Petzl RIG - Manual (Page 3)

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Function test
7
Before each use, verify
that the rope is correctly
installed and that the
device is working properly.
You must always use a
backup safety system
when performing this test.
WARNING DANGER OF
DEATH, do not allow
anything to interfere
with the operation of the
device or its components
(cam, handle). Any
constraint on the device
negates the braking
action.
7A. Device on the harness
Pull on the anchored side
of the rope; the rope must
jam in the device. If not,
check that the rope is
correctly installed.
WARNING, if your device
doesn’t work anymore
(rope slippage), retire it.
Gradually put your weight
onto the device, handle in
position (D) descent while
holding the braking side of
the rope. Gradually pull on
the handle with the other
hand to allow the rope to
slide. When the handle is
released, the RIG brakes,
then jams the rope.
7B. Device on the anchor
Pull on the load side of the
rope: the rope must jam
in the device. If not, check
that the rope is correctly
installed.
WARNING, if your device
doesn’t work anymore
(rope slippage), retire it.
STOP !
STOP
!
FREE
FREE
7A.
Function test
7
STOP !
STOP
!
FREE
FREE
7B.
Setting up of the descender
6
Attach the RIG with a locking
carabiner.
Open the moving side plate.
Put the handle in position (C)
to open the cam. Insert the
rope as indicated by the
diagrams engraved on the
device. Close the swinging
side plate (safety gate) on
the locked carabiner.
WARNING: the moving
side plate must be properly
engaged on the cam axle and
on the carabiner.
6A. Device on the harness
6B. Device on an anchor
You must add friction by
redirecting the braking
side of the rope through a
carabiner.
6A. 6B.