SKYLOTEC PULLEYS Instrucciones De Uso página 15

to be employed in fall protection, work position or rescue systems
and for raising and lowering loads. Both plates should be locked at
all times when using pulleys and secured with a suitable coupling.
The pulleys should not be subjected to axial loading (loading in the
direction of the roller axis). Roller dimensions differ, depending on
the model involved. You should therefore ensure prior to use that
the pulley is suitable for use with your rope system (see label for
rope sizes). SKYLOTEC pulleys (aluminium rollers) should NOT be
used together with steel cables. The pulleys should be used with a
system that conforms to recognised international standards or
specific usage standards usually encountered in the sector and
employing an anchor point with an appropriate payload. The
suitability of an installation should be checked by an appropriately-
qualified person.
Functioning Principles
1.) Attaching the device to the rope
All rescue pulleys have rotating side plates. Spread them apart
enough to enable the insertion of the rope (about 90°). Insert the
rope, align the side plates back together and lock them by clipping
a carabiner into one of pulley's clipping holes.
2.) Correct Positionning
The pulleys should hang free of impediment from the carabiner or
other obstructions and should be aligned with the axis of pull.
Carabiners may be clipped into all three clipping holes
simultaneously with arbitrary pulling directions to hold the pulley
firmly in position.
3.) Hauling (mechanical advantage) and progress capture
systems
Before relying on the system always test it and verify that the used
rope clamp is jamming in the correct direction.
WARNING: The working load limit of the system is reduced to the
working load limit of the rope clamp.
4.) Traverse line systems
Temporary anchors on traverse line systems may be constructed
by connecting additional tow and back lines into side clipping holes
(large pulleys) or directly into the bight of the central knot of the
pulley (smaller pulley) and blocking them. The same lines may be
used to move the load along the main load bearing line. Single or
doubled, the pulleys may also be used for high speed Tyrolean
traverses (e.g. the flying fox setups).
General information, regular examination:
• Do not hesitate to retire the device if it shows signs of wear or
after a major fall or a major impact. They could cause internal
or invisible damage that may significantly weaken its strength.
In case of uncertainty treat the device as damaged or consult
SKYLOTEC.
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