Suitability For Use - DELTA PLUS ASCORD AN060 Bedienungs- Und Wartungsanleitung

USAGE LIMITS:
Before any PPE implementation operation, set up a rescue plan to deal with any emergency that may occur during the
operation.
Metal products and mechanical products (self retracting fall arrest device, sliding, work on ropes, anchors etc. ...) :
Maximum duration of 20 years from the date of manufacture (including storage and use).
Textile products or those containing textile elements (harnesses, belts, shock absorbers etc...): maximum life of 10
years in storage (from date of manufacture), 7 years after the first use.
The shelf life is given as an indication. The following factors can cause it to vary greatly:
- Non-compliance with the manufacturer's instructions for transport, storage and use
- "Aggressive" work environment: marine atmosphere, chemicals, extreme temperatures, sharp edges...
- Particularly intensive use - Shock or significant constraint - Disregard for the product item's history
Warning: these factors can cause damage invisible to the naked eye.
Warning: certain extreme conditions can shorten the shelf life by a few days.
If in doubt, always remove the product for it to undergo either: - a review - destruction
The shelf life is not a substitute for periodic verification (minimum annually) which will assess the condition of the
product.
TO FIND YOUR LOCAL ANNUAL REVIEW CENTRE, VISIT WWW.DELTAPLUS.EU.
No modification or addition or repair of the PPE may be made without prior written consent from the manufacturer nor
without using their procedures.
Do not use beyond the area of use defined in the instructions for use.
The manufacturer cannot be held liable for any direct or indirect accident after a modification or use other than that
provided in this manual.
Do not use this equipment beyond its limits.
To ensure its working condition and therefore the safety of the user, the product should be checked systematically:
1 / visually inspect the following points:
-State of the strap or rope: no fraying, no boot cut, no visible damage at seams, no burning and no unusual narrowing
- Condition of the metal parts: no wear, no deformation, no corrosion or oxidation
- General condition: look for any possible damage due to ultraviolet radiation and other climatic conditions
- Correct operation and locking of connectors
Specific conditions such as humidity, snow, ice, mud, dirt, paint, oil, glue, corrosion, wear of the strap or rope, etc.. can
significantly reduce the operation of the fall arrest device.
2 / in the following cases:
- Before and during use
- if in doubt
- In the case of contact with chemicals, solvents or fuels that could affect operation
- If it has been subjected to stress during a previous fall
- At least every twelve months by the manufacturer or a competent organization, mandated by them.
PERIODIC REVIEW of PPE:
An examination should be performed at least every twelve months by the manufacturer or a competent organization,
mandated by them.
This very important check is related to the maintenance and efficacy of the PPE and hence the user's safety. A written
document authorising reuse should be obtained during this audit in order to reuse the PPE. This document will clarify
that the user's safety is linked to maintaining the efficiency and resistance of the equipment. Replace the PPE if
necessary.
In accordance with European regulations, the identification form must be completed prior to the first use of the product
and then updated and kept with the product as well as the manual by the user. The legibility of the product labelling
should be checked periodically.

SUITABILITY FOR USE:

The ASCORD must only be used on the belaying device for which it was approved.
The equipment must be used as part of a fall arrest system as defined in the product data sheet (see standard EN363)
including a connector, an anchor point, a 12mm diameter rope and a body support device (fall arresting
harness - see standard EN361).
A full body harness (EN361) is the sole body support system that can be used. It may be dangerous to create one's
own fall arrester system, in which each safety function can interfere on another safety function. Read the
recommendations on using each component in the system before use, therefore.
This sheet should be filled in after each annual product check.
UPDATE : 10/01/2014
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