C3 Perfect Descent User manual
KIT CONTENTS AND SPECIFICATIONS
• DESCRIPTION
• Replacementlinewithintegralaluminumswivelthree-stage
carabinerandnozzle.
• KITCONTENTS
• Nylon/Spectrawebbingreplacementline
• Aluminumswivelthree-stagecarabiner
• Nozzle
• ReplacementHardware
• Instructions
Instructions For The
210LINEREPLACEMENTKIT
WARNING
Climbing is an inherently dangerous activity. Operators of the
Perfect Descent Climbing System are responsible for the safety and
supervision of climbers using this equipment. C3 Manufacturing
requires all operators to be trained before using this product.
These instructions must be provided to operators before use of
the Perfect Descent Climbing System and retained for reference by
operators. Owners and operators must read, understand (or have
explained), and heed all instructions, labels, marking, and warnings
supplied with this product, and with any associated products
intended for use with the Perfect Descent Climbing System.
FAILURE TO DO SO MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
INSTRUCTIONSFORREPLACINGTHELINE
OFYOURPERFECTDESCENT
Theenclosedkitcontainsallcomponents(excludingtools)requiredtoreplace
thewebbinglineandintegralnozzleandcarabinerofyourPerfectDescent
ClimbingSystem.Alinethatappearsdamaged,abraded,wornorfaded
shouldbereplacedimmediately.Replacethelineaspartoftheregularmain-
tenanceschedule.Frequencyofreplacementwillvarydependinguponuse,
andtheamountofabrasionthelineexperiencesfromtheclimbingwall.Ata
minimum,thelineshouldbereplacedtwiceannually,orafter5,000climb/lower
cycles,whichevercomesrst.Theenclosedkitmayalsobeusedtoreplace
thecarabinerif,uponinspection,itdoesnotfunctionproperly,isdamaged,or
willnotautomaticallycloseandlock.
CAUTION
When replacing your Perfect Descent line, you should take specied
precautions to prevent the line from twisting inside the housing. You
should also ensure that when the line is detached at the joint, the free
end will not escape inside the housing under the force of the retracing
spring. Please read and understand all instructions provided BEFORE
you begin line replacement. Failure to follow specied precautions may
result in damage to the Perfect Descent and require factory service.
Figure 2
Figure 3
REQUIREDTOOLS:
• Phillipsheadscrewdriverwithaminimumofa3inchshaftlength
• 5/16inchallenwrench
• Ducttapeorpackingtape
INSTRUCTIONS:
1. RemovethePerfectDescentfromtheclimbingwallandlayitonaat
surfacewiththefacelabeldown.Layasoftmaterialbeneaththeunitto
protectit.TiethehandletoaxedlocationtosecurethePerfectDescent
duringlineextraction,orhavesomeoneholdthePerfectDescenthandle
whilethelineisbeingextracted.
2. RemovethePhillipsheadscrew
locatednearthelinenozzle(Figure 2).
3. Notetheverticalorientationofthewebbingandnozzleslot.Itisimportant
thatthewebbingisnottwistedduringlineextraction.Pullthenozzlefrom
thehousingwithouttwisting(Figure 3)andextractallofthelinefromthe
PerfectDescent,beingcarefulnottoletthelinetwistorescapeyourgrip.
Extractthelineuntiltheeldreplaceablehardwareandapproximately
threeinchesofbluewebbingareoutsideofthehousing.
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2.
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5. Usinga5/16inchAllenwrench,
removethewebbingjointbolt
(Figure 7).
Figure 4
Figure 5
Figure 6
Figure 7
4. Secure the line by inserting a
Phillips head screwdriver between
the two layers of blue webbing
where indicated in Figure 4. To
prevent twisting it is important that
the webbing maintain its vertical
orientation (screwdriver oriented
vertically). The screwdriver will
prevent the joint from returning into
the housing during replacement.
Release the webbing, making
certain that the line is adequately
secured, and that the screwdriver
will not slip loose or rotate.
Place some duct tape across the
screwdriver and housing nose to
prevent the screwdriver and line
from twisting (Figure 5). If the
detachedendofthelineretractsand
islostwithinthehousing,thePerfect
Descent will require factory repair.
A black mark should appear on
the upper portion of the web
(Figure 6). If not, the webbing
has become twisted. Untwist the
webbing by carefully examining the
webbingasitexitsthehousingand
rotating the webbing so the mark
appearsinitsproperlocation.
4.
5.
6. Removeand discardall jointhardware andthe detachedline withnozzle
andcarabiner.DONOTREUSEOLDHARDWARE.ONLYUSETHENEW
HARDWARE PROVIDED WITH THE REPLACEMENT KIT FOR NEW LINE
REPLACEMENT!
7. Insertthenewthreadeddowelpininto
the loop formed by the blue webbing
(Figure 8).Alignthethreadedholewith
theholeinthebluewebbingloop.
8. Using the Allen wrench, secure
the new replacement line to
the blue webbing by running
the bolt through the hole in
the blue webbing, and into the
threaded dowel pin (Figure 9).
9. While tightening the bolt, ensure
thatthetwodowelpinsandtheblue
and black webbing loops remain
parallel(Figure 10).Realignthepins
ifnecessary.Makecertainthebolt
istight.Avoidexcessiveloosening
andre-tighteningofthebolt,asthis
Figure 8
Figure 9
Figure 10
will wear off the nylon patch on the bolt. DO NOT RE-USE THE OLD
BOLT,asthepatchwillhavewornoff,andmayloosenduringoperation!
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10. Tieaknotloopapproximately12”downonthenewreplacementline.Grasp
thelineandpullittowardstheknotloopbehindthenozzle.Untwisttheportion
ofwebbingbetweenthenozzleandthescrewdriverthatsecuresthewebbing.
Check that the screwdriver is still vertical, and has not rotated during line
replacement.Ifso,reorientthescrewdrivertoitsoriginalposition.Alsocheck
thattheblackmarkisstillontheupperportionofwebbing.
13. Extract the line and untie the knot loop. A second pair of hands will be
required tohelpsecurethewebbing. Return thenewlineinto thehousing
slowly, in a controlled manner, while maintaining a secure grip on the line.
14. Inspectpriortousebyextractingalloftheline,andreturningitonceagainto
thehousing.Checkforsmoothoperationandproperlineretraction.
11. With the nozzle slot oriented
vertically,andnotwistsintheline,
apply tension to the nozzle and
knotloopwhileremovingtheduct
tapeandscrewdriverthatsecured
thewebbing(Figure 11).Feedthe
linebackintothehousinguntilthe
nozzle and knot loop are against
thehousing.Pressthenozzleinto
thehousingsothatthenozzleslot
remains vertical, and the nozzle
screw hole is aligned with the
housingscrewhole.Againmake
certain that the webbing has not
twistedas thenozzle isinstalled.
12. Install the sheet metal screw
through the housing screw hole
and into the nozzle screw hole
(Figure 12). Tighten the screw
untilsnug.Avoidover-tightening,
asyoumaystripthethreadsofthe
nozzle.
Figure 11
Figure 12
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CAUTION
A twisted line will result in the line dragging on the housing, impeding
retraction. If you suspect that the line has become twisted during the
replacement process, remove the Perfect Descent from use until the
unit can be returned to an authorized service center for repair.
Contactusforfurtherinformation:
3809NorwoodDrive-Unit#4•Littleton,CO80125
Phone:303-953-0874•Fax:303-862-8442
[email protected]•www.PerfectDescent.com
Perfect Descent Climbing Systems™ is a division of C3 Manufacturing.
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