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3. Once the first person/persons are down and disconnected from the line, the next
persons may hook onto the return line (which subsequently becomes the rescue line)
using an 8 knot.
or the line end's karabiner, depending on line length and lowering height.
WARNING! The lowering process described with continuous lowering of several
evacuees one after the other is called "shuttling". As shuttling alternates
between the function/name of the rescue line and the return line, it is
essential for the evacuees' safety that the 8 knot is ALWAYS placed
correctly to ensure that everyone descends all the way down.
The procedure is integrated into the basic training.
Remember to comply with the maximum lowering lengths stated in the "Inspection"
section (see section 4)!
When a person steps off the structure he or she must always be facing the structure.
Lowering a person in distress and colleague (rescuer) at the same time
The rescuer may be lowered together with a person in distress. The rescuer and evacuee
MUST be independently hooked to the same karabiner.
WARNING! In case of a double lowering, the following rules must always be
observed:
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There must be strict vigilance to prevent the line from touching or
coming close to any sharp edges (chafing).
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CRESTO recommends lowering in top mounted equipment, provided
that other assistance is placed next to the equipment. If this is not the
case, lowering MUST be done with person-fitted equipment!
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