Kong Back-Up@ HermitsHut.com

Kong Back-Up

Product Description

The Kong Back-Up is a new fall arrester that operates when going both ways. It has a unique configuration that supports fall factor 2 falls in a semi-dynamic way, whithout damaging the safety rope.

FEATURES

Stops a fall, slide or uncontrolled descent

Works on vertical or angled rope

Moves up or down along the rope without manual intervention

Easy to install and remove at any point on the rope For rope access applications unit can be used with tug cord

SPECIFICATIONS

Meets ANSI Z359.1-2007 and OSHA requirements in North America.

Certified to CE EN 353-2, EN 358, EN 567.

Lazer marked ANSI Z359.1-2007.

10.0 to 12.0 mm semi-static ropes (EN 1891 type A) certified with the device

Comes with the Kong Steel Oval auto locking carabiner 205g + carabiner (180g) 385g. total

If used for fall protection, to meet ANSI and EN requirements, Back-Up can be used without a lanyard or in conjunction with a lanyard under 16 inches (Total length including carabiners). This length lanyard will limit maximum potential fall distance to less than 1 meter.

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