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TRANSITIONING OVER

AN OBSTACLE 

(cont.)

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6

7

8

Place the Patriot™ below the 

secondary lanyard on the pole, 

then insert the connector key in 

the slot.

Verify connector key is past 

the locking gate and locked in 

place.

Tighten the Patriot™ inner 

line to support your weight 

before removing the secondary 

lanyard.

Adjust the black pole rope as 

needed to maintain the 8-4 

o’clock position of the spikes as 

you continue.

Summary of Contents for PATRIOT 76PAT

Page 1: ...e completely read and all of the information understood completely before using these products No BPM Rev 10 19 For information regarding Wood Pole Fall Restricting products see the information includ...

Page 2: ...nded climbers Replaceable spikes J and stabilizers bite into slippery poles The Patriot meets the ASTM requirements for Type A B Fall Restrict Devices Store product in a ventilated canvas or nylon bag...

Page 3: ...3 A E B F C D H G I J...

Page 4: ...2 3 4 Pass the connector body around the pole While holding the handle twist the connector key 90 degrees Insert the key into the connector slot Allow the key to turn back so the ears of the key engag...

Page 5: ...place the carabiners in the D Rings of your tool belt with the gate facing out away from your body The tail or free end of the line should be to the outside for easier adjustment of the inner Red Whi...

Page 6: ...nylon handle and sliding the adjustor down the line Continue step 1 until the spikes are at the 8 4 o clock position on the pole and the nylon rollers are touching the pole This configuration should b...

Page 7: ...ee angle The angle of the push is critical for easy adjustment If the angle is too steep or too shallow the line will not slide through the adjustor smoothly When descending the rope is lengthened by...

Page 8: ...ard and slide the adjustor down the rope as needed Practice these movements including connecting and adjusting the Patriot on the ground before adding the distraction of climbing CAUTION Remove your t...

Page 9: ...d your secondary lanyard This can be done in a variety of different ways including handline hooks bug bags knots and tool loops This will keep the rope ends away from your gaffs as you climb Using the...

Page 10: ...10 5 When descending maintain similar form keeping the Patriot level to or above your working D Rings CLIMBING WITH THE PATRIOT cont...

Page 11: ...tor down the line to correct the length Avoid sitting back with your hand on the cam as the adjustor could rapidly slide down to the splice Keeping the spikes in the 8 4 o clock position allows the ro...

Page 12: ...lt then tighten the secondary to support your weight and loosen the Patriot Place slack in the inner Red White Blue rope Hold the connector handle to keep the Patriot from sliding down to your feet Pu...

Page 13: ...then insert the connector key in the slot Verify connector key is past the locking gate and locked in place Tighten the Patriot inner line to support your weight before removing the secondary lanyard...

Page 14: ...ontinue the climb Transitions over obstacles while descending are similar always positioning the secondary lanyard above the obstacle Verify all connections and adjustments before removing the seconda...

Page 15: ...olligo Rope Clamp plus 4 Alignment Screws and 12 Rope Screws No 76PAT OR Pole Rope Only BASHLIN PATRIOT POLE ROPE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE Read and understand all of these instructions before beginning t...

Page 16: ...by cutting the line and pulling the pieces out of the adjustor and the connector body A 2 Remove the nylon wire tie from the end of the factory formed loop end and straighten the line 3 Insert the rep...

Page 17: ...using a blow dryer Do not overheat the rope Excess heat could damage the line 8 Position one half of the rope clamp between the marks It must be configured to meet the other half and allowing the alig...

Page 18: ...il the 2 sides are flush and the screws are snug 12 Insert and tighten the grip screws by alternating the sides and location on both sides of the connector clamp The screws must be tightened until the...

Page 19: ...ontact or extreme wear The colligo rope clamp should have no signs of stress no loose screws nor indicate movement of the line The red wear indicators of the black outer line or the Red White Blue inn...

Page 20: ..._____________ Date of Inspection This equipment must be inspected daily by the user Please feel free to copy this form Thank you for using Bashlin Products For more information or if you have question...

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