INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

Descender Equipment
AG 10
EN 341
CE 0158
Technical data:
Distributed by .............................................. : Sll Americas
Type ............................................................ : AG 10
Device class ................................................ : A
Serial no. / Yr. of manufacture..................... : .........../...............
Permitted descentheight.............................. : 1315 ft./400 m max.
Permitted descentheight for 2 people.......... : 330 ft./100 m max.
Max. Rappelling load................................... : 330 lb. /150 kg
Max. descentload for 2 people .................... : 485 lb./220 kg
Rappelling speed......................................... : max. 4.5 ft./s
Device weight .............................................. : 3.3 lb./1.5 kg (without rope)
Rope length ................................................. : .....................

Table of contents
Rapelling Device AG 10

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

1. Description
2. Preparation
3. Descending
4. Storage and transportation
5. Cleaning
6. Maintenance
7. Inspection
8. Illustration of the AG
9. Inspection book

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1. Description
The Rapelling Device AG 10 Hoist A is used for the descending of persons from
high work locations.
The descending device AG 10 is not a fall arrest system.
The temperature-dependent utilisation range of the descending equipment lies
between ambient temperatures of -13 F to 140 F (-25C to 60C).

2. Preparation
The pre-assembled descenderand hoisting equipment is ready for use after its
removal from the equipment bag or case. Prior to each use, the user must
visually inspect the AG 10 Hub A in order to confirm that all of the equipment is in
a fit-for-use condition.
A suitable anchor point at an adequate height, with a minimum loadability of 2200
lbs. and at an adequate height (approx. 6.5 ft. measured from the floor), must be
available for the securing the descending device with the carabiner. When
possible, the anchor point should be at a position on the structure, which allows a
free descentwithout obstruction.
The carabiner located on the descending device is hooked into the eye of the
anchor point and secured with the swivel nut. The rope is lowered coil-free to the
ground. Avoid descending over sharp edges whenever possible and maintain an
adequate distance from the wall (approx. 1.5 ft.) in order to make the descent
process easier. An edge protection device should be placed under the rope to
protect the rope when an adequate spacing distance cannot be maintained.

Note:

It must be ensured that the people involved in the rescue are

always secured during the entire rescue process; i.e. if a railing
is not available, they must be secured, for example, by way of a
full-body harness, connecting devices, and energy absorbers as
per ANSI Z359.1.

It should be ensured that the rope entry and rope exit points of the
descender device permit a smooth running of the rope through the device.

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3. Descending
Descent of individual persons in alternating travel
Secure the carabiner on the rope termination to the chest or back D-ring
of the full-body harness.
Put on the full-body harness (observe the respective instructions for use).
Attach the carabiner located on the rope termination into the chest or back D-ring
and secure it with the swivel nut.
The rope between the descender device and the person to be lowered must not
be a slack rope; the free rope on the other side must be pulled downwards and
held with force.
The person to be rescued can now be lowered from the rescue platform by
releasing the held rope.
The descent speed will be controlled automatically by a centrifugal force brake
(standard speed of approx. 2.5 ft./s). It is also possible to interrupt the descend
by braking (holding) the upward travelling rope with the hand.
Additional persons can be lowered as described above after the end of the first
descent process. This is first possible when:
- the person lowered to the ground has been released from the carabiner
of the rescue rope.
- the persons still to be lowered from the secured recovery location have a
sufficient number of full-body/rescue harnesses or the full-body/rescue
harness of the person already lowered is pulled up with the rescue rope.
Decent of one person
The carabiner on the rope termination is hooked into the anchor point
and the carabiner on the descender device is hooked into the chest Dring of the full-body harness.
Put on the full-body (observe the respective instructions for use).
Attach the carabiner located on the rope termination into the chest or back D-ring
and secure it with the swivel nut.
The rope between the descender device and the person to be lowered must not
be a slack rope; the free rope on the other side must be pulled downwards and
held with force.
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The person to be rescued can now be lowered from the rescue platform by
releasing the held rope.
The descent speed will be controlled automatically by a centrifugal force brake. It
is also possible to interrupt the descend on the upward travelling rope by braking
with the hand.
Simultaneous descent of two persons
Secure the carabiner on the rope termination to the chest D-ring located
on the full-body harness or to the extension of the back D-ring by way of
a connecting device.

Both persons must put on a full-body harness (observe the respective

instructions for use).
Attach the carabiner located on the rope termination into the chest D-ring or to
the connecting device located on the back D-ring and secure with the swivel nut.
The rope between the descending device and the person to be lowered must not
be a slack rope; the free rope on the other side must be pulled downwards and
held with force.
The persons can now rapell from the rescue platform by releasing the held rope.
The descent speed will be controlled automatically by a centrifugal force brake. It
is also possible to interrupt the descend on the upward travelling rope by braking
with the hand.
The simultaneous descending of two person allows an injured person to be
lowered under accompanying medical supervision.
The simultaneous descent of two persons is only permitted up to a maximum
descent height of 330 ft.
Note:

It must be ensured that the rope travelling upwards during the

descent process does not catch or hook on the structure and
consequently interrupt the descent process.
Attention should be given to avoid obstacles during the descent
process.

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4. Storage and transportation

The rescue equipment should be stored in a dry and cool place and protected
from UV light.
Avoid contact with acids, caustic liquids and oils.
Rope that has been unavoidably wetted should only be air-dried, without heat.
A strong equipment bag or equipment case should always be used for the
transportation of the descender equipment in order to avoid a damage by
external influences.

5. Cleaning
Only the manufacturer may carry out a cleaning of the textile components of the
descender equipment.

6. Maintenance
The descender equipment must be visually examined by the user prior to each
use in order to confirm that the equipment is in a fit-for-use condition.
The rescue equipment is to be removed from service and subjected to an
inspection by the manufacturer when damage to rope, carabiner or the
descender device is found.
A utilisation period of 4-6 years can be assumed for the textile ropes under
normal conditions of use.

Attention:

A modification or add-on to the descender device is not

permitted.

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7. Inspection
The manufacturer or a qualified person must inspect the rescue equipment at
least once per year.
In the case of numerous uses or greater stress (e.g. environmental or industrial
factors affecting the materials), the complete descender equipment should be
subjected to inspection at an accordingly higher frequency.
The descender equipment must be inspected by the manufacturer after every use
for rescue (not training).
The rope must be examined after 6500 ft. descend/Hoist travel and the brake
must be examined after 16400 ft. descend/hoisting travel. These examinations
must comply with the manufacturer's inspection instructions.

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8. Illustration of the AG 10

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9. Inspection book

Date of
Outstanding
inspection part inspection

U.S.A.
1st issue
12/2001

Serial no.:

Inspection results,
details of identified defects

Rapelling Device AG 10

Stamp/
signature of
qualified person

Distributed by Sll Americas

205 Washington St.
Reading, PA 19603
1-866-BUY SOLL

Manufactured in Germany