BRAKING DEVICE WITH MANUALLY ASSISTED LO-
CKING ACCORDING TO EN 15151-1, TYPE 8 FOR
BELAYING LEAD CLIMBERS, FOR BELAYING WITH
A TOP ROPE, AND FOR LOWERING AND ABSEILING
ONE PERSON WHEN CLIMBING.
These instructions contain important information which
must be understood before the product is used.
Mountaineering, climbing and working at heights and in
depths often harbour hidden dangers and risks caused
by external infl uences. Risk of accidents can never be
excluded. For more detailed and comprehensive infor-
mation, please refer to the relevant specialist literature.
The following instructions are important to ensure ap-
propriate and correct use of the equipment. However,
they cannot replace experience, responsible behaviour
and awareness of the risks inherent in mountaineering,
climbing and working at heights and in depths and do
not release the user from any personal responsibility.
Use of the equipment is only permitted to fi t and expe-
rienced individuals or under appropriate guidance and
tuition. Before using the device for the fi rst time, the
user should familiarise themselves with the functions of
the device in safe surroundings.
The manufacturer cannot be held liable if the equipment
has been abused or used incorrectly. All risks and re-
sponsibilities are borne by the user or persons respon-
sible for him/her at all times.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
Before using the device for the fi rst time, the user should
familiarise themselves with the functions of the device
in safe surroundings. A visual check and functional
check should be carried out prior to each use.
Functional check and safety check
Once the rope has been inserted, the device must be
closed and the spring axle must be completely clicked
back into place. When the device is closed, it must not
be possible for the housing fl anks to move with respect
to one another.
Before belaying, it is important to check that the rope
has been inserted correctly and that the device func-
tions perfectly by tugging the rope (in the direction
of the lead climber) with a jerk. If the rope has been
inserted correctly, the moveable braking cam prevents
the rope leading out to the lead climber from being pul-
led out any further.
WARNING! ATTENTION – even when equipment that
conforms to standards and has been tested is used
correctly, lead climbing always entails an increased
risk of falling and the risk of injuries.
Rope types to be used
Only dynamic single ropes complying with EN 892 are
approved for lead climbing. The diameter range is 9.0
mm to 11.0 mm.
The actual rope diameter may differ from the rated dia-
meter indicated by the manufacturer by up to ±0.2 mm.
The use of static ropes is only permitted for belaying
one person with a top rope or for lowering one person,
but not for belaying a lead climber! Slack rope build up
is to be avoided.
In particular, with narrow rope diameters and heavily
used ropes with an increased diameter, the brake le-
ver must be operated with increased sensitivity when
lowering a person. Smooth ropes, moisture or ice may
negatively infl uence the braking effect of the device.
ATTENTION
– The rope must also always run through
the brake hand (hand holding the braking side of the
rope).
It is the responsibility of the user to check the proper
function of the combination of belay device, belay cara-
biner and climbing rope(s) in a safe environment (near
the ground / at jump height).
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