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Rotate the frame of the DEUS 3000 Series
controlled descent device
During descent, grasp the frame of the
SKYLOTEC DEUS 3000 Series controlled
descent device and apply rotational torque that
would align the centerline of the device with
the load-bearing side of the rope. The frame
will not noticeably move, but the effect of the
torque will reduce the tension applied to the free
end of the rope by the sliding cam, which will
increase descent speed. Releasing the frame
will automatically resume normal descent. The
drawings at right illustrate how to apply torque to
the frame of the SKYLOTEC DEUS 3000 Series
controlled descent device to increase descent
speed in special conditions.
These techniques to reduce the amount of braking
done by the figure eight brake can be used in four
different circumstances:
a) To increase descent speed
Increased descent speed may be desired when
the person descending is lightweight, when
rope is wet or frozen, when descent is at an
angle other than vertical, or in special situations.
The increased speed that occurs in these
circumstances carries increased risk of injury or
death upon landing. It is the responsibility of the
user to determine if increased speed is prudent.
b) To initiate descent with very light loads
As a safety feature, SKYLOTEC DEUS 3000
Series controlled descent devices are designed so
that hands-free descent will not occur if the load
is less than 40 kg (90 lbs). Because of this safety
feature, the DEUS 3000 Series is not designed
for use in "escape" mode by anyone weighing
less than 40 kg (90 lbs). However, SKYLOTEC
DEUS 3000 Series devices can be used to rescue
individuals weighing less than 40 kg (90 lbs)
when rigged in "rescue" mode. When rigged in
"rescue" mode and the load is below the minimum
necessary to initiate hands-free descent, descent
can be initiated by decreasing the braking effect of
the figure eight brake.
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In "escape" rigging, rotate the
frame to release rope tension
in order to back away from an
anchor or to increase descent
speed.
c) To manually pull rope through the device.
To manually pull rope
through a SKYLOTEC
DEUS 3000 Series
controlled descent
device, it is first
necessary to turn the
control dial to the full
"go" position to release
the disk actuated drum
brake. Then, making
sure that both ends of
the rope are parallel
to the centerline of the
frame of the device,
pull on the side of the rope you want to lengthen.
Be sure to slightly cross the centerline of the
frame of the device while pulling. This drawing
illustrates how to align the ropes to manually pull
rope through the device.
Rotate the frame in "rescue"
rigging to initiate descent
with light loads or to increase
descent speed.