Ropetek Wraptor Instruction Manual

To use the Wraptor, it is required that the operator is already procient with the techniques and equipment required to work at height, with ropes as a means of life support. The Wraptor is merely an ascending device and should never be considered as a personal safety device- so should always be used in conjunction with an ANSI certied device such as the CMI Rope Walker, provided. The Wraptor is not intended as a work positioning device. To ascend a tree, the climber must rst select a tie-in point (TIP) that is strong enough to support the climber with a large margin for error. The TIP should be considered as part of your life support system and should be able to hold 5000 lbs. Improper selection of TIP can result in death or serious injury. Throw a throwing sac over selected crotch and set Wraptor line (see note on ascent line below), which should be three times as long as desired ascent height. As an precaution, inspect TIP with binoculars. A porta-wrap should be set on the base of the tree and the long end of the rope should be wrapped and tied off. In the unlikely event, the climber should become incapacitated, the ground crew can simply lower him/her to the ground to offer assistance. Once your line is set, do a two person jump test on the rope, to ensure a safe TIP.

Setting up the Wraptor

1. Lift cover plate to expose the pulley.

2. From the Wraptor line you have set, take a bite of rope, push through the fairlead and slip bite around pulley. Standing end should be at the back, or side farthest from throttle, leaving the slack end to the front or nearest throttle handle.

3. Set up CMI Rope walker on standing end of rope. Orient Ropewalker as shown and push pin through, locking it in place. Add the hair pin ...

4. Start the Wraptor. First push power switch on. Second, push choke lever up. Third, start motor. Once started, run it up the Wraptor line until at chest level.

5. Attach your climbing line to the Wraptor. Tie into ring at the bottom of the unit with your regular hitch. (ie. blakes, icicle, or taut line)

6. Attach Ropewalker lanyard to your harness

7. You are now ready to ascend to your TIP. Hold handle with right hand and pull trigger to modulate speed. Do not hold ascent rope with free hand. If you feel the need to hold something, you can hold your climb line. As you ascend, look up to avoid branches and other hazards. It is advised to operate at full throttle most of the time to avoid clutch slippage.

Once you reach desired height, secure yourself with your safety lanyard, which will give you your third attachment point. Untie your climbing line from the rapel ring and tie into tree. It is now safe to disconnect Rope Walker safety lanyard from harness. Your ground crew can now lower the Wraptor to the ground. You are now ready work. Emergency Retreat As the Wraptor will only ascend, in the event you need to come down before you reach your tie in point (i.e bees nest, run out of gas) it will be necessary to descend with your friction hitch and leave the Wraptor in place. You must rst unclip the Rope Walker lanyard from your harness and clip it through your climbing line, so you are still backed up by it. You can then release your friction hitch and descend. Ascent Line The Wraptor will work with most double braided dynamic lines, from 7/16 to 5/8. It is important to always use a dynamic rope because in the event of a fall (if a crotch breaks and introduces slack into the system) the dynamic properties of the rope will greatly reduce the shock experienced by the climber. Remember your life literally depends on your ascent line, so only use it for personal ascent and store it appropriately. Cautions - Do not use around electrical conductors - Do not use in excessively decayed trees. - Always have visual contact with TIP to ensure safely - Do not hold ascent line - The Wraptor is not a work positioning device. - Always use backup device such as Rope Walker provided - Do not use under the inuence of drugs or alcohol - Only experienced arborists should use this device Tree work is inherently dangerous, use this device at your own risk. Failure to follow cautions could result in injury or death.