Nomenclature Of Parts; Safety Check List - Sparrow 2D646 Manual Del Usuario

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2) MARkING
On the device are engraved the following information
(fig. 2):
1) Name of the manufacturer or of the responsible for the
immission in the market.
2) Product model.
3) Indication of the free end of the rope.
4) 0333 - Number of the notified body responsible for the
control of the manufacturing.
5) CE marking. Attention! EN 341:2011 is not included
in the harmonized standards for PPE, the CE marking re-
fers solely to EN 12841:2006.
6) Logo advising the user to carefully read the instruction
manual before employing the device.
7) Indication for the anchored/engaged side of the rope.
8) Number, year of the relevant EN normative of refer-
ence: EN 12841:2006-C - Rope access system rope ad-
justment devices; ROPE  10.5 ≤ Ø ≤ 11 - For use with
static or semi-static ropes EN 1891 type A, ø between
10.5 and 11 mm; 150 kg - Maximum work load per-
mitted; EN 341:2011 - Rescue Descenders; ROPE  ø
11 Patron PLUS TEUFELBERGER - For use with static or
semi-static ropes certified toEN 1891 tipo A, ø 11 mm;
100 m - Max descent length permitted; 30 kg ≤≤ 150
kg - Min and Max work load permitted; T>-40°C - Lowest
temperature of use permitted.
9) Indication about the work modes of the control handle.
10) Batch number and year of manufacture.
Verify the indications engraved on the device are read-
able after use.

3) NOMENCLATURE OF PARTS

Components of the device (fig. 3):
A - Counter-block; B - Snapping catch; C - Attachment
slot; D - Control handle; E - Fixed side plate; F - Cam;
G - Cam pivot; H - Feed rope slot; I - Sliding side plate;
L - Safety catch.
Components of the system (fig. 4.1 - 4.2):
M - Anchor point; N - Engaged side of the rope; O -
Hand controlling the descent; P - Descender; Q - Free
end of the rope; R - Connector for linking to the har-
ness or anchor point; S - Hand holding the free end of
the rope.
Handle positions (fig. 4.3):
T - Stand-by / Safety work positioning; U - Work position-
ing; V - Start descending; X - Maximum descent speed; Y
- (EBS) extra braking system.
Materials:
Light alloy (side plates), stainless steel (cam, counter-
blocks, hinges, springs), nylon (handle and safety catch)

4) SAFETY CHECk LIST

Check carefully before each use:
there are no signs of abrasion, cracks, corrosion; the cam
rotates freely, without jamming and the spring of the cam
snaps it in the rope locking position; the cam is not worn
out especially in the area where it locks on to the rope
and inside the grove for the rope; the connector placed in
the attachment slot is free to rotate unimpeded; the con-
trol handle works properly, the spring sets back the han-
dle in to the "REST" position; the mobile side plate hooks
properly on to the hinge of the cam; the control handle
rotates correctly without impediments; the karabiners lock
properly; no dirt in or on the descender (ex. sand); check
the rope for signs of abrasion, corrosion, frying yarns and,
stitches or swages, are in good state.
Attention! Before you apply a load on to the device,
make a thorough good working order check: in case you
have any doubt about the good state of the device, re-
move it immediately from further use.
During use:
regularly check the correct functioning of the device, the
correct placement of the other components included in
the system; make sure nothing interferes with the system
throughout the entire length; make sure the connectors
are properly locked and the safety catch is closed; ensure
the rope is always in tension to avoid possible free-falls;
avoid having slack rope between the anchor and the at-
tachment on the harness.
5) USER INSTRUCTIONS
This equipment is meant to be used in normal climat-
ic conditions tolerated by human beings (operating tem-
perature range between +40°C and -40°C). Enclosed to
this user manual, find an inspection card (conforming to
EN 365:2004) which has to be properly filled in every
part and kept constantly updated by the user. If the in-
spection card is missing or unreadable, do not use the
device. During the use, it is essential for your own safety,
that the device and the anchor points are always correct-
ly placed, and that the work is organized in such a way,
to minimize the risk of a fall from a height. Always make
sure to have enough clearance to avoid impacts with the
ground or obstacles on the trajectory of a bad fall in the
air. You must use only anchor points that conform to the
requirements of EN 795 (min. 10 kN) they must be free
from burrs or cutting edges. The anchor point must be al-
ways located at or above waist level to minimize the even-
tual free fall distance (fig. 7.1)
Inserting and removing the rope.
Connect the Sparrow to the ventral ring of your full body
harness (fig. 5) or to the anchor point (fig. 6), using a lock-
ing karabiner certified to EN 362:2004 (max.120mm);
open the mobile side plate; insert the rope following the
instructions on the device; close the mobile side plate (en-
sure the safety catch is properly closed). In difficult condi-
tions, when you need a stronger braking action, or low-
ering a heavy weight from an anchor point, pull the free
end of the rope through the snapping catch, you will have
better control over the descent.
Good working order check.
Before each use verify the good working conditions of the
device. Attention! Before following this procedure, you
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