Product Overview; How To Use This Product - Revo WILD COUNTRY Mode D'emploi

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Product Overview

INTRODUCTION
The REVO is the first BI-DIRECTIONAL assisted locking belay device:
its function is independent from the loading orientation of the
rope, thus eliminating one of the most common causes of belay
related accidents. Irrespective of the situation, an uncontrolled
descent will cause the INERTIA REEL to activate, grip the rope and
arrest the fall. The innovative PANIC-PROOF RELEASE MECHANISM
(pat. pending) removes the necessity for a handle to unlock the
system when lowering the climber. The device is INTUITIVE to use
like a traditional belay plate and is thus suited for both the novice
and expert alike. The clever combination of these features makes
the REVO the SAFEST BELAY DEVICE on the market.
TECHNICAL EXPLANATION
The REVO wheel locks at around 4m/s which enables slack to be
given and climbers lowered at a normal speed. Providing you
have an attentive belayer (minimal slack in the system) the REVO
wheel will lock within one REVOlution (less than 10cm) meaning
a maximum fall of 1.1m (not including rope stretch). When the
wheel reaches a high enough speed, 4m/s, the sprung loaded shoe
engages with the tuber 'jaw' , which rotates and locks into the wheel.
The wheel is prevented from rotating, and the friction of the ribs
on the wheel holds the rope in place. Pulling the rope back onto
the tuber 'jaw' will release the wheel whilst retaining control with
the belay hand.
Be aware that if the REVO does not lock it is because you are
doing your job as a belayer and controlling the rope correctly.
FUNCTIONALITY
REVO complies to the European Norm EN 15151-1and has been
developed for mountaineering and climbing. It is suitable for all
levels of belaying; for beginners it teaches the best belay technique
(always keeping a hand on the brake end of the rope) which can
be applied to a traditional belay plate at a later date, with the
added security of the locking function. The REVO makes it very
simple to give & take in slack and for experts offers an additional
level of safety without affecting their usual belay method.
TOP ROPE CLIMBING
The REVO is suitable for top roping both indoors and outdoors,
pay attention for the entire climb (especially during the first
few metres above the ground) ensuring the rope is taught to
negate the effects of rope stretch and to ensure the REVO locks
immediately if control is lost.
LEAD CLIMBING
The REVO is suitable for lead climbing using leader placed
protection or in situ gear/ bolts as it functions like a normal belay
plate allowing for a ' d ynamic' belay technique. However if the
speed of the rope exceeds 4m/s or control is lost the REVO will lock
automatically.
MULTI-PITCH CLIMBING
The REVO can be used for multi pitch climbing by experts but it is
not its primary function.
When bringing up the second from above you must control the
rope at all times with the belay hand, ensuring the weight of the
rope does not cause slack to be given by accident.
ABSEILING
The REVO can be used for abseiling on a single rope, be aware
that should the mechanism lock during the abseil descent
(because the descent speed exceeds 4m/s) the weight of a
hanging rope can cause the REVO to unlock. You should maintain
control of the descent with the belay hand at all times.

How to use this product

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For guidance on how to use this product refer to the diagrams in
section I and the following text. Neither should be interpreted in
isolation; furthermore these instructions cannot be substituted for
comprehensive instruction by trained and competent persons.
1. COMPONENTS
a. Tuber, b. Wheel, c. Lever, d. Sideplate
2.1. HOME POSITION
Ensure both tubers are in the unlocked (down) position
2.2. OPEN
Twist the lever upwards and open the REVO
2.3. LOADING THE ROPE
Insert rope into REVO
2.4. CLOSE
Close the device ensuring both rope ends are protruding from
the top
3. CORRECT SETUP
• Knot in end of rope
• Karabiner (EN12275 Type H - LOCKING or Type B - LOCKING)
is through belay loop and locked
• Karabiner inserted through REVO in correct orientation
• Karabiner is not cross-loaded
4. PRE-CLIMB TEST
• Pull aggressively upwards on the live rope, do not grip the
brake end of the rope
• The REVO should lock and block the rope