "controlled descent device"
is used to refer to a piece of hardware, like a DEUS
7300 device, that is used either as a primary system
or as a back-up belay to a primary controlled descent
device.
Anchorage – The anchorage is the object used to
secure the anchor. Professionals who work at height
usually rely on pre-planned anchorages rated to
support specific maximum loads, depending on the
standard followed, such as ANSI, CSA or EN. (Refer to
the appropriate standards for details.) For training,
anchorages should be planned and rated so there
is no chance of failure. Selection of an appropriate
rated anchor point is critical to performing a safe
escape or rescue at height, and requires considerable
training.
Anchorage connector – The anchororage
connector is an attachment device that connects
the controlled descent system to the Anchorage. The
DEUS 7300 device should only be anchored using
two locking carabiners.
NOTE – Both the anchorage and the anchorage
connector for a back-up belay should be entirely
independent from the anchorage and anchorage
connector used for the primary system.
DEUS-approved ropes – The DEUS 7300 is designed
and approved for use ONLY with DEUS-approved
12 mm ropes. There are no third-party approved
ropes. Use of any other ropes may result in injury
or death.
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PaRts oF a deUs 7300 deviCe

DEUS 7300 controlled descent device – The DEUS
7300 can be used as a primary descent system for
rescue or work, or as a back-up belay to your primary
system. DEUS 7300 controlled descent devices are
ideal for applications where longer descents and
heavy use are necessary.
Features of the DEUS 7300 make the devices
appropriate for these applications, starting with a
robust, rugged construction and highly engineered
design. DEUS 7300 devices also feature simple,
automatic and hands free operation, are speed
limited with redundant brakes for extra safety, and
are built with DEUS "Soft Engagement Technology" to
minimize shock load.
Connectors – DEUS 7300 devices require at least
two connectors: one to connect the person to
the system and one to connect the system to an

anchorage.

Harness – A harness is what connects a person to a
controlled descent system. The purpose of a harness
is to secure the person to the system, and to safely
and comfortably distribute load during descent. Your
employer will determine the type of harness that is
appropriate.
Rescue Transfer Unit – The Rescue Transfer Unit
(RTU) 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
device the unloaded fall-protection device is released
so that controlled descent can proceed.