User Manual MAX DESCENDER Covering Models: MAX-150, MAX-150R, MAX-150PR
Issue 1 User Manual Page 2 Index & Introduction 2 Product Overview & Model Designation 3 Installation, Use, Compatability & Service 4 Anchorage, Connection & MAX SABRE 5 Descending 6 Ascending and Rescue 7 Rope Lock-off 8 Issue, Storage, Re-Packing Rope & Warnings! 9 Inspection & Service Agents 10 Marking & Labelling 11 Quality, Legislation & Exclusions 12 Technical Specifications 13 Record Card 14-15 MAX Descender Range The MAX Descender is the most versatile constant rate descen
Issue 1 User Manual Page 3 Product Overview & Model Designation MAX Connector Brake Chamber Rope Hook Drill Attachment Point Rope Guide Rope Grip Rope Connector Max Bag Model MAX150 Description 150kg max rated load, descent only MAX150R 150kg max rated load, descent & rescue MAX150PR 150kg max rated load, descent & power assisted rescue Rescue Wheel
Issue 1 User Manual Page 4 Installation, Use, Compatability & Service Installation The device must not be installed where the following hazards may endanger the user or prevent the efficient operation of the system. The area below the device must be free of obstruction that will prevent the free pay-out of rope or may obstruct the movement of the user. The environment must be free of heavy solvents or acids that will degrade the device, life line or the hook.
Issue 1 User Manual Page 5 Anchorage, Connection & MAX SABRE Inverted Descent Mode Standard Descent Mode Suitable fall arrest equipment must be used to protect the worker when connecting the MAX to the anchor point. The fall arrest equipment must be anchored to an approved anchorage structure seperate to that of the rescue system. Anchorages selected for rescue purposes must be capable of sustaining static loads of at least 3100lbs (13.
Issue 1 User Manual Page 6 Descending The entire MAX range has automatic or hand controlled descent functions. Once a person has been safely attached to the rope the device will automatically control descent speed to 1.6ft/s - 6.5ft/s (0.5m/s - 2m/s) without the need for user input. If required descent can be prevented by using the rope lock off points, (See page 8 for rope lock-off methods).
Issue 1 User Manual Page 7 Ascending & Rescue(R/PR Models Only) With a ratio of 8:1 the MAX descender can be used to raise a casualty/user by hand simply by revolving the hand wheel. The hand wheel must be turned in the correct direction, as shown below. Alternatively by attaching a Checkmate approved drill, casualties/users can be lifted at the push of a button.
Issue 1 User Manual Page 8 Rope Lock-off To prevent pay out of rope and therefore halting descent there are integrated rope lock-off points on each side of a MAX descender (R/PR models only).
Issue 1 User Manual Page 9 Issue, Storage, Re-Packing Rope & Warnings! Issue Re-packing Rope This and associated equipment must be visually inspected by a competent person when initially delivered to site, there after the product must be inspected before and after use. A record card is printed on pages 14-15 of this manual and should be updated after each routine inspection. Follow the points laid down in the section headed “Inspection” without deviation.
Issue 1 User Manual Page 10 Inspection & Service Agents Before Use: After Use To ensure the safety of the user the device must be examined before each use. Visually inspect the descender for deformities or damages including but not limited to; •Cracks, sharp edges, deformation, corrosion, •chemical attack, excessive heating, alteration or •excessive wear on the body, hand wheel and top •anchorage. •Absence or ineligibility of markings or tag.
P Issue 1 User Manual Page 11 Product Marking / Labelling Tamper-proof label, do not use if missing or damaged 9 User information label D.O.M D.O.M NO. SERIAL NO.
Issue 1 User Manual Page 12 Quality, Legislation & Exclusions Quality Exclusions All Checkmate products are manufactured under ISO 9001:2008 and to the highest standards. The scope of use within the certification held allows Checkmate to design, manufacture and test Personal Protection Equipment. Horizontal tensile test machine, abrasion tester and dynamic drop test rig are just part of the full range of test facilities used to ensure ultimate safety of our product range.
Issue 1 User Manual Page 13 Technical Specifications 195mm 7.7” 156mm 6” 100mm (4”) 140mm 5.5” Maximum rated load MAX-150 = 330lbs (150kg) Descender Unit Min descent distance: 16ft (5m) Max descent distance: 656ft (200m) Min descent rate: 1.6ft/s (0.5m/s) Max descent rate: 6.
Issue 1 User Manual Page 14 Record Card SERIAL NO: DATE OF FIRST USE: PRODUCT CODE: USER: DATE CONDITION OF SRL INSPECTED BY
Issue 1 User Manual Page 15 Record Card Continued DATE CONDITION OF SRL INSPECTED BY
UM-106_MAX-150_IS1_ANSI Approved service company: Checkmate Lifting & Safety Ltd, New Road, Sheerness, Kent, ME12 1PZ. United Kingdom. Tel: 0044 (0)1795 580333 www.checkmateuk.
