RBT(Introduction/Rope/Equipment) Flashcards
(127 cards)
1
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Captain Michael Mahner
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created HFD’s first rescue squad in 1930
2
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NFPA 1006
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Std. for Rescue Technician PQs
3
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NFPA 1670
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Std. on Operations and Training for
Technical Rescue Incidents
4
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7 disciplines of Technical Rescue
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Confined Space Rope Rescue Structural Collapse Trench/Excavation Rescue Vehicle/Machinery Extrication Water/Swiftwater Rescue Wilderness Search and Rescue
5
Q
“core discipline” of technical rescue
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rope rescue
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Safety systems are _____ .
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mandatory
7
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If you are unsure, _____ .
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ask about anything
8
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Check all riggings by _____ and _____ .
A
sight
touch
9
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Safety Touch Check
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Inspection of all components of a system
via sight and touch.
10
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_____ your equipment at all times. (4 things)
A
know
control
inspect
maintain
11
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NFPA 1983
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Std. on Life-Safety Rope and Equipment
12
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Life-Safety Rope has _____ . It has block creel and _____ construction. It is designed
_____ .
A
synthetic, continuous fiber.
kernmantle.
specifically for supporting human loads
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Life-Safety Rope can be either _____ or _____ rope.
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static
dynamic
14
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Static Rope
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low-stretch (less than 2-4%)
better control
15
Q
Dynamic Rope
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high-stretch
good when long falls are possible.
used when working above anchor points.
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Kernmantle Construction has which 2 components?
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Kern=Core
Mantle=Sheath
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Kern strength =
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85% of rope strength
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Mantle strength =
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15% of rope strength
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HFD uses Life-Safety Rope that meets or exceeds NFPA 1983 ______ standards.
This includes a _____ minimum rope(tensile) strength and a _____
safe working load.
A
general-use
9000#
600# (2-person)
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Safety Factor used by HFD and
represented in NFPA 1983 is _____ .
A
15:1
21
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HFD uses which 2 life-safety ropes?
A
New England KM III Static Kernmantle
CMC Rescue Lifeline
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Q
synthetic fiber used in HFD’s life-safety ropes
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nylon
23
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4 nylon qualities
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high strength
resistant to rotting
weighs only 7#/100’
loses 10-15% strength when wet
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Every rope must have its’ own _____ .
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rope log
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the rope log is used until _____.
the rope is downgraded to "utility" status
| or condemned
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rope log entries are made after _____.
each use
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Each rope also is _____ until it is _____ .
assigned a serial #
| downgraded to utility status or condemned
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Rope must be stored in a _____ away from these 5 things.
```
rope bag
acids/alkali/chemicals/petroleum
direct sunlight
dirt/grit/grime
exhaust
high temperatures
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Inspect rope both _____ and _____.
visually
| by touch
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when inspecting rope, use _____ and run through _____.
bare hands
| every " of the rope
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If sheath is damaged also check for _____ and _____.
penetration
| imbedded objects
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6 things to feel rope for _____ .
```
abrasions
deformities
imbedded objects
mushiness
nicks/cuts/sears
soft spots
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Popping
snapping a section of rope tight between
both hands several times to try and
remove a soft spot in the rope.
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if soft spot remains after popping u can do one of these 3 things
remove rope section with soft spot
downgrade to utility
condemn
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6 rope washing requirements
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use dept. extractors
daisy chain
front-loading only/no plastic windows
wash with mild detergents only(non-chlorine)
dry thoroughly
air dry out of direct sunlight
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When bagging rope start by securing end of the rope to bottom of the bag via a _____. Also, _____.
figure 8 stopper
| visually and by touch inspect the rope
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10 guidelines for downgrading rope
```
reached a certain age
reached a certain # of uses
does not pass visual inspection
chemical contamination
exposed to high heat
severely impact loaded(5' or more)
severely overloaded like towing a car
sheath penetration
soft spots not removed by popping
loss of confidence; when in doubt...throw
it out!
```
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1" webbing is rated at _____ .
4000#
6000# when looped
12000# when double looped
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2" webbing is rated at _____ .
9500#
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Per NFPA 1983 "general purpose"
standards, adjustable steel buckles and
the D-ring on the life-safety harnesses
must be rated to at least _____ .
5000#
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Class II harnesses must have a _____ and
| _____ load-bearing _____ .
front
back
D-ring
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Class III harnesses must have front and back load-bearing D-rings on both the _____ and the _____ portions of the harness.
seat
| chest
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HFD uses which 2 Class III harnesses?
CMC Rescue Confined Space Harness
| Yates Rescue Confined Space Harness
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HFD uses which Class II harness?
CMC Rescue Harness
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Class I harness
designed for emergency escape
| 1-person load
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Class II harness
designed for rescue
| 2-person load
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Class III harness
designed for rescue
2-person load
inversion may occur
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OSHA mandates which class harness for confined space?
Class III
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Utility loops on harnesses are used only to
| _____ and are not _____ .
stow equipment
| load-bearing
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According to the RBT manual, Class III
harnesses have _____ additional
load-bearing connection points. One in
the back and 1 on _____ .
3
| each shoulder
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After adjusting webbing straps, use _____ to tie off.
half-hitch or overhand safety knots
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knot
fastening made by tying/intertwining
| together pieces of rope.
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a sharp bend in a rope causes a loss of
| _____ , not _____ .
efficiency
| a loss of strength
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4:1 rule
if a rope is wrapped around an object at
least 4x the diameter of the rope than
there will be no loss of efficiency.
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Using a _____ safety factor helps offset the
| _____ .
15:1
| efficiency loss
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bight
rope bent back on itself (180 degrees)
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loop
complete 360 degree loop
| crosses itself and continues is same direction.
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round turn
complete wrap around an object that has the rope returning back to itself.
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Working End
used to tie the knot or for rigging.
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Running End
opposite of the working end
| aka the free end
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Standing Part
in between the working and the running ends.
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4 steps to tying a knot
tie knot
dress knot
set knot
safety knot
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Overhand Knot
15% efficiency loss
| used as a safety knot
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Square Knot
used to bind together ropes of = diameter
| do not use as a load-bearing not
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Figure 8 stopper Knot
used to keep the rope end from passing
through an opening. (e.g. rope bag).
do not use as a load-bearing knot.
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Figure on a Bight
20% efficiency loss
used to connect rope to anchors with a carabiner.
used to connect various devices to the rope.
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Figure 8 follow-through
20% efficiency loss
| used to tie a loop around an object/anchor.
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Double Loop Figure 8
18% efficiency loss
figure 8 on a bight with 2 loops instead of 1
used to connect to objects that do not meet the 4:1 rule.
used to make load-sharing or multiple anchor systems.
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Flemish Bend
19% efficiency loss
| used to connect 2 ropes of equal diameter.
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Bowline
```
27-33% efficiency loss
used to make a closed loop
should not be used for life safety.
can be equalizing.
used for hoisting equipment.
used for connecting rope to an object.
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Butterfly
25% efficiency loss
used mid-line to take a 3-way pull.
can be used as an anchor/connection of an object to the rope.
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Water Knot
36% efficiency loss
used to connect 2 pieces of webbing.
used to make loops in webbing.
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Double Fisherman's
21% efficiency loss
used to tie load-bearing rope together.
used to make prusik loops.
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Prusik Hitch
is how prusik loops are connected to the
rope. can be double or triple wrapped.
to create rope grabs.
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Single Line Prusik Hitch
to attach objects to rope.
| for self-rescue.
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Clove Hitch
to create anchors around round objects.
| tied so that the running end is directional.
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Munter Hitch
used as a safety belay.
| rope can run either way through a carabiner.
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Tensionless
at least 4 wraps around a round object.
creates an anchor with 0% efficiency loss
if the object meets the 4:1 rule.
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Rope System minimum breaking strength
| is _____ .
9000#
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General Use
minimum rope tensile strength = 9000#
| 2 person load (600#)
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Light Use
minimum rope tensile strength = 4500#
| 1 person load (300#)
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Auxiliary Equipment
other equipment other than rope and
| harnesses.
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4 Minimum Breaking Strengths of
| auxiliary equipment.
Ascending/Rope Grab devices = 2400#
Carabiners = 9000#
Descenders = 1200#
All other auxiliary equipment = 8000#
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Nylon Webbing(1")
rated at 4000#
rated at 6000# when looped.
rated at 12000# if double looped.
can be flat or tubular.
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Nylon Webbing can be used for _____ .
anchors/rigging
harnesses
patient lashing
personal tie-on/safety line
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7mm Accessory Cord is rated at_____, _____ when looped, ______ when looped and doubled.
minimum tensile strength = 2200#
rated at 3500# if looped
rated at 7000# if double looped
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Anchor Strap
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nylon webbing with steel D-rings sewn in
both ends.
2" flat weave webbing rated at 9500#.
D-rings rated at 5000# therefore strap
is rated at 5000#.
rated at 10000# if doubled.
good over square edges.
```
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Pick-Off Strap
An anchor strap with an adjustable buckle.
Buckle is also rated at 5000#.
used for patient pick-off if they have a harness.
used to attach rescuers as tenders for stokes.
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Utility belts are adjustable and can extend
| to _____ .
60-72"
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Pick-off Straps are adjustable up to _____ .
42"
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Carabiners are used _____ .
to join components of a rope system
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3 components of a Carabiner
spine
latch
gate (hinge, pin, and lock)
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3 components of the gate
hinge
lock
pin
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CMC Rescue Steel Locking Carabiners are
| rated at _____ .
16000#
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HFD uses which 4 Carabiners
CMC Large Steel Locking Carabiner(16K)
SMC X-Large Steel Locking Carabiner(12K)
SMC Large Steel Locking Carabiner(11K)
SMC Lite D Steel Locking Carabiner.(10K)
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X-large carabiners are used for _____ .
safety belays using a munter hitch
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5 precautions when using carabiners
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do not side load
lock before loading
do not unlock while under load
do not drop
do not form hard links
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hard link
when 3 or more hard connections are
| made consecutively
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Figure 8 Descender
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CMC Rescue 8 (steel) rated at 45000#
"8 plate"
used for descending
used as a belay/lowering device.
can hold a load when locked off.
use a double wrap for 2 person loads.
```
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2 limitations to the 8 plate
causes rope to twist
| friction cannot be adjusted once loaded
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Rappel Rack
has 6 bars
descending device
used for belay/lowering
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Rappel Rack components
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welded eye
long leg
short leg
4 angled short bars
1 straight short bar
1 grooved top bar
tie off bar
```
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HFD uses the _____ rappel rack.
SMC (model # 14001 has the tie-off bar)
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2 limitations to the rappel rack
longer to load
| bulkier/heavier
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Pulley
has a free running grooved metal wheel in
| which a rope may be placed.
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3 things Pulleys can be used for
reduce rope friction
change of directions
create mechanical advantage
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5 components of a pulley
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becket
sheave(aluminum)
sideplates(steel)
axle(pin)
bearing
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Pulleys can be attached _____ on a rope
anywhere
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Pulley bearings can be either _____, _____,
| or_____.
sealed
oilite
ball-bearing
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HFD uses which pulleys?
SMC 2" single rescue
SMC 4" single rescue
SMC 4" double rescue
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One limitation of the pulley
it adds as much as 10% friction to a system
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Which 2 ascenders does HFD use? Both are used for what size rope?
Gibbs
Rescuecender
1/2"
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Gibbs 1/2" Stainless Steel ascender is
| rated at _____ .
5400#
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Rescuecender is rated at _____ .
6000#
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2 advantages of the Rescuecender over
| the Gibbs
rated stronger
| less abrasive to rope
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According to NFPA 1983, ascenders must
| be _____ .
spring loaded
| rated for general use
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5 components of ascenders
```
shell
cam
spring
pin
leash
```
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point ascenders _____ the load if hauling
toward
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point ascenders _____ if climbing
upward
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point ascenders to the _____ .
direction of free travel
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Ascenders must be _____
| if used in anchor/rigging/MAs.
backed up
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5 precautions for ascenders
```
back up if used with rigging/MAs/anchors
load properly
can be abrasive to rope
test to capture the load before loading
do not drop
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Tri-Link
made of galvanized steel
gate must be closed to maintain strength
used when 3-way loads may be encountered
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Anchor Plate
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aluminum is rated at 8900#
steel is rated at 9150#
used to create multiple anchor connections
used to separate carabiners if using
multiple rope systems.
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2 precautions for accessory cord
should never be shock loaded
| for one person loads
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5 uses for 7mm accessory cord
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self-rescue
ascending
rope grabs for capturing loads
personal tie-on/safety line
attaching equipment to rope
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7mm accessory cord is made out
| of _____ and has _____ construction. It should never be _____ and is only for _____.
nylon
kernmantle
shock loaded
1 person loads
