List the reasons for placing a life safety rope out of service.Describe how to record rope maintenance.Describe how to clean and check ropes.Describe how to use rope to support response activities.Describe the construction of a kernmantle rope.List the three most common synthetic fiber ropes used for fire department operations.Describe the differences between life safety rope and utility rope.Once locked, the rope can be taken up without having to manipulate the handle. The ergonomic handle allows the rope to be released progressively and enables comfortable control of descents and immediate shifts from a lowering position to a hauling position without having to transfer the load.

The markings on MAESTRO L ease rope installation. The hole in the handle is for the installation of a distance control cord. The lower connection point can be used to create different types of hauling systems. You can use it in both a single or twin primary system and a back-up belay. The locking system with an integrated progress-capture pulley allows the same device to be used for descent and hauling. The MAESTRO L provides great versatility and is ideal for technical rescues. The AUTO-LOCK system automatically locks the rope when the handle is not in use. The integrated progress-capture pulley has a large diameter sheave mounted on sealed ball bearings, ensuring excellent hauling efficiency.

Shifting from the lowering position to hauling position is immediate, without the need to transfer the load. The ergonomic handle and integrated brake allow for comfortable, controlled descents. This versatility allows you to adapt to any situation you may encounter on the rescue scene. MAESTRO L facilitates manipulating heavy loads when lowering or hauling and can be used in both a primary system or in a back-up belay.

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