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Installing the “9” on the harness / continued
• Installing and removing the rope from the “9” can be done
without removing the device from the carabiner which can remain
attached to the harness.
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•It is Prohibited to attach the “9” directly to the belay. The “9”
must be attached to the belay loop of the belayer’s harness and
the rope must pass through a directional anchor above the belayer
when bringing up a second or when the leader leaves the belay on
a multi-pitch climb.
unlocking
• When installed on a harness with a vertical belay loop and the
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“9” is in a vertical position, you must ensure that
the Top Horn (5)
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is on the lower side of the device to ensure better braking function
in case the rope is accidentally released from the braking hand.
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INSATALLING THE ROPE: The Traditional Position
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• Place the rope on the same side of your body as your braking
hand (i.e. on the right-hand side for right-handed people).
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• Install the rope by passing a loop of rope into the “9” then
clipping the loop into the pear-shaped carabiner.
• Place the loop of rope behind the Lower Horn (2), this will
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provide good braking friction.
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• The climber’s side of the rope must pass through the Circular
Hole (4) and the braking side of the rope must pass through the
V-Shaped Slot (3) to be in position.
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N.B. for stiffer ropes we recommend the Rapid Position, with all the advice and reservations of its use
(see chapter 10 Rapid Position)
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