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GENERAL NOTES FOR USING
To be read carefully before use.
A) FIELD OF APPLICATION.
Alpine Up is a belay / rappel device for mountaineering and sport
climbing routes with one or more pitches that can be used with single,
half or twin ropes.
It has two belaying modes, depending on the type of terrain:
CLICK-UP MODE
(hand-assisted braking). For use on well-equipped
sport climbing routes with fixed anchors, such as bolts or glue-in an-
chors, and for sport climbing and indoor climbing wall.
Warning!
Not
suitable for use on traditional climbing routes and adventure terrain;
DYNAMIC MODE
(manual braking). For adventure terrain and tradi-
tional climbing routes with nuts, friends, pitons etc.
Warning!
Incorrect use or improper maintenance could lead to seri-
ous, even fatal, accidents. This device must only be used by experts.
It is thus indispensable that suitable training (knowledge of techniques
and safety measures) precedes its use. There are numerous cases of in-
correct use and only some of them are illustrated in these instructions:
only the correct methods described below are permissible
and
any other methods of use must be considered to be prohibited. The
user is responsible for the risks to which he exposes himself. Anyone
who cannot take on this responsibility must not use this product. The
manufacturer, wholesaler and retailers decline all and any responsibil-
ity for any damage or other type of negative consequence arising due
to the improper use of this product.
B) NAMES / MARKINGS
The side A of the device has markings for belaying the leader in two
modes, the side B has markings for belaying 1 or 2 second climbers.
B.1 - Names of the parts.
Side A
(belaying the leader): A - Braking groove (for use in case of
error); B - Rope loop insertion slots; C - Resistance lock cam; D - Brak-
ing area; E - Spring bar; F - Hole for CLICK UP MODE karabiner;
G - Hole for DYNAMIC MODE karabiner; H - Ergonomic lever for
abseiling / rappelling.
Side B
(belaying 1 or 2 seconds): I - Hole for belay station karabiner;
G - Hole for belaying karabiner; L - Hole for release karabiner.
B.2 - Markings.
Side A
(belaying the leader): 1 - Hand side; 2 - Hole for CLICK UP
MODE karabiner; 3 - Hole for DYNAMIC MODE karabiner; 4 -
Climber side.
Side B
(belaying 1 or 2 seconds): 5 - Hole for belay karabiner; 6 -
Compatible rope diameters and types; 7 - Karabiner hole for belaying
second climbers; 8 - Lot number; 9 - Hand side; 10 - Second climber
side; 11 - Logo informing the user to read the attached user instruction
carefully.
C) CHECK INSPECTION POINTS.
Prior to each use, it is necessary to
check that all the tool components are in excellent condition, without
excessive wear and tear, cracks and/or burrs. Particularly check the
braking area (D) and the resistance lock cam (C), and ensure that
the spring bar (E) and the ergonomic lever (H) can fully depress and
release smoothly, without sticking. Check that the HMS karabiner is not
worn out in its rope sliding section.
D) COMPATIBILITY.
Make sure the device is compatible with the other
elements used.
D.1 - Ropes.
Alpine Up is used with EN892 dynamic ropes:
half and twin ropes Ø 7.7÷9 mm; single ropes Ø 8.9÷10.5 mm.
Braking efficiency and ease of rope feed depend on the diameter and
smoothness of the rope.
Attention!
The use of wet or icy ropes can
affect the efficiency of the device.
Attention!
In case of use with two
ropes, only use ropes having the same diameter and state of con-
sumption.
Attention!
The self locking abseil with a single rope is not
allowed.
D.2 - Belay karabiner.
A CONCEPT SGL hot-forged light-alloy kara-
biner with hard anodized finish must be used. It has an anti-wear sur-
face and a spring bar to prevent cross-loading. This karabiner, con-
nected to the belay loop on the harness, must be inserted in holes F
(CLICK-UP MODE) and G (DYNAMIC MODE). When belaying 1 or
2 seconds, it must be connected to the belay station and positioned
in hole I.
D.3 - Karabiner for belaying seconds
. When belaying 1 or 2 sec-
onds, a wide-base HMS karabiner must be used in the hole G.
Warn-
ing!
The karabiner must be able to rotate around the base of the
device (Fig. 13.2).
D.4 - Additional karabiners.
For controlled release the rope of a
second, insert a quickdraw karabiner (Fig. 13.7) in hole L. For the self
locking abseil - facilitated mode, use preferably an HMS carabiner
with a wide base, inserted in the hole I (Fig. 7.1).
D.5 - Terminology.
In this note, the term “rope” refers to one or two
ropes. When half or twin ropes are used, each one must pass through
its own slot B in the Alpine Up. The term “Prusik” is used for indicate
any self-locking knot for climbing.
1) CLICK-UP MODE - INSTALLATION AND SETUP
1.1÷1.4 - Installation
. Connect the karabiner to the belay loop on
the harness, open the bar and insert the belay loop (Fig. 1.1). Insert
the loop of rope in the slots B in the Alpine Up, referring to symbols
1-4 on the device (Fig. 1.2). Insert the karabiner in the hole F with
the rope inside (Fig. 1.3). The system is now ready for use (Fig. 1.4).
Warning!
With a single rope, use slot B in the Alpine Up opposite the
karabiner gate.
1.5 - Function test.
Check the device works correctly each time be-
fore use. When you have connected the Alpine Up to the harness,
hold the free end of the rope in one hand and pull the climber’s rope
upwards with the other, checking it locks the rope on the device with a
typical “CLICK” sound.
1.6 - Releasing the device.
To start belaying the leader, or paying
out rope to the second after a stopping a fall, hold always the free end
of the rope in one hand and grip the Alpine Up in the other hand, as
shown. Then push it forwards to return the karabiner to position F.
2) CLICK-UP MODE - BELAYING THE LEAD CLIMBER
Before setting out, the lead climber must be safely anchored and check
that the Alpine Up works correctly. Make sure the leader’s knot is cor-
rect and the rope is uncoiled. Stand in a convenient position so as not
to hinder operations.
Warning!
Remember to hold the free end of the
rope in your hand at all times!
Risk of death!
When ascending a mul-
ti-pitch route, before setting up on a new pitch, the leader’s rope rope
must pass through a directional anchorage on the belay point. If not,
the Alpine Up may not work if the lead climber falls (figs. 2.6 and 2.7).
2.1 - Feeding the rope
. With one hand, bend the free end of the
rope and feed it through the Alpine Up. With the other pull and feed
the climber’s rope through the device, keeping the karabiner in posi-
tion F. Always hold the free end of the rope in one hand!
2.2 - Taking up slack.
With one hand pull and feed the free end of
the rope through the Alpine Up. With the other pull the climber’s rope
towards the device. Always hold the free end of the rope in one hand!
2.3 - Arresting a fall.
Hold the free end of the rope firmly in one hand
and pull it downwards. The device will lock the rope, with a typical
“CLICK” sound. Do not hold the Alpine Up in your hands. Always hold
the free end of the rope in one hand!
2.4 - Lowering the climber.
Activate the device in lock mode, as
indicated under point 1.5. Still holding the free end of the rope in one
hand, open the lever H and push it downwards, as shown. Lower the
climber to the ground, accompanying the free end of the rope towards
the device. When the climber is down, release the device as instructed
under point 1.6.
Warning!
Do not pull the lever down: the system
would not allow lowering.
3) ALWAYS SAFE, EVEN IN THE EVENT OF AN ERROR.
The device will not work properly in the event of the installation errors
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