DBI SALA 9501722 User Instruction Manual - Page 5

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2.5

MOUNTING: The Rescumatic® Emergency Escape Device unit can be mounted permanently or temporarily with

the carabiner provided to a anchorage point.

2.6

ANCHORAGE LOCATION: It is recommended that the anchorage point be approximately seven feet above

standing level and close to the escape point. The anchorage location should provide for a safe mounting and

descent without exposing the user to a fall hazard or other hazards.

2.7

ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS: The Rescumatic® Emergency Escape Device should be protected from the

effect of weather and the environment as follows:

Outdoors

A protective box should be constructed to suit local conditions. The box should be dry, resistant to salt spray,

wind, fumes and UV light. All outdoor locations shall be arranged so the Rescumatic® Emergency Escape

Device can be easily taken from it's dry protective encloser and suspended from the fixture by means of the

carabiner. DBI/SALA offers a permanent mount storage cabinet, part number 9501721.

Indoors

For dusty locations indoors, all permanently installed Rescumatic® units should be protected with a vinyl

protective cover furnished with each unit. The vinyl cover can be secured around the installed Rescumatic®

and snapped together to protect the system. This cover is not suitable for outdoor installation.

Acid or Ammonia Atmospheres

The Rescumatic® Emergency Escape Device should be installed in a protective enclosure which prevents

free exchange of fumes or other contaminants with air in the enclosure. Neoprene lined edges and doors

ensure proper fit.

3.0

INSTALLATION AND USE

WARNING: Do not alter or intentionally misuse this

equipment. Consult DBI/SALA when using this

equipment in combination with components or

subsystems other than those described in this manual.

Some subsystem and component combinations may

interfere with the operation of this equipment. Use

caution when using this equipment around moving

machinery, electrical hazards, chemical hazards, and

sharp edges.

3.1

BEFORE EACH USE of this equipment inspect it

according to section 5.0 of this manual.

3.2

PLAN your emergency escape descent and how it

will be implemented before using this equipment.

Consider all factors that will affect your safety

during use of this equipment. Following are some

important points to consider before using this

equipment:

A. ANCHORAGE: Anchorages for plant locations are typically structural steel members located near the

launch point. On cranes and towers it is sometimes necessary to construct a simple davit providing the

correct anchor point height and distance slightly away from the structure in order to provide a convenient

launch point. Additional facilities such as a hinged railing and sliding fixture points shall be designed to

provide a safe, secure launch without a free fall or swing. See Figure 4.

Anchorages for building installation are almost always inside the window out of the weather and need to be

installed on the upper side of the window or alternately above the window over a ceiling joist. The

Rescumatic® Device should be protected from dust, abrasion or casual interference by means of an

enclosure such as the vinyl protective cover that is included with each unit ordered from DBI/SALA. See

Figure 4.

Gate

Opening

Platform

Safe Level

Figure 4

Window