Rescuer Accesses The Casualty In Order To Recover Her Or Him - Mittelmann Rg11 Easy Originalbetriebsanleitung

upwards glide through his fingers in order to exactly control descent velocity and slowly guide the
casualty over possible obstacles.
During the rescue operation take care for direct or indirect visual contact or another suitable means
of communication to the casualty.

4.5 Rescuer accesses the casualty in order to recover her or him

The RG11 easy+ descender and rescue lifting device also enables the rescuer to access the casualty
directly with the device. After reaching the casualty, the rescuer then hooks the casualty in and, if
necessary, lifts him- or herself and the casualty in order to release the casualty's lanyard and they
then descend together.
This rescue operation may only be executed by persons who are specifically trained in the safe use
of this application and have the necessary knowledge.
The rescuer shall remove the whole equipment set from field service for inspection, repair or
replacement if it has been subjected to a rescue operation.
5. Maintenance, storage, transport and repair
If necessary, clean descender device and descent rope after use. Clean with fine-fabric detergent
and plenty of water (40°C).
Dry the device if it has become wet during use or during cleaning.
Air-dry only, i.e. do not dry close to fire or other heat sources. Store descender device and descent
rope in dry, ventilated rooms, protected from sunlight. To avoid damages during storage or transport
the equipment should be stored in an equipment bag or transport box. Avoid exposure to excessive
moisture, heat, chemicals, acids, corrosive fluids and oils. If unavoidable, please contact the
manufacturer.
If the equipment needs to be disinfected, please also contact the manufacturer.
Repairs may only be executed by the manufacturer or a person authorized by the manufacturer
strictly following the instructions for repair.
Rescue devices that are part of a fixed installation on the workplace and that are kept in position
between the inspections, have to be protected against environmental influences in a suitable way
(f.e. in a rescue barrel).
Rescue equipment shall be stored in a clearly marked area and be readily accessible for rescue
purposes.
Equipment, which is damaged or in need of maintenance, should not be stored in the same area as
usable equipment. Prior to using equipment which has been stored for long periods (greater than one
year) of time, a detailed inspection should be performed by a competent person. heavily soiled, wet
or otherwise contaminated equipment should receive proper maintenance (e.g. drying and cleaning)
prior to storage.
6. Inspection of the rescue equipment
Equipment shall be inspected by the rescuer before each use and additionally by a competent person
other than the rescuer at intervals of no more than one year.
Inspection criteria for the equipment shall be set by the rescuer's organization. Such criteria shall
equal or exceed the greater of the criteria of the standard or the manufacturer's instruction. Inspection
criteria shall be kept current in relationship to changing patterns or conditions of use.
The purpose of two-level inspection of equipment is to provide two independent means for detecting
and preventing the use of defective, damaged or improperly maintained equipment. If such equipment
conditions are observed by the competent person's inspection, measures should be taken to provide
the rescuer with additional training or retraining in equipment inspection, maintenance, use and
storage.
The frequency of periodic inspections by a competent person should be established by the rescuer's
organization based upon careful consideration of relevant factors. Such factors include the nature
and severity of workplace, conditions affecting the equipment and the modes of use and exposure
time of the equipment.
Documentation of equipment inspections shall be maintained by the rescuer's organization.
This documentation shall include at a minimum the identity of the equipment, inspection date, name
of the competent person conducting the inspection and the results of that inspection.