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TreeSqueeze

Adjustable Choking Device

Instructions / Warnings

The TreeSqueeze is intended for Fall Restriction and Work Positioning

applications

allowing for accents and descents of trees. When properly adjusted and used, the

TreeSqueeze acts as a choking device which restricts your fall in the event of a cut- out.

Inspect Prior to each use: inspection should include but not be limited to the following:

Rope Inspection:

• Inspecting your rope should be a continuous process of observation before, during, and after each use.

• Inspect rope fibers for signs of excessive wear, burns, cuts, abrasions, kinks, knots, hockling, ice buildup, broken strands in any

given area of the rope.

• Both outer and inner fibers contribute to the ropes strength. If either is worn, the rope will naturally be weakened.

• Do not use rope that has the red warning center / core exposed. (see Fig. 2).

• Inspect the rope for frayed strands and broken yarns. Check for pulled strands.

A pulled strand should be re-threaded into the rope if possible, otherwise it may

snag on a foreign object during use.

• Inconsistent texture or stiff areas can indicate excessive dirt or grit embedded in

the rope or shock load damage.

• Inconsistent diameter (flat areas, bumps, or lumps). This condition indicates core or internal damage from overloading or shock

• With use, all ropes become dirty. Inspect for areas of discoloration that could have been caused by chemical contamination and may

result in the rope becoming brittle or stiff.

• Glossy or glazed areas that generally indicate signs of heat damage.

• Rope, or rope crimp and all ends are free of defects.

• If ice or snow build-up is noted, remove build-up prior to use by running the prusik along the length of the rope. Ensure the coils of

the prusik are clean and free of packed snow or ice.

Ring and Rope Crimp Inspection:

• Inspect to ensure rings and rope crimps are free of cracks, distortion, corrosion, or nicks.

• Terminations of TreeSqueeze extends through the crimp. Before each use, ensure the crimp

is secure and tight. (see Fig. 3).

Use Instructions:

The Adjustable prusik loop is intended to be attached to the double rope construction device to create adjustable choking device

NOTE: Double rope cross sectional area of the device must be equal to or greater than that of the material used in the

manufacture of the adjustable prusik loop.

The sketches below illustrate the method of tying the adjustable prusik loop to the TreeSqueeze. The terminating loops of the adjustable

prusik loop are permanently attached to the small aluminum rings.

Fig. 1

Fig. 3

MODEL 7+L08T18+J shown in Fig. 1.

Other models may have varying lengths, colors,

options & hardware from figures shown.

PN 7+L08T18+J – 8’ Length

PN 7+L08T110+J– 10’ Length

PN 7+L08T112+J –12’ Length

Fig. 2

Fig. 4 Fig. 5 Fig. 6 Fig. 7 Fig. 8 Fig. 9

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Summary of content (3 pages)

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BUCKINGHAM MFG. TreeSqueezeTM Adjustable Choking Device Instructions / Warnings MODEL 7+L08T18+J shown in Fig. 1. Other models may have varying lengths, colors, options & hardware from figures shown. PN 7+L08T18+J – 8’ Length PN 7+L08T110+J– 10’ Length PN 7+L08T112+J –12’ Length Fig. 1 The TreeSqueeze is intended for Fall Restriction and Work Positioning applications allowing for accents and descents of trees.
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Tying the Prusik Loop to the TreeSqueeze: For clarity purposes, the terminating loops, small aluminum ring and one rope of the double rope construction TreeSqueeze are not shown in above sketches. Step 1 Bend the prusik loop in half and pass the loop behind the rope of the TreeSqueeze as shown in Fig. 4. Step 2 Pass the ring over the TreeSqueeze and back down through the opposite end of the loop (Fig. 5 & 6). Step 3 Continue to make two more turns around the TreeSqueeze (Fig. 7 & 8).
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Warnings: • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Know the job and the regulations governing performance requirements and select the proper equipment. Before each use check that your equipment is free of burns, cuts, abrasions, kinks, knots, broken strands, Cracks, deformation and excessive wear. Remove from service, destroy and discard equipment if it does not pass this inspection and replace immediately.