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limiting the force of impact transmitted to the user.
Use: This product is made to be used as an energy absorber in via ferrata systems by users with a total weight
between 40 kg (excluding equipment) and 120 kg (including equipment). The distance of a free fall must not be
higher than 5 meters, in order to keep a shock force of less than 350 daN (≈ 350 kg) for a person weighing 40
kg, and less than 600 daN (≈ 600 kg) for a person weighing 120 kg according to EN 958:2017 standard (fig.1).
Harness attachment: This product can be used with a full-body or sit harness. If the user is carrying a heavy rucksack,
the use of full-body harness is recommended. As an example only, we illustrate how to bind the attachment loop [2] to a
harness (fig.2), but we advise you to consult the usage instructions for your harness for precise instructions on how the
sling should pass through the point of juncture.
Attention: Incorrect passage of the sling can cause the harness to fail in the case of a fall.
Progression: Illustrations from 3 to 6 show the correct way to use this product.
WARNING: If one of the carabiners or one of the lanyards (fig.8) is clipped to the harness or to the attachment loop to
the harness [2], the energy absorber [1] will not function: danger of death. Do not tie knots on the lanyard [4]. Do not
insert your head between the two lanyards [4]: risk of strangulation.
During the progression, systematically check that the gate of the carabiners are securely locked. Respect the
indications for use of the carabiner. The case of the energy absorber [1] must remain closed. For users weighing less
than 40 kg (total weight excluding equipment) and more than 120 kg (total weight including equipment), we recommend
rope progression: in this case, it is necessary for the user to know the techniques of rope progression.
Falling: in the event of a fall, if the yellow warning label sewn on the webbing comes out of the case of the energy
absorber [1] and is visible (fig.9) the via ferrata set must be put out of service immediately. To complete the via ferrata
safely, use another set or tie in with a roped party.
Carabiners: carabiners must be used as shown in chart A and fig.5-6. For Kinetic, the assembling of O-Ring rubbers is
shown in fig.7. Warning: certain situations may reduce the strength of the carabiners (fig.6b).
CHECKING
Check that the energy absorber [1] is in its original configuration as indicated in fig.10.
During use, avoid contact of the sling with sharp edges to avoid the breaking strength decreasing or cuts. Humidity,
intense cold, exposure to UV rays, and the aging due to use can reduce the resistance of the sling.
A carabiner looses half of its resistance when the gate is open (see chart A). It is recommended to check that the gate is
properly working before use:
• if the gate [8] does not come back properly when closing. During the inspection, the gate [8] should be released
slowly in order to nullify the spring action.
• wrong or incomplete functioning of the gate closing system [8]. Never use a carabiner if it is just partially blocked.
The automatic closing must be carried out completely, without any external aid. In certain environments,
contaminants (mud, sand, paint, ice, dirty water, etc.) can prevent the automatic locking system from working.
If one of the defects appears, after cleaning, oil the gate mechanism with a silicon based lubricant. Note: cleaning and
lubrication is recommended after every use in marine environment. If, after oiling, the defect persists, the carabiner has
to be put out of use.
REVISION
In addition to the normal inspection required before, during and after each use, this product must be inspected by a
skilled person every 12 months, starting from date the product is first used; this date and the subsequent checks must
be recorded on the product's life sheet: keep this literature for inspection and reference for the life of the device. Check
the legibility of the product's markings.
In case of one of the following defects are present, the Set ferrata should be withdrawn from service immediately:
• presence of cutting and/or burning on the sling
• presence of cutting and/or burning on the seams
• deployment of the energy absorber [1] (fig.9)
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