wARNINg: Do not use a body belt with this equipment. Body belts
do not support your entire body, which may result in serious injury.
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aFTER a DESCENT:
the auto retract function will retract the device line back to the
device under control. The escape system is now ready for another
descent.
6.0 USE
Connect to the appropriate connection on your body support. Check
your descent path and landing area for obstructions before stepping
off the structure. The device will allow you to descend at a rapid rate.
Bend your knees and be prepared for landing. After landing, disconnect
from your body support. The connecting hook will retract back to the
device.
wARNINg: The users of this equipment must be in good physical
condition. The device will allow rapid descent; the user must have
the ability to absorb the landing.
7.0 INSPECTION
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mONTHly:
petent person
completed if the system parameters are changed, such as after
a system is moved, re-rigged, anchorages moved, etc. Extreme
working conditions may require increasing the inspection frequen-
cy. Inspect the Emergency Descent Device per inspection steps
below and see General Instructions for Use and Maintenance 1.2.
Record inspection results in the Periodic Examination and Repair
History Log at the end of this instruction, or use the i-Safe™ in-
spection web portal to maintain your inspection records. If you are
a first-time user, contact Capital Safety, 1-651-388-8282 or if you
have already registered, go to: www.capitalsafety.com/isafe.html.
Follow the instructions provided with your i-Safe handheld reader
or on the web portal to transfer your data to your web log.
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i-Safe™ RFiD Tag: The i-Safe™ RFID tag on the Emergency De-
scent Device (see Figure 5) can be used in conjunction with the i-
Safe handheld reading device and the web based portal to simplify
inspection and inventory control and provide records for your fall
protection equipment.
wARNINg: Extreme working conditions (harsh environment,
prolonged use, etc.) may require increased frequency of inspections.
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iNSPECTiON STEPS
Step 1. Inspect device for loose fasteners and bent or damaged
parts.
1 Competent Person: An individual who is knowledgeable of a manufacturer's recommendations, instruc-
tions, and manufactured component who is capable of identifying existing and predictable hazards in
proper selection, use, and maintenance of fall protection
After use of the emergency escape system,
A formal inspection should be completed by a com-
other than the user. A formal inspection should be
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