![]() ![]() Rescue and two-person falls greatly exceed this scope. Their normal application is single-person fall arrest, for falls of specific length. Test have shown that the ASAP’SORBER 20 and 40 (European and international versions) lack sufficient energy absorption capacity for this usage.Īrresting the fall generates a significant impact load: the rope sheath is torn and several core strands are cut.Īlthough no complete rope failure was observed during testing, the outcome of performing a rescue maneuver on a few rope core strands is doubtful.Īs a reminder: depending on the criteria used in their design, different energy absorbers have different energy absorption capacities. These absorbers are capable of stopping a two-person fall on an ASAP, up to 250 kg, without damage to the rope.ĭo not use the ASAP’SORBER 20 or 40 for an accompanied descent: If the rescue maneuver must be done on two ropes, one serves as the descent rope, the other as the safety rope.įor an accompanied descent with two persons on a single energy absorber, use the ABSORBICA L57 or the ASAP’SORBER AXESS. 1) Rescue with a single ASAP, using the ropes in place Only the performance and limitations of Petzl equipment have been studied. This document in no way constitutes training in rescue techniques. The rope, the ASAP and the energy absorber are loaded very close to their limits of usage: see below for necessary precautions to take. In case the descent rope breaks, possibly due to damage sustained in the initial incident, both rescuer and victim fall onto a backup system. ![]() The descent is controlled with a single descender see the documents dedicated to the I'D and RIG. The rescuer connects himself to the victim, disconnects him from his support and performs an accompanied descent. The worker must be trained and practiced in this type of rescue.ĭownward evacuation is generally the most efficient solution. ![]() This rescue situation is an exceptional case, where the use of single-person equipment for belaying or backing up more than one person is necessary due to the urgency of inert suspension of the victim. ![]()
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