Training; Important; Ratings And Certifications; Descent Velocity - 3M DEUS 3000 Serie Manual De Instrucciones

Training

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IMPORTANT: Training is required
before use of any DEUS 3000 Series controlled
descent device. Continued training with a
DEUS 3000 Series controlled descent device
is also necessary to ensure proper use during
emergency situations. 3M offers replacement
rope for repeated training. 3M always
recommends use of a backup belay for training.
For more information on training contact 3M.

Ratings and certifications

The DEUS 3300 controlled descent device has been
certified by TÜV Süd in Munich, Germany, to meet
the NFPA 1983 (2012 ED) "Fire Escape" safety standard.
The DEUS 3700 controlled descent device has been
certified by TÜV Süd in Munich, Germany, to meet
ANSI Z359.4 (2007 ED) and EN341 Type 1, Class B
(2011 ED) standards for rescue descent devices. The
DEUS 3700 has also been certified by CSA Group in
Toronto, Canada, to meet the CSA Z259.2.3 (2012
ED) Type 1, Class B standard for controlled descent
devices.
The table below shows weight, height and
temperature ratings for each model in the
DEUS 3000 Series, according to ANSI, CSA, EN and
NFPA standards.

Descent velocity

Within the specified load rating of the DEUS 3300
controlled descent device, the descent velocity
will range from very slow at very low loads up to
3 meters per second at maximum load. Within the
specified load rating of the DEUS 3700 controlled
DEVICE
NFPA 1983 (2012 ED)
Min. Weight
Max. Weight
Max. Height
Min. Temp
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LIMItAtIons, RAtIngs And wARnIngs

3300
"Fire Escape"
40 kg (88 lbs)
140 kg (310 lbs) 140 kg (310 lbs)
106 m (350 ft)
-20° C
descent device, the descent velocity will range
from very slow at very low loads up to 2 meters per
second at maximum load.

2-person rescue descent (DEUS 3700 only)

ANSI, CSA, and EN safety standards limit the
maximum descent rate of controlled descent devices
to 2 meters per second. The DEUS 3700 controlled
descent device was designed and tested to descend
within this maximum allowable speed under a
wide variety of circumstances – including extreme
temperature and moisture conditions. Based on the
results of extensive internal and third-party testing,
we concluded that the safest maximum working
load for the DEUS 3700 controlled descent device is
140 kg (310 lbs) for optimal performance.
Under some circumstances it may not be possible to
restrict the working load for a one-person self-rescue
or two-person assisted-rescue to 140 kg (310 lbs). In
some cases, extra personal protective equipment and
tools can add over 45 kg (100 lbs) of weight during a
rescue operation. For this reason, we have conducted
extensive testing of the DEUS 3700 controlled
descent device to measure performance under loads
in excess of 140 kg (310 lbs). Based on this testing,
we conclude that the DEUS 3700 controlled descent
device can be relied upon for stable performance at
loads up to 200 kg (440 lbs).
However, recognize that the hands-free, automatic
descent rate of the DEUS 3700 under increased loads
will likely exceed the limit of 2 meters per second
recommended by ANSI, CSA, and EN safety standards.
In fact, the hands-free, automatic descent rate of the
DEUS 3700 under 200 kg (440 lbs) of load is 2.2 meters
per second. Therefore, we recommend maintaining
ANSI Z359.4 CSA Z259.2.3 (2012 ED)
(2007 ED)
59 kg (130 lbs)
125 kg (275 lbs)
180 m (590 ft) 180 m (590 ft)
-20° C
3700
EN341 (2011 ED)
Type 1, Class B
40 kg (88 lbs) 40 kg (88 lbs)
125 kg (275 lbs)
180 m (590 ft)
-20° C
Type 1, Class B
-20° C