Emergency services
Maintenance, Repairs and Emergency Information
Vehicle Removal
In the unlikely event that following a vehicle impact, it is necessary to remove the Brifen ropes to assist vehicle recovery, the following procedure should be followed to ensure safe removal. (Rope de-tensioning has been necessary with some heavy goods vehicles but it is not normally with saloon cars).
To remove the vehicle DO NOT CUT THE ROPES!
Reduce the tension in the ropes to ensure safe handling by going to the nearest rigging screws and loosening them.
To do this, two spanners are applied to the octagonal fittings on the ends of the ropes to prevent the ropes from turning. Turn the rigging screw using a tommy bar or wrench. It may be necessary to completely unscrew the rigging screws on both sides of the incident.
Only if the ropes cannot be removed without serious damage or if life is at risk, should the ropes be cut. The tension must be removed by the above procedure (BEFORE CUTTING) to avoid any risk of injury or damage from the ends of the ropes flying loose.
ONLY CUT DE-TENSIONED ROPES
Click to view theBrifen installation manual.pdf