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lIMITaTIONS OF USE
ASSEMBLY OF OP LOOP 8MM TN
(fImblSAVER)
ASSEMBLY OF OD LOOP 7MM T (fImblCLIMB)
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When conducting the crossover please take care
that the ropes are not crossed. They must be parallel.
3. LIMITATIONS OF USE
Never carry out work with this product if, as a result
of your physical and mental condition, your safety
might be compromised in scenarios of normal use
or in emergencies!
Do not place this product near sharp edges!
Care should be taken to ensure that the rope (or
any other part of the system) is routed away from
surfaces that may damage the rope (or any other
component), or that suitable and sufficient protection
is appropriately placed to ensure the rope and other
components are protected.
Keep away from surfaces which may cause damage
to the the work equipment e.g.sharp or abrasive
surfaces or edges. The anchor device shall be used
for personal protective equipment and not for lifting
devices - as in rigging operations!
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NOTE fimblCLIMB: The Prusik Loop with thimble
contains a core of Dyneema® fibers that are not
heat resistant. When installed correctly, the friction
hitch is positioned where needed and remains in
that position. Movement of a loaded friction can
lead to heat build up through friction/abrasion. Heat
build-up (>60°C) must be avoided.
Use according to ANSI Z133-2017:
ANSI Z133-2017 requires arborist climbing lines (i.e.
lines designated to support the climber while aloft
in a tree or attached to a crane) to have a minimum
diameter of 1/2 inch (12.7mm) with the following
exception: In arboricultural operations not subject
to regulations that supersede Z133, a line of not
less than 7/16 inch (11 mm) diameter - like the line
present in this product - may be used, provided
the employer can demonstrate it does not create a
safety hazard for the arborist and the arborist has
been instructed in its use.
GRAB FUNCTION OF THE FRICTION HITCH
The friction hitch is a means of adjusting the length
of the anchor device. In adverse conditions or envi-
ronments, the function the product may be affected.
For example, greater care may be needed to en-
sure that the friction hitch grabs reliably. Ice, mud,
rain, cold, snow and tree exudates are examples of
localised or climatic conditions that may demand
greater attention from the user.
Beware, tree exudates may create conditions similar
to those made by lubricants or adhesives. Con-
tamination of ropes with tree exudates may lead
to rope hardening and reduce friction hitch grab
reliability. Maintain ropes so that their function is
reliable. Ideally, ropes should always be dry, clean
and perform equally along their entire length.
Great care shall be taken to ensure that objects
(such as leaves or twigs) are not trapped by the
friction hitch. Friction levels may be lowered, the
grab function may fail, resulting in a descent until
the friction hitch meets the stopper To minimise
this risk, users shall select the site of installation
in the tree (and other structures where debris may
be encountered) to avoid this situation.
Check also at all times that objects (including kara-
biners, rope crossings, twigs etc.) do not contact the