Replace the GX1 Backpack Harness Pole

This article explains how to replace the Inner Pole on the GX1 Backpack Harness.

What you will need

The replacement kit contains these items.

These are also necessary, and are not in the kit.

• A GX1 Backpack Harness

• A large flat surface, such as a table

Procedure

Step 1: Prepare the harness

The GX1 Case must not be mounted on the harness.

1. Put the harness on a large flat surface so that the straps face up.

2. Use the 3 mm hex key to remove the Pole Clamp screw closest to the body of the harness.

3. Collect the M4 nyloc nut from the underside and put it with the screw in a safe place.

Step 2: Turn the harness over and extend the Inner Pole

1. Turn the GX1 Backpack Harness over so that the straps face down.

2. Open the Cam Lock Lever.

3. Extend the Inner Pole part way.

Step 3: Release the Pole Clamp from the Outer Pole

The Pole Clamp has a notch that keys into the Outer Pole.

1. Use the fingers to spread the Pole Clamp open gently.

2. Pull the Pole Clamp away from the Outer Pole at the same time.

3. Slide the Pole Clamp off the end of the Outer Pole after the notch releases.

Step 4: Remove the old Inner Pole

1. Pull the Inner Pole and the Pole Clamp completely out of the Outer Pole.

2. Remove the two End-Stops from the end of the Inner Pole.

Step 5: Remove the Pole Clamp from the Inner Pole

1. Slide the Pole Clamp off the Inner Pole.

2. Put the Pole Clamp aside for use on the replacement Inner Pole.

Dispose of the old Inner Pole now. This prevents a mix-up with the replacement Inner Pole.

Step 6: Install the Pole Clamp on the replacement Inner Pole

1. Slide the Pole Clamp onto the replacement Inner Pole, Cam Lock Lever end first, past the MAX mark.

Step 7: Install the End-Stops on the replacement Inner Pole

1. Install the two End-Stops onto the end of the replacement Inner Pole.

2. Put the square tab of each End-Stop into a square slot.

3. Make sure both End-Stops sit flush, because the square tab is not centered.

Step 8: Insert the Inner Pole and position the Pole Clamp

1. Insert the replacement Inner Pole into the Outer Pole, with the End-Stops attached.

2. Spread the Pole Clamp open gently.

3. Slide the Pole Clamp over the Outer Pole.

4. Turn the Pole Clamp until the square tab on its inner surface locks into the square socket.

Step 9: Install and tighten the Pole Clamp screw

Tighten the Pole Clamp screw to finger tight only, approximately 1 Nm. Too much torque can damage the Pole Clamp.

1. Put the M4 nyloc nut into the Pole Clamp.

2. Hold the nut in position with a finger.

3. Put the M4 screw into the Pole Clamp.

4. Engage the thread of the screw in the M4 nyloc nut.

5. Tighten the screw with the short end of the 3 mm hex key as a handle.

6. Make sure that the two halves of the Pole Clamp touch together.

Step 10: Check the Inner Pole and End-Stops

1. Extend the Inner Pole past the MAX mark.

2. Pull the Inner Pole firmly.

3. Make sure that the Pole Clamp is seated and that the End-Stops are correct.

If the Inner Pole does not stay in the Outer Pole, remove it and install the End-Stops again.

Step 11: Close the Cam Lock Lever

1. Close the Cam Lock Lever.

2. Make sure that the Inner Pole is clamped firmly.

3. To adjust the compression, turn the screw on the Cam Lock Lever pivot nut with the hex key.

Outcome

The GX1 Backpack Harness has a replacement Inner Pole. The Inner Pole clamps firmly at any extension up to the MAX mark, and the harness is ready for use.

Additional information

• The kit contains spare End-Stops. Use a spare if an original End-Stop is damaged.