Climbing Technology SPARROW 200R Handbuch Seite 59

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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 Sparrow
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 posi-
tions (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 permit-
ted (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 tem-
perature 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 indicated
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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 an-
chor 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, conse-
quential).
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 snap-
ping 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! Before fol-
lowing 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 pro-
gressively 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) Remember 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 security
systems that decreases the speed rather than increase it, when
the lever is accidentally pulled downwards. Attention! This
maneuver has to be used only in case of emergency and not
during normal employment. Regular use of this safety system
may lead to a faster wear of the rope. To resume the descent,