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Lowering
T ake up slack and hang on the rope (fig.12-b); when you can feel that the climber is also hanging on the rope, lowering
can begin.
Always keeping the braking side of the rope [10] in hand, gradually pull the actuating lever [4] to start the lowering: the
actuating lever [4] allows the speed of the lowering to be controlled, but it is always the hand of the belayer holding the
braking side of the rope [10] that controls the sliding of the rope through the device (fig.12c ).
When the lever is released [4], the movable cam is free to reengage and lock the rope. Pulling the actuating lever [4]
excessively will cause the anti-panic device to be activated and the movable cam will reengage and lock the rope; to
re-start the descent, release the actuating lever allowing it to reset to its closed position and gradually pull it open again
(fig.3).
During the descent the movable cam [6], the trigger [6a] and other components could heat up considerably from
friction: use caution.
WARNING: hold the braking side of the rope [10] in your hand during all operations.
WARNING: always tie a knot at the end of the braking side of the rope [10].
Descent with high friction
In case of lowering with high friction on the route, very thick ropes, or a light weight climber, it could be difficult to start
the lowering using only the actuating lever [4], as the "GO" interval described in fig.3 is too tight. In the case that the
belayer is unable to initiate the descent using only the actuating lever, it is possible to start the descent by applying
pressure on the trigger [6a] with the index finger [1]: always keeping the braking side of the rope [10] in hand while
adjusting the speed of the descent by controlling the speed of the rope sliding through the device (figure 13). Caution:
when using this method of lowering, the anti-panic function described in fig.3 is inhibited: when the weight of the
climber is enough to allow for descent using the actuating lever, pause the climber by releasing the trigger and allowing
the device to lock the rope, then re-start the descent using the actuating lever.
WARNING: hold the braking side of the rope [10] in your hand during all operations.
CHECKING AND MAINTENANCE
Before and after each use, check the correct operation of all moving parts including the function of the spring action of
the movable cam [6] and the actuating lever [4], and the correct operation of the anti-panic device. Check for the
presence of dirt or foreign objects that can affect or prevent operation (e.g. grease, grit, sand, pebbles, etc.).
Cleanliness: use a damp cloth (fresh water) and clean all the visible parts, then dry. Do not use solvents. Do not
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