Petzl ASCENSION - Manual (Page 3)

3 ASCENSION SPORT B175010J (270308)
Ascending the rope
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8a. The handle
must be pulled
correctly: downward
and parallel to the rope.
To avoid slippage of the
device on rope, do not
load it at an angle with
the rope.
8b. When traversing or passing a
rebelay, if you cannot avoid oblique
loads on the rope, secure the rope
with your lanyard connector or put
a connector in the upper connection
holes.
Ascending the rope
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8c. Precautions to take when approaching the anchor
Do not climb above the rope clamp/grab or the anchor point and keep your lanyard under tension.
In case of a fall, the energy is absorbed by the rope. The closer you get to the anchor point, the
more the energy-absorbing capacity of the rope is reduced, eventually becoming practically zero.
Shock loading must be avoided when close to the anchor.
Short rope descent
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Gently slide the device
a short distance
up the rope and
simultaneously push
down on the cam with
the index fi nger. Do
not manipulate the
safety catch because
this creates a risk of
involuntary opening
of the cam.