TEUFELBERGER CEclimb, Manual

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Note : It is important for the user to recognise that a friction hitch does not have a ‘panic safety
feature’. Practice involving many repetitions may be required to ensure the necessary conditio-
ning for an appropriate reaction in a stressful situation.
WARNING
Gripping tightly and pulling down on the top of the friction hitch in a stress reaction may lead to a
fast descent.
Note: High temperatures can be generated at the friction hitch during fast descents and when
descending with large loads e.g. during a pick-off rescue. Heat at the friction hitch can be re-
duced by displacing friction to elsewhere in the climbing system, either above the friction hitch
(e.g. at the anchor point) or below the friction hitch (e.g. a belay device). See The Hitch Climbers
Guide to the Canopy for examples of system configurations (www.teufelberger.com/en/products/
treecare). Consistent good control of the friction hitch is obligatory prior to working at height.
Seek instruction and supervision if necessary.
Misconfigurations
There are more examples of unapproved configurations than can be listed or even imagined. Only
a few examples are given here.
Warning: Knots tied either directly to the Hitch Climber Pulley or karabiner increase bulk in the
vicinity of the friction hitch. This may interfere with the reliable grab function of the friction hitch,
causing uncontrolled fast descent. Use approved components only.
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