Operating Principles - CAMP Matik Manual De Instrucciones

WARNING: Do not use a different rope than the type described above: danger of death.
Braking effectiveness and ease of giving slack can vary depending on the diameter, construction, wear and tear, and
surface treatment of the rope and other variables, such as: frozen, muddy, wet, dirty ropes, etc.
WARNING: The effectiveness of the braking action can be greatly reduced when using a new and/or thin
and/or soft rope: always hold the braking side of the rope at every stage of belay/descent [10].
The range of diameters to be used with the device can be divided into:
8.6≤Ø≤9.6 mm: V V V
Optimal operation of the device with the best ease of giving slack. Warning: ropes thinner than this range, depending
on their condition and their characteristics, may be more slippery and may therefore require greater precautions
during use.
9.6<Ø≤10.2 mm: V V
The ease of giving slack may decrease because of increased friction due to a greater diameter and high wear of the
rope.
Climbing harness
The Matik can only be connected to a sit harness conforming to applicable standards (i.e. EN 12277/C).
Carabiner
The device must be connected to the harness using a locking carabiner conforming to applicable standards (i.e. EN
12275).
USE

Operating Principles

When a load is placed on the climber side of the rope [11], the Matik rotates on the attachment hole [3] and the
movable cam [6] rotates towards the fixed cam [5] and presses the rope in between in order to lock the rope. The hand
of the user must hold the braking side of the rope at all times [10] in order to activate the movement of the movable cam
[6] and therefore stop the sliding of the rope. The Matik allows a very small amount of sliding of the rope between the
two cams in the event of a fall, this helps to maintain a low fall-arrest force. For correct operation, it is essential for the
Matik and the movable cam [6] to be able to move freely (fig.2).
WARNING: Any obstacles that could block or restrict the movement of Matik or of the movable cam [6] can
prevent the braking action of the device: do not hold the Matik in your hand(s) and do not hold the trigger open
[6a]: DANGER OF DEATH. (fig.2)
By pulling the actuating lever [4], you can gradually release the movable cam in order to unlock the rope and by
controlling the braking side of the rope [10] by hand, this allows for descent. In the event of excessive action on the
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