DECENDERS

NANO-BELAY SYSTEM (pat.pend.)

Nano-Belays and Nano-Unloader shown in proper rigging configurations

• All Stainless Steel Construction, high strength, abrasion and corrosion resistance, No aluminum parts to discolor rope.
• Spring Latch in second bar keeps bar closed but opens easily in event of incorrect rigging.
• Frame deforms under severe impact loads to indicate over loading without loss of strength
• Frame Strength Over 14,000 lbs.
• Much easier and faster to rig than tandem triple wrap prussik knots. Usually under 20 seconds. Eliminates prussik and belay line compatibility as well as knot dressing issues.
• Lowers shock to system through controlled slippage in the event of a mainline failure over prussik knot belays, easier on system, patients and personnel.
• Easily rigged midline and compatible with most 7/16" (11mm) and 1/2" (12.5mm) Nylon and Polyester Rescue Rope (Kernmantle).
• Automatically locks up with application of sudden load. Passes "hands off" or "whistle" tests.
• Excellent Lowering Control with optional Nano-Unloader. Allows Nano-Belay and Nano-Unloader combination to be used as a Lowering Device.
• Nano-Unloader may be attached to either side of Nano-Belay in under 10 Seconds. Makes lowering easier in difficult situations.
• May be used with Load Releasing Hitches if Nano-Unloader is not used.

  Dimensions (L,W & D):

• Nano-Belay : 9.5 in. (242mm), 2.5 in. (64mm) , 0.75 in (20mm)
• Nano-Unloader 10.375 in. (264mm), 3.25 in. (83mm), 2 in. (51mm)

  Weight:

• Nano-Belay:         14.75 oz. (422 g.)
• Nano-Unloader:       9.5 oz. (213 g.)
• Total:                    24.25 oz. (635 g.)
• Nano-Belay System Includes
        Ballistic Nylon Carrying Pouch and Unloader Tether

Nano-Belay System pat. pend.
      (Nano-Belay & Nano-Unloader)
Catches 600lb Loads in "Hands Off"
Mode (whistle test) in
Fall Factor .375 Drops with Rope
Slippage less than 30 inches (76 cm.)
and Anchor Forces Under 1,700 lbf. (7.5 kN)
Using 1/2" Rescue Rope (PMI)
READ & UNDERSTAND BEFORE USING!
Do not use this device before receiving thorough
training from qualified instructors on the proper use of
this device! Never use an alternative rigging configuration
to belay with this device! Use only the rigging
configuration shown above! Always inspect all equipment
prior to and after use for damage or deformation and
RETIRE if either is detected! Always use a "lock-off" when
Nano-Belay is unattended! (See below)

NANO-BELAY INSTRUCTIONS

      The use of relatively supple (low sheath tension) rope will improve the ease of use of the Nano-Belay System. The Nano-Belay should be reeved as shown above. Rig the Nano-Belay with the attachment eyes open taking care that the rope to the belayed load passes through the frame above the widest bar. At this point the eyes can be closed (see pic.) and attached to a locking carabiner which in turn attaches to the belay anchor. A bight formed in the slack side rope is fed back through the frame in the same direction that the second bar (swing bar) opens and is looped around the second bar after it is closed. A sharp pull on the load side of the belay line should lock up the Nano-Belay. Always perform this test after rigging to test the belay system before use. If the second bar opens as you perform this test, you have rigged the device incorrectly. Correct the error and retest.
      In a raise, tension is applied by the belayer to the rope on the slack side of the Nano-Belay to keep light tension on the belay line as the raise progresses. If using very stiff rope or there is much rope weight below the device feeding rope into the device while pulling on the slack side rope will make this operation easier. If the load is transferred to the belay system the Nano-Belay will automatically "lock up" and safely catch the load while dissipating shock by allowing limited slippage of the rope through the Nano-Belay.
      To operate the Nano-Belay in a lowering system, the belayer holds open the top bar (closest to the attachment eyes) by grasping the bar by its ends and spreading the bars apart. With the other hand, the belayer can now pull the rope coming off the top bar through the Nano-Belay on the load side as the load is lowered. To make this easier the rope to be fed into the Nano-Belay should be arranged so as to provide a direct path into the Nano-Belay. If the load is transferred to the belay system the top bar will pull out of the belayers fingers and "lock up" automatically. It should be noted that one should never place their fingers or anything other than the rope between the bars of the Nano-Belay. To "lock-off": tie sequentially two overhand knots with a bight of the slack side rope on to the rescue load side of the rope.

NANO-UNLOADER INSTRUCTIONS

      The Nano-Unloader attaches to a loaded Nano-Belay by first attaching the bar clip to the wide bar. The bar clip hooks attach to the narrow side of the wide bar and when swung up toward the attachment eyes securely connect to the wide bar (see pic.) Swing the handle and eye hook towards the eyes and make sure the hook has passed through both eyes. Moving the handle away from the eyes, making sure the hook remains through both eyes, will spread the bars of the Nano-Belay allowing the loaded rope to slide smoothly through the device. Releasing the handle will cause the Nano-Belay to again lock up. When not actively lowering it is recommended that the Nano-Unloader be removed from the Nano-Belay. When working at height an appropriate length of small diameter cord should tied through the triangular opening of the eye hook of the Nano-Unloader and attached to the anchor carabiner or the belayer. This will keep the device handy and eliminate the possibility of being dropped. If a Nano-Unloader is not available for unloading then a Load Releasing Hitch should be tied between the Nano-Belay and the anchor.