Salewa MTN SPIKE User Manual Download

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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: high-risk sports and activites can involve unforeseeable dangers. Your decisions and

activities in this sport are your own responsibility. Please familiarise yourself with all associated risks

before attempting sports of any sort. SALEWA recommends that before attempting any sport, 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 techniques 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.
The product may only be used by competent and experienced persons who understand the infor-

mation in the operating instructions and ensure its correct application or by people who are directly

supervised by competent and experienced users.
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 com-

plies with class II for personal protective equipment (PPE). Product does not comply with EN 893.

The product is not suited for mountaineering and climbing on snow and icy terrain. Use crampons

on technical terrain.
MTN SPIKE have been tested according to the applicable parts of Standard EN 893:2019. MTN SPIKE

are designed in order to have mechanical strength appropriate for their intended use.

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

Fastening and Removing:
Always put on and remove the SALEWA Mtn Spike while seated. To fasten the SALEWA Mtn Spike,

place the tip of your boot into the front section of the shoechain and adjust, so the toe guide wire is

sitting in front of the shoe, not on top or underneath the shoe.
The spikes must sit untangled and positioned well along the outer edge of your footwear underneath

the ball of the foot. Pull the rubber back-tab toward the heel, and cover your footwear with the rubber

evenly positioned around the sides of your shoe.
Pass the rip and stick strap under and over the apposite side of the rubber to prevent slippage of the

shoechain. Place one foot at a time to ensure balance, and start walking on a flat surface to test that it

is fitting well. lf the chains or rubber are loose, you may need to considera smaller size for a tighter fit.
To remove the product, slide the back-tab off of the heel of the shoe, and slip the front of the foot out of

the front section of the shoechain.
The SALEWA Mtn Spike is designed for autumn/winter speed hiking and running and is not made for

technical climbing. These are not mountaineering crampons. This product is designed to prevent slipping

when used in the above-mentioned activities.
Avoid using the SALEWA Mtn Spike on stairs, rocks, or river crossings. Use Mtn Spike in winter snow

and ice conditions. Use the SALEWA Mtn Spike with regular outdoor footwear, such as runners, hiking

boots and insulated boots.
Acceptable Usage Temperature: +38°C / +100°F ˜ -30°C / -22°F

C SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Before each use, check over the product to ensure there is no damage, such as chains splitting open or

tears in the rubber. lf damage is found, discontinue use to prevent further damage and potential injury.
Test product before each use for proper fit. Check positioning of front and rear spikes on the outer

sole of your footwear. AII spikes must fit within the outer edge of your footwear when fitted properly.
High temperatures, sharp edges, and contact with chemicals (for example acids) must be completely

avoided.
If there is the least doubt about the safety of the product, it is to be replaced immediately.

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, ice, 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.
Indications of the product’s maximum lifespan:

Once a month

up to 5 years

More times a month

up to 3 years

Every week

up to 1 year

Almost daily

Almost daily: up to 1/2 a year

E CLEANING, STORAGE, TRANSPORT AND SERVICING

Transport crampons using a sturdy bag so as to protect the spikes from damaging personal belong-

ings. Always position the spikes away from the body when transporting them.
After each use, clean thoroughly with fresh water, dry with a clean cloth and store in a cool, dry place.

To prevent rust, apply a thin coat of oil on the carbon steel plates, hinges and spikes by simply wiping

once with a cloth soaked with some oil.
Do not store close to sources of heat, or at extreme temperatures or subject to mechanical force

(with kinks, under compressive load, under tension) The product should NEVER come in contact with

corrosive chemicals such as battery acid, solvents, or chemical salts.
They can both negatively influence the materials’ mechanical properties.
If necessary (eg. contact with dirt or salted water), 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. This product is not repairable. No spare parts and accessories

available.

F IDENTIFICATION LABELS

: Manufacturer’s brand

PUEZ MTN SPIKE / PEDROC MTN SPIKE / ULTRALIGHT MTN SPIKE:

Product name

xxAmmyy:

Information

on traceability

xx:

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