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rage and cleaning) can its useful life (service life) be
up to 10 years from date of manufacture. Intensive
use reduces the life span significantly. Actual useful
life depends solely on the condition of the product
which is influenced by various factors (see below).
The lifespan could be as short as first use under
extreme conditions, or even less if damaged (e.g. in
transit) prior to first use.
Explicitly, it is not possible to make a generally valid
statement about the service life of the product, as it
will depend on various factors such as (incomplete
list!) storage conditions, UV radiation, intensity and
frequency of use, maintenance/care, climatic influ-
ences such as temperature, moisture, snow; envi-
ronments such as salt, sand, chemicals, ...
Mechanical wear or other influences such as the
effects of sunlight seriously reduce useful life. Blea-
ched or rubbed fibres / belt straps, discolouring and
hardening are a sure sign that the product should
be withdrawn from use.
We expressly refrain
from making any general
statements about the useful life of the product,
since it depends on a variety of factors such as UV
light, the type and frequency of use, treatment, the
effects of weathering such as snow, the environ-
ment such as salt, sand, battery acid, and many
more factors. In general, if for whatever reason, no
matter how insignificant, the user is not certain that
the product satisfies the requirements; it must be
withdrawn from use and inspected by an expert.
Any product that shows signs of wear should be
withdrawn.
Generally, products made of plastics or textiles
must be retired after 10 years from their date of
manufacture at the latest.
The product must be replaced without fail after
a fall!!
SERVICE LIFE
