Kong 997.160, Manual

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modifications, repairs by unauthorized persons or use of non-original spare parts
H) During transportation avoid exposure to U.V. radiations and sources of heat and avoid
contact with chemical reagents or other corrosive substances, and adequately protect
any pointed or sharp parts. Warning: never leave your equipment in a car under the
sun!
I) For the sake of your own safety, it is essential to make sure that the product was sold
to the public: complete, in their original packaging and with the relative information. It is
compulsory for dealers selling products in countries other than the original destination to
check and supply the translation of this information.
L) This product has been tested and inspected piece by piece in conformity with the
Quality System certified to the UNI EN ISO 9001 international standard. Personal
protective equipment is certified by the notified body indicated in the relevant product
instructions.
Warning: laboratory tests, inspections, information and norms
do not always manage to reproduce what actually happens in practice so that
the performances under real conditions when using the product in a natural
environment can often differ considerably. the best information can be gained
by continual practice under the supervision of skilled and qualified instructors.
2 – WORKS At A HEIGHt
Additional information for protective equipment against falls from a height
For the sake of safety in case of falls from a height, it is essential to:
assess the risks and make sure that the whole safety system, where this device is only
a component, is reliable and safe;
- prepare a rescue plan to deal with any emergencies possibly arising while the device
is being used,
- make sure that work is done in such way as to reduce potential falls and relevant
heights to a minimum,
- make sure that the fall arrest systems conform to the EN 363 standard, and especially
that:
- the anchor point conforms to the EN 795 norm, guarantees minimum strength of 12
kN and is placed preferably above the user,
- that the parts being used are suitable and certified conforming to the standards
applicable to the specific works at a height that you are going to perform.
Important:
A fall arrest device mandatorily requires the use of a complete harness as
per applicable norms.
3 – MAINtENANCE AND StORAGE
Product maintenance consists of:
- cleaning : frequently wash the product with lukewarm (max. 40°C) drinking-water where
necessary, you can also add some gentle detergent. Rinse and leave to dry naturally
away from direct sources of heat, do not centrifuge.
- disinfection (if necessary): soak the product for an hour in lukewarm water adding
disinfectant, then rinse again with drinking-water, dry and lubricate. Avoid autoclave
sterilization for textiles.
- lubrication (for metallic products only): frequently 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.
Storage: after cleaning, drying and lubrication place the loose equipment in a dry (40-
90% relative humidity), 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 possible detrimental conditions. Do
not store when wet!
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