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Figure 10
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7.2 Additional attachment points
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Some harnesses may include attachment points (e.g. at the chest, shoulders or hips). Refer to separate
harness user instructions for correct use of these attachments. The PRD rescue facility will operate on the
rear attachment only.
WARNING! Where attachments other than the rear D-Ring are used,
an alternative rescue plan must be in place before proceeding with work
at height.
300
kg
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7.3 Activating self rescue
During a descent it may be possible to safely land on a lower part of a structure. This is not recommended.
If attempted in an emergency situation it is important to avoid causing slack in the descent line and the
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chance of a secondary fall.
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7.4 Operating instructions
WARNING! Before activating the PRD descender, ensure that the descent
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path is clear of obstructions and sharp edges that may contact the descent
line during a descent. Only activate when it is safe to descend.
300
kg
WARNING! If the PRD is used with a twin-tailed lanyard, ensure the
trailing leg is disconnected from any lanyard stowage points before
beginning descent.
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kg
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Connect the hook or carabiner of the energy absorbing lanyard to the fall
arrest attachment point marked
attachment for fall arrest or restraint use (class A).
WARNING! Do not connect to any point of the
harness or PRD other than those clearly marked with
the letter 'A'. The PRD rescue function will operate only
300
on the rear D-Ring (See Figure 10 and Section 7.2).
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Personal Rescue Device
User Instruction Manual
A
(See Figure 10).
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CA
A
is the primary