Crosby S-360 Firefighter Anchor Hook

THE PERSONAL ESCAPE ANCHOR OF THE F.D.N.Y.

The Crosby Hook is intended to be used as an anchor in an engineered system for firefighter escape applications.

The Crosby Anchor Hook was designed to be one component of several that functions together within a Firefighter Escape System.  The user (firefighter) places the Crosby Hook onto/around/to a substantial object (or anchor), and then can proceed to a window for a rapid escape.

The Crosby Hook was designed by New York City Firefighters and meets the requirement of NFPA 1983 - Standard on Fire Service Life Safety Rope and System Components, for Light-use Auxiliary Equipment.  It is constructed of forged alloy steel - quenched and tempered.  The bowl (or “saddle”) of the hook was specifically designed to be placed around a radiator pipe, wall stud and similar room characteristics.  The Crosby Hook also has a pointed machined tip and is rated for full Working Load Limit and has a Design Factor of 4.4 to 1 (per NFPA 1983).  Each Crosby Hook has a “Product Identification Code” (PIC) for traceability.

SPECIFICATIONS:
Working Load Limit (lbs.)*: 1,124 lbs.
Overall Length: 6.74 in.
Width of Opening: 2.14 in. (saddle width)
Eye Diameter: .44 in.
Weight: .79 lbs.

* Working Load Limit of 1,124 lbs. meets the requirements of NFPA 1983 for Light-use Auxiliary Equipment. Ultimate Load is 4.4 times the Working Load Limit.

NOTE:

·  The Crosby Hook is intended to be a component of a ‘system’ specifically designed for firefighter escape.

·  Before use, the end user (firefighter) should be trained by certified instructors in the proper use, deployment and operation of the system.

·  After each use the, the Crosby Hook must be inspected.  Any evidence of paint discoloration due to heat damage, hook deformation or alteration is cause for removal from service and replacement.

Manufacturers Number: #1024911

 

DISCLAIMER: Firefighter escape requires instruction and training. Firefighting and associated operations are dangerous and may cause injury or death. It is every firefighter's responsibility to be trained and knowledgeable on their equipment and its intended use.