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Stationary / Moving Rope Device
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Rock Exotica LLC
MADE IN USA
PO Box 160470
Freeport Center, E-16
Clear eld UT 84016 USA
801-728-0630
Toll Free: 844-651-2422
www. rockexotica.com
Made in the USA using foreign
and domestic materials
RG80500 12/2018 A
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Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
USER INSTRUCTIONS
Register your Akimbo at: www.rockexotica.com/register
Read all instructions carefully before use.
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- Page 1 Clear eld UT 84016 USA 801-728-0630 Toll Free: 844-651-2422 www. rockexotica.com Made in the USA using foreign and domestic materials RG80500 12/2018 A Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) USER INSTRUCTIONS Register your Akimbo at: www.rockexotica.com/register Read all instructions carefully before use.
- Page 2 WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals Only for one Lower Control including nickel acetate, which is known to the State Arm (right) RIGHT SIDE of California to cause cancer. For information go to person WWW.P65Warnings.ca.gov Akimbo User Instructions...
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Page 3: Warning Symbols
-The Akimbo is not a fall arrest device, and should not be -The Akimbo is intended for use by medically fit, specifically trained and experienced users. - Page 4 APPROVED ROPES The following ropes are approved for use with the Akimbo at the Working Load Limit (WLL) shown below. Only approved ropes should be used with the Akimbo. Working Load is equal to the total weight of the climber including gear.
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Page 5: Field Of Application
FIELD OF APPLICATION A. Stationary Rope System (SRS) B. Moving Rope System (MRS) The primary application for The Akimbo can be used on a the Akimbo is on a Stationary Moving Rope System (MRS) Rope System (SRS), when the rope is attached to connected to the climber’s... -
Page 6: Function Principle
FUNCTION PRINCIPLE Stationary Rope System (SRS) Ascending Stopped Descending Climber Movement STOP Akimbo User Instructions... - Page 7 FUNCTION PRINCIPLE Moving Rope System (MRS) Ascending Stopped Descending Climber Movement STOP Akimbo User Instructions...
- Page 8 PREPARING TO CLIMB Open the Akimbo A. Extend the Akimbo fully with the right side facing toward you. B. Simultaneously push the top and bottom arms of the right face clockwise. Akimbo User Instructions...
- Page 9 D. Close both Locking Arms to commit friction settings. E. If friction setting prevents rope installation (see next Maximum page, fig. G), reduce friction settings in one step Friction increments until rope fits snugly inside device. UPPER FRICTION SETTING: G LOWER FRICTION SETTING: 7 Akimbo User Instructions...
- Page 10 PREPARING TO CLIMB Install Rope F. With the RIGHT side of the Akimbo facing you, insert H. Once the rope is installed, close the Akimbo as shown the rope coming from the anchor past the Upper in fig. H. Bollard, followed by the Lower Bollard, as shown by the rope path below.
- Page 11 Akimbo, including a “bounce” on the its location on the rope. Connect to the Akimbo using device. If the Akimbo slips along the rope, refer to a suitable triple action oval connector.
- Page 12 Always test the Akimbo Loading & Function Test before each use! K. Once the Akimbo sustains your full weight, including a small bounce, gradually depress the Upper Control Friction will need to be adjusted often, and in some Arms to descend on the rope from a safe height.
- Page 13 Control Arm, potentially causing an uncontrolled measure. descent. This would include setting a prusik or rope grab above the Akimbo for the purpose of creating a – The Akimbo does not have a panic feature. 3:1 mechanical advantage. Continuous downward pressure on the Upper Control Arm will result in rapid descent leading to potential injury or death.
- Page 14 Positioning in the tree C. Move away from the trunk of the tree by depressing the Upper Control Arm of the Akimbo and allowing rope to pass upwards through the device. D. To limb walk toward the trunk pull the rope down and outward through the bottom of the device while advancing toward the trunk.
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Page 15: Additional Information
The upper and lower cams will eventually wear -Ensure that the Upper and Lower Control Arms down and the Akimbo will begin to slip, even when rotate freely in relation to their connection to the using previously tested settings. As the cams spine. -
Page 16: Inspection Record
INSPECTION RECORD Inspections should be performed by a DOCUMENTATION competent person whose training meets the applicable standards and/or laws for Model the inspection of life safety equipment. Complete Batch # An inspection log including the Year of Manufacture date, inspectors name, and result of the inspection should be kept as a Purchase Date permanent record.
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