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INTRODUCTION TO THE CRITR The Canyon Werks’ CRITR rappel device lets you easily vary the fricon while on rappel for both single and double line rappels using 8mm-10mm rope. The CRITR minimizes rope twist, and is reversible to help it wear longer in sandy condions. The CRITR is also easy to e off. Machined from 7075 T6 Aluminum Alloy. RAPPEL SAFETY Rappelling is one of the most dangerous acvies at height and it accounts for numerous serious accidents. Specific instrucon and supervised pracce in a controlled situaon is mandatory. If you have any doubt as to your ability to safely accomplish your rappel you MUST be belayed. TEST YOUR SYSTEM Fricon will vary depending on rope size, type, and condion. Test with your rope in a safe manner to determine compability and the parcular fricon sengs you will use. Remember that rope weight adds fricon and will become less as you get closer to the end of the rope. LOCKING CARABINER ATTACHMENT The CRITR is designed for a ght fit with a 12mm HMS style locking carabiner such as a Petzl Arrache, Petzl William, Rock Exoca Pirate, or Black Diamond Rock Lock Carabiner. Always use a LOCKING CARABINER with a full round or oval cross-secon. DO NOT use ultra-light carabiners with ‘I-beam’ construcon. ADDING FRICTION Plan ahead! Add fricon early; BEFORE control of the descent becomes difficult! If you lose control of a rappel for ANY reason you WILL NOT be able to recover and serious injury or death will probably occur. ALWAYS USE PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT Sturdy gloves and a helmet should always be worn when rappelling or canyoneering with the CRITR. ALWAYS CHECK FOR WEAR Dirty/sandy ropes are very abrasive and quickly wear out ALL rappel devices and carabiners. Flip the CRITR over (reverse sides) OFTEN in sandy condions to spread the wear and reduce the formaon of SHARP edges on the CRITR. Rere the CRITR when any part becomes worn 1/3 of the way thru or if sharp edges develop. DON’T GET ANYTHING JAMMED IN THE CRITR WHILE RAPPELLING Secure all hair, clothing, straps, etc. and keep hands away from the CRITR while on rope! DON’T RAPPEL OFF THE END OF THE ROPE Tie a large knot at the end of your rope, or have the end ed SECURELY to a canyoneering rope bag. Always make sure your rope end(s) touch boom BEFORE you begin the rappel. YOU MUST ALWAYS GRIP THE FREE END OF THE ROPE You can get some backup protecon thru proper use of a Prusik or other method, but you must ensure it will catch. Prusik-style back-ups are NOT recommended if rappelling into water. A proper ‘fire-mans’ belay from a partner below should be learned, pracced, and provided to all members of your group regardless of experience level. LIMITATIONS ON USE It is impossible to imagine all the ways this equipment can be misused. It must only be used by physically fit users who have pracced in a controlled situaon. SELF RESCUE You must be able to free yourself if you get stuck while rappellling. This is a simple maer if you are trained and prepared, but can be fatal if you are not. HEAT The longer the rappel, the more the CRITR can heat up. Protect yourself from a hot CRITR. BELAY SLOT The CRITR has a belay slot that will fit up to 10mm rope. This is not intended to belay a leader fall. Only use in a low WEIGHT: 4.7 oz. (133gm) HEIGHT: 5.0 inches WIDTH: 3.9 inches Max Rope – Single Rope 8-10mm Max Rope – Double Rope 8-10mm MANUFACTURE INFO 14 03 A 001 Year Month Model Lot # 1. Head 2. Reduced radius edges 3. Arms with ‘paws’ 4. Center slot 5. Carabiner connecon point with O Ring 6. Legs with ‘paws’ angle, low fall potenal situaon. Test first! INSPECTION BEFORE & AFTER EACH USE Check for cracks, deformaon, wear, corrosion, etc. INSPECTION DURING USE Regularly inspect and monitor your system, confirming the carabiner is locked and the CRITR is posioned properly. 2941 Brookspark Drive, North Las Vegas, NV 89030 www.canyonwerks.com / 702-649-1077 made in the USA Anatomy of a CRITR CANYON WERKS, LLC RETIRE FROM SERVICE & DESTROY IF THE EQUIPMENT: • Does not pass inspecon or there is any doubt about its safety. • Is misused, altered, damaged, dropped from a height, exposed to harmful chemicals etc. • Consult the manufacturer if you have any doubts or concerns. RESPONSIBILITY Thorough and specific training is absolutely essenal before use. Being at height is dangerous and it is totally up to you to reduce the risks as much as possible – but the risks can never be eliminated. You must personally understand and assume all risks and responsibilies of using this equipment. If you cannot or do not want to do this, do not use this equipment. LIFETIME 10 years maximum, but will oſten be much less depending on condions and frequency of use; it could even be a single use in some cases. MAINTENANCE & STORAGE Clean if necessary with fresh water; then allow to dry completely. Store in a dry place away from extremes of heat & cold and avoid exposures to chemicals. REPAIRS TO EQUIPMENT Are only allowed by the manufacturer. DETAILED INSPECTION In addion to inspecon before, during and aſter each use, a detailed inspecon by a competent inspector must be done at least every 12 months or more frequently depending on amount and type of use. Make a copy of these instrucons and use one as the permanent inspecon record and keep the other with equipment. It is best to issue new gear to each user so they know its enre history. WARNING! • These acvies are inherently dangerous and carry a big risk of injury or death that cannot be eliminated. • It is the user’s responsibility to obtain specific training and to follow safe pracces. These instrucons DO NOT tell you everything you need to know. • DO NOT USE unless you can and will understand and assume all risks and responsibilies for all damage/injury/death that may result from use of this equipment or the acvies undertaken with it. • Carefully check equipment before and aſter each use. • You must always have a backup – never trust a life to a single tool. • Everyone using this equipment must be given a copy of these instrucons and thoroughly understand them and refer to them before each use. • You must have a rescue plan and the means to implement it. Inert suspension in a harness can quickly result in death! CRITR rappel device canyoneering for Page 1 of 2 PATENT PENDING
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INTRODUCTION TO THE CRITRThe Canyon Werks’ CRITR rappel device lets you easily vary the friction while on rappel for both single and double line rappels using 8mm-10mm rope. The CRITR minimizes rope twist, and is reversible to help it wear longer in sandy conditions. The CRITR is also easy to tie off. Machined from 7075 T6 Aluminum Alloy.
RAPPEL SAFETYRappelling is one of the most dangerous activities at height and it accounts for numerous serious accidents. Specific instruction and supervised practice in a controlled situation is mandatory. If you have any doubt as to your ability to safely accomplish your rappel you MUST be belayed.
TEST YOUR SYSTEMFriction will vary depending on rope size, type, and condition. Test with your rope in a safe manner to determine compatibility and the particular friction settings you will use. Remember that rope weight adds friction and will become less as you get closer to the end of the rope.
LOCKING CARABINER ATTACHMENTThe CRITR is designed for a tight fit with a 12mm HMS style locking carabiner such as a Petzl Arrache, Petzl William, Rock Exotica Pirate, or Black Diamond Rock Lock Carabiner. Always use a LOCKING CARABINER with a full round or oval cross-section. DO NOT use ultra-light carabiners with ‘I-beam’ construction.
ADDING FRICTIONPlan ahead! Add friction early; BEFORE control of the descent becomes difficult! If you lose control of a rappel for ANY reason you WILL NOT be able to recover and serious injury or death will probably occur.
ALWAYS USE PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENTSturdy gloves and a helmet should always be worn when rappelling or canyoneering with the CRITR.
ALWAYS CHECK FOR WEARDirty/sandy ropes are very abrasive and quickly wear out ALL rappel devices and carabiners. Flip the CRITR over (reverse sides) OFTEN in sandy conditions to spread the wear and reduce the formation of SHARP edges on the CRITR. Retire the CRITR when any part becomes worn 1/3 of the way thru or if sharp edges develop.
DON’T GET ANYTHING JAMMED IN THE CRITR WHILE RAPPELLINGSecure all hair, clothing, straps, etc. and keep hands away from the CRITR while on rope!
DON’T RAPPEL OFF THE END OF THE ROPETie a large knot at the end of your rope, or have the end tied SECURELY to a canyoneering rope bag. Always make sure your rope end(s) touch bottom BEFORE you begin the rappel.
YOU MUST ALWAYS GRIP THE FREE END OF THE ROPEYou can get some backup protection thru proper use of a Prusik or other method, but you must ensure it will catch. Prusik-style back-ups are NOT recommended if rappelling into water. A proper ‘fire-mans’ belay from a partner below should be learned, practiced, and provided to all members of your group regardless of experience level.
LIMITATIONS ON USEIt is impossible to imagine all the ways this equipment can be misused. It must only be used by physically fit users who have practiced in a controlled situation.
SELF RESCUEYou must be able to free yourself if you get stuck while rappellling. This is a simple matter if you are trained and prepared, but can be fatal if you are not.
HEATThe longer the rappel, the more the CRITR can heat up. Protect yourself from a hot CRITR.
BELAY SLOTThe CRITR has a belay slot that will fit up to 10mm rope. This is not intended to belay a leader fall. Only use in a low
WEIGHT: 4.7 oz. (133gm)HEIGHT: 5.0 inchesWIDTH: 3.9 inches
Max Rope – Single Rope 8-10mmMax Rope – Double Rope 8-10mm
MANUFACTURE INFO
14 03 A 001
Year Month Model Lot #
1. Head
2. Reduced radius edges
3. Arms with ‘paws’
4. Center slot
5. Carabiner connection point with O Ring6. Legs with ‘paws’
angle, low fall potential situation. Test first!
INSPECTION BEFORE & AFTER EACH USECheck for cracks, deformation, wear, corrosion, etc.
INSPECTION DURING USERegularly inspect and monitor your system, confirming the carabiner is locked and the CRITR is positioned properly.
2941 Brookspark Drive, North Las Vegas, NV 89030www.canyonwerks.com / 702-649-1077 made in the USA
Anatomy of a CRITR
CANYON WERKS, LLC
RETIRE FROM SERVICE & DESTROY IF THE EQUIPMENT:• Does not pass inspection or there is any doubt about its safety.• Is misused, altered, damaged, dropped from a height, exposed to harmful chemicals etc.• Consult the manufacturer if you have any doubts or concerns.
RESPONSIBILITYThorough and specific training is absolutely essential before use. Being at height is dangerous and it is totally up to you to reduce the risks as much as possible – but the risks can never be eliminated. You must personally understand and assume all risks and responsibilities of using this equipment. If you cannot or do not want to do this, do not use this equipment.
LIFETIME10 years maximum, but will often be much less depending on conditions and frequency of use; it could even be a single use in some cases.
MAINTENANCE & STORAGEClean if necessary with fresh water; then allow to dry completely. Store in a dry place away from extremes of heat & cold and avoid exposures to chemicals.
REPAIRS TO EQUIPMENTAre only allowed by the manufacturer.
DETAILED INSPECTIONIn addition to inspection before, during and after each use, a detailed inspection by a competent inspector must be done at least every 12 months or more frequently depending on amount and type of use. Make a copy of these instructions and use one as the permanent inspection record and keep the other with equipment. It is best to issue new gear to each user so they know its entire history.
WARNING!• These activities are inherently dangerous and carry a big risk of injury or death that cannot be eliminated.• It is the user’s responsibility to obtain specific training and to follow safe practices. These instructions DO NOT tell you everything you need to know.• DO NOT USE unless you can and will understand and assume all risks and responsibilities for all damage/injury/death that may result from use of this equipment or the activities undertaken with it.• Carefully check equipment before and after each use.• You must always have a backup – never trust a life to a single tool.• Everyone using this equipment must be given a copy of these instructions and thoroughly understand them and refer to them before each use.• You must have a rescue plan and the means to implement it. Inert suspension in a harness can quickly result in death!
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SETTING UP THE CRITR Rappel Device - Single Line Rappel
CRITR ADD FRICTION WHILE ON RAPPEL(It is best to add too much friction than to not have enough!)
Position A++ 3 times more friction than A
Position A+ 2 times more friction than A
Position A no additional friction
Position B1-1/2 times more friction than A
LowestFriction Add Friction LOCK-OFF
CANYON WERKS, LLC2941 Brookspark Drive, North Las Vegas, NV 89030www.canyonwerks.com (702) 649-1077
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SettingOne (1)rope hooked on one leg- more friction
SettingTwo (2)rope hooked on two legs - most friction
SettingZero (0)rope hooked on zero legs - lowest friction
LEAST Friction MOST Friction4
LESS Friction MORE Friction4
WARNING You must read all instructionsBEFORE using CRITR!
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right hand brake
left hand brake4
CRITR INITIAL FRICTION SETTINGS(choose before you start the rappel - cannot change after starting)
CRITR LOCK-OFF for hands free while on Rappel
CRITR DOUBLE ROPE RAPPEL
CRITR rappeldevice
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Position B+3 times more friction than A
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