critical importance.
Ensure all neighbouring components are compatible.
Ensure all components are correctly configured.
Failure to do so increases risk of serious injury
or fatality.
It is the responsibility of the user that a relevant
and 'live' Risk Assessment is in place for the work
to be carried out which includes emergency con-
tingencies. A plan of rescue measures that covers
all foreseeable emergencies needs to be in place
before this product can be used. Prior to and during
use, rescue measures that can be executed safely
and effectively must be considered at all times.
5. WARNING
– If there exists only the slightest doubt about the safe
condition of the product, be sure to replace such
product immediately.
– A system that has been exposed to a fall shall be
retired, or be returned to the manufacturer or a duly
qualified repair shop for maintenance and testing.
– Snow, ice, and moisture may affect the product's
handling and strength.
– Be sure to avoid high temperatures, sharp edges,
and exposure to chemicals (e.g., acids). Rappel
slowly to prevent the generation of great heat. UV
radiation and abrasion have an adverse impact on
the rope and its strength.
– Knots in the rope may cause a significant reduction
of its breaking load.
6. TRANSPORT,
STORAGE AND CLEANING
This product is made of various fibers:
OP 8mm e2e: polyester and aramid,
OD Loop 7mm T: polyester, aramid and Dyneema®
Airliner 9,1mm e2e: polyamide.
Aramid and Dyneema® are not UV-stable.
Sun and chemicals attack the material and cause
its strength to decrease. In the event of reactions
such as discoloration or hardening, retire the
product for safety reasons. Furthermore, Dynee-
ma® must never be exposed to temperatures
above 60°C. All further parts shall never be
exposed to temperatures above 100°C. Chemi-
cals may attack the material and cause it to lose
in strength. In the event of reactions such as
discoloration or hardening, the product must be
warning / transport, storage and cleaning / regular checks
retired for safety reasons.
The thimble consists of 17-4 PH stainless steel that
has been heat treated and electropolished. Do not
use this product in corrosive conditions.
When transporting the product, it must always be
protected from light and dirt and provided with
suitable packaging (moisture-repellent material
that is impervious to light).
Conditions of storage:
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Therefore, store the product dry and ventilated in
a moisture-repellent bag that is impervious to light.
For cleaning, use lukewarm water and – if available
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instructions provided thereon. Do not use a textile
detergent. Following cleaning, rinse the product with
plenty of clear water. In any event, prior to storage
or use, allow the product to dry completely in a
natural way and not in direct sunlight, or near fires
or other heat sources.
For disinfection, use only such substances that
do not have an impact on the synthetic materials
used. Do not disinfect the product more often than
is absolutely necessary! We recommend the use
of isopropyl alcohol 70%. Apply the disinfectant
to the surface for about 3 minutes and allow the
product to dry naturally. Be sure to observe the
safety instructions for the use of the disinfectant.
If you fail to observe these provisions, you will be
putting yourself into danger!
7. REGULAR CHECKS
Checking the equipment at regular intervals is ab-
solutely necessary: your safety depends on the
effectiveness and durability of the equipment!
Following each use, the product should be checked
Protected from light (UV radiation,
welding machines ...)
Dry and clean
At room temperature (15 - 25 °C)
Not in the proximity of chemicals (acids, lyes,
liquids, vapours, gases, ...) and other
aggressive environments
Protected against sharp-edged objects
a rope detergent in accordance with the cleaning
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