General Information
Warning
It is important to read this leaflet and keep it for future
reference. Rock climbing, mountaineering and related activities
are inherently dangerous and even the correct use of
equipment and techniques may result in serious injury or death.
It is the responsibility of any person using this equipment to
learn and practice the proper techniques for the use of the
equipment for its designated purposes safely, and to foresee
and take appropriate action in situations where rescue may be
required. Any person using this equipment assumes all risks
and full responsibility for all damages or injury which may result
from the use of it. Only the techniques in these instructions
and pictograms that are not crossed out are approved. Some
examples of misuse are represented in crossed out pictograms
or with skull and crossbones. Many other types of misuse exist
and it is impossible to predict them all. If in doubt contact
DMM. There is no substitute for instruction by a trained and
competent person.
Use
This product must only be used by competent person, or those
under the direct control and responsibility of a competent
person. This product may be used in conjunction with any
appropriate item of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
relevant to European Union Directive 89/686/EEC. Check that
this product is compatible with other components of your
equipment and that you comply with the instructions.
Maintenance
Careful maintenance will help prolong the safe working of this
product. This applies to the storage, transport and use of this
product. Please also refer to Diagram 4.
In addition avoid
• Impacts
• Abrasive rubbing and sharp edges
• Chemical contamination especially strong acids and alkali
• Corrosive and salty environments
• Prolonged exposure to ultra violet light e.g. sunlight
Disinfection: use a disinfectant containing quaternary
ammonium compounds reinforced with chlorohexidine
(e.g. Savlon) in sufficient quantities to be effective.
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