Product Manual

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Issue 1

Ascending & Rescue(R/PR Models Only)

Attachment point for power

assisted recoveries (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. When operating the rescue function the non load bearing rope must be fed

through and locked off using the method supplied in this manual and pulled tight through the

lock off points every four revolutions of the hand wheel or 4”(100mm) of rope travel. When

locking off the rope ensure one hand has a firm grasp of the rescue wheel to prevent descent.

When using the drill ensure the correct fittings are attached, the torque setting is set to drill and

the gear selection is set to slow. It is necessary that the drill is removed when not in use as it

poses an injury threat when the device is in auto-descent mode. With the use of an integrated

rope lock off, the device will hold a load if the rope or hand wheel is released. Once raised to an

upper elevation it may be necessary for the user/rescuer to lock-off the rope to prevent the

individual(s) from descending. When receiving the rescuee/user the rescuer must not expose

themselves to a potential fall hazard and may be required to use a fall arrest or restraint

system(compliant with ANSI Z359.1). To protect the rescuee/user from a potential fall hazard

they must be connected to an appropriate fall arrest system(compliant with ANSI Z359.1) before

disconnecting from the rescue system.

Lift