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RPM
VFA XVI Block 3
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Graduate
08/07/2013

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Term
What does RPM stand for?
Definition
Resistance Pulley Mariners
Term
What is the purpose and function of the RPM?
Definition
Main line to a rescuer to safely ascend and descend
Term
How many Carabiners in the system?
Definition
6
Term
There are 8 parts to the RPM system, what are they?
Definition
Bomb-Proof Anchor, 6 Carabiners, Collection Plate, Break Bar Rack, Two 2-inch Prussik Minding Pulleys, two prussiks, LRD, Rope
Term
What is the strength rating for tube webbing? kN and pounds
Definition
17.8 kN and 4,005 Pounds
Term
How many pounds in a kilonewton
Definition
224.8, rounded to 225
Term
What is the strength rating for the collection plate? kN and pounds
Definition
Collection plate is rated at 36 kN
rated at 8,100 pounds
Term
What is the strength rating for a steel carabiner? kN and pounds
Definition
40 kN and 9000 pounds
Term
What is the strength rating for a 2-inch prussik minding pulley
Definition
36 kN and 8100 pounds
Term
What is the length of a LONG Prussik?
Definition
70 inches
Term
What is the length of a SHORT Prussik?
Definition
57 inches
Term
What is the strength rating of Prussiks?
Definition
12 kN and 2700 pounds
Term
What is the strength rating of the LRD?
Definition
45 kN and 10125 Pounds
Term
What does LRD stand for?
Definition
Load Releasing Device
Term
What is the purpose of the LRD?
Definition
Transferring the Load when switching from lowering to raising
Term
How many bars minimum for a single person on a break bar rack? and two people?
Definition
4 and 6
Term
What is each bar on the break bar rack equal to in pounds?
Definition
60 pounds of frictions
Term
What kind of rope is used and its strength rating? kN and pounds
Definition
3/8 Kernmantle rope at 40 kN and 9000 pounds
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