Climbing Technology by Aludesign S.p.A. via Torchio 22
24034 Cisano B.sco BG ITALY
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IST51-FETBCT_rev.1 04-21
ENGLISH
The instruction manual for this device consists of general and specific instructions,
both must be carefully read and understood before use.
Attention!
This leaflet
shows the specific instruction only.
SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS EN 566:2017.
This note contains the necessary information for a correct use of the following
product/s: slings and daisy chains.
1) FIELD OF APPLICATION.
EN 566:2017. Mountaineering equipment - Slings. This product is a personal
protective device (P.P.E.) against falls from height; it is compliant with the Regula-
tion (EU) 2016/425.
Attention!
The product can only be used in combination
with CE-marked equipment, mountaineering equipment such as connectors (EN
12275), harnesses (EN 12277) etc.
Attention!
The uses consistent with the stand-
ard EN 566 are showed in the drawings through the reference “EN 566”.
2) NOTIFIED BODIES.
Refer to the legend in the general instructions (paragraph
9 / table D): M1; M2; M6; N1.
3) NOMENCLATURE
(Fig. 4). A) Top loop. B) Tie-in loop. C) Intermediate loops.
D) Illustrative label. E) Bottom loop. F) Connector.
3.1 - Main materials
. Refer to the legend in the general instructions (paragraph
2.4): 7/13 (Ref. No. 7W096; 7W103; 7W146; 7W147); 7 (Ref. No.
7W107; 7W108).
4) MARKING
.
Numbers/letters without caption: refer to the legend in the general instructions
(paragraph 5).
4.1 - General
(Fig. 1). Indications: 4; 6; 8; 11; 12; 13; 14.
4.2 - Traceability
(Fig. 1)
.
Indications: T8.
5) WARNING.
The use of slings (Mod. 7W103; 7W107; 7W108; 7W096)
and daisy chains (Mod. 7W146; 7W147) as connectors to other components,
which are compatible among themselves and suitable for mountaineering and
climbing, requires use of connectors which conform to regulation EN 12275.
Attention!
The anchor point must always be above the climber. The climber should
never position themselves above the anchor point (Fig. 2).
Attention!
Always
maintain the sling in tension during use to avoid a loading, in the case of a fall,
which could cause failure of the sling.
Attention!
Use of incorrect knots on the sling
could reduce its strength.
6) SLING.
Slings may be placed around adequately shaped and sufficiently
strong anchors.
Attention!
The cross-section shape of the anchor and tying so that
the sling is “strangled” can reduce the sling’s strength (Fig. 5).
Attention!
A rope
running over a sling can cause the sling to fail (Fig. 6.3).
Slings can be used to
build a stance, paying attention to the angle that is created where the slings meet:
a smaller (more acute) the angle between the slings means better distribution of
forces when the belay is loaded (Fig. 6.4÷6.6).
Attention!
In case of quickdraws
composed by two connectors and one loop sling (Fig. 11.1-12.1), do not use
rubber fasteners: danger of accidental exit of the connector from the sling (Fig.
11.2÷11.5, 12.2÷12.5).
7) DAISY CHAIN.
A daisy chain is used to connect the user to an anchor point
or to another piece of equipment (e.g. descender, jumar/ascender, etc.). The in-
stallation of these devices on the harness shall be carried out using exclusively the
special knot explained below: thread the bottom loop of the daisy chain through
both harness loops as shown (Fig. 8.1) and pass it through the tie-in loop (Fig.
8.2); thread the top loop through the bottom loop (Fig. 8.3) and pull it away from
the body until the knot is tight (Fig. 8.4). Check the knot is correctly tied.
Attention!
Use of a larksfoot knot to attach the device to the harness reduces dramatically its
strength (Fig. 7.4).
7.1 - Multi Chain Evo / Sport Chain.
The particular design of the Multi Chain Evo
and Sport Chain guarantees a load-bearing capacity of 24 kN: from one end to
the other, for each intermediate loop or connecting to or more intermediate loops
(Fig. 7.1). The construction out of single loops reduce the possibilities of error or
of the daisy chain coming out of the connector, as can happen with traditional
daisy chains. Once correctly installed on the harness, these daisy chains must be
connected to an anchor point, or to another tool, through an EN 12275 connec-
tor (standard in the Sport Chain model) appropriately inserted in the upper ring or
in any of the intermediate rings (Fig. 7.2). To shorten the device, use a connector
inserted into one of the intermediate loops (Fig. 9.3). Multi Chain Evo and Sport
Chain can be used to self-belay at the stance (Fig. 9.1÷9.4), for abseiling (Fig.
9.5) or as an étrier (Fig. 9.6). The Multi Chain Evo model can be used to set up
a belay station, facilitating the equalisation between two or more anchor points
(Fig. 10.1÷10.3).
Attention!
The direct joining of a sling to one of the loops of
the Multi Chain Evo dramatically reduces its strength (Fig. 10.4).
Attention!
Before
and after use attach the daisy chain to the harness as illustrated (Fig. 9.8).
8) SYMBOLS.
Refer to the legend in the general instructions (paragraph 16): F2;
F6; F7; F9.
