EDELRID CABLE KIT LITE VI Handbuch Seite 12

Frequent or extreme use
Unfavourable conditions (e.g. dust, UV radiation, con-
stant change between wet and dry conditions such as in
canyoning) the useful life may half. Therefore, before
use, check the product for possible damage and correct
function. Remove the product from service if any of the
following applies
•if in doubt concerning safe use
• if the via ferrata set has been subjected to a fall load,
and the indicator is bared (upon opening of the energy
absorber bag, red threads become visible for a width of
more than 0.5 cm). The set may still be used to com-
plete the via ferrata tour if the tear length does not
exceed 10 cm.
• if the edges of the webbing are damaged or if fibres
have been torn from the webbing
• if the seams are damaged or show signs of abrasion
• if the webbing shows burn or melting marks, decolour-
ation or strong defibration or furriness
• if the material has come in contact with chemicals
(e. g. battery acid)
•if the karabiners show deep notches or grooving
•if rust appears on the karabiners
• if the snap lock does not close by itself or does not
close fully
INSPECTION AND DOCUMENTATION
In case of commercial use, the product must be inspect-
ed regularly or at least once a year by the manufacturer,
a qualified person, or an approved inspection body/
agency; thereafter it may have to be serviced or removed
from use. Legibility of the markings has to be checked.
Such inspections and service must be documented for
each product; record the following information: Product
identification and name, manufacturer's name and con-
tact details, unique identification, date of manufacture,
date of purchase, date of initial use, date of next regular
inspection, result of inspection, and signature of quali-
fied person responsible. A suitable specimen is found at
www.edelrid.de
In case of commercial use, the relevant information con-
tained in this user manual must be made available to
each user before using the product.
STORAGE AND TRANSPORT
Storage
Store cool, dry, and protected from daylight outside
transport containers. Prevent contact with chemicals.
Transport
Protect the product from direct sunlight, chemicals, con-
tamination, and mechanical damage. For this purpose, a
protective bag or special storage and transport contain-
ers should be used.
PRODUCT LABELLING
Marking on the shock absorber
Manufacturer: EDELRID
Model
Product designation: Energy absorber for use with a via
ferrata set to EN 958:2017, lot number
0123: The identification of the notified body monitor-
ing the production of the PPE (TÜV SÜD Product Service
GmbH, Ridlerstrasse 65, 80339 München, Deutschland)
The warning message and instructions must be read
and observed
YYYY MM: Year and month of manufacture
User weight in kg
min = minimum admissible total weight of user 40 kg
max= maximum admissible total weight of user 120 kg
MARKING ON THE KARABINER
Manufacturer: EDELRID
Product designation: Karabiner to EN 12275, type K,
breaking strength of karabiner (for minimum values see
Fig. 4)
XXXX: The identification of the notified body monitor-
ing the production of the PPE
The warning message and instructions must be read
and observed
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY:
EDELRID GmbH & Co. KG herewith declares that this
article is in conformity with the essential requirements
and the relevant provisions of EU regulation 2016/425.
The original Declaration of Conformity can be download-
ed at the following site on the internet: http://www.
edelrid.de/...