Edition: 20.02.2019
Instruction manual for mountaineering harness
V9 SQUIRREL, certified according to EN 12277
Thank you for choosing a VERTIQUAL® harness! You have purchased a high quality product that will reliably protect you and will be your companion for a long time
when working at heights and depths. This manual must be read and understood before using the product! This product will be used with other equipment (components)
thus forming a system for working at heights. Please refer to the instruction manual of each component in your system for compatibility and correct use! Following these
instructions accordingly is essential for your safety. Failure to do so can result in serious or even fatal accidents! Keep these instructions together with the product, acces-
sible to all users, so they can consult them whenever is needed!
WARNING! These instructions are a basic comprehensive guide to the safe use of the purchased equipment. They contain general information about the product, intended
to help the user, but cannot cover all the situations that may occur in the daily activities and cannot in any case replace the specialized training courses for safety at
heights. This PPE against falls from heights can only be used by well-trained users, who are familiar with the relevant legislation and who have successfully completed a
special safety training course for working at heights.
WARNING!
For works with risk of falling from heights or in depths, a risk assessment must be carried out in advance in accordance with current regulations and legal
provisions (EN standards or specific national rules) that will provide adequate measures for safety and rescue!
WARNING!
Instructions for use are updated when technical or legislative changes occur. The latest version of the instructions overwrites previous versions and is the only
valid version. Please make sure you follow the instructions of the most recent version. You can download the most recent instructions from our website
by accessing the section of each product. For help or additional questions, please contact us at
0365/882143.
WARNING! This product is developed as a Personal Protective Equipment against Fall (PPEaF). Bringing modifications to it or assigning other uses are strictly forbidden!
The user must know the performances and limitations of his equipment! In case of uncertainty regarding the equipment seek advice from the manufacturer or distributor.
FIELD OF USE
The V9 SQUIRREL (EN 12277 type C) was developed for use in mountaineering and climbing applications (eg: adventure parks, rope glider systems, rappel, belay) and
must be used exclusively as a PPEaF (Personal Protective Equipment against Falling) in usual environments with temperatures between -30
℃
and +50
℃
. Avoid contact
with any damaging factor (e.g. sharp edges, flames or hot objects, chemicals etc.) and never push the equipment over its limits! The EN 12277 type C harness is NOT
suitable for use in fall arrest systems (EN 363) or for supporting an unconscious person.
EN
V9 SQUIRREL
(EN 12277:2015 type C harness)
V9 – TOP
(adjustable shoulder straps)
V9 SQV9 TOP
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