Beal BIRDIE Bedienungsanleitung Seite 2

ENGLISH
Belay device with assisted hand braking (belaying and rappelling
without a panic locking function)
NOMENCLATURE (fig. 1)
[1] Fixed side plate, [2] Moving side plate, [3] Attachment holes
[4] Handle , [5] Moving cam, [6] Fixed cam, [7] Braking side of the
rope, [8] Axles, [9] Climber side of the rope, [10] Locking screw, [11]
Hole for the locking screw
FIELD OF APPLICATION:
BIRDIE: Belay device for rock climbing, alpinism and other connected
activities.
The device is intended to withstand efforts in the context of activity
presenting a risk of falling from height.
Conforms to EN 15151-1 : 2012 type 6– devices for belaying and rap-
pelling assisted by hand without a panic locking function.
The device should be used with dynamic rope (EN 892) single within
a diameter range of: 8.5 ≤ Ø ≤ 10.5 mm.
COMPATIBILITY:
Ensure that the recommended rope diameters are used, to ensure that
the system works correctly.
Warning, the commercial diameter of ropes can have a tolerance of
+/- 0.2 mm.
Warning, the braking efficiency can be considerably reduced when
using a new rope.
Be aware that braking efficiency and ease of running a rope in the de-
vice are influenced by diameter, structure, flexibility, wear, and other
characteristics such as moisture, frost, mud. Warning; You must fa-
miliarize yourself with belaying and descending with the device each
time you use a different rope from your usual rope and / or when the
conditions of use are different from the usual conditions.
Check the compatibility of this product with other elements of the
system.
The elements used with your device must comply with the standards
in your country.
Verify the compatibility of this product with the other components in
your system (connector, shape, and dimension).
The connector should be a locking type system.
WARNING
These instructions must be read and retained by the owner and users.
Should they be lost, they can be downloaded from bealplanet.com.
It is essential, for the safety of the user, that the retailer supplies the
method of use, the instructions for maintenance and periodic exa-
minations, and the instructions relating to repairs, drafted in the lan-
guage of the country of use of the product.
The types of wrong use presented in this notice are not exhaustive.
There are too many cases of inappropriate use to list.
This product requires the learning of special technique and compe-
tence.
This product must be used by competent and responsible persons, or
those placed under the direct control of a competent person.
Users must be medically fit for activities at height.
Warning; inert suspension in a harness may result in severe injury or
death in just a few minutes for an unconscious person.
"Second hand" equipment is not advised. It should be reserved for use
by one person.
You are responsible for your own actions and decisions.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
High or low temperatures, humidity, frost, mud, rain, oil and dust may
have a negative effect on the performance of the equipment and the
rope connected to it.
The equipment must not be used beyond its limits or in any situation
for which it is not intended.
Do not use cable or ropes other than EN892.
Repair or modification of the product by yourself is forbidden.
PERIODIC EXAMINATION AND INSPECTION POINTS
The user's safety depends upon maintaining the efficiency and stren-
gth of the equipment.
The inspection frequency depends upon the frequency of use and
must allow for factors such as regulation, the type of equipment and
environmental conditions.
Regular inspections must be carried out at least once every 12 months
by a qualified person.
The product must be REPLACED if it shows any sign of deformation,
corrosion, cracking, burrs, etc.
PRE-USE INSPECTION
Ensure that the product is free of corrosion, cracks, deformation, abra-
sion, wear, sharp edges, etc.
Ensure that the cam can move freely with no sticking or stiffness.
Ensure that the cam's spring works and makes the cam block.
The surfaces of the cams and any other element in contact with the
rope must have no surface defects or sharp edges.
Ensure that the attachment connector turns freely in the attachment
points.
Ensure that the attachment connector locks correctly.
Ensure that the product is clean.
DURING EACH USE
Ensure that the rope is correctly positioned inside the device.
Ensure that the rope is not soiled with contaminants, abrasive mate-
rials, mud or frozen.
The proper functioning of the device and the good connection and
disposition of the other components of the system are important for
its safe use.
Ensure that the attachment connector remains locked.
If it turns out that the device is not able to function normally you must
stop using it.
INSTRUCTIONS:
Function principle and test (fig. 2)
When a climber falls, the Climber side of the rope [9] becomes taut,
the device body pivots around the Connection hole [3]. At the same
time the belayer's hand, that holds the braking side of the rope [7], al-
lows engagement of the Moving cam [5] which pivots around its axel,
pinching the rope against the Fixed cam [6] for it to brake.
Warning: For a good operation, it is essential that the user holds the
Braking rope in hand and constantly controls the Rope brake side [7].
At all times, the Moving cam [5] and the body of the device [1 + 2]
must be completely free to rotate in order to not hinder or even cancel
the braking action, which could result in a risk of a fall to the ground.