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Rollgliss
Rescue Kit
®
Installation and Operating
Instructions
IMPORTANT: Rescuers of people suspended at height must always
protect themselves from the risk of injury and falls. This kit is a
highly effective system for performing a rescue. However simply
owning the kit itself is not a replacement for effective rescue training.
As with any tool, its effectiveness is highly dependent on the people
using the equipment. Only people who have been trained in the
use of this product should attempt to use it to perform a rescue.
Ongoing practice in performing a rescue to ensure completion
with a high degree of personal safety is highly recommended.
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Table of Contents
Summary of Contents for DBI SALA Rollgliss R250 Rescue Kit
- Page 1 Rollgliss Rescue Kit ® Installation and Operating Instructions IMPORTANT: Rescuers of people suspended at height must always protect themselves from the risk of injury and falls. This kit is a highly effective system for performing a rescue. However simply owning the kit itself is not a replacement for effective rescue training. As with any tool, its effectiveness is highly dependent on the people using the equipment.
- Page 2 Anchorage Strap Carrying bag for Kit Safety Rope to secure Extension Pole Extension Pole Rollgliss Descender with Carabiners, Rope and Safety Hook Rollgliss Mini‑haul System Carrying Bag for Extension Pole Gripping Handle...
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Page 3: Kit Components
Description Although available for use for rescue professionals, the Rollgliss rescue kit has been designed as a peer rescue ® system for use in industrial environments. The kit has been designed specifically to enable a rescue to be performed by a person or persons where rescue is not part of their normal job function. - Page 4 Teams work best - Although a rescue using this device can be performed using one person, a second person is highly recommended to assist. The rescue should always be performed above the location where the person is suspended. If access to the location for anchoring the system can be achieved without fall protection equipment, use this approach first.
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Page 5: Using The Kit
Using the Kit Step 1 Anchorage - Identify a suitable anchorage location for the anchorage strap. Such a location should be rated for at least ,00 lbs. (15 kN). Remove the anchorage strap from the larger kit bag and position as directly above the person to be rescued as possible. This therefore avoids the potential for the system components to come into contact with sharp... - Page 6 Step 3 Set the Pole length and hook - Once the rope length has been determined, retrieve the hook and keep it to one side. Remove the adjustable pole from the bag and secure the safety rope at the base of the pole to the structure to prevent it being dropped during the rescue.
- Page 7 Step 5 Remove Slack - Pull the excess/loose rope back through the descender until no slack remains. This part of the rope is known as the free end. Step 6 Install the Haul System Top - Remove the mini‑haul system from the storage bag.
- Page 8 At this time, the decision on whether to raise or lower the person being rescued needs to be made. There are many factors to reaching this decision such as: • Obstacles below the person • Level/nature of injury • Location of medical assistance •...
- Page 9 and will help control the descent speed with their grip on the free end of the rescue rope. NoTe: The use of a second carabiner is optional. You may decide it is not required for your application With the other hand, lift the red handle on the descender to commence lowering the person to the ground.
- Page 10 Once the rescuee’s buttock also reaches the ground, the second rescuer should move behind them and ensure they remain seated upright until medical help arrives. If the rescuee has been suspended for some time, this is the period they can be most severely impacted by a sudden rush of blood to the heart, causing blackout and/or death.
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Page 11: Inspection And Maintenance Log
INSPeCTIoN AND mAINTeNANCe Log SERIAL NUMBER: MODEL NUMBER: DATE PURCHASED: INSPECTION INSPECTION CORRECTIVE MAINTENANCE DATE ITEMS NOTED ACTION PERFORMED Approved By: Approved By: Approved By: Approved By: Approved By: Approved By: Approved By: Approved By: Approved By: Approved By: Approved By: Approved By: Approved By: Approved By:... -
Page 12: Warranty
WARRANTY Equipment offered by DBI‑SALA is warranted against factory defects in workmanship and materials for a period of two years from date of installation or use by the owner, provided that this period shall not exceed two years from date of shipment. Upon notice in writing, DBI‑SALA will promptly repair or replace all defective items.
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