Petzl VERSO - Manual (Page 3)

3 D19 VERSO D195000B (100908)
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Lowering a
climber in a
toprope situation
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Belaying the second
with the rope redirected
through a top anchor
See chapte 5:
Installation.
The second’s rope must
be redirected through
the belay.
Grip the braking side of the
rope below the VERSO with
both hands. The belayer
moves one hand over the
other down the braking side
of the rope. Always keep a
fi rm grip on the braking side
of the rope.
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Abseil descent
Install the two strands of rope in the VERSO
as shown in chapter 5. To brake, tighten your
grip on the braking side of the ropes.
Use a rappel backup system (SHUNT or self-
locking knot) below the VERSO.
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Adjusting the braking
BRAKE! BRAKE!
In most cases, choose
the position: braking
side of the rope
running in the
braking grooves (see
chapter 5).
In other cases,
adjust the braking
position as needed for
different user weights,
rope diameters,
applications and
weather conditions.
For less friction,
reverse the rope path
through the device.
The braking side of
the rope runs over
the side of the device
opposite the braking
grooves.