Conterra Hitch-plate Rhp1 Live Action Safety Instructions

HITCH-PLATE RHP1 Live Action Safety

THIS ANCHOR PLATE MEETS THE AUXILIARY EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS OF NFPA 1983, INCORPORATED IN THE 2022 EDITION
OF NFPA 2500. RATED FOR GENERAL USE (G)
MBS 50KN
USER INFORMATION
KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS:
Refer to these instructions before and after each use. Read and understand warning below before first use. Retain a copy for your permanent re-
cords. Retain a second copy to keep with the device.
Additional information regarding auxiliary equipment can be found in NFPA 1500 and NFPA 1858 and NFPA 1983, incorporated in the 2022 edition
of NFPA 2500.
If you have any questions, comments or concerns, contact us at
1600 Kentucky Street, suite A-3 Bellingham, WA 98229 · USA P 360.734.2311 · F 360.738.2241

HITCH-PLATETM
(RHP1)
INSTRUCTIONS

MADE IN USA

Conterra Inc. 1600 Kentucky Street Bellingham WA 98229
360.734.2311 www.conterra-inc.com

! WARNING!
Your Hitch-PlateTM is a very specialized piece of equipment. In order to stay safe, it must be treated with respect:
1) It is YOUR responsibility to carefully read and understand these instructions before using your Hitch-PlateTM. Keep these instructions for future reference. Failure to follow instructions can lead to loss, serious injury, or death.
2) You must use your Hitch-PlateTM only for rope rescue work. It must never be used for winching, towing, or vehicle recovery. You must store your Hitch-Plate in its supplied case. Never leave it or drive with it in the receiver.
3) Climbing, mountaineering and rescue work are dangerous activities. Even when properly done, events can happen that may lead to loss, injury, or even death. You must seek proper professional instruction in climbing, rescue before ever using your Hitch-PlateTM. Failure to do so may endanger your own life as well as others.
4) Legal Statement, Please read carefully;
By using your Hitch-plateTM, you have shown that you understand and agree that you that you are assuming full risk and responsibility for any injury or loss that you receive or cause to others while using the Hitch-PlateTM, and that such injury, loss or damage will be your responsibility, and not that of Conterra Inc, Conterra Precision Manufacturing, or it’s owners, managers, employees, agents or other participants for claims for damages which might arise from the use of the Hitch-PlateTM, including negligence for which the proprietors would otherwise be responsible. You further agree to accept full responsibility for the cost of any treatment for any injury that you receive or cause others as well as any loss of wages, income, or disability that you may suffer or cause others.
If you do not agree to the above conditions, please return your Hitch-PlateTM to Conterra Inc. in unused condition, for a full refund.

Linchpin

Hitchpin

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
1) Chock and block vehicle wheels. Remove keys from vehicle ignition.
2) Remove Hitch-PlateTM from padded case and inspect for wear or damage.
3) Insert Hitch-PlateTM into Receiver and insert Hitch pin.
4) Insert Linchpin through hole in Hitch pin and fold over the round spring keeper to capture the Linchpin.
5) Attach rescue system to the Hitch-PlateTM. Check again that the Hitch pin and Linchpin are properly inserted and captured.
6) Run the Rescue.
7) After the rescue, remove the Hich-PlateTM from the receiver and inspect for damage.
8) If wet, dry off before storing in padded case. Do not store your Hitch-PlateTM wet! If Hitch-PlateTM is soaked with salt water, spray with WD-40 and then wipe completely dry before storing.
9) Do not store or leave your Hitch-Plate in the vehicle receiver. Never drive with the Hitch-PlateTM in the receiver.
10) Never use the Hich-PlateTM for towing, vehicle recovery, or anything but hand operated rope rescue.
11) We recommend that the force that the rescue system exerts on the Hitch-PlateTM be kept to 1/10th the rated strength of the device, which will help insure a 10:1 safety factor. (A good rule of thumb to use is that a single body weight exerts about 1kN of force).

DAMAGE
If your Hitch-PlateTM is impacted or shock loaded to the point that you can see deformation, dings or cracks in the
device, retire and replace it. There are no user repairable parts to this device. Do not
attempt any field repairs or alteration of any kind. If visible corrosion or deterioration is found to be present on your Hitch-PlateTM, retire and replace the
device. Do not expose any part of the device to flame or high
temperature as it could be damaged and fail. Store the device in the provided case to prevent damage.
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Stay out of the Bight!

Find more Conterra technical rescue hardware at:
www.conterra-inc.com/collections/ conterra-made -rescue -hardware
And use Discount Code MoreConterra10
to save 10% on your next order of Conterra made rescue hardware. Limit one use per customer.

For more information on the device, visit: www.conterra-inc.com
Questions, comments, Concerns? contact us at: CONTERRA INC
1600 Kentucky Street A-3 Bellingham, WA 98229 P 360.734.2311 F 360.738.2241 E [email protected]

References

• Everything You Need to Know to Start and Grow Your Business
• CONTERRA | EMS & Rescue Equipment
• Collections | Conterra Inc