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A GENERAL

Please read these instructions thoroughly before using this product and follow all the infor-
mation contained within. Failure to observe these instructions can lead to a reduction in the
protection this product provides.
Please note: mountain climbing and indoor climbing are high-risk sports which can involve
unforeseeable dangers. Your decisions and activities in this sport are your own responsibility.
Please familiarise yourself with all associated risks before attempting climbing of any sort.
SALEWA recommends that before attempting any climbing, you should obtain training and
advice from suitably qualified persons (for example mountain guides or climbing teachers). In
addition it is the user’s responsibility to keep himself or herself informed of the correct tech-
niques for carrying out safe rescue operations. The manufacturer bears no liability in the case
of any misuse or abuse of this product. Also check for the appropriate certification of all other
pieces of equipment.
This product is made in conformity with PPE regulation (EU) 2016/425.
You can view the EU Declaration of Conformity under www.salewa.com.
The product meets the third category for personal protective equipment (PSA).

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.

„Class H“ Carabiners can be used for various types of belays. „Class K“ Carabiners have
been developed for the specific needs of via ferratas. Each Salewa carabiner is individually
tested and complies to the EN 12275:2013 Norm.
This product protects against the risk of falling during climbing and mountaineering.
You always have to make sure that the carabiner is properly connected to the belay system and
that any external bodies, such as small stones, do not hinder its correct closing.

WARNING:

If employing a Twist Lock carabiner, do not use the clove hitch knot to belay, under

any circumstances. This knot may, in fact, cause this type of carabiner to open unwillingly,
therefore leading to possible falls.

C SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Before use, carefully check each product part. Diagram C
Double check all the components of this product for wear marks, chips, bends and corrosion,
and replace if needed. Make sure that the gate closes properly.
Carabiners are manufactured so as to be loaded lengthways. Every other direction of load will
reduce the supporting load. Especially avoid compressive load and any other pressure on the
gate.
You should take into account that the gate may open during use due to inauspicious rope friction
or vibrations. Please double check regularly during use that the carabiner is still properly locked.
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 that compatible and certified components are used. We recommend the sole
employment of mountaineering gear which complies to the relevant norms, for instance EN
892 for ropes.

WARNING

·If there is the least doubt about the safety of the product, it is to be replaced immediately.
·Any change to this product can reduce safety significantly.

D LIFESPAN

The lifespan of the product is dependent on a number of factors, such as the manner and
frequency of use, UV exposure, moisture, affects of weather, storage conditions, and dirt
(sand, salt, etc.). Under extreme conditions the lifespan can be reduced to a single usage
or 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.
The potential lifespan of metal products is unlimited, since the effective lifespan depends on the
previously mentioned factors. Salewa recommends the replacing of products after maximum
ten years.

E CLEANING, STORAGE, TRANSPORT AND SERVICING

See diagram E for guidelines on correct storage and care.
Clean the products in dirt-free, lukewarm water, leave to dry at room temperature and lubricate
the moving parts if necessary.
Do not allow this product to come into contact with aggressive chemicals (e. g. battery acid,
solvents) 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.

F IDENTIFICATION LABELS

: Manufacturer’s brand

xxxxxx:

Product name

UIAA121:

The standard with which the product complies

CE:

Confirms adherence to the Ordinance (EU) 2016/425

CE0321:

Number of certifying body.

ATRA Technology Centre Ltd
Wyndham Way, Telford Way Industrial Estate Kettering, Northamptonshire NN16 8SD,
United Kingdom

CE2008:

Number of certifying body. Certification and control of control:

DOLOMITICERT S.C.A.R.L., Z.I. Villanova, 32013 Longarone (BL), Italy - Number of inspecting
authority “2008”

CE0333:

Number of certifying body. Certified by:

APAVE SUDEUROPE SAS, 8 rue Jean-Jacques Vernazza, Z.A.C. Saumaty-Séon, CS 60193, 13322,
MARSEILLE CEDEX 16, France - Number of inspecting authority “0082”

Control of production by:

AFNOR Certification, 11 rue Francis de Pressensé 93571, 93571 La Plaine Saint-Denis Cedex

France, France - Number of inspecting authority “0333”

Made in xxxxx:

Country of origin

Longitudinal breaking load in kN

Lateral breaking load in kN

Breaking load when open in kN

: Class H carabiner (HMS- carabiner)
: Class K carabiner (Via ferratas carabiner)

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Information on traceability

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