WARNING:
11.0 INSTALLATION AND USE (Single User Unassisted Evacuation)
Step 1:
Locate a suitable location for the anchorage connector as specified in Section 2.0 of this manual. Install the FS810-3 Reinforced Cross Arm Strap.
Ensure the FS810-3 is attached as directly overhead of the user as possible, with the descent path clear of hazards or obstacles. Hazards can
include but are not limited to electrical, thermal, chemical sources, or other hazards. To install the FS810-3, position the strap around the anchorage and
pass the small D-ring through the larger D-ring (Figure 5, Dwg 1). Tighten the strap by sliding the large D-ring up the webbing while simultaneously
pulling down on the small D-ring. The cross arm strap must be tightly wrapped around the anchorage with the small D-ring hanging down for
connection of the Rescue & Descent system (Figure 5, Dwg 1). The cross arm strap may be wrapped multiple times around an anchorage to shorten
the length, but the small D-ring must pass through the large D-ring on each pass. User must additionally ensure that the rope lifeline WILL NOT make
contact with sharp or abrasive edges. If contact is unavoidable, ensure that the rope protector is used to prevent damage to the rope lifeline
(Figure 5, Dwg 2). Connect descent device to the FS810-3 cross arm strap (Figure 5, Dwg 3). Make connection to the Small D-ring ONLY. NEVER
connect the device to the large D-ring of the FS810-3.
Step 2:
Attach the short end of the rope lifeline to the Front/Sternal D-ring of the Full Body Harness (Figure 5, Dwg 4). The Front/Sternal D-ring is the preferred
and primary connection point of the system to the user. Attachment to the Dorsal D-ring is authorized for FBHs that lack a Front/Sternal D-ring, however,
the user should always connect to the Front/Sternal D-ring of their harness if so equipped. Allow free end of rope lifeline to unspool and fall to the
ground or next lower safe level. Free end of the rope lifeline must be in contact with the ground, or next lower safe level, to which the use is descending.
If rope length is inadequate to reach the ground or next lower safe level, the system cannot be used.
Step 3:
Ensure the section of rope lifeline between their Front/Sternal D-ring and the device is tight with no slack (Figure 5, Dwg 5). Slack between the user and
device is removed by pulling line out from the other side of the device (Figure 5, Dwg 5).
Step 4:
To perform a Single User Unassisted Evacuation, the user steps off of the walking/working surface and allows the Rescue/Descent System to lower
them
(Figure 5, Dwg 6).
Step 5:
The Rescue/Descent System is designed to lower the user at a constant rate of descent. The average rate of descent is 2.6 feet per second, with a
maximum rate of descent of 6.6 feet per second (Figure 5, Dwg 6).
Step 6:
Upon reaching a safe location, the user will disconnect from the Rescue/Descender and continue with their pre-planned rescue procedures.
WARNING
FIGURE 5 - INSTALLATION AND USE ( Single User Unassisted Evacuation)
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Consult your doctor if there is reason to doubt your fitness to safely absorb the shock from a fall arrest. Age and fitness
seriously affect a worker's ability to withstand falls. Pregnant women or minors must not use Safewaze equipment.
Failure to heed this warning may result in serious injury or death.
Safewaze Evacuation/Descent and Rescue/Descent Systems MUST NOT be used as part of a Fall Arrest or Fall
Protection System! User must ensure that all slack between themselves and the device is removed from the rope
lifeline prior to beginning ANY Evacuation/Descent/Rescue Operations! NO FREE FALL is permitted with this equipment!
Failure to heed this warning could result in serious injury or death!
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Ensure no
slack is
between
Descent
device
Velocity
and user
Avg. 2.6f/s
(.8m/s)
Max 6.6f/s
(2m/s)
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