jeopardise safety under normal conditions and in emergencies.
Before using the equipment, users must familiarise themselves
with safe and effective rescue procedures.
The manufacturer cannot be held liable if the equipment has
been abused or used incorrectly. All risks and responsibilities are
borne by the user at all times.
Functional and Safety Check
Before starting securing, check correct insertion and trouble-
free function as well as the brake effect.
Especially when the rope diameter is low or when larger diameter
ropes have been used intensively, abseiling or lowering of a
person calls for most careful operation of the braking rope.
Smooth ropes, moisture or icing may negatively infl uence the
braking effect of the device. The braking effect must be checked
prior to every use. If no braking effect is detectable, although the
rope has been inserted correctly, the device must not be used.
The lowering speed must be controlled with the braking hand.
ATTENTION
- At all time the brake rope must be held completely
with the braking hand!
Rope types to be used
Dynamic climbing ropes to EN 892 as well as static ropes to EN
1891 with a diameter between 7.8 and 10.5 mm may be used.
Avoid sagging of ropes.
Product specifi c notes:
This product is not suitable for securing a lead climber, also see
Fig. 4a.
Setting up a station: Fig. 1a - 1c
Recommended use of the securing plate for securing: Fig. 2a - 2f
Recommended use for abseiling: Fig. 3 - 3c
Inadmissible applications: Fig. 4a - 4c
SAFETY NOTICES
When combining this product with other components, the safety
aspects of the products may interfere with each other. This
equipment should only be used in connection with parts of
personal protective equipment (PPE) bearing the CE-
symbol to secure individuals against falls from heights.
To make a secure connection between tapes, use only suitable
knots, such as the tape knot. The knots must be tied in such a
way that the tails are at least 10 cm long. As a general rule, it
should be borne in mind that even the correct knots can reduce
the strength of tapes and slings by up to 50%.
If original components are modifi ed or removed from the
product, its safety aspects may be restricted. The equipment
should not be modifi ed in any way or altered to allow attachment
of additional parts without the manufacturer’s written recom-
mendation.
The equipment must be checked for possible damage before and
after each use. It must be ensured that the equipment is
serviceable and fully functional. The equipment must be
discarded immediately if there is even the slightest doubt as to
its serviceability.
WARNING!
The products must be kept away from damaging
environments. This includes contact with abrasive and
aggressive substances (e.g. acids (battery acid!), alkalis,
soldering water, oils, cleaning agents), as well as extreme
temperatures and fl ying sparks.
In addition, sharp edges, wetness and especially icing-up can
diminish the stability of textiles.
CLIMATE REQUIREMENTS: Fig 6
LIFESPAN AND REPLACEMENT
The lifespan of the product mainly depends mainly on the way
and frequency in which it is used and external infl uences.
Products made from synthetic fi bre (polyamide, polyester,
dyneema
®
, aramid, vectran
®
) are subject to a certain ageing
process even if they are not used. This is caused by the
intensivity of UV-rays and environmental infl uences.
Maximum lifespan
under optimal storage conditions (see
section on storage) and without use: 12 years
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