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correctly configured. Failure to do so increases risk
of serious injury or fatality.
It is the responsibility of the user that a relevant and
‘live’ Risk Assessment is in place for the work to be
carried out which includes emergency contingen-
cies. A plan of rescue measures that covers all fo-
reseeable emergencies needs to be in place before
this product can be used. Prior to and during use,
rescue measures that can be executed safely
and effectively must be considered at all times.
If there exists only the slightest doubt about the
safe condition of the product, be sure to replace
such product immediately.
A system that has been exposed to a fall shall be
retired, or be returned to the manufacturer or a
duly qualified repair shop for maintenance and
testing.
Snow, ice, and moisture may affect the product‘s
handling and strength.
Be sure to avoid high temperatures, sharp edges,
and exposure to chemicals (e.g., acids). Rappel
slowly to prevent the generation of great heat. UV
radiation and abrasion have an adverse impact on
the rope and its strength.
Knots in the rope may cause a significant
reduction of its breaking load.
This product consists of different textile materials:
Two parallel polyester ropes extend inside the po-
lyester cover. In the case of the fImblSAVER, the
interior of the rope forming the friction hitch also
consists of polyester, while on the fImblCLIMB it is
made of Dyneema
®
. In both cases, the cover con-
sists of polyester and aramid fibers.
Aramids and Dyneema
®
are not UV-stable. Sunlight
and chemicals attack the material and cause it to
lose in strength. Because of the polyester content
the product must never be subject to temperatures
of more than 100 °C. Furthermore, Dyneema
®
must
never be exposed to temperatures above 60 °C.
Reactions like discolouration, hardening are clear
evidence that the product must be removed from
service.
The thimbles are made of stainless steel.
When transporting the product, it must always be
protected form light and dirt and provided with sui-
table packaging (moisture-repellent material that is
impervious to light).
Conditions of storage:
Protected from light (UV radiation, welding
machines …)
Dry and clean
At room temperature (15 - 25 °C)
Not in the proximity of chemicals (acids, lyes,
liquids, vapours, gases, …) and other aggressive
environments
Protected against sharp-edged objects
Therefore, store the product dry and ventilated in a
moisture-repellent bag that is impervious to light.
For
cleaning,
use lukewarm water and – if available
– a rope detergent in accordance with the cleaning
instructions provided thereon. Do not use a textile
detergent. Following cleaning, rinse the product
with plenty of clear water.
In any event, prior to storage or use, allow the pro-
duct to dry completely in a natural way and not in
direct sunlight, or near fires or other heat sources.
For
disinfection,
use only such substances that
do not have an impact on the synthetic materials
used. Do not disinfect the product more often than
is absolutely necessary! We recommend the use of
isopropyl alcohol 70%. Apply the disinfectant to the
surface for about 3 minutes and allow the product
to dry naturally. Be sure to observe the safety in-
structions for the use of the disinfectant.
If you fail to observe these provisions, you will be
putting yourself into danger!
Checking the equipment at regular intervals is abso-
lutely necessary: your safety depends on the effec-
tiveness and durability of the equipment!
Following each use, the product should be checked
for abrasion and cuts. Also check it for the legibility
of the product labelling! The use of damaged com-
ponents or components subjected to a fall must be
discontinued at once. If there is only the slightest
doubt, the product needs to be retired or subjected
to testing and by a competent person.
When using the equipment in occupational health
and safety to EN 365, it must be checked at least
every 12 months by a duly qualified person strictly
observing the instructions, or else by the manufac-
turer, and it must, whenever necessary, be replaced.
These inspections must be documented (documen-
REGULAR CHECKS
TRANSPORT, STORAGE & CLEANING /
REGULAR CHECKS
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