Storage And Transport Conditions; Cleaning And Maintenance - BEAL BIRDIE Manual Del Usuario

In order to gradually release the braking, the user holds the Braking
side of the rope [7] and slowly pulls up the Handle [4] which will re-
lease the pinching on the rope.
Installation of the rope and test of the device (Fig. 3)
Open the device by rotating the Side plate [2], insert the rope into the
device as indicated by the markings. Close the Side plate [2] and insert
a safety locking karabiner into the Connection hole [3] of the Fixed
and Moving side plates [1+2]. Connect the karabiner to the harness
ring dedicated to belaying.
Always perform a functional test by pulling hard on the Climbing side
of the rope [9] and keeping the Braking side of the rope in your hand
[7]. The device must stop the slipping of the rope.
Locking of the moving Side plate - additional security (fig. 4)
When the device is intended to be used by inexperienced climbers,
it is possible to lock the Side plate [2] by inserting and screwing the
Locking screw [10] into the Locking hole [11]. It will not be possible to
open the device manually, thus avoiding the risk for the user to reverse
the direction of the rope. This additional security also ensures that the
two plates of the device will be connected simultaneously.
Belaying (fig. 5)
Before using the device, you must know the proper belaying tech-
niques.
In all circumstances, you must pay attention to the progress of the
climber and always hold the Braking side of the rope. [7] You must not
hold the device in your hand, you must not block the Moving cam [5].
For more comfort and to avoid burns or pinching it is recommended
to belay with leather gloves.
Giving slack (fig. 6)
The hand holding the Braking side of the rope [7] pushes the rope
through the device while the other hand picks up the Climber side of
the rope [9]. To give slack more quickly it is possible to move up the
hand holding the Braking side of the rope [7] parallel to the Climber
side of the rope [9]. Thus, the fluidity is improved.
Taking up slack (fig. 7)
In order to reduce the slack in the rope, pull the Climber side of the
rope [9] towards the device and at the same time pull the braking side
of the rope so that the rope is pulled through the device [7].
Climber's pause (fig. 8)
If the climber needs to pause for a while, take up slack and hang on
the rope. During the pause always pay attention to the actions of the
climber.
Arresting a fall (fig. 9)
To arrest a fall, hold firmly the Braking side of the rope [7] exerting
a downward force. To obtain a more dynamic belaying it is recom-
mended to take a step forward or even a small jump that minimizes
the force to the climber and avoids a loss of balance of the belayer.
Lowering (fig. 10)
Take up slack and hang on the rope. When the climber is also hanging
on the rope the manoeuver can begin. In order to gradually release the
braking, keep hold of the Braking side of the rope [7] and slowly raise
the handle with the other hand [4] which will cancel the pinching on
the rope. Warning: the action on the Handle [4] helps to control the
sliding of the rope through the device but it is the hand of the belayer
holding the Braking side of the rope [7] that creates the braking. If
necessary release the Handle to activate the braking again.

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE:

Keep personal protective equipment in safe working order by carrying
out simple preventative maintenance such as cleaning and storage.
If the product is dirty, clean in soft water and wipe it with a non-abra-
sive cloth.
Do not submerge the device completely in water. The use of any other
chemical reagent may affect the performance of the device.

STORAGE AND TRANSPORT CONDITIONS:

Store the product in dry conditions, protected from ultra-violet light,
chemical products, etc.
Transport the product in a shockproof bag under conditions like those
of storage. If the device is stored in the conditions previously descri-
bed, its life is unlimited.
MATERIAL AND TEMPARATURE OF USE
Aluminium alloy, steel and stainless steel;
The device could be use at -40°C to +60°C.
MEANING OF MARKINGS (Fig. 11)
(A) Name of manufacturer
(C) Logo : read the manual.
(D) Indication on range diameter: good (**) and optimal(***).
(E) Correct direction of use of the rope in the device.
(F) Serial number: NNNN MM YY. MM= Month of production, YY=
Year of production
(G) EN : number and specification of european standard
(H) CE : Conformity to the European Regulation (2016/425) PPE
(I) 0598 : The number of the organisation overseeing the control of
manufacturing, SGS FIMKO Oy, P.O. Box 30 (Sarkiniementie 3),
00211 HELSINKI, Finland
Notified Organisation for UE – type examination : APAVE SUDEU-
ROPE SAS - CS60193 - 13322 MARSEILLE Cedex 12- France, no
0082.
LIFETIME
The lifetime of this metallic product is indefinite.
A metallic product can be destroyed during its first use. It is the
inspection which determines if the product is safe to use or must be
scrapped.
A product must be deemed unusable:
- if it has been subjected to high forces (e.g. a violent fall with a heavy
weight),
- When the reliability of the device is questioned
- When you don't know the devices history
BEAL guarantee
This product is guaranteed for 3 years against any faults in materials
or manufacture. Exclusions from the guarantee: normal wear and tear,
modifications or alterations, incorrect storage, poor maintenance,
damage due to accidents, to negligence, or to improper or incorrect
usage.
RESPONSIBILITY
BEAL is not responsible for the consequences, direct, indirect or ac-
cidental, or any other type of damage befalling or resulting from the
use of its products
(B) Product name