The present invention is directed to an apparatus and method for separating carpet fibers from a backing material to which said fibers are secured. It is moved by a mechanism in such a way that a guide journal remote from the outlet opening is moved along two closed, touching circles. The retrieval module may be configured to facilitate obtaining the configuration file from the repository server while the write-filter is enabled, while obviating reinstallation of an entire windows-based embedded image onto the specific-purpose local client. Movement of the buckle actuator from the first position to the second position is in the same direction as movement of the harness adjuster actuator from the first position to the second position.