Manual Text - CMC OUTBACK HARNESS Anleitung

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MANUAL TEXT

EN
WARNING
Activities involving the use of this equipment
are potentially dangerous. Special knowledge
and training are required to use this product.
You are responsible for your own actions and
decisions. Before using this device, you must:
• Read and understand these user instruc-
tions and warnings.
• Familiarize yourself with its capabilities and
limitations.
• Beacompetentpersonand/orgetspecific
training in its proper use, or be under the
direct supervision of a trained or otherwise
competent person.
• Understand and accept the risks involved.
FAILURE TO HEED ANY OF THESE WARN-
INGS MAY RESULT IN SEVERE INJURY
OR DEATH
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1. TRACEABILITY &
MARKINGS
(A) Location of rope or lanyard attachment. (B)
Drawing to indicate that the Type D harness
shall not be used alone. (C) Graphical symbol
that advises the user to read the information
provided in the user manual. (D) CE Mark and
Numberofnotifiedbodycontrollingproduction
of this PPE (E) European Standard EN
12277:2015+A1:2018 and harness type desig-
nation. (F) Drawing showing how to fasten and
secure load transmitting buckles and adjusting
devices. (G) Location and method of rappel
and belay device attachments (H) Component
size and year of manufacture (I) Manufacturer
Identification(J)ProductLabelLocations
2. FIELD OF
APPLICATION
This equipment is personal protective
equipment (PPE) used for mountaineering,
rope access, rope rescue, and activities
including climbing. This product meets the
requirements of Regulation (EU) 2016/425 on
personal protective equipment when used in
mountaineering or climbing activities according
to (EN12277:2015+A1:2018). The EU dec-
laration of conformity is available at cmcpro.
com. This product must not be used beyond its
limits or intended purpose.
RESPONSIBILITY
Activities involving the use of this device are
inherently dangerous. The user shall assume
all risks and responsibilities for any damage,
injury, or death, which may occur during or
following the incorrect use of this equipment.
This document must be provided to the user
by the retailer in the respective country's
language and must be kept with the equipment
while it is in use. Observe relevant national
regulations.
These instructions explain the correct use of
your equipment. The warning symbols inform
you of some potential dangers related to the
use of your equipment, but it is impossible
to describe them all. You are responsible for
heeding each warning and using your equip-
ment correctly. Any misuse of this equipment
will create additional dangers. Contact CMC
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standing these instructions. Check cmcpro.
com for updates and additional information.
Before using this equipment, you must:
• Read and understand these instructions
and warnings.
• Obtainspecifictrainingandcompetencyin
its proper use.
• Familiarize yourself with its capabilities and
limitations.
• Understand and accept the risks involved.
• Have a rescue plan in place to deal with any
emergencies that could arise during use
of the device
• Bemedicallyfitforactivitiesatheightand
capable of controlling your own security and
emergency situations.
• Check equipment before and after use.
WARNING: The user must ensure that, in the
event of falling into the PPE system, rescue
can take place immediately, safely, and
effectively.Motionlesssuspensioninaharness
may cause severe injury and even death.
Avoid hanging unsupported in the harness for
an extended period of time.
3. NOMENCLATURE
(1) Waist Belt (2) Waist Belt Quick Connect
Buckle (3) Waist Belt Connect Loop (4)
Ventral D-Ring (5) Leg Loop Assembly (6) Leg
Loops Quick Connect Buckles (7) Leg Loop
Assembly Girth Hitch (8) Front Lift (9) Chest
Ascender (optional) (10) Chest Ascender
(optional) Front Lift Adjuster Buckle (11) Chest
Harness (12) Sternal Attachment Point (13)
Shoulder Strap (14) Adjustment Buckles (15)
Chest Harness Rear Strap (optional) (16) Leg
Loop Rear Strap (optional)
4. INSPECTION,
POINTS TO VERIFY
INSPECTION
User safety depends on equipment integrity.
Equipment should be thoroughly inspected
prior to being placed into service and before
and after each use. In addition, a detailed
periodic inspection, by a competent person, is
required at least every 12 months (depending
on current local regulations, and your
conditions of usage). Follow the inspection
procedures available at cmcpro.com. Record
and store the results of the inspection in the
inspection checklist. If the harness system fails
inspection, it should be taken out of service
and marked accordingly or destroyed to
prevent further use.
LIFESPAN / RETIREMENT
The equipment has a lifespan of 10 years
from the date of manufacture shown on the
product label. Retirement is also a function
of the operating conditions, level of use, and
environmental conditions. Protect from sharp
edges,openflame,extremetemperatures,
UV rays, chemicals, oils, moisture, and
mechanical stress. A fall load or other
exceptional event can lead to retirement after
a single use. Any concerns about its safe use
is cause for retirement. If the harness shall be
retired, it should be taken out of service and
marked accordingly or destroyed to prevent
further use.
The device must be retired when:
• It has reached the 10 year age limit
• It has been subjected to a major event (fall,
shock-load etc.)
• It has been exposed to extreme environ-
ments (sharp edges, high temperatures,
corrosive environment etc.) or become
contaminated (chemicals etc.)
• It fails to pass inspection or there are any
doubts about its reliability
• It has an uncertain usage history
• When it becomes obsolete due to changes
in legislation, standards, technique or
compatibility.
BEFORE EACH USE
• Check the harness for signs of wear includ-
ing structural stitching.
• Inspect webbing for damage and hardware
for cracks.
• Verify that the adjustment buckles are
threaded correctly and function properly.
• Confirmproductlabelingislegible.
• Carry out a suspension test in a safe
place to ensure that the harness is the
correctsize,hassufficientadjustment,and
is of an acceptable comfort level for the
intended use.
DURING USE
Continually:
• Monitor the condition of the harness, and
position of the adjustable buckles making
sure they remain securely fastened.
• Check the condition of attachment points
and the connections to other equipment in
the system.
• Evaluate environmental conditions. Damp
or icy environments can alter equipment
behavior.
CARRYING, STORAGE AND TRANSPORT
• Storage - Store in a cool, dry, dark place.
Avoid chemicals, moisture, and direct
sunlight. Store without mechanical stress
caused by jamming, pressure, or tension.
• Transport - Keep away from direct sunlight,
chemicals, dirt and mechanical damage. For
this purpose, a protective bag or container
should be used.
• Drying - Dry at room temperature between
10° C and 30° C, avoid direct sunlight, never
use a tumble drier or direct heat.
• Cleaning – Wash soiled products in clean
warm water. Rinse well. Dry at room tem-
perature between 10° C and 30° C, avoid
direct sunlight, never use a tumble drier or
direct heat. Do not use a pressure washer.
If required, hinges of metal parts may be
lubricated after cleaning.
WARNING: Failure to follow these instructions
may endanger life.
WARRANTY & REPAIRS
If your CMC product has a defect due to
workmanship or materials, please contact
CMC Customer Support at info@cmcpro.com
for warranty information and service.
CMC's warranty does not cover damages
caused by improper care, improper use,
alterationsandmodifications,accidental
damage or the natural breakdown of material
over extended use and time.
Theequipmentshouldnotbemodifiedinany
way or altered to allow attachment of addi-
tional parts without the manufacturer's written
recommendation. If original components are
modifiedorremovedfromtheproduct,its
safety aspects may be restricted.
All repair work shall be performed by the