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This product is made of PES. Therefore, never ex-
pose it to temperatures greater than 100° C. Chemi-
cals may attack the material and cause it to lose in
strength. In the event of reactions such as discolo-
ration or hardening, the product must be retired for
safety reasons.
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. Alternatively, you can use
benzine for cleaning. Be sure to observe the appli-
cable safety rules for the use of benzine.
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-
tation of equipment; cf. attached Inspection Sheet).
It is advisable to mark the anchor divice with either
the next or the latest date of inspection. Refer to
national regulations for inspection intervals.
Such inspections must at least comprise the
following:
Check of general state: age, completeness,
soiling, correct assembly
Check of label: Does it exist? Is it legible? Is
there a CE marking? Does it specify the year of
manufacture?
Check of all individual parts for mechanical
damage such as: cuts, cracks, indentations,
abrasion, formation of ribs, kinks, crushing.
Check of al individual parts for thermal or
chemical damage such as: fusing, hardening.
Check of metal components for corrosion and
deformations.
Check of condition and completeness of end
connections, stitching (e.g. no abrasion of sewing
thread), splices (e.g. no slippage), knots.
Again, the following rule applies:
If there is only
the slightest doubt, the product needs to be retired
or subjected to testing by a competent person.
Repairs may be carried out only by the manufac-
turer.
Only in the case of infrequent use (1 week per year)
and proper storage (see section „Transport, Storage
and Cleaning“) may the service life extend to up to
5 years from the date of manufacture.
The actual useful life depends solely on the condi-
tion of the product, which in turn is influenced by
various factors (see below). Extreme influences may
TRANSPORT, STORAGE AND CLEANING
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REGULAR CHECKS
MAINTENANCE
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