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PREPARING TO CLIMB
Loading & Function Test
K. Once the Akimbo sustains your full weight, including a
small bounce, gradually depress the Upper Control
Arms to descend on the rope from a safe height.
K1: If Akimbo descends only when Upper Control
Arms come near, or in contact with Lower Control
Arms as depicted in fig. K1, return to page 8 to
decrease friction settings, beginning with the Lower
Bollard, then repeat step K.
K2: If Akimbo descends as depicted in K2, perform a
final bounce on the line. If any slipping occurs, repeat
previous steps to increase friction. If the Akimbo
sustains your full weight, then proceed to climb.
K.
K1
K2
Ok!
Always test the Akimbo
before each use!
Friction will need to be adjusted often, and in some
cases while using the device. Changing the friction
settings while at height must be performed while
being safely attached to a secondary anchor, such as
a work positioning lanyard.
Stop use and evaluate the friction settings on
the Akimbo if:
– You detect the device slipping on the
rope.
– You switch climbing methods, such as
from using Moving Rope System (MRS)
to Stationary Rope System (SRS).
– Environmental conditions change
(temperature, weather, rain, snow,
humidity, etc.).
– Climbing on new or different rope.
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Akimbo User Instructions
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