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The instructions for use of this equipment consist of general and specific instruc-
tions, both must be carefully read and understood before use. Attention! This
leaflet contains the specific instructions only.
TUNER I-Y SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS.
This document provides the information necessary to correctly use the following
product/products: I- or Y-shaped adjustable lanyards for personal belay.
1) FIELD OF APPLICATION.
EN 17520. Mountaineering equipment. Self-belaying lanyards. This product is
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) compliant with Regulation (EU) 2016/425. It
is intended for the prevention and protection against falls from a height. Attention!
This product is not an EN 958 energy absorbing system for via ferrata nor an EN
354 restraint lanyard nor an EN 17109 lanyard for rope courses.
2) NOTIFIED BODIES.
Refer to the explanatory key within the general instructions (paragraph 9 / table
D): M6; N1.
3) NOMENCLATURE (Fig. 3).
1) Length adjuster. 2) Grip for release. 3) Release button. 4) Connection hole, for
connector. 5) Free-end side of the rope. 6) Loaded side of the rope. 7) Label. 8)
Rope termination. 9) Harness connection loop. 10) Connection loop for anchor
point / descender. 11) Connector. 12) Fix-O anti-rotation support ring. 13) Pro-
tective sleeve. 14) Fixed arm. 15) Adjustable arm.
3.1 - Principal materials. Refer to the explanatory key within the general instruc-
tions (paragraph 2.4): 1-3 (length adjuster); 7 (rope); 13 (rope stitching); 8 (an-
ti-rotation support ring).
4) MARKING.
Numbers/letters without caption: refer to the explanatory key within the general
instructions (paragraph 5).
4.1 - General (Fig. 2.1). Indications: 1; 2; 4; 6; 7; 8; 10; 11; 12; 30) Direction
of release.
4.2 - Traceability (Fig. 2.2). Indications: T2; T3; T8; T9.
5) COMPATIBILITY.
This product can only be used in combination with CE-marked equipment, moun-
taineering equipment such as connectors (EN 12275/EN 362), harnesses (EN
12277) etc.
5.1 - Connector for length adjuster. Insert the supplied connector (mod. Ovx),
where present, or an EN 12275 and/or EN 362 connector equipped with a
locking gate, into the connection hole on the length adjuster. Attention! Make
sure that the connector in use is free to move within the connection hole, and
that the device can rotate freely in relation to the connector. The locking function
of the device could otherwise be compromised. Attention! After installing the
connector, make sure that the equipment length A (Fig. 1) does not exceed 109
cm. Attention! Install Fix-O anti-rotation support ring on the connector in use, if
compatible (Fig. 5) making sure it is positioned correctly (Fig. 5.5). Alternatively,
use an anti-rotation system with equivalent operating efficacy.
5.2 - Connector for anchor point / descender. Only insert an EN 12275 and/or
EN 362 connector equipped with a locking gate and an anti-rotation support (ex.
Fix Pro or ACL system) throughout the connection loop for anchor point / descend-
er. Attention! After installing the connector, make sure that the fixed arm length B
(Fig.1) plus to the length of the connector do not exceed 35 cm.
6) WARNING.
1) Any other device inserted into the connector of the length adjuster (e.g. a foot
loop) may compromise the proper functioning of the equipment. 2) Pay attention
to the free-end side of the rope because, by moving freely, could get jammed or
snagged. 3) Any direct loading applied between the two ends of the equipment
(Fig. 13.1-14.3) could damage its stitching and put the user in danger. 4) Never
use the equipment to build a belay stance (Fig. 13.2). 5) The presence of unsuit-
able knots tied on the arms of the equipment may compromise its strength.
7) INSPECTIONS.
In addition to the checks listed below, comply with what is indicated in the gen-
eral instructions (paragraph 3). Before each use make sure that: the rope shows
no sign of damage (Fig. 12) and, when it is bent as shown (Fig. 12.1-12.3), the
resulting curve looks even (Fig. 12.1); the whole stitching shows no sign of dam-
age (Fig. 12.2); the rope is free to glide inside the device; the protective sleeve
is intact. Attention! In the event of a damaged protective sleeve, stop using the
equipment immediately and withdraw it from service.
8) INSTALLATION.
Tuner I and Tuner Y self-belaying adjustable lanyards can be used as the primary
connection between the climber and the anchor point/belay stance (Fig. 6). The
connection can be adjustable (Fig. 6.1) or fixed (only for Tuner Y model, Fig. 6.2).
Tuner Y model can also be used as lanyard for the connection to the descender
when abseiling (Fig. 7).
8.1 - Installation. Insert the device throughout the belay loop on the EN 12277
harness and tie it using a girth hitch (Fig. 4.1÷4.3). Attention! Never use any
other type of connecting knot.
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8.2 - Connection to the anchor/descender. Connect the equipment to the anchor
and, only if using the Tuner Y model, to the descender, using a compatible connec-
tor (paragraph 5). Attention! Never use any connection point that is different from
those indicated. Attention! Never use the equipment attaching the connector of
the length adjuster to the harness (Fig. 6.3). Attention! While using Tuner Y model,
never connect to the anchor using both arms (adjustable and fixed).
9) ADJUSTMENT.
There are two adjustment modes, depending on the load applied to the system:
light load, when the climber unloads part of the weight on the rock, or heavy
load, when the user is in suspension.
9.1 - Adjustment under light load (Fig. 8). To reduce the distance from the anchor
point, pull the free-end side of the rope (Fig. 8.1). To increase the distance from
the anchor point, hold the device and press the release button (Fig. 8.2 - step 1).
Rotate the device in the direction indicated by the marking (Fig. 8.2 - step 2) and
slide the rope to the desired length.
9.2 - Adjustment under heavy load (Fig. 9). To reduce the distance from the an-
chor point, pull the free-end side of the rope (Fig. 9.1). To increase the distance
from the anchor point, pull the free-end side of the rope in order to take away
some of the load weighing on the system, and at the same time hold the device,
press the release button (Fig. 9.2 - step 1) and rotate the device in the direction
indicated by the marking (Fig. 9.2 - step 2) sliding the rope to the desired length.
9.3 - Locking. Once the equipment has been adjusted, take your hands off and
hang on to the device so that the system is tensioned (Fig. 8.3-9.3). Attention! Do
not hang on to the equipment before having adjusted the distance from the anchor
and having removed any rope slack.
10) SAFETY REQUIREMENTS.
This equipment is made of dynamic rope and, as such, is able to absorb the shock
transmitted to the user in case of a fall. The EN 17520 standard requires the
device to withstand three successive factor-2 falls. It also requires the peak force
of the first fall to be less than 10 kN (Fig. 11). Attention! The anchor point should
always be located above the user. In all cases, it is imperative that the user never
places himself/herself above the anchor point (Fig. 10).
11) SYMBOLS.
Please refer to the explanatory key within the general instructions (paragraph 16):
F1; F3; F9.
12) REPLACEMENT PARTS/ACCESSORIES.
This product is only compatible with the replacement parts and the specific ac-
cessories listed below: Ovx connector (Ref. No. 2C501); Fix-O* anti-rotation
support ring (Ref. No. 6V844). Attention! The replacement parts/accessories
marked with an asterisk (*) do not constitute PPE by themselves. Attention! Before
installing replacement parts/accessories, read and understand the instructions for
use of the equipment on which they are going to be installed. Attention! Before
using the equipment, verify that replacement parts/accessories have been cor-
rectly installed.
12.1 - Fix-O. The Fix-O support ring helps avoid the rotation of the connector with-
in the length adjuster and prevent its incorrect positioning (Fig. 5). Attention! This
is not PPE and has not been designed to bear the weight of the user. Attention!
An error can have extremely serious consequences; any mode of assembly and
use other than stated is to be considered prohibited.
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