CMC Rescue MPD User Manual page 2

Thank you for selecting the CMC Rescue MPD™ for your technical rope
rescue systems. Truly a multi-purpose device, the flexibility and versatility
of the MPD reduces the number of components in a rescue system and
simplifies system rigging. The result is a safer and more efficient rescue.
Please contact Customer Support if you have questions about this, or any
other CMC Rescue product.
WARNING
Serious injury or death may result from the improper use of this equipment.
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This equipment has been designed and manufactured for use by experienced
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professionals only.
Do not attempt to use this equipment without proper training.
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Failure to follow these instructions could result in serious injury or death.
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(KMIII rope used for certification. For information on performance with other life safety
ropes, please contact CMC Rescue).
MADE IN THE USA (of US and foreign components).
The most current version of the MPD User's Manual can be downloaded
at cmcrescue.com/mpd.
ISO 9001: Certified
©2015 CMC Rescue, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
THIS DEVICE MEETS THE AUXILIARY EQUIPMENT (PULLEY, DESCENT
CONTROL AND BELAY DEVICE) REQUIREMENTS OF NFPA 1983,
STANDARD ON LIFE SAFETY ROPE AND EQUIPMENT FOR
EMERGENCY SERVICES, 2012 EDITION. EMERGENCY SERVICES
AUXILIARY EQUIPMENT IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 1983-2012.
THIS MPD HAS PASSED THE MINIMUM BREAKING STRENGTH
AND HOLDING LOAD TEST USING THE FOLLOWING ROPE:
NEW ENGLAND ROPES, KMIII, CMC ITEM K05160, 13 mm
OR NEW ENGLAND ROPES, KMIII, CMC ITEM K05140, 11 mm
(AS APPLICABLE).
MULTI-PURPOSE DEVICE
Pulley Descent Control
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Belay
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