KONG Italy BACK-UP, Manual

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guarantees minimum strength of 10 kN and is
placed preferably above the user,
- that the parts being used are suitable (e.g. harness
conforming to the EN 361 standard, connectors con-
forming to the EN 362 standard, etc.).
7 – The anchor position is essential for a safety fall ar-
rest: carefully assess the free height under the user
(clearance), height of a potential fall, rope paid out and
the “pendulum” effect in order to avoid all possible ob-
stacles (e.g. ground, material rubbing against the rock
face, etc..).
8 - Your life depends on the constant efficiency of your
equipment (we would earnestly recommend equipment
for personal use only) and its history (use, storage, con-
trols, etc.). We would also strongly advise having pre
and post use controls carried out by qualified persons.
We would recommend calling an authorized expert
from the manufacturers at least once a year for inspec-
tions who will record the results on the product control
card.
9 - The user is responsible for using this product cor-
rectly and keeping the relevant card control with
records of the controls completed.
10 - KONG S.p.A. shall not be held liable for any dam-
ages, injuries or death caused by: improper use, prod-
uct modifications, repairs by unauthorized persons or
use of non-original spare parts.
11 – No special precautions are required for transporta-
tion, do however avoid contact with chemical reagents
or other corrosive substances, and adequately protect
any pointed or sharp parts.
Warning: never leave your
equipment in the car in the sun!
12 –
Warning: the products must be sold to the public
complete, in their original packaging and with the rela-
tive information. It is compulsory for dealers selling
products in countries other than the original destination
to check or even supply the translation of this informa-
tion.
13 - Product maintenance is limited to cleaning and lu-
bricating, as explained further on.
13.1 - Cleaning: frequently wash the product with luke-
warm (max. 40°C) drinking-water where necessary, you
can also add some gentle detergent (neutral soap).
Rinse and leave to dry naturally away from direct
sources of heat.
13.2 - Disinfection: soak the product for an hour in luke-
warm water adding disinfectant containing quaternary
ammonium salts, then rinse again with drinking-water,
dry and lubricate.
13.3 - Lubrication (for metallic products only): fre-
quently lubricate the mobile parts with silicone based
oil. Avoid contact between oil and textile parts. This job
must be done after cleaning and completely drying.
13.4 - Storage: after cleaning, drying and lubrication
place the loose equipment in a dry (40-90% relative hu-
midity), fresh (temperature 5-40°C) and safe (avoid
U.V. radiation) place, chemically neutral (absolutely
avoid salty environs), away from sharp edges, sources
of heat, dampness, corrosive substances or other pos-
sible detrimental conditions. Do not store when wet!
14 - This product is certified by the notified organization
nr. 0123 - TUV Product Service GMBH , Ridlerstraße