Petzl EXO ESCAPE SYSTEM - Manual (Page 4)

4 D30015 B_EXO ESCAPE SYSTEM_D305020B (131210)
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Preparing the EXO and packing it in the bag
or
4B. Packing the
descender in the bag
Place the descender on the rope
divider flap (descent handle
facing downward against the
rope).
The rope is packed in the lower
compartment.
The OK TRIACT BAR connector
must not be obstructed by
the rope.
The end of the rope and
the hook come out of this
compartment. Put the hook in
the front pocket of the bag.
WARNING, the system will
not function correctly if the
descender, the OK TRIACT BAR
or the rope are poorly placed
(see drawing).
Use the Velcro (16) to hold the
OK TRIACT BAR.
Close the upper flap with its
Velcro.
5 7 6
Compatibility Function test
Working
principle of
the descender
The system must only be used
complete with all components, and
properly packed. Any modification
is prohibited.
This system must only be used
with a seat harness or full-body
harness. The use of a simple belt is
prohibited.
The use of the EXO with bag
requires an extended attachment
point (see chapter 8).
Use the evacuation system with
gloves.
Holding the
OK TRIACT BAR
with your hand,
pull sharply
downward on the
device. The rope
must jam in the
descender.
WARNING
DANGER OF
DEATH if the
rope does
not jam in the
descender.
The descender
must be able
to function
freely at all
times: freedom
of movement
for the body and
for the cam (see
chapter 10).
When you tension the system with
your body weight, the rope coming
taut makes the frame of the descender
rotate on the connector and the cam
pinches and brakes the rope. By
holding the braking side of the rope,
the brake hand helps engage the cam.
To free the rope, pull the handle while
holding the braking side of the rope.
STOP !