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9. zipSTOP BRAKE ASSEMBLY INSTALLATION
9.1 General
Simply put, the zipSTOP Brake is designed to be mounted to a primary anchor point to slow the decent of
riders on a zip line. The primary anchor point is exactly what it sounds like; it is the main attachment point for
the brake. The secondary anchor point is the support point for the redirection lines and pulleys.
The zipSTOP Brake Unit is installed at the end of the zip line, usually on or adjacent to the terminal end. A
Secondary Anchor Point is normally required upstream of the landing area to provide support for the Redi-
rection Line pulleys AND forces associated with braking. Alternately a full-length secondary cable of sufficient
capacity can be installed to provide support for the Redirection Line and associated pulleys.
Pictures in this manual are for reference purposes in terms of geometry and proposed redirection setup
configuration only. Mandated EAD may or may not be shown.
9.2 Safety Precautions
ALWAYS INSTALL AN EMERGENCY ARREST DEVICE (EAD)
An independent arrest device is required to safely stop riders in the event of operator error or third party
equipment failure.
PROPER DESIGN AND TESTING OF THE COMPLETE BRAKING SYSTEM IS ALWAYS REQUIRED
The complete brake system for zip Lines consists of all brakes employed, including primary brake and EAD.
All braking installations that include the zipSTOP as a component of the braking system must be designed,
tested and operated according to this Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual and proper industry
and engineering practices. Failure to do so may result in serious injury or death to participants.
Exceeding maximum recommended line speed can cause injury to participants and damage equipment.
FAILURE TO CORRECTLY INSTALL OR MAINTAIN A ZIPSTOP BRAKE ASSEMBLY MAY RESULT IN
SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH TO PARTICIPANTS.
ALWAYS CARRY OUT UNMANNED TESTING TO DETERMINE ACTUAL BRAKING DISTANCE
The information contained in this manual is intended for guidance only. Calculated braking distances for
the zipSTOP Brake assembly are estimates only and may differ from actual braking distances achieved on
individual zip lines.
AVOID CONTACT BETWEEN RIDER AND RIDER TROLLEY AND/OR BRAKE TROLLEY
Serious injury may result if rider contacts the rider trolley or Brake Trolley during the braking phase. Always
design zipSTOP Brake assembly installation to ensure rider cannot make contact with, or have any part of
their body caught between, the rider trolley and Brake Trolley.
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