PMI LIFE SAFETY ROPE Manual de usuario
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CONTENTS:
PMI LIFE SAFETY ROPE
MANUFACTURER’S INSTRUCTIONS
ESPAÑOL
ENGLISH
Warnings 2
PMI Labeling 4
Rope Classications 5
Use Care & Maintenance 6
About Your PMI Rope 6
Using Your Rope 10
Unpacking Your Rope 12
Maintaining Your Rope 13
Product Lifetime 13
Retirement Criteria for Your Rope 14
Inspecting Your Rope 15
Cleaning Your Rope 16
PMI®Unicore®Technology 17
About Unicore® Technology 17
Warnings 17
PMI®Terminations 18
About Your PMI® Terminations 18
Use Criteria for Terminations 19
Inspection & Maintenance for Terminations 19
Retirement Criteria for Your Terminations 20
Warnings 20
ROPE INSPECTION LOG 22
RM00330
Precaución 25
Etiquetaje de PMI 27
Clasicaciónes de Curedas 28
Uso, Cuidado y Mantenimento 29
Acerca de su Cuerda PMI 30
Usando su Cuerda 33
Mantenimiento De Su Cerda 35
Desempancando su Cuerda 35
Duración del Producto 36
Retiro de su Cuerda 36
Inspectión de su Cuerda 37
Limpieza de su Cuerda 38
Sobre La Tecnología Unicore®40
Sobre La tecnología Unicore®40
Precaución 40
Terminaciones para Cuerdas PMI 41
Acerca de sus Terminaciones Para Cuerda 41
Criterio de Uso 42
Inspección y Mantenimiento 42
Criterio Para Retiro 43
Precaución 43
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YOU COULD BE KILLED OR SERIOUSLY INJURED IF YOU DO NOT
READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS BOOKLET BEFORE USING THIS
PRODUCT.
SPECIAL TRAINING AND KNOWLEDGE ARE REQUIRED TO USE THIS
PRODUCT.
YOU MUST THOROUGHLY READ, UNDERSTAND AND REFER TO ALL
MANUFACTURER’S INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE AND AFTER EACH USE OF THIS
PRODUCT.
BEFORE USING THESE ROPES THE USER IS RESPONSIBLE TO DETERMINE
WHETHER THESE ROPES ARE SUITABLE FOR THE INTENDED USE AND THEIR
COMPATIBILITY WITH ALL HARDWARE TO BE USED.
USE AND INSPECTION OF THIS PRODUCT SHOULD ONLY BE DONE IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE MANUFACTURER’S INSTRUCTIONS. INSPECTIONS
SHOULD ONLY BE CONDUCTED BY AN INDIVIDUAL DESIGNATED BY THE
EMPLOYER AS BEING COMPETENT FOR ALL TASKS REQUIRED.
DO NOT MAKE ANY ALTERATIONS TO THIS PRODUCT. ALTERATIONS TO
ANY PMI ROPES IMMEDIATELY VOID THE WARRANTY WITH THE EXCEPTION
OF CUTTING ROPE LENGTHS FROM SPOOLS OR ADDING ID/LABELING
INFORMATION.
MANUFACTURER’S INSTRUCTIONS SHALL BE PROVIDED TO USERS.
ROPES SHOULD NOT BE USED NEAR MOVING MACHINERY, ELECTRICAL
HAZARDS, SHARP EDGES, OR ABRASIVE SURFACES WITHOUT PROPER
ADDITIONAL SAFETY EQUIPMENT IN PLACE. IN ADDITION, ROPES SHOULD
BE PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, TRANSPORT AND USE, AS THEY CAN
MELT OR BURN AND FAIL IF EXPOSED TO FLAME OR HIGH TEMPERATURE.
PROTECT YOUR ROPE FROM ANYTHING THAT MIGHT DAMAGE IT, SUCH AS
ABRASION, ABRASIVE SURFACES, HEAT, AND CHEMICALS. A PROTECTIVE
ROLLER, PADDING, OR OTHER ITEM SHOULD BE PLACED BETWEEN THE ROPE
AND ANY SHARP EDGE.
PMI IS NOT RESPONSIBLE OR LIABLE IN ANY WAY FOR DAMAGES OF ANY
KIND, INJURY OR DEATH RESULTING FROM DIRECT OR INDIRECT INCIDENTS
RELATED TO THE USE OF ITS PRODUCTS.
IF YOU HAVE PURCHASED A ROPE WITH FACTORY TERMINATIONS, REFER
TO THE SECTION IN THESE INSTRUCTIONS TITLED “PMI TERMINATIONS”.
PLEASE CONTACT PMI AT 706-764-1437 TO ANSWER ANY ADDITIONAL
QUESTIONS REGARDING SAFETY INFORMATION AND THE USE OF THIS
PRODUCT.
ABOUT YOUR PERSONAL SAFETY
YOUR PERSONAL SAFETY IS JUST THAT...PERSONAL. YOU ARE
RESPONSIBLE FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY. WE BUILD THE BEST POSSIBLE
PRODUCTS FOR THE PURPOSES STATED, BUT IT IS UP TO YOU TO BE
RESPONSIBLE FOR USING THESE, AND OTHER PRODUCTS, SAFELY.
YOUR PERSONAL SAFETY IS INFLUENCED BY THE DECISIONS YOU MAKE.
TAKE THE TIME TO READ AND UNDERSTAND THESE INSTRUCTIONS, AND
GET THE TRAINING YOU NEED FOR YOUR APPLICATION. THE HIGH ANGLE
ENVIRONMENT IS A POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS ONE. WE HOPE YOU TAKE IT
AS SERIOUSLY AS WE DO.
WARNINGS
WARNING
WARNING
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WARNINGS (cont.)
PROPER TRAINING, GOOD EQUIPMENT AND A PERSONAL
COMMITMENT TO SAFETY WILL LESSEN THE DANGER OF ROPE
WORK; HOWEVER, TAKE CARE NOT TO BECOME COMPLACENT.
INSPECT YOUR EQUIPMENT, RIGGING, ANCHORS (INCLUDING
STRENGTH, SUITABILITY AND POSITIONING) AND THAT OF OTHERS
AROUND YOU FOR SAFETY AT ALL TIMES WHEN YOU ARE IN THE
VERTICAL ENVIRONMENT.
ACTIVITIES INVOLVING THE USE OF LIFE SAFETY ROPE ARE INHERENTLY
DANGEROUS. SUCH ACTIVITIES INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO;
ASCENDING AND DESCENDING FIXED LINES, HAULING, HIGHLINES,
POSITIONING, AND BELAYING.
YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR YOUR OWN ACTIONS AND DECISIONS. IF YOU
DO NOT ACCEPT THIS RESPONSIBILITY, DO NOT USE THIS PRODUCT.IT IS
ESSENTIAL FOR THE SAFETY OF THE USER THAT, IF THE PRODUCT IS RE-
SOLD OUTSIDE THE ORIGINAL COUNTRY OF DESTINATION, THE RESELLER
SHALL PROVIDE INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE, MAINTENANCE, INSPECTION, AND
REPAIR IN THE LANGUAGE OF THE COUNTRY IN WHICH THE PRODUCT IS TO
BE USED.
IF YOUR ROPE BECOMES WET, EITHER FROM BEING IN USE OR WHEN DUE
TO CLEANING, IT MUST BE ALLOWED TO DRY NATURALLY, AND MUST BE
KEPT AWAY FROM DIRECT HEAT.
BE AWARE OF ANY DANGERS THAT MAY ARISE BY THE USE OF
COMBINATIONS OF ITEMS OF EQUIPMENT IN WHICH THE SAFE FUNCTION
OF ANY ONE ITEM IS AFFECTED BY OR INTERFERES WITH THE SAFE
FUNCTION OF ANOTHER.
THE USER MUST HAVE A RESCUE PLAN IN PLACE IN ORDER TO DEAL WITH
ANY EMERGENCIES THAT COULD ARISE DURING USE.
THE USER SHOULD BE AWARE OF ANY MEDICAL CONDITIONS THAT COULD
AFFECT THE SAFETY OF THE USER IN NORMAL AND EMERGENCY USE.
CONNECTIONS MUST BE USED WITHIN THE LIMITATIONS OF STABILITY AND
COMPATIBILITY OF THE SURROUNDING COMPONENTS.
THIS ROPE MAY BE DIRECTLY TIED TO AN ANCHORAGE OF ADEQUATE
STRUCTURE AND DIMENSION THAT WILL NOT DAMAGE THE ROPE OR
CLIPPED DIRECTLY TO CONNECTORS.
WHEN USED AS A SINGLE ANCHOR LIFELINE, NO MORE THAN ONE FALL
ARREST SYSTEM OR FALL ARRESTER SHALL BE ATTACHED AT ANY ONE
TIME.
ONLY ONE USER CAN BE ATTACHED TO THE SINGLE ANCHOR LIFELINE.
AVOID SWING FALL HAZARDS ENCOUNTERED WHEN THE ANCHORAGE IS
NOT DIRECTLY OVERHEAD.
USERS SHOULD TIE A STOPPER KNOT (SUCH AS A BARREL KNOT) OR USE
AN APPROPRIATE ROPE STOP DESIGNED TO PREVENT A FALL ARRESTER
FROM INADVERTENTLY TRAVELING OFF THE END OF THE LIFELINE.
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PMI maintains a Quality Assurance Program, meeting all the requirements of
ISO 9001.
PMI Life Safety Ropes are tested to appropriate standards. The ropes, swaged
terminations or sewn terminations may meet NFPA 1983, 2017 Edition, or,
ANSI Z359.15, 2014 Edition , or other applicable specications. Please refer
to the printed label specic for each rope that is placed on the inside cover of
these instructions and the table in the “PMI® Terminations” section of these
instructions for certications and minimum breaking strength (MBS) values.
PMI’s ISO:9001 certication has been issued by SGS United Kingdom Limited,
202b, Worle Parkway, Weston-super-Mare, BS22 6WA: United Kingdom.
Notied Body 0120. PMI’s NFPA marking has been issued by Underwriters
Laboratories (UL), USA. Users can verify product certication by UL at their
online certications directory. Reference www.ul.com.
External Markings are placed on the ends of all PMI ropes to indicate the PMI
name/logo. At least one end will have an additional label with the lot number,
diameter, length, part number, product bar code, and all applicable certication
information.
PMI LABELING
WARNINGS (cont.)
THE MELTING POINT OF NYLON ROPE FIBERS IS 428 DEGREES
FAHRENHEIT (220 DEGREES CELSIUS). THE MELTING POINT OF
POLYESTER ROPE FIBERS IS 482 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT (250
DEGREES CELSIUS). PARA-ARAMIDS LIKE KEVLAR & TECHNORA
DO NOT MELT, BUT THEY DO DECOMPOSE. THE OFFICIAL
DECOMPOSITION TEMPERATURE IS 932 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT
(500 DEGREES CELSIUS), THE HIGH TEMPERATURE WORKING LIMIT IS
ONLY 350 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT, JUST ABOUT 100 DEGREES HIGHER
THAN NYLON OR POLYESTER. KNOW THE MATERIALS OF THE ROPES THAT
YOU ARE USING. DO NOT EXPOSE YOUR ROPES OR HAVE THEM COME
IN CONTACT WITH SURFACES AT THESE TEMPERATURES OR YOUR ROPE
CAN GET SEVERELY DAMAGED AND EXPOSE THE USER TO RISK OF ROPE
FAILURE LEADING TO SEVERE INJURIES OR WORSE.
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Lot # information to determine manufacturing history only of a PMI
Life Safety Rope EX: 26I17051B - 26|I|17|05|1|B = 26th of
September, 2017, Braider #5, 1st Shift, Inspected by Bigfoot
A = January, B = February, C = March, D = April, E = May, F =
June, G = July, H = August, I = September, J = October, K =
November, L = December
Ropes that are cut from a spool for re-distribution should be retrotted with
legible external product markings as necessary by the user. The user should
check for legibility of product markings.
Internal Markings (printed tapes) are placed inside the rope along with the core
yarns during manufacture.
These printed tapes identify PMI, made in USA, quarter (NFPA ropes only) and
year of manufacture, and limited standards information.
PMI LABELING (cont.)
Ropes are classied according to the various standards to which they conform.
CORDAGE INSTITUTE STANDARD CI 1801 CLASSIFIES ROPE AS FOLLOWS:
• LOW STRETCH - Ropes with 6-10% elongation at 10% of Minimum
Breaking Strength
• STATIC - Ropes with less than 6% elongation at 10% of Minimum
Breaking Strength
• NFPA 1983 CLASSIFIES ROPE AS FOLLOWS:
ESCAPE ROPE - Rope dedicated solely for the purpose of supporting
people during emergency self-escape (self-rescue) not classied as a
life safety rope.
NOTE: Escape ropes are not considered life-safety per NFPA’s
denitions, but may be used in life safety escape systems and as
such are subject to all of the conditions and criteria outlined in these
instructions
LIFE SAFETY ROPE - Rope dedicated solely for the purpose of
supporting people during rescue, re-ghting, other emergency
operations, or during training evolutions.
TECHNICAL USE - One designation of an equipment item or
manufactured systems designed for technical use loads, and escape
based on design loads that are calculated and understood.
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ROPE CLASSIFICATIONS
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Congratulations on the purchase of your new PMI rope. In using it, you assume
the responsibility to learn and understand its capabilities and limitations
before placing it into service, and to use it properly and wisely. The following
information is designed to support your efforts toward this goal.
USE CARE & MAINTENANCE
This rope is a Life Safety Rope. Your life (or someone else’s) may depend on
it, possibly time after time. PMI goes to great lengths to make the best rope in
the world, maintain high quality assurance standards, and provide you with the
maximum amount of information possible. The rest is up to you. Your personal
safety is your responsibility. Please take it seriously. We do.
PMI kernmantle static and low stretch ropes are designed and manufactured
based on Cordage Institute life safety rope standards. Static ropes will provide
more stability and less elongation in ascending, raising, and lowering situations
while low stretch ropes are more forgiving, and provide lower peak forces
during dynamic loading.
ABOUT YOUR PMI ROPE
GENERAL USE - One designation of equipment item or
manufactured systems designed for general-use loads,
technical-use loads, and escape based on design loads that
are calculated and understood.
EN 1891 CLASSIFIES ROPE AS FOLLOWS:
• TYPE A ROPE- low stretch kernmantle ropes designed for general use by
persons in rope access including all kinds of work positioning and restraint,
in rescue and speleology.
• TYPE B ROPE - low stretch kernmantle ropes of a lower performance than
type A ropes, requiring greater care in use.
PMI has earned ISO 9001 registration from SGS United
Kingdom Limited. Constant monitoring of materials and
processes are an essential part of our ISO Quality Management
System.
All PMI Life Safety Ropes are designed and manufactured based
on Cordage Institute Standards for Life Safety Ropes and other
Standards as noted.
ROPE CLASSIFICATIONS (cont.)
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PMI life safety ropes feature a braided sheath over continuous core.
All models of PMI ropes are nely balanced to prevent spin under load
and to provide consistent strength and elongation performance. The
braided sheath offers protection to the inner load-bearing core from
dirt and abrasion.
Please note that escape ropes are not considered life-safety per NFPA’s
denitions, but may be used in life safety escape systems and as such are
subject to all of the conditions and criteria outlined in these instructions.
As a general guide, smaller diameter ropes are best used for rigging, personal
escape, handlines, and safety lines while larger diameters have been developed
for higher load applications such as occur in professional work and rescue.
The largest diameters, such as 16 mm Classic Professional, offer maximum
strength and grippability.
Static and low stretch ropes are NOT dynamic ropes and should not be
used in severe dynamic load situations without additional provision for force
absorption. Doing so could cause serious injury to personnel and/or equipment.
Ropes intended to be used as dynamic ropes should comply with Dynamic
Rope standards such as UIAA 101 or EN 892.
For more information about specic models of rope, see below.
ABOUT YOUR PMI ROPE (cont.)
RR160XX@@@E PMI® Hudson Classic
Professional 16.0 General 72.6
(16,330 lbf)
PR130XX@@@PP PMI® Isostatic 13.0 General 45.9
(10,328 lbf)
RR125XX@@@E PMI® Hudson Classic
Professional 12.5 General 43.6
(9,804 lbf)
RR125XX@@@EV Hudson Classic
Reective 12.5 General 43.6
(9,804 lbf)
RR125XX@@@UC Hudson Classic Pro with
Unicore® Technology 12.5 General 44.5
(10,009 lbf)
RR125XX@@@M PMI® Hudson Classic
Professional - Max Wear 12.5 General 43.7
(9,833 lbf)
PR110XX@@@PP PMI® Isostatic 11.5 Technical 32.8
(7,388 lbf)
Model Rope Designation Diameter
(mm)
NFPA
Use Class
Calculated
MBS (kN)
Percent
Elongation (%)
ANSI/
ASSE?
@ 1.35 kN 0.9
@ 2.7 kN 1.8
@ 4.4 kN 2.4
@ 1800 lbf 2.8
@ 1.35 kN 1.2
@ 2.7 kN 1.6
@ 4.4 kN 2.1
@ 1.35 kN 0.8
@ 2.7 kN 2.0
@ 4.4 kN 3.9
@ 1800 lbf 6.9
@ 1.35 kN 0.8
@ 2.7 kN 2.0
@ 4.4 kN 3.9
@ 1800 lbf 6.9
@ 1.35 kN 0.7
@ 2.7 kN 1.6
@ 4.4 kN 3.5
@ 1800 lbf 6.3
@ 1.35 kN 1.2
@ 2.7 kN 2.0
@ 4.4 kN 3.8
@ 1.35 kN 1.0
@ 2.7 kN 1.6
@ 4.4 kN 2.2
Z359.15
No
Z359.15
Z359.15
Z359.15
No
No
Life Safety Rope and Lifelines:
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ALL-NYLON ROPES
PMI HUDSON CLASSIC ropes offer static-rope performance, with a
continuous stranded core inside the braided sheath. Two styles of sheath
are available for PMI Hudson Classic rope. The standard sheath is known as
EZ-Bend, and is crafted to optimize wear while still maintaining a comfortable
hand for rigging. For even greater abrasion resistance and durability choose the
Max Wear option. The Max Wear sheath is a tighter weave, which makes for a
longer lasting but stiffer hand rope.
ABOUT YOUR PMI ROPE (cont.)
RR110XX@@@E PMI® Hudson Classic
Professional 11.0 Technical 32.7
(7,344 lbf)
PR110XX@@@UC PMI® Extreme Pro™ 11.0 Technical 39.3
(8,845 lbf)
PR115XX@@@ PMI® Extreme Pro™
with Unicore® 11.0 Technical 39.5
(8,888 lbf)
PR115CX@@@ Cevian with
Unicore®11.0 mm 11.0 Technical 39.5
(8,888 lbf)
IR110XX@@@P PMI® Access Pro 11.0 Technical 31.1
(7,000 lbf)
RR110XX@@@M PMI® Hudson Classic
Professional - Max Wear 11.0 Technical 33.2
(7,456 lbf)
RR100XX@@@E PMI® Hudson Classic
Professional 10.0 Technical 30.1
(6,769 lbf)
RR100XX@@@M PMI® Hudson Classic
Professional - Max Wear 10.0 Technical 28.8
(6,473 lbf)
HS110XX@@@A HeatShield ™ 11.0 Technical 29.5
(6,635 lbf)
HS125XX@@@A HeatShield ™ 12.5 General 44.2
(9,944 lbf)
Model Rope Designation Diameter
(mm)
NFPA
Use Class
Calculated
MBS (kN)
Percent
Elongation (%)
ANSI/
ASSE?
@ 1.35 kN 1.6
@ 2.7 kN 3.0
@ 4.4 kN 5.8
@ 1800 lbf 8.8
@ 1.35 kN 1.4
@ 2.7 kN 3.4
@ 4.4 kN 6.0
@ 1800 lbf 9.1
@ 1.35 kN 1.3
@ 2.7 kN 3.0
@ 4.4 kN 5.4
@ 1800 lbf 8.1
@ 1.35 kN 1.3
@ 2.7 kN 3.0
@ 4.4 kN 5.4
@ 1800 lbf 8.1
@ 1.35 kN 3.0
@ 2.7 kN 6.2
@ 4.4 kN 9.4
@ 1.35 kN 1.8
@ 2.7 kN 3.6
@ 4.4 kN 5.9
@ 1.35 kN 1.9
@ 2.7 kN 4.0
@ 4.4 kN 6.4
@ 1.35 kN 2.2
@ 2.7 kN 4.4
@ 4.4 kN 7.1
@ 1.35 kN 2.4
@ 2.7 kN 5.1
@ 4.4 kN 8.2
@ 1.35 kN 2.5
@ 2.7 kN 5.0
@ 4.4 kN 7.6
Z359.15
Z359.15
Z359.15
Z359.15
No
No
N/A
N/A
No
No
Life Safety Rope and Lifelines (cont).:
RR075XX@@@ PMI® PER 7.5 18.4
(4,147 lbf)
Model Rope Designation Diameter
(mm)
Calculated
MBS (kN)
Percent
Elongation (%) ANSI/ASSE?
@ 1.35 kN 6.8
@ 2.7 kN 12.2
@ 4.4 kN 16.0
N/A
Escape Rope:
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• PMI® HUDSON CLASSIC PROFESSIONAL conforms to the
exacting demands of professional users and is labeled to conform to
industry specic standards such as those developed by the National
Fire Protection Association (NFPA 1983) and the American National
Standards Institute (ANSI), as applicable. PMI® Hudson Classic
Professional ropes are available in a multitude of colors, to facilitate a
variety of needs. PMI Hudson Classic Professional 12.5mm is also available
with Unicore® Technology.
• PMI® HUDSON CLASSIC SPORT ropes are the same basic design
as other PMI Hudson Classic Professional ropes but are not marked
as certied to NFPA 1983. They do conform to CI 1801. Our Classic
Sport ropes have long been a favorite of cavers and sport rappellers
the world over.
PMI® GLOBAL PRO Made to exacting PMI standards, these ropes satisfy the
need for a softer hand and a bit more stretch than PMI’s current low stretch
ropes. Popular in rope access work around the globe, this style of rope meets
applicable standards including CI and CE. PMI is proud to introduce these global
ropes for work and rescue applications.
PMI® TUFF CORD is a 7 mm static kernmantle rope built to be a small version
of our classic static rope. This is a life safety rope and is an excellent choice
for activities such as rigging and haul systems, but should be used with caution
for other applications due to its smaller diameter.
PMI® PER is a 7.5 mm braid over braid all nylon rope for emergency bailout.
Its braided cord provides extra elongation to reduce the inevitable shock that
occurs during fast loading. PMI® PER is certied to NFPA 1983 as an Escape
Rope.
Additional information regarding re escape rope can be found in NFPA 1500
and NFPA 1983.
POLYESTER SHEATH ROPES
PMI® ACCESS PRO is an excellent low-stretch alternative with a softer hand
and is a great choice for any rope access or work positioning applications.
Conforming to EN 1891 as well as CI 1801, the core of this rope is specially
engineered of continuous lament high-twist nylon bundles and the sheath is a
32 carrier polyester yarn construction.
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ABOUT YOUR PMI ROPE (cont.)
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PMI® EXTREME PRO™ with patented Unicore® construction is a
hardy static rope with a 32-carrier polyester sheath bonded to a nylon
core. Great abrasion resistance, no sheath slippage, and excellent
knotability make this an ideal choice for rescue applications as well as
work at height in harsh environments.
POLYESTER CORE ROPES
PMI® ISOSTATIC is an all-polyester rope that provides extremely low
elongation and excellent abrasion resistance. Choose PMI® Isostatic for rigging
highlines and for long hauls where minimal stretch is preferred, but keep in
mind that this rope also has less capability to absorb sudden forces and will
transmit the effect of impact loads to anchors and equipment.
ARAMID ROPES
PMI® HEATSHIELD™ is a rope with a 100% Technora® sheath and nylon core.
It features a high tensile strength, good fatigue resistance, heat resistance,
excellent dimensional stability, and chemical resistance.
ABOUT YOUR PMI ROPE (cont.)
Any system incorporating these life support ropes should include a reliable
anchorage point, compatible equipment, and a means of limiting the demands
on the system to within its capabilities. According to ANSI Z359 anchorage
requirements, an anchorage should be no less than 5,000 lbs. (22.2 kN) for
non-certied anchorages or at least two times the maximum arresting force for
certied anchorages.
These ropes when used as a single anchor lifeline, according to ANSI Z359.15,
can be used with fall arresters designed to be used with kernmantle ropes for
the specic diameter rope that you are using. Elongation percentages when
loaded to a minimum of 900 pounds (4kN) are expressed on the printed label
on the inside cover of these instructions. When using a fall arrester on a single
anchor lifeline the capacity range for single person use should be between
130 pounds to 310 pounds. Users must tie a stopper knot (such as a barrel
knot) or use an appropriate rope stop designed to prevent a fall arrester from
inadvertently traveling off the end of the lifeline.
If a rope section is damaged, the damaged section may be able to be cut out of
the rope. Such a determination must be made by a person competent in rope
inspection to determine whether remaining rope would be safe for use. The cut
ends of the rope should be heat sealed and the inspected rope should be tested
before use at height.
USING YOUR ROPE
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