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1. It is recommended to place the loop of rope behind the Lower Horn 2 as this will provide good braking friction The braking side of the rope must be held at all times TAKING IN ROPE THE FIVE STEP METHOD The assisted braking locking and unlocking functions of the device should always be checked before use The braking side of the rope must be held at all times TAKING IN ROPE SIMPLIFIED METHOD Slide the hand on the climber s side back up the rope Pull the braking side of d the rope out of the 9 lower the braking hand to lock Slide the hand push the climber s side the rope in the V Shaped Slot i MEE 7 of the rope into the 9 3 the braking side o Go back to the start position the rope back up towards the 9 Q LOCK For a good locking action you should pull the rope to the bottom of the V Shaped Slot 3 The reserve of rope on the braking side of the rope must be kept below the belay device The rope must pass through a directional anchor when bringing up a second or when the leader leaves the belay on a multi pitch climb A The belayer must be standing near to the cliff climbing wall WARNING The device should be able to operate freely at all times this may not be the case if it is touching the cliff climbing wall The function of the device must not be hindered by obstacles e g branches caught in the V Shaped Slot etc The reserve2. THE Q Left handed position The 9 is a belay device for the leader or the second this device is made for indoor and outdoor climbing on well equipped routes with anchors conforming to UIAA standards In this manual the 9 will be referred to as either the 9 or the device The 9 assists braking by trapping the braking side of the rope in a V Shaped Slot 3 the braking side of the rope must be held at all times The 9 must be used with a UIAA certified flexible dynamic single rope which is between 9 1 mm and 11 0mm in diameter elt is the responsibility of the user to ensure that they are competent and safe in the use of this device These instructions are not a substitute for proper training Before use always check the integrity of the device eThe 9 is adaptable for use by left handed people simply turn the device eThis device is suitable for low weight and low fall factors The 9 can be used for canyoning in dry canyons but is Prohibited for use in wet canyons 1 Carabiner Hole Use a pear shaped carabiner through this hole to attach the device to the belay loop of your harness Clip the rope into the pear shaped is Top Horn For lowering a climber without the carabiner assisted braking function A 4 M H Circular Hole dicii er ea The climber s side of the rope passes The rope must pass behind this to hele allow a smooth braking action 9 Allows the rope
3. of rope on the WARNING The belayer must be attached braking side of the rope to the belay point to avoid the risk of must be kept below the falling if belaying from a ledge belay device THE Q UNLOCK Use your non braking hand to perform the squeeze technique see chapter 4 GETTING STARTED techniques to learn then pull the braking side of the rope up and out of the V Shaped Slot 3 using your braking hand Unlocking can also be achieved by initiating a climbing the rope movement see chapter o CLIMBING THE ROPE Pull upwards Pull upwards E d NB It may sometimes be necessary to Squeeze Unlock using a climbing use two hands to unlock the rope before the rope movement the Squeeze Technique can be used for example after a significant fall Q GIVING OUT ROPE Always hold the braking side of the rope To give out rope the hand on the braking strand of the rope must stay above the device in order to prevent the assisted braking action from locking the rope see the Guide Hand Technique chapter 4 GETTING STARTED techniques to learn Unlock the rope if necessary then use the hand on the braking side of the rope as a guide to keep the rope out of the V Shaped Slot 3 Give out rope by pulling the climber s side of the rope out of the device using your non braking hand The hand keeping the braking side of the rope can either move with the rope or stay in a fixed position and allow the rope to slide thro
4. to be held in place be being squeezed by the non bra king hand against the Lower Horn when shifting between the different 3 functions of the device V Shaped Slot For the assisted braking action the braking side of the rope must pass through here THE Climber 1 ey 5 Carabiner Hole SS n tin EM NE Use a pear shaped carabiner through this we th bd aes ne a ii A an hole to attach the device to the belay loop of te E pu laci s RE your harness wy Clip the rope into the pear shaped carabiner A 1 M 1 1 D M I y D 4 Circular Hole E eThe climber s side of the rope _ passes through here P 2 Lower Horn The rope should pass behind this to allow a smooth braking action Allows the rope to be held in place be being squeezed by the non bra king hand against the Lower Horn when shifting between the different functions of the device 3 V Shaped Slot For the assisted braking action the braking side of the rope must pass through here Belay loop of harness Belayer Q GENERAL INFORMATION This instruction manual must be read and understood before the device can be used effectively Before using this device the user should consider all the necessary handling techniques in case difficulties occur Climbing is a potentially dangerous activity with the risk of injury or death Participants in this activity should be aware of and accept these
5. elay loop and the 9 is in a vertical position you must ensure that the Top Horn 5 is on the lower side of the device to ensure better braking function in case the rope is accidentally released from the braking hand Q INSATALLING THE ROPE The Traditional Position Place the rope on the same side of your body as your braking hand i e on the right hand side for right handed people Install the rope by passing a loop of rope into the 9 then clipping the loop into the pear shaped carabiner Place the loop of rope behind the Lower Horn 2 this will provide good braking friction The climber s side of the rope must pass through the Circular Hole 4 and the braking side of the rope must pass through the V Shaped Slot 3 to be in position N B for stiffer ropes we recommend the Rapid Po sition with all the advice and reservations of its use see chapter Rapid Position Q INSTALLING THE ROPE CONTINUED A t is Prohibited to thread the rope around the 9 like a traditional 8 belay device The rope must be clipped into the pear shaped carabiner Always check that the device has been correctly installed Tug the climber s side of the rope upwards with your non braking hand whilst leaving your braking hand below the device relaxed without gripping the rope to check the function of the system 4 GETTING STARTED techniques to learn The Squeeze Technique To use the different app
6. id Position is not advised when belaying at the beginning of a pitch or on steep or overhanging cliffs as unlocking the rope can be difficult or dangerous Using two hands when unlocking the rope can improve your grip on the rope Pull upwards M gt o OAT o o Unlock with two Squeeze wrap the rope Lower the climber hands behind the top horn release the squeeze NB Unlocking can also be achieved by initiating a climbing the rope move ment see chapter 11 CLIMBING THE ROPE the climber can then be Unlock using a lowered climbing the rope movement Lower the Climber A Before changing to the Rapid Position at least 5 quickdraws need to have been clipped 3 on a slabby cliff NB The Rapid Position can Whether using the Rapid or Traditional Position always be an advantage when check the function of the using a stiff rope system THE o CLIMBING THE ROPE t is also possible to climb a rope using the 9 9 t is necessary to have a second stopping device above the 9 with a step and to lock the brake side of the rope into the V Shaped Slot 3 between sequences stop CHECKING MAINTENANCE STORAGE AND REPLACEMENT This device must be checked before and after each use Any kind of deformation visible abrasion cracks or corrosion requires an immediate and permanent repla cement The same applies in the case of an exceptional impact or after a severe fa
7. ide of the rope Stop braking side of the rope A pes o Q Install the rope Check tug the climber s side of the rope upwards with your non braking hand whilst leaving your braking hand below the device relaxed without gripping the rope to check the function of the system HARNESS WITH HORIZONTAL BELAY The gate of the LOOP carabiner should be J EN Bs Clip the carabiner onto the Clip the 9 with the Top Horn 5 on the right harness orientated vertically for right handed people or on the left for left handed people braking side of the rope 4 Install the rope Check tug the climber s side of the rope upwards with your non braking hand whilst leaving your braking hand below the device relaxed without gripping the rope to check the function of the system A Attention Ropes must be flexible stiff ropes may cause the device to malfunction 2 INSTALLING THE 9 ON THE HARNESS CONTINUED Installing and removing the rope from the 9 can be done directional without removing the device from the carabiner which can remain anchor attached to the harness Y 9 t is Prohibited to attach the 9 directly to the belay The 9 must be attached to the belay loop of the belayer s harness and the rope must pass through a directional anchor above the belayer when bringing up a second or when the leader leaves the belay on a multi pitch climb When installed on a harness with a vertical b
8. lications of the 9 described in this user manual it is necessary to know the Squeeze Technique which allows you to change the rope position whilst holding the rope in place by squeezing it against the Lower Horn 2 of the device The Guide Hand Technique In order to be able to give out lots of rope you must prevent the 9 from locking whilst pulling the rope through the device This can be done by keeping your braking hand above the device to act as a guide for the braking side of the rope keeping it out the V Shaped Slot 3 whilst pulling the climber s side of the rope out of the device with your non braking hand t is Prohibited to pass the braking side of the rope through the Circular Hole 4 of the device always ensure the braking side of the rope passes through the V Shaped Slot 3 Unlock The Squeeze Technique Squeezing the rope against the Lower Horn 2 of the device to hold it in place The hand on the climber s side of the rope pulls the rope through the device The hand acting as the guide does not move The Guide Hand Technique The hand on the braking side of the rope is held above the device THE Q BELAYING always hold the braking side of the rope The 9 must be used with a UIAA certified flexible dynamic single rope which is between 9 1mm and 11 0mm in diameter The assisted braking locking and unlocking functions of the device should always be checked before use
9. ll Do no put the device into contact with chemical substances At best the device should not be used for longer than 10 years The 9 is recyclable s All techniques that are crossed out or have a warning sign are Prohibited Please refer to our website regularly for the most up to date version of these instructions www 5spirit com
10. r by releasing the rope from the V Shaped Slot 3 whilst holding the rope in place around the Lower Horn 2 of the device using the Squeeze Technique see chapter 4 GETTING STARTED techniques to learn Pull upwards gt wrap the rope behind the Top Horn 5 release oO the squeeze At dll times be careful to keep a good grip on the braking side of the rope Lower the limber abseil Squeeze Q N B Always keep a hand Whilst lowering do not let the rope jump off the Top Horn 5 Always keep the palm of your belay hand facing into the body on the braking side of the rope THE 9 o RAPID POSITION A It is Prohibited to use the Rapid Position if the belayer risks being lifted off the ground e g at the start of an overhanging climb To change from the Traditional Position to the Rapid Position simply move the loop of rope out from behind the Lower Horn 2 When using the 9 in the Rapid Position there is less friction between the device and the rope making it easier to give out rope however this reduction in friction can mean less control of the rope when unlocking t is necessary to use the Squeeze Technique when unlocking the rope Belay before using the Top Horn 5 to lower a climber on a top rope see chapter 4 GETTING STARTED techniques to learn When belaying on slabby cliffs it is possible for an experienced belayer to use the Rapid Position The Rap
11. risks and be responsible for their own actions It is the responsibility of the user to ensure that they are competent in the use of this device The 9 assists braking by trapping the braking side of the rope in a V Shaped Slot 3 the braking side of the rope must be held at all times The 9 must be used with a UIAA certified flexible dynamic single rope which is between 9 1mm and 11 0mm in diameter All activities marked as Prohibited must not be done as they may result in the malfunction of the device injury or death Every other use of the device not mentioned in this instruction manual is Prohibited The images engraved on the device only show the Traditional Position for installing the rope for right handed use o INSTALLING THE 9 ON THE HARNESS Install the device using a locking pear shaped HMS carabiner D shaped carabiners are Prohibited as the rope may get trapped causing the device to malfunction A belay carabiner which prevents cross loading can be used Q V Pear shaped locking HMS D shaped carabiner carabiner Prohibited THE o INSTALLING THE 9 ON THE HARNESS The gate of the HARNESS WITH A VERTICAL BELAY LOOP carabiner should Pd be on the same side as your brake hand LU Clip the carabiner onto the harness Clip the 9 onto the carabiner with the Top orientated horizontally Horn 5 on the lower side of the device braking side of the rope braking s
12. ugh the fingers see the Guide Hand Technique Hands should return to their start positions between two sequences of giving out rope The hand on the climber s side of the rope pulls the rope through the device The hand acting as the guide does not move Giving out rope E THE 9 LOWERING A CLIMBER ON A TOP ROPE ABSEILING WITH ASSISTED BRAKING FUNCTION E The abseil is done on a single rope o Stopper system Preparing a single rope abseil The unlocking action leads naturally into lowering the climber absei ling Control the rate of decent using your hands on the braking side of the rope This position retains the assisted braking function should the rope be dropped f Hand fixed id in es ease era a Hand regulating the QMS Hand fixed as a guide Y rate of decent ij 3 Unlock using a climbing a Squeeze the rope movement m Abseil method 2 Unlock Abseil method 1 LOWERING A CLIMBER ON A TOP ROPE ABSEILING WITHOUT ASSISTED BRAKING FUNCTION Using the Top Horn 5 Using the Top Horn 5 allows the climber to be lowered whilst keeping the hand on the braking side of the rope below the belay device E A The assisted braking function does not work in this position Always keep a hand on the braking side of the rope WARNING the assisted braking function does not work in this position Changing into this position must either be done in a dynamic way o
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