CMC Rescue MPD User Manual page 12

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PREPARING TO LOWER
Firmly grip the running end of the rope and apply friction over the Fixed
Brake V-Groove, bringing the rope back toward the anchor and parallel to
the load end, creating an "S-shaped" bend in the rope.
TO LOWER
Unlock the Parking Brake. Grasp the Release Handle and pull up to
engage the release mechanism (1) and then rotate counterclockwise
to lower (2). Rotating the Moving Brake off the rope may significantly
increase the service life of the MPD.
(1)
Pull up to
engage the
release
mechanism
(2)
Rotate counterclockwise
to lower
Load
ALWAYS MAINTAIN AN "S-SHAPED" BEND IN ROPE
USING THE MPD AS A
DESCENT CONTROL DEVICE