SKEDCO Micro Hauler Quick Start Manual

Camming pulley system

♦ Using a large steel locking carabiner attach the top end of the Micro Hauler system to a

substantial anchor (tripod, beam etc). Lock the carabiner.

♦ Pull on the cord that is attached to the cam to release the cam from holding the rope. Do not

remove the safety pin because that will completely open the cam and allow the rope to come

out of the guide channel. Pull the cord around the frame and secure it into the dimpled

"retainer catch" on the back of the frame. This allows the rope to move freely through the

system in both directions.

♦ Pull down on the steel carabiner that is attached to the lower pulley until it is low enough to

clip into the load (stretcher, equipment or rescuer). Holding the tail end of the rope lower the

load to the bottom of the space in which you will be working.

♦ Re-engage the cam to the rope by pulling down firmly on the attached cord and releasing.

♦ After the patient or litter is attached to the lower pulley with the carabiner the load can be

raised by pulling on the tail end of the rope.

♦ To make it easier to grip the rope, a handled ascender can be used. Open the cam on the

ascender and insert the tail end of the rope into the rope channel and re-engage the cam.

♦ To make raising the load even easier, attach a Skedco Rescue Stirrup to the handled rope

grab using a screw link or small carabiner. For your safety, attach the short end of the stirrup

(safety strap) to the front D ring on you harness. Insert your foot into one of the foot stirrups

(steps) at the bottom. Push down with the your foot. This will raise the load. Release the

pressure on your foot and slide the handled rope grab upward on the rope while raising your

foot. Press down with your foot again. Repeat this action until the load has been raised to a

point that you can remove it from the system.

Note: When hauling a rescue load long distances it will be necessary to change feet to prevent

over tiring of the leg muscles. This technique makes it much easier to raise the load and prevents

fatiguing your arm muscles which you will need to remove the load from the system. It is much

safer for you and the victim if your arms are not tired.

♦ The Micro Hauler can be used on a "piggyback" haul system rather than taking time to do a

complicated Z rig. To do this, select a very strong anchor. Attach the upper end of the Micro

Hauler to the anchor using a large steel locking carabiner. Attach a Rescuescender or other

suitable rope grab to the lower pulley.

♦ Attach the rope grab to the haul line. The haul line should be over an edge roller or suitable

rope protective device at the edge of the hole / roof / cliff to prevent abrasion. The haul

system will be horizontal. It is necessary to use prusiks or proper rope grabs on the haul line

to allow resetting and safe rope management.

♦ It is always necessary to have a proper belay line (safety line) attached to a separate strong

anchor in case the main anchor or other part of the system fails. (You must have redundant

"back up" on any rope rescue system.)

Using the Micro Hauler Camming Pulley System

This system gives you a 4:1 mechanical advantage

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Page 1 ♦ The Micro Hauler can be used on a "piggyback" haul system rather than taking time to do a complicated Z rig. To do this, select a very strong anchor. Attach the upper end of the Micro Hauler to the anchor using a large steel locking carabiner.
Page 2 ♦ To raise the load pull the lower pulley and rope grab toward the load / edge. Allow the cam to grab the rope. Pull on the tail end of the Micro Hauler rope. This will raise the load. When the pulleys come together, set the prusiks or rope grabs of the haul line. Release the tension on the Micro Hauler.
Page 3 Store this and all other equipment in a clean, dry place. SKEDCO recommends that a use log be maintained for this and any other piece of equipment. This log should include date and manner of use, inspection results and inspector’s signature.
Page 4 REPAIR SKEDCO recommends that all repair work be done by the manufacturer. All other repair work or modification of the product may void the warranty and releases SKEDCO from all liability and responsibility as the manufacturer. These instructions should be kept in a permanent record. A copy should be kept with the equipment for reference before and after each use of the equipment.