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Personal Rescue Device
UK
User Instruction Manual
Release pin
pin within the descent device that releases to initiate a descent.
Backpack
textile bag attached to the harness containing the descender device.
Anchor
fall arrest anchor device with a minimum capacity of 10 kN.
3 Purpose
The PRD comprises a full body harness conforming to EN 361:2002 with integral descender device
conforming to EN 341:2011 Type 1 Class D – For one descent only. The PRD is intended to be used in a
fall arrest system and, in the event of a fall, the descent device can be activated by the user to lower the user
safely to a lower level. Once activated, the descent speed is automatically limited and requires no further input
from the user. The PRD should be a personal issue item.
Descender model number
Maximum descent height
Descent energy
Descent line type
Harness model number
RH1-Part no: 68001-00
4 Limitations
The PRD shall not be used outside its limitations or for any purpose other than that for which it is intended.
All inspections should be conducted by a competent person. Do not attempt to modify or repair the equipment.
Failure to follow these instructions or misuse of this equipment is critical for your safety.
1
Total user weight (including tools) 59 kg min – 140 kg max (130 lbs min 310 lbs max).
2
The PRD is for a single user only for rescue purposes only.
3
Only one person can be connected to the PRD at any time.
4
Use of this equipment in hazardous environments may require additional precautions to reduce the
possibility of injury to the user or damage to the equipment. Hazards may include, but are not limited
to: high heat, fires, acids, caustic solutions, welding flames, explosive or toxic gases, corrosive
environments, sharp edges, moving machinery.
5
Operating temperature -20°C to +60°C (-4°F to +140°F).
6
Descent speed is between 0.5-2 m/s or 1.6 – 6.6 ft/sec.
7
After a single descent, the descender device shall be withdrawn from service, details recorded on the
periodic examination log and referred to Latchways.
8
Should a fall occur and the fall arrest harness be subject to fall arrest loads, it must be withdrawn from
service, details recorded on the periodic examination log and referred to Latchways.
9
The life of the product can be affected by environmental conditions.
10 The PRD is suitable for use in areas in which explosive atmospheres caused by
mixtures of air and gases, vapours or mists or by air/dusts mixtures are likely
to occur, as per BS EN 13463-1:2001 equipment group II, category 2.
R20 (68200-00)
20 m / 65 ft
34,300 J / 25,300 ft/lbF
5.4 mm diameter Ultra-High Molecular Weight Polyethylene
(UHMwPE) core, Aramid overbraid rope
Description
Single point, fall arrest harness with quick
release buckles, adjustable length shoulder
straps; adjustable length leg straps.
10
Materials
Polyester webbing with
powder coated aluminium
fittings.
II 2 G c IIC T3
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