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mobile side plate; insert the rope following the instructions
on the device; close the mobile side plate (ensure the safe-
ty catch is properly closed). In difficult conditions, when
you need a stronger braking action, or lowering a heavy
weight from an anchor point, pull the free end of the rope
through the snapping catch, you will have better control
over the descent.
Good working order check.
Before each use verify the good working conditions of the
device. Attention! Before following this procedure, you
must safety backup on abseil.
Use with a fall arrest harness (Fig. 8.1):
1) Pulling on the engaged side of the rope, the cam must
lock the device: in case it doesn't, check the correct inser-
tion of the rope. 2) Load progressively your weight on the
device, holding the free-end of the rope: The cam must
lock on to the rope. If the cam locks on to the rope, the
device is working properly and is ready to use. If the Cam
doesn't lock the device, check whether the rope has been
correctly inserted, if the device still doesn't lock on to the
rope, remove it from further use immediately.
Use on an anchor point (Fig. 8.2):
1) Remember to pull the free end of the rope through the
snapping catch. 2) Pulling on the engaged side of the
rope, the cam must lock on to the rope. If the Cam doesn't
lock the device, check whether the rope has been correct-
ly inserted, if the device still doesn't lock on to the rope, re-
move it from further use immediately.
EBS (Extraordinay breaking system).
EBS is security systems that decreases the speed rath-
er than increase it, when the lever is accidentally pulled
downwards. Attention! This maneuver has to be used only
in case of emergency and not during normal employment.
Regular use of this safety system may lead to a faster wear
of the rope. To resume the descent, firmly hold the free end
of the rope and gradually release the control handle back
in to the "REST" position. At this stage you can re-start de-
scending following the instruction above.
EN 12841:2006. The Sparrow 200 descender is a Per-
sonal Protective Equipment (PPE) intended to be incorpo-
rated in a rope access system. Rope length adjusters must
not be used for fall arrest. Max work load 210 kg. The
Sparrow 200 descender is a rope length adjuster type C in-
tended for descending a rope (anchor line). An anchor line
loaded with the entire weight of the user, has to be consid-
ered a work line and is not meant to arrest a fall. It is man-
datory to use a fall arrest back-up device type A connect-
ed to a safety line. Pay attention that the back-up system is
never loaded on to the work line.
Abseil of one person (Fig. 9). Holding the free end of
the rope, gradually pull on the control handle to adjust
the speed. For difficult abseils, requiring a stronger brake
power, insert the free end of the rope through the snap-
ping catch in order to have a better control over the heavy
weight and gradually pull on the control handle to adjust
the speed. Attention! Always hold the free end of the rope
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whilst abseiling. To stop the descent, let the control handle
go: The lever will spontaneously return to "REST" mode.
No further maneuvers are required to up-keep the posi-
tion hands free. For avoiding any interfering with the han-
dle or to work more comfortably, it's possible to shift the
control handle on to "STAND BY" mode. Attention! Nev-
er lose governance over your abseil, it may result difficult
to regain control.
Warnings.
Always wear a pair of good suitable gloves to protect your
hands when manoeuvring the device and the rope; Use
only static or semi-static rope (core + sheath) Ø 11 mm
certified to EN 1891 type A (For the certification of this de-
vice, the following rope has been employed: Bornack TEC
Static Pro 11 mm); There are restrictions for the length or
slant of sloped pathways. No special precautions are re-
quired when accessing sloped trails; Any overloading or
loading on the device can harm the anchor line; Never
use lanyards or extensions of any mean to connect the de-
vice to your harness; During use, the anchor point must al-
ways be placed above the waist belt attachment point of
your harness; The technical performances of the anchor
line might vary considerably, due to dirt, moisture, ice, re-
peated descents on the same stretch: keep in mind that
these variances will influence the behavior of the rope in-
side the device, and consequently, the speed of descent.
EN 341:2011
The Sparrow 200 descender can be employed in rescue
operations. Maximum allowed descend: 180 m; work
load: 30÷200 kg.
Accompanied descent, device on the harness (Fig.
10). Insert the free end of the rope through the snapping
catch. Holding the free end of the rope, gradually pull on
the control handle to adjust the descent speed. To stop the
descent, let the control handle go: The lever will sponta-
neously return to "REST" mode. Attention! Always hold
the free end of the rope whilst abseiling. Attention! Nev-
er lose governance over your abseil, it may result difficult
to regain control.
Descent from an anchor point (Fig. 11-12).
Insert the free end of the rope through the snapping catch;
hold the free end of the rope gently push up the control
lever to release the rope gradually. To adjust the speed,
vary the hold over the free end of the rope. To stop the de-
scent, let the control handle go: The lever will spontane-
ously return to "REST" mode. No further maneuvers are
required to up-keep the position hands free. Attention! Al-
ways hold thight the free end of the rope whilst lowering the
load. When you are lowering a light weight (30-50 kg) and
you have difficulties feeding the rope (rope might be dirty,
wet of too stiff), you can release the rope from the snap-
ping catch, advance the hand holding the free end of the
rope to control the speed. Attention! Pay attention that the
hand holding the free end of the rope doesn't get too close
to the device. Attention! Never lose governance over your
abseil, it may result difficult to regain control.
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