TEUFELBERGER CEclimb Manual De Instrucciones página 12

HOW TO INSTALL THE SYSTEM
Rope Installation
Users shall follow the approved installation sequence for
each type of anchor device employed. For TEUFELBERGER
multiSAVER, pass the rope sling over the selected anchor
branch or stem so that its ends lie to each side of, and be-
low, the anchor. Pass the eye of the climbing line through
the small ring before the large ring.
For natural anchors, pass the eye around the anchor point.
Consider protecting the rope by a covering sleeve. Be
aware that direct contact of the climbing rope on the tree
leads to abrasion.
Eye connection and constriction band
Connect the eye termination of the climbing line to the up-
per karabiner. Ensure the constriction band at the end of
the eye is in close contact with the load settling point of
the karabiner. This is to ensure correct karabiner orienta-
tion as specified by the karabiner manufacturer. Connect
the karabiner either to the upper or the central hole of the
hitch climber pulley.
Function tests
Before working at height, check on the ground that the
grab function of the friction hitch is reliable. Check that the
friction hitch grabs reliably after advancing it a number of
times i.e. that a controlled ascent is possible. Check that
the friction hitch can be gently released under load and
that a controlled descent is possible. Check that a small
impact load is effectively braked. If the friction hitch fails
to grab reliably, it may be necessary to 'condition' a new
sling by loading it a few times with a normal working load.
A slight increase of the contact surface area of the friction
hitch against the climbing line may significantly improve
the grab function. This can be achieved by rotating the first
crossover as shown:
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