heightec RescuePack WK32 User Instructions

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with respect to gravity...
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WK32 - RescuePack™
User Instructions
ONLY FOR USE BY COMPETENT PERSONS, WHO HAVE BEEN
TRAINED ON THIS SPECIFIC KIT.
THESE UI ARE TO BE READ IN CONJUNCTION WITH UI FOR
A
EACH ITEM OF THE KIT.
C

LOWERING

(see overleaf for raising)
1. Select an unquestionably sound anchorage
structure, above casualty.
B
(A)
2.Pass anchor strop around anchorage and
connect karabiner to screwlink.
3.Fit open hook to end of pole. With control-
device half-threaded, extend pole to casualty
(B). Attach hook to harness and pull to release,
ensuring hook gate closes fully.
4.Pull rope to casualty tight by pulling tail end
through device (C).
5. Fully thread control-device & lock-off by
passing tail rope loop through the screwlink then
D
around device (D).
E
6.Check all connections, then cut casualty's fall
arrest lanyard, with knife.
7. Gently lower casualty by holding tail rope and
squeezing device handle into 'sweet spot' (E).
The heightec Group Ltd, Lake District Business Park, Mint Bridge Road, Kendal, LA9 6NH
T: +44(0)1539 728866 F:+44(0)1539 728833
REF: UI WK32 Issued: 07/04/11 Revised: 05/12/14 Approved:CE