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Your
Position
Your
vehicle enters a \n area of soft ground and starts to
loose traction. The
driver continues forward in the hope that the ground
will improve. The
ground deteriorates further and traction decreases or
completely ceases in a forward direction.
The
Recovery
The
driver does not attempt to drive out as this only
worsens the situation.
The towing vehicle reverses as close as possible
to the distressed vehicle.
The kinetic rope is then connected.
The kinetic rope must be connected directly to
the recovery or towing vehicle.
The
towing vehicle then accelerates and snatches the rope
with its total energy.
As
the towing vehicle is slowed or halted its kinetic
energy is converted into the potential energy of a
stretched rope. The
rope then transfers the energy to the bogged down
vehicle. A
faster recovery can be accomplished if the bogged
vehicle has power to assist the transfer of energy by
the rope.
After
a slight pause the bogged vehicle rises free.
If the vehicle is not freed by the first attempt
the process is repeated.
Once freed continued towing by the Recovery Rope
is possible.
Recommended
sizes and lengths for Recovery Ropes according to
vehicle weights.
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Gross
Vehicle Weight
(tonnes)
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Diameter
mm
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Break
Load
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Reference
Number
|
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2.00
& Under
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20
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8300
kg
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PA220220
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2.50
– 5.00
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24
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12000
kg
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PA224220
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5.00
– 7.99
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36
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24800
kg
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PA236220
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8.00
- 11.99
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40
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30000
kg
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PA240220
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12.00
– 15.41
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48
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42000
kg
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PA248220
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15.50
– 18.49
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52
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48800
kg
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PA252220
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18.50
– 21.99
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58
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58000
kg
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PA258220
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22.00
– 23.99
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60
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63800
kg
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PA260220
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24.00
– 30.99
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64
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72000
kg
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PA264220
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31.00
– 43.99
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68
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78500
kg
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PA268220
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44.00
– 54.99
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72
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90000
kg
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PA272220
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55.00
– 65.00
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80
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110000
kg
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PA280220
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WARNING
Kinetic
ropes can be very dangerous if used incorrectly, both to
people or property.
Because of the more than 20% stretch of a kinetic
rope, the forces created with momentum can easily
overcome the breaking limits of anchoring points,
connectors (shackles), or the kinetic rope.
The elasticity of the kinetic rope can create a
slingshot effect, which can cause serious damage or
injury to people. The
manufacturer of these kinetic ropes can not be
held responsible for any damage or injury caused.
Basic
Principles to keep in mind when using a kinetic rope.
- The
first rule is not to expose you or your vehicle to
any harm by getting stuck.
- The
recovery vehicle must be of similar weight to the
bogged down vehicle.
- Only
use anchoring points on vehicle that are connected
directly to the chassis and are rated by the
manufacturer.
- Only
use correct size rated connectors (shackles).
- Never
use a kinetic rope on a winch or as a winch cable
extension.
- Never
tie knots in a kinetic rope when connecting it to a
vehicle.
- Never
use a damaged kinetic rope.
- Never
combine or extend this rope with other ropes,
webbings, chains or cables.
- Add
20% of the ropes length in the direction of pull,
make a mark on the ground, and never exceed this
distance with the recovery vehicle when pulling.
- Beware
of bystanders in the radius of the length of the
rope.
- Keep
the rope clean and free from sand or grit.
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