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DBI SALA ROLLGLISS R550 User Instruction Manual

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The Ultimate in Fall Protection
This manual is intended to meet the Manufacturer's Instructions as required by ANSI/ASSE Z359.4 and
CSA Z259.2.3. It should be used as part of an employee training program as required by OSHA.
WARNING:
This product is part of an emergency rescue system. The user must follow manufacturer's instructions for each
part of the system. These instructions must be provided to the user of this equipment. The user must read and understand
these instructions before using this equipment. Manufacturer's instructions must be followed for proper use and maintenance
of this equipment. Alterations or misuse of this equipment, or failure to follow instructions, may result in serious injury or
death.
IMPORTANT:
If you have questions on the use, care, or suitability of this equipment for your application, contact Capital
Safety.
IMPORTANT:
Record the product identification information from the ID label in the inspection and maintenance log in
Section 9 of this manual.
descRIPTION:
The R550 Rescue & Escape Device (Figure 1) is available in Descent with Rescue Lifting or Descent Only models.
A Humidity Resistant Case combination to protect the R550 Descender against environmental conditions is
available on some models. An integral bracket is available as an accessory that will attach the R550 to a ladder.
Rollgliss R550
Models: 3325XXX
Available descent lengths range from 50 ft. (15 m) to 1,640 ft. (500 m) in 25 ft. (8 m) increments. The last three digits of the Model Number (signified
by 'XXX') indicate the maximum descent length in feet.
Form: 5903520 Rev: C
UseR INsTRUcTION MANUAl
ROllGlIss
R550 RescUe & escAPe devIce
®
Figure 1 - R550 Rescue & Escape Devices
Rollgliss R550 with Rescue Lifting
R550 Rescue & Escape Device
Model Numbers: (See back pages.)
Models: 3327XXX
© Copyright 2013, DB Industries, Inc.
Rollgliss
®
Humidity Resistant Case
Models: 3326XXX

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  • Page 1 An integral bracket is available as an accessory that will attach the R550 to a ladder. Figure 1 - R550 Rescue & Escape Devices Rollgliss R550 Rollgliss R550 with Rescue Lifting Humidity Resistant Case Models: 3325XXX...

  • Page 2: System Requirements

    Descent Log for instructions to calculate the allowed Maximum Cumulative Descent Distance. DEsCENT sPEED: The speed at which the user(s) will be lowered when using the Rollgliss R550 Rescue & Escape Device increases with the combined weight of the user(s). The approximate descent speed for one person is 2-3 ft/s (0.6 - 0.9 m/s).
  • Page 3 DEsCENT PATH AND LANDING AREA CLEARANCE: The planned descent path must be unobstructed. The landing area must be clear of obstructions to permit safe landing of the user. Failure to provide an unobstructed descent path and landing area may result in serious injury. Maintain a minimum distance of 1 foot (31 cm) from any vertical surface to ensure safe descent.
  • Page 4 Figure 4 - Connecting the R550 Descender Figure 5 - Connecting to a Full Body to a Ladder Harness Back D-Ring Anchorage Anchorage Connector (Web Sling) Carabiner Front D-Ring Ball Lock Pin Fixed Ladder Ladder Rungs step 1. Connect to a Full Body Harness or other Body support: A full body harness or other means of supporting Ladder Bracket...
  • Page 5 Figure 6 - Descent Control Figure 7 - Rescue Applications For additional simultaneous descent control: Rescue/Escape Lifting Handle Pigtail To suspend descent To slow or Rollgliss and hold the victim interrupt R550 during rescue: descent: Rescue Pigtail Rescue End Snap Hook Harness D-Ring Harness D-Ring...
  • Page 6 Alternate option: The R550 Rescue & Escape Device Figure 8 - Power Drill Assist is also configured to allow a Power Drill (minimum 1/2” chuck and 400 lbf-in torque) to be attached to the center of the Rescue Hub which can be used in remote assisted rescues to raise the fall victim.
  • Page 7 • Pre-use Inspection: If the Rollgliss R550 Rescue & Escape Device is not stored in a Humidity Resistant Case (see Figure 9), the Rollgliss R550 Rescue & Escape Device should be inspected per the steps in Section 5.3 prior to each use:...
  • Page 8 INsPECTIoN sTEPs: Per the intervals defined in Section 5.1, inspect the R550 Descender as follows: step 1. (See Figure 10) If the R550 Rescue & Escape Device is stored in a Humidity Resistant Case, inspect the Humidity Indicator on the outside of the case (A). If the Humidity Indicator displays a reading of 60 or greater (pie sector indicator): (1) Open the case and inspect the R550 Descender per the remaining steps.

  • Page 9: Maintenance

    6.0 MAINTeNANce, seRvIce, sTORAGe MAINTENANCE: • Rollgliss R550 Descender: Periodically clean the exterior of the R550 Rescue & Escape Device with water and mild detergent. Position the device so excess water will drain out. Clean labels as required. Clean lifeline with water and mild detergent. Rinse and thoroughly air dry. Do not force dry with heat. A buildup of dirt, paint, etc., may prevent the lifeline from pulling through the device.

  • Page 10: Specifications

    7.0 sPecIfIcATIONs MATERIALs: Aluminum Alloy Housing: Aluminum Alloy Pulley: Stainless Steel Anchorage Handle: Stainless Steel Fasteners:` Alloy Steel shafts & Gears: Bronze Bushings: 9.5 mm (3/8”) Polyamide Static Kernmantel Rope Lifeline: Polyester Baked Finish Finish Paint: PERFoRMANCE Anchorage strength Required: 1,361 kg (3,000 lb) 1 Person: 130 lb - 310 lb (59 kg - 141 kg) Capacity:...
  • Page 11 8.0 lAbelING The following labels should be securely attached to the R550 Rescue & Escape Device and should be fully legible: Identification Contact Warning Warning Inspection Log i-safe™ i-safe™ RFID Case Inspection...

  • Page 12: Inspection And Maintenance Log

    9.0 INsPecTION ANd MAINTeNANce lOG sERIAL NuMBER: MoDEL NuMBER: DATE PuRCHAsED: DATE oF FIRsT usE: INsPECTIoN DATE INsPECTIoN ITEMs CoRRECTIvE ACTIoN MAINTENANCE NoTED PERFoRMED Approved By: Approved By: Approved By: Approved By: Approved By: Approved By: Approved By: Approved By: Approved By: Approved By: Approved By:...
  • Page 13 INsPECTIoN DATE INsPECTIoN ITEMs CoRRECTIvE ACTIoN MAINTENANCE NoTED PERFoRMED Approved By: Approved By: Approved By: Approved By: Approved By: Approved By: Approved By: Approved By: Approved By: Approved By: Approved By: Approved By: Approved By: Approved By: Approved By: Approved By: Approved By: Approved By: Approved By:...
  • Page 14 10.0 desceNT lOG sERIAL NuMBER: MoDEL NuMBER: DATE PuRCHAsED: DATE oF FIRsT usE: DATE DEsCENT WEIGHT DEsCENT DIsTANCE CuMuLATIvE DEsCENT DIsTANCE Total of Descent Distances at left since last Service Date (below). 1. Match the greatest descent Weight logged above with the 2.
  • Page 15 Descent Length: Model Product Features in Feet in Meters 3327050 Rollgliss R550 Rescue Lifting 15.24 3327100 Rollgliss R550 Rescue Lifting 30.48 3327150 Rollgliss R550 Rescue Lifting 45.72 3327200 Rollgliss R550 Rescue Lifting 60.96 3327275 Rollgliss R550 Rescue Lifting 83.82 3327300...

  • Page 16: Limited Lifetime Warranty

    LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY Warranty to End user: D B Industries, LLC dba CAPITAL SAFETY USA (“CAPITAL SAFETY”) warrants to the original end user (“End User”) that its products are free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use and service. This warranty extends for the lifetime of the product from the date the product is purchased by the End User, in new and unused condition, from a CAPITAL SAFETY authorized distributor.

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