Summary of Contents for ROPES RARK EQUIPMENT LockD Clips
- Page 1 LockD Clips User Manual V03.03 | September 2022 | English Instructions Manual CE 0408 EN17109:2020/D LockD Clips Communicating Safety System Subject to Technical Changes...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
6.3. Open a LockD Clips Carabiner Head ................ 19 6.4. Locking the Carabiner Heads by means of a Tweezle ..........19 Misuse and bugs ....................... 20 7.1. Excessive Twisting of the LockD Clips Lanyard Arms During Use ......20 ENGLISH... - Page 3 7.7. Beta Error: Neither Carabiner Gate can be Opened ..........25 7.8. Replacing a User’s LockD Clips on a Ropes Course Due to Beta Error ..... 26 Cleaning and Storage ....................28 8.1. Storing LockD Clips After Use .................. 28 8.2.
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Page 4: List Of Figures
User Manual List of figures Figure 1: LockD Clips for securing horizontal elements in the rope course ....6 Figure 2: LockD Clips when using zip lines ..............6 Figure 3: LockD Clips to secure vertical ascents and descents ........7 Figure 4: Carabiner Head .................... -
Page 5: Use Of The Lockd Clips System
"Tweezle", a mechanical identification point. The Tweezle is a type of “key” that enables the carabiners on LockD Clips to lock and unlock in order to perform their safety function and enable a user to move through the elements of a ropescourse without being able to disconnect from the life safety line. -
Page 6: In Combination With Trolleys In Zip Lines
User Manual Figure 1: LockD Clips for securing horizontal elements in the rope course LockD Clips may only be used on life safety lines that have been designed by a qualified professional and inspected according to jurisdictional standards. 1.3. In Combination with Trolleys in Zip Lines Figure 2: LockD Clips when using zip lines As 1.2 with an additional pulley. -
Page 7: In Vertical Ascents/Descents With Fall Arrest Devices
Clips carabiner. The user tweezles themselves onto the attached Tweezle O with the unlocked carabiner of the LockD Clips, allowing the other carabiner to be unlocked and able to detach from their previous life safety line, then ascend or descend using the fall arrest device. -
Page 8: Equipment Names & Designations
User Manual Equipment Names & Designations 2.1. Carabiner Head Figure 4: Carabiner Head ENGLISH... - Page 9 V03.03 | September 2022 | English Label 1200 Carabiner body, forged from high-strength aluminum alloy 1200A Abbreviated logo 1200B Batch Number | Date of manufacture, where the first two digits represent the year, the third and fourth digits represent the week of production 1111L Left-hand securing bolts for textile connectors...
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Page 10: Lockd Clips System
User Manual 2.2. LockD Clips System Figure 5: Total system Label 1000A Carabiner hook on the long arm 1000B Carabiner hook on short arm 3000A A Textile lanyard with communication system (cowtail), long arm 3000B Textile lanyard with communication system (cowtail), short arm... -
Page 11: Communication Control Banana
V03.03 | September 2022 | English 2.3. Communication control Banana Figure 6: Communication control Banana Label 2241 Bowden cover in long arm 2242 Bowden cover in short arm 2300 Banana, consisting of 2 identical, screwed-together plastic parts 3000A Textile connection long arm 3000B Textile connection short arm 3000D Hanging loop for connection with climbing harness 3000F... -
Page 12: Identification
User Manual 2.4. Identification 2.4.1. Identification label A label with all the relevant information about each LockD Clips unit can be found in the Banana’s protective wrap. Open the Velcro fastener to view. Figure 7: Identification label and serial number Label... -
Page 13: Markings On The Carabiner Body
The Tweezle consists of 2 plastic halves, they are attached to the life safety line by screwing the two halves together. LockD Clips can be used and function as designed once a Tweezle has been mounted on a life safety line. -
Page 14: Tweezle O
The Rescue Tweezle allows staff to remove a user of LockD Clips from a life safety line any time needed. The Rescue Tweezle must only be used by qualified personnel having had appropriate training. If used incorrectly, the LockD Clips user may have both clips unlocked when at height! Keep all Tweezles away from unqualified, untrained individuals. -
Page 15: Exchangeable Modules
7.5. Connection between LockD Clips and Safety Harness The LockD Clips system is to be used with an EN 361 approved safety harness or an EN 12277 approved climbing harness. The connection between LockD Clips and the climbing harness can be done by several means. -
Page 16: Connection With Textile Lanyard Sling
Connection to Lockd Clips without integrated swivel 4.2.1. Connection with Maillon Rapide The LockD Clips can be connected to the harness with an EN 362 (Kat Q) connector (typically Maillon Rapide). Make sure, that the connector can not be opened by the climber. -
Page 17: Connection With Textile Lanyard Sling
4.2.2. Connection with textile lanyard sling If necessary, the connection between the harness and LockD Clips can be extended with a rated textile sling. To minimize risk of strangulation, open slings longer than 50 cm must not be used as a connection material but be longitudinally sewn to form a single lanyard. -
Page 18: Functional Test
LockD Clips. • Test before each use that the locking/unlocking mechanism functions properly. • Do not allow LockD Clips to be used if you find have misgivings, have any questions, or believe the units are malfunctioning. -
Page 19: Open A Lockd Clips Carabiner Head
6.3. Open a LockD Clips Carabiner Head Note that only one carabiner of the LockD Clips system can be opened at a time. Figure 16: Opening the unlocked hook by pressing on the carabiner gate, the second carabiner remains locked You can check which carabiner gate can be opened by: •... -
Page 20: Misuse And Bugs
User Manual Figure 17: Tweezeling an unlocked carabiner head The use of the LockD Clips system requires the installation of Tweezles at all designated life safety clipping points, allowing the user to advance from one element to the next. Figure 18: Lafe Safety Ropes of a Ropes Course with Tweezles Installed Misuse and Troubleshooting 7.1. -
Page 21: Carabiner Gate Cannot Be Opened
V03.03 | September 2022 | English 7.2. Carabiner Gate Cannot be Opened If a carabiner gate cannot be pressed to open, first check to see if the other connected carabiner gate can open, indicating poor tweezling of the unlocked carabiner. Therefore, tweezle more forcefully to lock one head and unlock the other. -
Page 22: Preparing To Install The Gate Spring
User Manual 7.4.2. Preparing to Install the Gate Spring Tools required: • A 2mm allen screwdriver • Medium-resistant screw adhesive such as Loctite 243 or equivalent • Make sure you have a clean and clear workspace. 7.4.3. Mounting the Gate Spring First insert the smaller outer spring with the belly down, then the larger inner spring with the belly down and align holes on both using the allen screwdriver. -
Page 23: Checking And Replacing The Abrasion Guard
The abrasion guard must be replaced before it is worn through and the body of the aluminum carabiner head behind it exposed Do NOT use the LockD Clips if the aluminum carabiner body is worn more than 1mm, the LockD Clips must be sent to the manufacturer or manufacturer representative for replacement of the carabiner head. -
Page 24: Removal And Replacement Of An Abrasion Guard
User Manual 7.5.2. Removal and Replacement of an Abrasion Guard 1. Mount the carabiner hook on the disassembly adapter Figure 24: Mount the carabiner hook on the disassembly adapter 2. Use a 2mm pin-punch driver and a small hammer to remove the two clamping pins, 3. -
Page 25: Alpha Error: Both Carabiners Can Be Opened At The Same Time
Beta Error: Neither Carabiner Gate can be Opened When both carabiner gates of a LockD Clips unit remain locked at the same time, Beta Error has occurred. Although the user is secured on a life safety line, they are unable to progress through the ropes course. -
Page 26: Replacing A User's Lockd Clips On A Ropes Course Due To Beta Error
1. The user’s safety is not compromised but both carabiner gates are locked, and user cannot continue on the course. 2. A trained staff member carrying a tested replacement LockD Clips unit is dispatched to the user, equipped with tools to both remove the unit from the life safety line and the user’s harness connection. -
Page 27: Figure 28: Replacement Lockd Clips System To Be Installed With Non-Functioning System
Figure 28: Replacement LockD Clips system to be installed with non-functioning system still connected 3. The replacement LockD Clips unit is attached to the user and the life safety line while the non-functioning unit continues to remain attached at the same time. -
Page 28: Cleaning And Storage
8.1. Storing LockD Clips After Use Once LockD Clips have been returned from use, and especially if moisture is present, units should be stored on hooks with the carabiners hanging downwards to be able to shed moisture and dry. Drying should be done naturally, avoiding mechanical heat sources. -
Page 29: Cleaning With Moisture
Long term storage should take place in a cool and dry environment, out of light and heat sources. Care should be taken to protect LockD Clips from coming into contact with any chemicals and always protect from insect and rodent damage. -
Page 30: Use After Prolonged Storage
Figure 31: Storage after use. 8.4. Use after prolonged storage Check to make sure all LockD Clips coming out of storage have remained cool and dry and there are not any signs of vandalism, rodent damage, and especially, any signs of chemical damage. -
Page 31: Repair
Removal of gate or gate Manipulation of Swivel Any other procedure not listed If unauthorized changes, repair or replacement is done to LockD Clips, the guarantee will be void and safety of the system may be in jeopardy. ENGLISH... -
Page 32: Other Safety Regulations
• Harness should be worn according to manufacturer’s directions, keeping clothing layers in mind. • LockD Clips can only be used with a Tweezle, its designated key. The Tweezle must only be used on designated life safety lines following jurisdictional standards and designed for the appropriate load and their location on the ropes course. -
Page 33: Supplemental Issues
V03.03 | September 2022 | English 11. Supplemental Issues 11.1. Conforming Standards Conforms with: EC Directive 89/686/EWG Product certification according to: EN 17109:2020, Category D Testing and production approvals by: TÜV Austria | CE0408 Deutschstraße 10 Austria | 1230 Vienna 11.2. -
Page 34: Annual Monitoring By Qualified Individuals
In case of a 3 or 4 rating, please provide further information on the back of the form. A 4 rating requires the LockD Clips unit to be separated and marked for repair / replacement. Sorting according to repair types, whether it can be performed in-house or not, will facilitate decisions to be made by the operator. - Page 35 V03.03 | September 2022 | English Inspection Report Templet. Please refer to the instructions for use. Name of Inspection Inspector Date Operating manual Expiration Date (10 years Sheet available? from purchase date) Serial number (eight digits) Batch number (four digits) State of the carabiner body Condition of abrasion guard Condition of gate...
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Page 36: Your Partner And Direct Contact For All Kinds Of Questions
User Manual 13. Your partner and direct contact for all kinds of questions Ropes Park Equipment, LLC Ropes Park Equipment GmbH 1700 Post Rd. Suite C-16 Gaadnerstr. 90 Fairfield, CT 2371 Hinterbrühl USA 06824 Austria EU F 1-203-692-4644 E info@ropesparkequipment.eu E info@ropesparkequipment.com www.ropesparkequipment.eu www.ropesparkequipment.com...
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