It is a double-stop device with an auto-lock function which activates when the handle is released or as a panic brake. When loaded, the side plates cannot be rotated open due to the positioning of the karabiner and the push button safety closure. When setting up, the D5 Work/Rescue Descender is easy to attach or detach from rope without disconnecting from your harness. The rope can be back fed to allow smooth ascending or for emergency hauling when used as part of a 2:1 ‘Z-rig’.
A 360-degree rotating handle clicks when engaged to the mechanism. Suitable for use with 12.7 – 13 mm EN 12841:2006/C approved low-stretch kernmantle rope.
Specifications
Code: VISC RP885A1
Description: D5 Work / Rescue Descender
Weight: 818 g
Rated Load: 240 kg
Rope Size: 12.7 mm to 13 mm
MBS: 22 kN
Standards:
– EN 12841:2006/C (Approved for low stretch kernmantle rope)
– Meets requirements: NFPA 1983 ‘G’ 1983, ANSI Z359.4.2013
Cam Material: High-grade solid stainless steel for durability, suitable for harsh environments (e.g., Geotech work)
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