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A GENERAL

Please read these instructions thoroughly before using this product and follow all the information

contained within. Failure to observe these instructions can lead to a reduction in the protection this

product provides.
Please note: mountaineering and climbing are dangerous sports which may lead to unforeseable

risks. You are personally responsible for every action and decision you take. You should acquaint

yourself with the related risks before undertaking these activities. Salewa recommends that you

seek proper training from professionals (such as mountain guides or climbing schools) before

any mountain-related activity. It is important to become familiar with rescue operations and how

they are carried out safely and correctly. The manufacturer declines any responsibility in case of

improper or wrong use. Make sure all the components in your protection equipment are certified.
This product is made in conformity with PPE Regulation (EU) 2016/425 and with Regulation

2016/425 on personal protective equipment as brought into UK law and amended.
You can view the EU and UKCA Declaration of Conformity under www.salewa.com.
The product meets the category III for personal protective equipment (PPE).

B INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

Only use the product for the purpose for which it was constructed and never burden it beyond its

limits.

: Danger to life

: Risk of injury

: Correct use

The correct use is shown in diagram B.

WARNING:

We have not shown all possible misuses.

Sling, for climbing and mountaineering purposes, for use in normal climatic conditions.
Always make sure that the carabiner is properly connected to the belay system and that any exter-

nal bodies, such as small stones, do not hinder its correct closing.
The Salewa slings comply to EN 566:2017 Standard.
Properly place quickdraws, following the line of the route. The same applies for the subsequent

placing of the rope.
This product protects against the risk of falling during climbing and mountaineering.

C SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Before use, carefully check each product part. Diagram C
xx kN: The tensile strength (in kN) that we ensure for the new product in accordance with the rele-

vant standard. See specifications for more detail.
Loose fibres on the sling are a clear sign that the product must be retired.
The instructions for use supplied with the product are always to be stored with the product. This

product is only to be used by appropriately trained and/or competent persons, or when the user is

under the direct supervision of such a qualified person.
Make sure compatible and certified parts are used. We recommend the sole use of mountaineering

equipment which complies to the relevant Norms, e.g. EN 892 for ropes, EN 566 for quickdraw

slings and EN 12275 for carabiners.

WARNING

Do not use the device astride sharp edges.

WARNING

If there is the least doubt about the safety of the product, it is to be replaced immediately.
A product which has been subject to a fall impact force is not to be used again.
Any change to this product can reduce safety significantly.
Every component should be checked for signs of damage and wear before and during each use. If

you come across any of these, you should retire the product immediately.
If the sling is damaged, it is necessary to immediately stop using the device and replace it.

ATTENTION:

Dyneema has a low melting point of 140 ° C.

D LIFESPAN

The lifespan of the product is dependent on a number of factors, such as the manner and fre-

quency of use, UV exposure, moisture, ice, effects of weather, storage conditions, and dirt (sand,

salt, etc.). Under extreme conditions the lifespan can be reduced to a single usageor even less, if

the equipment has suffered damage (for example during transport) before ever being used. Please

note: Products manufactured from synthetic fibres are subject to ageing even when not used. This

ageing depends mainly on environmental conditions as well as the impact of UV light.
Indications of the product‘s maximum lifespan:
Never: Correct storage: up to 10 years since production
Once or twice a year: up to 7 years
Once a month: up to 5 years
More times a month: up to 3 years
Every week: up to 1 year
Almost daily: up to 0.5 year
Frayed yarn clearly means that the product must be replaced.

E CLEANING, STORAGE, TRANSPORT AND SERVICING

See diagram E for guidelines on correct storage and care.
Do not allow this product to come into contact with aggressive chemicals (e. g. battery acid, sol-

vents) or expose it to extreme temperatures as these events can have a negative impact on the

mechanical features of the materials.
Ensure that the product is kept safe during storage and transport and is protected from damage.
If necessary (eg. contact with dirt or saltwater), wash the product in lukewarm water and and rinse

with clear water (max. 30°). Make sure that the product does not come into contact with chemicals.

Leave to dry at room temperature.
Disinfect the material only with substances which have no impact on the synthetic material used.

F IDENTIFICATION LABELS

Manufacturer’s brand

22 kN:

Tensile strength ensured at the time of manufacturing in kN

EN 566:

The standard with which the product complies

Confirms adherence to the Regulation (EU) 2016/425

2008:

Notified body performing the EU type examination (module B) / Notified body controlling

the manufacturing (module C2)