rock exotica P41500 Aztek Pulley System Instruction Manual
- May 15, 2024
- rock exotica
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rock exotica P41500 Aztek Pulley System
Product Information
Specifications:
- Model: P41 Aztek Double Pulley
- Height: 1.1″ (28 mm)
- Width: 2″ (50 mm)
- Weight: 7.5 oz (210 gm)
- Maximum Breaking Strength (MBS): 36kN
- Working Load Limit (WLL): 30kN*, 36kN**
Product Usage Instructions
Warnings and Safety Information:
This product is designed for expert use only. Please register your product
at www.rockexotica.com/register. Be
aware of the warning regarding exposure to chemicals.
Usage Guidelines:
This PPE is intended for protection against falls from height and complies
with EU regulation 2016/425. Make sure to check the Declaration of Conformity
on www.rockexotica.com before use.
Key Points to Remember:
- Do not use for high-speed or multi-rotation applications.
- Do not use with wire rope or steel cable.
- Ensure swivels rotate freely and check spring pins or set screws before, during, and after use.
- Regularly check the bolt tightness by hand inspection.
Product Care Instructions:
Inspect the product for any signs of wear or damage before each use. Clean the
pulley regularly and store it in a dry place away from direct sunlight.
FAQs
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Q: Can this pulley be used for high-speed applications?
A: No, this pulley is not suitable for high-speed or multi-rotation applications. -
Q: What is the maximum weight this pulley can hold?
A: The Working Load Limit (WLL) is 30kN*, and the Maximum Breaking Strength (MBS) is 36kN**.
INSTRUCTION
WARNING! EXPERT USE ONLY.
Made in the USA using foreign and domestic materials.
Register your product at: www.rockexotica.com/register
- These activities are inherently dangerous and carry a significant risk of injury or death that cannot be eliminated.
- These instructions DO NOT tell you everything you need to know.
- Do not use unless you can and will understand and assume all risks and responsibilities for all damage/injury/death that may result from use of this equipment or the activities undertaken with it.
- Everyone using this equipment must be given and thoroughly understand the instructions and refer to them before each use.
- You must always have a backup-never trust a life to a single tool.
- You must have a rescue plan and the means to implement it. Inert suspension in a harness can quickly result in death!
- Do not use around electrical hazards, moving machinery or near sharp edges or abrasive surfaces.
- We are not responsible for any direct, indirect or accidental consequences or damage resulting from the use of our products.
- Stay up to date! Regularly go to our website and read the latest user instructions.
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including nickel acetate, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
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Rock Exotica LLC · POB 160470 ·
Freeport Center, E-16 · Clearfield, UT
84016 · USA · 801 728-0630
This PPE is intended to protect against falls from height and conforms to EU regulation 2016/425. Declaration of Conformity is available at www.rockexotica.com.
INTRODUCTION
- Strength: In a double pulley, like the Aztek, the total load is 4x the load on the 4 individual ropes. Minimum Breaking Strength (MBS) & Working Load Limit (WLL) are based on this equal loading. Pulleys must be free to align with the load, any restraint is dangerous. NEVER allow any bending force on the pulley or it may break or break your connectors.
- Working Load Limit: Assumes equipment/rope/Prusiks in good condition and conservative, experienced user. The Aztek system requires advanced skills, training and experience!
- Caution! Using prusiks requires experience. They require tending or they can get stuck or they can fail to catch. Never allow a jammed Prusik to be pulled in between the sideplates. This can bend or break the pulley and allow the rope to fall out. Make sure the quick release Prusik pin is locked in place. Verify the small balls extend, insert the pin fully and then make sure it won’t pull out.
- Rope The Aztek was designed for use with sewn Prusiks made by Sterling Rope and an 8mm main rope with a sewn end to attach to the side of the pulley. Note that the Prusik is a special “3 on 2”. This is used because it cannot come off the rope like a traditional Prusik can.
OVERVIEW
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a. Swivel top
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b. Swivel axle bolt
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c. Rope Cover to secure end of rope
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d. Pin to attach prusik to desired pulley
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e. Main axle bolt
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f. Pulley body milled from solid alloy
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g. Ball bearing sheaves
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a. Model name
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b. Read instructions
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c. Rope diameter
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d. Rope diagram
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e. Maximum load per rope
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f. Manufacturer
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g. Minimum Breaking Strength
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h. CE 0598 EN12278:2007
Notified body controlling the manufacturing of this PPE: SGS Fimko Oy –
Notified Body 0598, Takomotie 8, FI-00380 Helsinki, Finland. Notified body
which performed EU type examination: SGS Fimko Oy – Notified Body 0598,
Takomotie 8, FI-00380 Helsinki, Finland. UKCA 0120
This product is compliant with Regulation 2016/425 on Personal Protective
Equipment as brought into the UK law and amended.
The approved body controlling the manufacturing of this PPE: is SGS United
Kingdom Limited. Rossmore Business Park, Ellesmere Port, Cheshire CH65 3EN. i
Manufacture date, year, day of year, code, serial number for the day
Intended Use
This Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) should only be used with energy- absorbing systems such as dynamic ropes, energy absorbers, etc. & slack must be kept out of the system to prevent high-impact falls.
This product is intended for use by medically fit, specifically trained and experienced users. Anyone with a medical condition who uses this PPE under normal or emergency conditions, runs the risk of using it improperly, leading to significant injury or death
- Limitations On Use: This equipment must be used only for the specific purpose it was designed for; it must not be used for any other.
- Leverage Hazard: This device or other equipment can lever against a connector (such as a carabiner) and break it, opening the connector and allowing the pulley to fall out. The pulley must always be under tension in your system to avoid shifting into an incorrect position.
- Pinching Hazard: Rope travelling through this device can suck in hair, fingers, clothing, etc., causing injury & jamming the device. Guard against this.
- Inspect Before & After Use Check all parts for cracks, deformation, corrosion, wear, legibility of product markings, etc. Verify that the swivel top rotates normally & the swivel axle screw has not loosened. Verify smooth rotation of the sheaves & security of the sheave axle screw. Verify rope cover is tight & the rope end is secure. Always check the quick-release Prusik pin – it has small balls that must extend to lock it in place. Pins can malfunction or get dirty and fail to lock. Additionally, see fig. 5.
- Inspection During Use Regularly inspect and monitor your system, confirming proper connections, position, fully locked sideplates & fully extended buttons. Additionally, see fig. 5.
- Thorough and specific training is essential before use. Being at height is dangerous and it is up to you to reduce the risks as much as possible – but the risks can never be eliminated. There are many ways to misuse this equipment, too many to list or imagine. You must personally understand and assume all risks and responsibilities of using this equipment. If you cannot or do not want to do this, do not use this equipment.
- Environmental Factors: Moisture, ice, salt, sand, snow, chemicals and other factors can prevent proper operation or can greatly accelerate wear.
- Compatibility: Verify compatiblity with other components of your system. EN12275, EN565, EN566, EN1891. An incompatible connection can cause accidental disconnection, breakage, or affect the safety function of another piece of equipment. Use the appropriate EN362:2004 connector. You must verify the suitability of this equipment for use in your application about applicable governmental regulations and other standards on occupational safety.
- Lifetime: Unlimited for metal products, but will often be much less depending on conditions and frequency of use; it could even be a single use in some cases.
Examples of Use:
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Fig 2 Prusik on Bottom Pulley The bottom Prusik is active and the top Prusik is not attached. Prusiks are colour-coded to indicate which pulley they are used with (tactical black gear is lettered). Do not use a Prusik with the wrong pulley. When the Prusik is holding the load, only 3 sides of the rope are sharing the load and therefore the Prusik is holding 33% of the load.
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Fig 3 Prusik on Bottom-view from opposite side This is the same setup as the picture at the left, viewed from the opposite side. The bottom Prusik is pinned to the bottom pulley.
NOTE: Extra pins are available to keep as a spare. But (this should be obvious) don’t pin both Prusiks at the same time or you will be stuck. -
Fig 4 Prusik on Top Pulley The top Prusik is pinned and the bottom Prusik is not attached. When the Prusik is holding the load, 4 sides of the rope are sharing the load and therefore the Prusik is holding 25% of the load.
The integrity of this equipment is essential to your safety.
Retire from Service & Destroy if the Equipment:
- Is significantly loaded.
- Does not pass inspection or there is any doubt about its safety.
- Is misused, altered, damaged, exposed to harmful chemicals, etc.
- Sheave or swivel does not rotate smoothly.
Do not return to service until the unit in question has been inspected and approved for use in writing by a competent person who is authorized to do so. Consult the manufacturer if you have any doubts or concerns.
Maintenance & Storage
Clean if necessary with fresh water, then dry, or allow to dry away from direct heat. Light surface corrosion may be removed with a wire brush (no power tools). Retire if corrosion is heavy. A light lubricant may be applied. Store and transport in a dry place away from extremes of heat and cold and avoid exposure to chemicals.
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Principal Material: Aluminum alloy, anodized. Corrosion-resistant steel axle. Steel ball bearing.
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Repairs or Modifications to Equipment Are only allowed by the manufacturer or those authorized in writing by the manufacturer.
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Detailed Inspection In addition to inspection before, during and after each use, a detailed inspection by a competent inspector must be done at least every 12 months or more frequently depending on the amount and type of use. Make a copy of these instructions and use one as the permanent inspection record and keep the other with the equipment. It is best to issue new gear to each user so they know its entire history.
Stay Up To Date! Regularly go to our website and read the latest user instructions. Copyright 2010 Rock Exotica Equipment LC If re-sold outside the original country of destination, the re-seller must provide instructions for use, maintenance, periodic examination and repair in the language of the country in which this product is to be used. -
Rock Exotica 3-year guarantee: If your Rock Exotica product has a defect due to workmanship or materials please contact us for warranty service. This warranty does not cover damages caused by improper care, improper use, alterations and modifications, accidental damage or the natural breakdown of material over extended use and time.
(A) For orientation only. Not for high-speed or multi-rotation. Do not use wire rope or steel cable. Verify swivels rotate freely. (B) Verify spring pins or set screws are in place and have not been removed. (C, D, E, F) Before, during and after use, ensure the bolt has not loosened by checking the bolt with your fingers and making sure the swivel top does not move up or down. Periodically, ensure the bolt has not loosened by checking the bolt with pliers.
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Rock Exotica LLC · POB 160470 ·
Freeport Center, E-16 · Clearfield, UT
84016 · USA · 801 728-0630