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Personal Rescue Device User Instruction Manual
CA
Content
1. Important information.............................................................................................................................................9
2. Terms and definitions..............................................................................................................................................9
3. Purpose..................................................................................................................................................................10
4. Limitations.............................................................................................................................................................10
5. System requirements............................................................................................................................................11
6. Inspection..............................................................................................................................................................12
7. Using the PRD........................................................................................................................................................13
1 Important information
Before using this equipment, check that the Serial number of the descent device matches that listed on the
equipment record sheet.
The user must read, understand and follow this instruction manual before using this equipment. This manual must be kept
in a safe place for future reference with inspection records and should be used as part of an employee training program.
It is essential for the safety of the user that if the Personal Rescue Device (PRD) is resold outside the original country of
destination the reseller shall provide instructions for use, maintenance, inspection, periodic examination and repair in the
language of the country in which the device will be used.
It is essential that users are competent in the use of the PRD. Users should have sufficient professional or technical
training, knowledge and actual experience to enable them to:
• carry out their assigned duties at the level of responsibility allocated to them;
• understand fully any potential hazards related to the PRD;
• detect any technical defects in the PRD, recognize any implications for health and safety from those defects, and be able
to take remedial action to deal with these.
The PRD shall only be used by a person who is trained and competent in its safe use. Contact 3M if you have any concerns
regarding the use, maintenance, applications or operation of this device. Fitness and age significantly affect a person’s ability to
safely withstand fall arrest loads. Only people who are physically and mentally fit and healthy, not under the influence of drugs or
alcohol are permitted to use this equipment. If you are uncertain about your ability, consult your doctor. The PRD must not be used
by pregnant women or minors.
2 Terms and definitions
Personal Rescue Device (PRD):
complete fall arrest body holding/rescue device made up of a full body harness, descent device and backpack .
Descent/descender device:
unit consisting of a fall arrest point, braking mechanism and descent line.
Descent line:
kernmantle rope contained within the descender device allowing the user to descend to a lower position.
Load line:
textile webbing contained within the descender device connecting the fall arrest point to the descent line.
Release cord:
webbing on shoulder strap which is pulled enabling mechanical release of the descent mechanism.
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