Before Each Use; Rigging A Deus 7300 Device - 3M DEUS 7300 Manuel D'instruction

Before each use

Before loading and using a controlled descent
system, check every component of the system,
including: 1) anchorage, 2) anchorage connector, 3)
rope, 4) controlled descent device, 5) connectors,
6) harness, and 7) Rescue Transfer Unit. Pre-rigging
as much of the system as possible saves time and
avoids mistakes. You are responsible for making
sure that every component of your system is safe,
functional and ready to use.
See the section titled: "Care and Maintenance" for
specific procedures (page 14).

Rigging a deUs 7300 deviCe

DEUS 7300 controlled descent devices are certified
for use only with DEUS-approved 12 mm ropes.
The hinged cover plate on the DEUS 7300 is attached
to the device body with a double-action bayonet-
mount and hinge. To open, slide the cover plate to
align the holes with the bayonet posts on the body,
then lift the cover plate to expose the rope-threading
path. To close the cover plate, reverse the process.
Push lightly on the cover to secure the plate. Do not
force the plate closed; it will slide into place easily
when the holes are properly aligned. Excessive force
may damage the hinge.
With the cover plate open, thread rope into the
device according to the threading diagram on the
cover. When the rope is threaded inside, close the
cover plate, slide the bayonet-mount to the locked
position, and then secure the cover by attaching
through the rigging eyes. The cover plate must
be closed, locked and secured with locking
carabiners before use.
DEUS 7300 devices have three rigging eyes. Rigging
can be done with one, two or three of the eyes.
Rigging with two of the three eyes is recommended.
It is highly recommended that one of the rigging
eyes, usually the middle eye, be used to attach a
control lanyard to prevent dropping the device while
rigging.
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wARNINg: If any of these inspections fail or
if you have any doubts about any component
of your controlled descent system, do not use
it. Inspection increases the likelihood but does
not guarantee having a safe descent system, and
inspection offers no additional warranty rights
above those stated by DEUS Rescue.
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CAUTION: The DEUS 7300 weighs about
15 lbs. Dropping a 7300 device from height can
cause severe injury or death if it should strike a
person below.
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