EN Braking device acc. to EN 15151-2, Type 2
SERVICE LIFE AND REPLACEMENT
The service life of the product mainly depends on the type and frequency of
use as well as on external influences. When approaching the durability limits
or latest at the end of the maximum service life indicated, the product must
be removed from use.
Maximum service life/useful life
No limitation.
Before use, check the product for possible damage and correct function. If in
doubt concerning the safety condition of the product, remove it from use
immediately.
Additionally, the product must be inspected as needed, however, at least
once a year. The inspection may show that the product needs to be serviced
or removed from use. In case of commercial use, the product must be
inspected by the manufacturer, a qualified person or an approved inspection
body/agency; the inspection must be documented.
Immediately remove the braking device from use if any of the following
applies
- fall and impact from great height,
- extreme grooving and/or deformation,
- sharp edges have formed due to abrasion,
- the device is damaged or malfunctions.
Occasional use: Occasional and appropriate use without obvious wear (Use
with clean ropes) and tear and with optimal storage:10 years.
Frequent or extreme use
If used frequently at very high workload, e. g. with contaminated ropes, the
servicelife may be reduced substantially; in case of extreme use it may be
less than 2 years.
Be sure to remove the securing device from service immediately
- if it has dropped and hit the ground from high altitude,
- if extreme grooving and/or deformation has occurred,
- sharp edges from erosion of material
- if the device is damaged or malfunctions.
STORAGE AND CARE
Storage: Store in a cool, dry, dark place outside transport containers. Avoid
contact with chemicals (caution: battery acid!)
Cleaning: Clean soiled products in luke-warm water (if necessary, use
pH-neutral soap). If required, halogen-free commercial desinfectants may be
used.
Warning! Failure to follow these instructions may endanger life!
PRODUCT INFORMATION FOR THIS ITEM
Manufacturer: EDELRID
Product designation: Braking device according to EN 15151-2
Model: Product name
Diameter range in mm of ropes to be used
Warning notices and instructions must be read and observed
Pictorial for correct insertion of the rope
Lot number with year of manufacture
Our products are manufactured with the utmost care. However, should any of
our products give cause for a justified complaint, please advise us of the lot
number.
We reserve the right to make technical amendments.
Testhouse: TÜV SÜD Product Service GmbH, 80339 Munich, Germany
Braking device acc. to EN 15151-2, Type 2 for securing of a lead climber
or top rope climber, for securing with rope deflection (top roping) and
for lowering or abseiling during climbing.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USAGE, SAFETY, LIFESPAN, STORAGE AND CARE
This information leaflet contains important information which must be unders-
tood before the product is used.
Mountaineering, climbing and working at heights and in depths often harbour
hidden dangers and risks caused by external influences. Risk of accidents
can never be excluded. For more detailed and comprehensive information,
please refer to relevant special literature. The following instructions are
important to ensure appropriate and correct use of the equipment. However,
they cannot replace experience, responsible behaviour and awareness of the
risks inherent in mountaineering, climbing and working at heights and in
depths and do not release the user from any personal responsibility.
Use of the equipment is only permitted to fit and experienced individuals or
under appropriate guidance and tuition.
Prior to first use the user must familiarize in safe surroundings with the
function of the device.
The manufacturer cannot be held liable if the equipment has been abused or
used incorrectly. All risks and responsibilities are borne by the user at all
times.
The responsibility and risk in all cases lie with the user or persons responsible
for him.
PRODUCT-SPECIFIC NOTES
1. Components:
a. Rope slots
b. Thumb bracket
c. Wire bracket
2. Function of the device depending on the weight of the climber and the
rope diameter (see Fig. 2):
ATTENTION: The brake force of the device is reduced with high user weight
and low rope diameter.
Thus, a brake test in safe surroundings (safe jump height) is required for
each combination of climber, rope and karabiner. Optimum function of Jul2
is achieved when it is combined with EDELRID karabiners type HMS Bruce
Steel FG and HMS Strike.
3. Inserting the rope:
Feed rope sling(s) through the rope slot(s) and attach karabiner. Be sure
the thumb bracket points away from the person securing others. The
device must be attached to the tie-in loop of the climbing harness by
means of a karabiner with snap-action automatic gate.
4. We recommend using an HMS Bruce Steel FG, HMS Strike FG or HMS
Strike Slider FG karabiner. Wenn selecting an alternative karabiner type, be
sure an HMS automatic gate karabiner (pear shaped), if possible with
turning preventer, is used and that the securing device is attached on the
wide end of the karabiner. A small/pointed karabiner attached to the
securing device may impair the brake function.
5. Securing during lead climbing / top-rope securing:
If a lead climber or top rope climber is secured, the rope may be handed
out with the thumb method (Fig. 5a). In the thumb method, the braking
hand (hand holding the braking rope) holds the securing device up at the
thumb bracket, while the guiding hand pulls the rope from the device. To
draw the rope back (Fig. 5b), the guiding hand pulls the rope in; while the
braking hand pulls the rope through the securing device.
6. At all times, the brake rope must be held completely with the braking hand!
If securing is carried out in front of the body, the ropes must not be held
with one hand only. If rope is neither given out nor drawn back, the braking
hand must be positioned below the securing device and the thumb of the
braking hand must point to the device. Non-observance of any of these
rules (Fig. 6a, 6b, 6c) may result in fatal accidents!
7. Securing a descending climber with your body:
To secure a descending climber, the device must be unlocked. This may be
done by employing the thumb method, in which the securing device is
pulled upward at the thumb bracket, thereby allowing the rope to run
through (Fig. 7a). Alternatively, the tilt method may be employed (Fig. 7b):
The securing device is tilted by pointer and thumb of the guiding hand and
is thereby unlocked. In both cases the brake speed is controlled by the
braking hand.
8. Fig. 8a and 8b illustrate inadmissible faulty operations for securing of top
rope climbers.
9. Abseiling:
For abseiling we recommend to turn the securing device around so that
the thumb bracket points to the body (Fig. 9a). Additionally, use a Prusik
sling for back securing.
The rope can also be inserted in the securing device as described under
item 5 (securing a lead climber) (Fig. 9b). If an unfavourable combination
of karabiner, securing device and rope is employed, the rope‘s run may
either be inhibited or too fast. Check the compatibility of the combination,
using it in a safe environment.
10. Attention: During abseiling always hold the brake rope with the braking
hand.
Attention: For abseiling and descend climbing secure the rope ends by
means of stop knots.
11. For optimum handling for securing, the rope should lie in a rope sack in
orderly, unconfused manner.
12. If you secure others with your body in a multi rope length route, be sure
at least one intermediate securing point lies between the securing device
and the climber.
For further information refer to the product video / home page
Functional and Safety Check
It is the responsibility of the user to check the proper function of the
combination of securing device, securing karabiner and climbing rope(s) in a
safe environment (near the ground / at jump height). The operating
properties may vary with some of the applications described above (e. g.
brake action); this is due to different karabiner geometries or rope diameters
and surfaces.
Before securing or abseiling, check the correct attachment of the device as
well as the proper function and brake action of the device.
Smooth ropes, moisture or icing may negatively influence the braking effect
of the device.
ATTENTION - At all time the brake rope must be held completely with the
braking hand!
Rope types to be used
For lead climbing exclusively use dynamic ropes according to EN 892.
Diameter range see Fig. 2. The actual rope diameter may differ from the rated
diameter indicated by the manufacturer by up to ±0.2 mm. Use of static
ropes is allowed for securing with rope deflection (top roping) or for
lowering/abseiling of a person only, but not for securing of a lead climber!
Avoid sagging of the rope.
GENERAL INFORMATION ON CHOOSING AN ANCHOR POINT, SAFETY,
PRODUCT LIFE, STORAGE, CARE AND IDENTIFICATION
SAFETY NOTICES
When combining this product with other components, the safety aspects of
the products may interfere with each other.
Before and after use, check the device for signs of damage (e. g. deformation,
fissures and corrosion); ensure its fitness for use and proper functioning. The
equipment must be discarded immediately if there is even the slightest doubt
as to its serviceability.
Warning! The products must be kept away from damaging environments. This
includes contact with abrasive and aggressive substances (e.g. acids, alkalis,
soldering water, oils, cleaning agents), as well as extreme temperatures and
flying sparks.
CLIMATE REQUIREMENTS
The permanent use temperature of the product (in dry condition) ranges from
approx. -30°C to +60°C.
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