Rev. 2/04
Whether youre spending just one night or multiple weeks in the vertical
world, you need to know that your home on the wall wont let you down.
Thats why the Metolius Bomb Shelter is designed to be the most bombproof
portaledge available.
Features:
Innovative spreader bar keeps the frame rigid and the bed tight.
1 1/8" aircraft-quality 6061-T6 tubing gives maximum strength
and rigidity.
CNC milled corner fittings provide high strength, light weight
and easy set-up.
Anodized poles and corner fittings keep the parts from galling and sticking
for easy set-up, corrosion resistance and durability.
All tubing ends and joints are double or triple-walled for
maximum strength.
The heavy-duty (960/1080d Montana Polyester) bed is doubled in the
high-stress center section, and employs our super-tough Durathane
haul bag fabric for wall-side abrasion guards.
The custom, billet aluminum bed-tensioner buckles are
virtually unbreakable.
Color-coded webbing risers are doubled at the frame attachment for
durability and employ cam lock buckles for super-smooth operation, even
when weighted.
The riser straps gather to a gusseted yoke to keep them free of tangles,
and then attach to a free-floating, full-strength, master clip-in loop.
Dual gear loops on the riser yoke provide convenient storage
and organization.
Includes Durathane haul sack
Care and Maintenance
Inspect your ledge before and after every use. Return your ledge for repair if:
Any tubing is cracked, bent or crushed
Any corner fittings, tubing butts or collars have worked loose or become damaged
Any buckles are broken or not functioning properly
Any webbing, bungy cord or stitching is showing excessive wear
The bed fabric is torn or punctured
You doubt the integrity of your ledge for any reason
Try to keep all joints and fittings as clean as possible. Even a small amount of dirt in
the joints will make it difficult to assemble. You can wash your ledge with water and
mild soap. Dry your ledge completely before storing it for extended periods of time.
Store it in a clean, dry place. Keep it away from heat sources and chemicals. Acids are
exceptionally bad for nylon climbing equipment. Even fumes from a car battery can
reduce the strength of nylon webbing by as much as 90%. If your Bomb Shelter comes
into contact with any corrosive substances or solvents, retire it immediately.
Do not file, cut, grind, or otherwise modify your Bomb Shelter in any way.
If you have any doubt about the safety of your Bomb Shelter or any other Metolius
gear, send it to us for inspection. Destroy retired gear to prevent any possibility of
further use.
If you do not completely understand any of the above or if you
have questions, contact Metolius at (541) 382-7585 or
Bomb Shelter Single:
Platform size: 2'6" x 7' (.76 M x 2.2 M)
Portaledge weight: 11 lbs. 7 oz. (5.2 Kg)
Haul Sack weight: 1 lb. 5 oz. (0.6 Kg)
Bomb Shelter Double:
Platform size: 3'9" x 7' (1.2 M x 2.2 M)
Portaledge weight: 13 lbs. 12 oz. (6.2 Kg)
Haul Sack weight: 1 lb. 5 oz. (0.6 Kg)
Metolius Climbing
metoliusclimbing.com
(541) 382-7585
Made in USA
Takedown
Proper takedown and packing is essential to facilitate a quick and easy setup. Practice
the takedown and packing procedure on the ground and follow it rigidly on the wall.
In the following illustrations, the climber has been shown without rigging for clarity.
2.
Pop the end poles out of the open end-fittings,
pull them out of the shock-corded end-fittings, and
fold them into the bed, parallel to the long poles.
6.
Slide the ledge into its bag, leaving
the locking carabiner at the top.
7.
Clip the carabiner into both of the
sacks haul loops, fasten the haul sack
closure, and youre ready to haul.
1.
Release the bed tensioners. If this is difficult, you can
yank up on the pull loops on the buckles. Loosen the
tensioners all the way, but do not unthread them.
3.
Remove the spreader bar and tuck
it into the bed. Make sure to keep it
to one side so it wont interfere with
folding the ledge in half.
4.
Pull the long poles
apart and fold the
ledge in half.
5.
Roll the ledge upward
in the riser straps, leaving
the locking carabiner
about a foot past the end
of the roll.
W A R N I N G
This guide does not replace proper instruction by a qualified professional
Failure to follow these warnings increases the risk of injury or death
Climbing and mountaineering are inherently dangerous
You are responsible for your own actions and decisions
This product is designed for climbing and mountaineering use only
Special knowledge and training are required to use this product
Always stay clipped in directly to the primary structural anchor while
on the Bomb Shelter.
The master clip-in loop is the only anchor-strength clip-in point on
the Bomb Shelter. Do not suspend the ledge from any other point.
Do not clip yourself, your partner, or any other load into any other
point on the Bomb Shelter.
Never place your stove or any other heat or flame source in or near
your Bomb Shelter.
Dont overload the Bomb Shelter. It is rated for a maximum load of
250 lbs. (Single Bomb Shelter) or 450 lbs. (Double Bomb Shelter).
Always know the maintenance and use history of your climbing and
mountaineering equipment. The use of secondhand equipment is
strongly discouraged.
Tip: Always roll the ledge up with the center joints toward the top. The center risers
are shorter than the corner risers, so the ledge will pack better and deploy more
easily if the center joints are at the top of the haul sack. Also, this protects the bungy
cord where it is exposed at the center joints. If you pack your Bomb Shelter with
these joints facing downward, the bungy cord is impacted forcefully against the pole
openings each time you set the haul bag down.
Bomb Shelter
