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Ascending the rope
Short rope descent
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8c. Precautions
to take when
approaching the
anchor
Do not climb above the
rope clamp/grab or the
anchor point and keep
your lanyard under
tension.
In case of a fall, the
energy is absorbed by
the rope. The closer you
get to the anchor point,
the more the energy-
absorbing capacity of
the rope is reduced,
eventually becoming
practically zero.
Shock loading must be
avoided when close to
the anchor.
Gently slide the device
a short distance
up the rope and
simultaneously push
down on the cam with
the index fi nger. Do
not manipulate the
safety catch because
this creates a risk of
involuntary opening
of the cam.