ROCK EXOTICA Akimbo - User Manual

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Stationary / Moving Rope Device
USER INSTRUCTIONS
Made in the USA using foreign
and domestic materials
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MADE IN USA
Rock Exotica LLC
PO Box 160470
Freeport Center, E-16
Cleareld UT 84016 USA
801-728-0630
Toll Free: 844-651-2422
www. rockexotica.com
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Read all instructions carefully before use.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
PATENT PENDING
RG80500 12/2018 A

Summary

WARNINGS & PRECAUTIONS FOR USE

GENERAL WARNINGS

General safety advice applicable to all users and activities.

AKIMBO SPECIFIC WARNINGS

Warnings and precautions specific to the Akimbo device.

WARNING SYMBOLS

APPROVED ROPES

Approved Ropes for 100 kg WLL

Ropes approved for use with the Akimbo at a 100kg (220lb) limit.

Approved Ropes for 130 kg WLL

Ropes approved for use with the Akimbo at a 130kg (286lb) limit.

FIELD OF APPLICATION

Stationary Rope System (SRS)

Moving Rope System (MRS)

PREPARING TO CLIMB

Open the Akimbo

Steps to open the Akimbo device before use.

Adjust to Maximum Friction

Guide to setting the Akimbo to maximum friction for initial setup.

Install Rope

Loading & Function Test

USES

Ascending & Descending

Positioning in the tree

ROCK EXOTICA Akimbo Specifications

General

Material	Aluminum, Stainless Steel
Weight	5.8 oz (164 g)
Certification	ANSI Z359.4, EN 12841 Type C, EN 15151-1
Maximum Rope Diameter	13 mm
Type	Ascender/Descender