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KEEP IT CLEAN
- Store your rope in a clean, dark, dry environment,
away from exposure to acids, other harmful chemicals, noxious fumes
or other abuse.
CLEANING YOUR ROPE
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PMI® UNICORE® TECHNOLOGY
If your rope is manufactured with Unicore® technology then it will have the
yellow and black Unicore® sticker on it as shown in the example on this page.
Not all PMI ropes contain Unicore® technology. If you are unsure if you have
purchased a PMI rope with Unicore® technology, then please contact PMI
customer service at custserv@pmirope.com or 706-764-1437.
IMPORTANT WARNING
ABOUT UNICORE
®
TECHNOLOGY
PMI® Unicore® technology is a revolutionary process applied
during manufacturing for some of our kernmantle ropes that
bond the sheath and core together resulting in nearly zero
slippage between them, even if the sheath is damaged.
Most standard ropes have some slipping between the sheath
and the core of kernmantle ropes. Some standard ropes
have also shown that a cut section of the sheath can lead
to circumferential failure causing the sheath to completely slide off the core
when used with certain hardware components (see the PMI Extreme Pro video
at www.pmirope.com). If you are aware that the sheath is damaged before
using it, then DO NOT CLIMB on the rope and remove the damaged section
according to manufacturer’s instructions or retire the entire rope. Unicore®
ropes allow for safe negotiation around a damaged section of the sheath while
in use. The climber can stay on the rope and isolate a damaged area of the
sheath until the climber can get to the ground, the top of the cliff/building, a
ledge or anchorage and off of the rope. PMI® Unicore® ropes will give you the
confidence in your rope that you need when your life depends on it!
WARNINGS
Please refer to the specifications listed on the printed label on the front cover
and inside page of the front cover of these Manufacturer’s Instructions for the
rope you purchased to understand its limits and capabilities.
There are no differences between Standard and Unicore® ropes regarding the
warnings, use, inspection, care, maintenance and retirement criteria. Please
refer to every section in these Life Safety Rope Manufacturers Instructions for
all information and considerations for your rope.
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