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Self-braking descender.
The instruction manual for this device consists of general and
specific instructions, both must be carefully read and under-
stood before use. Attention! This leaflet shows the specific
instruction only.
SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS SPARROW 200R.
This note contains the necessary information for a correct
use of the following product/s: self-braking descender Spar-
row 200R.
1) FIELD OF APPLICATION.
EN 12841:2006-C - Rope adjustment device / descender:
to be used with ropes (core + sheath) static or semi-static EN
1891-A Ø 11 mm. EN 341:2011-2A - rescue descender: to
be used with the rope EN 1891-A Bornack TEC Static PRO
11 mm. This product is a personal protective device (P .P .E.)
against falls from height; it is compliant with the Regulation
(EU) 2016/425. Attention! For this product the indications
of the standard EN 365 must be respected (general instruc-
tions / paragraph 2.5). Attention! For this product a peri-
odic thorough inspection is compulsory (general instructions
/ paragraph 8.)
2) NOTIFIED BODIES.
Refer to the legend in the general instructions (paragraph 9
/ table D): M1; N1.
3) NOMENCLATURE.
Components of the device (Fig. 3): A) Counter-block; B)
Snapping catch; C) Attachment slot; D) Control handle;
E) Fixed side plate; F) Cam; G) Cam pivot; H) Feed rope
slot; I) Sliding side plate; L) Safety catch. Components of the
system (Fig. 4.1-4.2): M) Anchor point; N) Engaged side of
the rope; O) Hand controlling the descent; P) Descender;
Q) Free end of the rope; R) Connector for linking to the
harness or anchor point; S) Hand holding the free end of
the rope. Handle positions (Fig. 4.3): T) Stand-by / Safety
work positioning; U) Work positioning; V) Start descending;
X) Maximum descent speed; Y) (EBS) extra braking system.
3.1 - Main materials. Refer to the legend in the general
instructions (paragraph 2.4): 2 (cam, counter-blocks, hinges,
springs); 3(side plates), 7 (handle, safety catch).
4) MARKING.
Numbers/letters without caption: refer to the legend in the
general instructions (paragraph 5).
4.1 - General (Fig. 2). Indications: 1; 4; 6; 7; 8; 11; 12;
30) Indication of the free end of the rope; 31) Indication
for the anchored/engaged side of the rope; 32) Indication
about the work modes of the control handle; 33) Admitted
diameter and type of ropes (EN 12841); 34) Maximum work
load permitted (EN 12841); 35) Admitted diameter and type
of ropes (EN 341); 36) Min and Max work load permitted
(EN 341); 37) Max descent length permitted (EN 341); 38)
Lowest temperature of use permitted (EN 341). Attention!
EN 341:2011 is not included in the harmonized standards
for PPE, the CE marking refers solely to EN 12841:2006.
4.2 - Traceability (Fig. 2). Indications : T1 ; T3; T8 ; T9.
5) CHECKS.
Further to the checks listed below, comply with what indi-
cated in the general instructions (paragraph 3).
Before each use, verify that: the cam rotates freely, without
jamming and the spring of the cam snaps it in the rope lock-
ing position; the cam is not worn out especially in the area
where it locks on to the rope and inside the grove for the
rope; the connector placed in the attachment slot is free to
rotate unimpeded; the control handle works properly, the
spring sets back the handle in to the "REST" position; the
mobile side plate hooks properly on to the hinge of the cam;
the control handle rotates correctly without impediments.
During each use: ensure the rope is always in tension to
avoid possible free-falls; avoid having slack rope between
the anchor and the attachment on the harness. Attention!
Before you apply a load on to the device, make a thorough
good working order check.
6) ISTRUCTIONS FOR USE.
Any activity carried out at height requires the use of Personal
Protection Equipment (PPE) as a protection against the risk
of a fall. Before accessing the work station, all the risk fac-
tors must be evaluated (environmental, concomitant, con-
sequential).
6.1 - Warnings. Only anchor points that comply with the EN
795 standard can be used (minimum strength 12 kN or 18
kN for non-metallic anchors) that do not have sharp edges.
The anchor point must be always located at or above waist
level to minimize the eventual free fall distance (Fig. 7.1).
6.2 - Inserting and removing the rope. Connect the Spar-
row 200R to the ventral ring of your full body harness (Fig.
5) or to the anchor point (Fig. 6), using a locking karabiner
certified to EN 362:2004 (max.120mm); open the mobile
side plate; insert the rope following the instructions on the
device; close the mobile side plate (ensure the safety catch
is properly closed). In difficult conditions, when you need a
stronger braking action, or lowering a heavy weight from
an anchor point, pull the free end of the rope through the
snapping catch, you will have better control over the descent.
6.3 - Good working order check. Before each use verify
the good working conditions of the device. Attention! Be-
fore following this procedure, you must safety backup on
abseil. Use with a fall arrest harness (Fig. 8.1): 1) Pulling on
the engaged side of the rope, the cam must lock the device:
in case it doesn't, check the correct insertion of the rope. 2)
Load progressively your weight on the device, holding the
free-end of the rope: The cam must lock on to the rope. If
the cam locks on to the rope, the device is working properly
and is ready to use. If the Cam doesn't lock the device, check
whether the rope has been correctly inserted, if the device
still doesn't lock on to the rope, remove it from further use
immediately. Use on an anchor point (Fig. 8.2): 1) Remem-
ber to pull the free end of the rope through the snapping
catch. 2) Pulling on the engaged side of the rope, the cam
must lock on to the rope. If the Cam doesn't lock the device,
check whether the rope has been correctly inserted, if the
device still doesn't lock on to the rope, remove it from further
use immediately.
6.4 - EBS (Extraordinary braking system). EBS is secu-
rity systems that decreases the speed rather than increase it,
when the lever is accidentally pulled downwards. Attention!
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