TAPES ACCORDING TO EN 565, SLINGS ACCORDING TO EN 566
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USAGE, SAFETY, LIFESPAN, STORAGE AND CARE
This product is part of personal protective equipment for protection against
falls from heights and should be allocated to one individual.
This information leaflet contains important information which must be un-
derstood and observed under all circumstances. before the product is used.
This document must be provided to the customer by the retailer in the re-
spective country’s language and must be kept with the equipment while it
is in use.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
Mountaineering, climbing and working at heights and in depths often har-
bour hidden dangers and risks caused by external influences. Risk of ac-
cidents can never be excluded. In order to achieve maximum safety when
mountaineering, climbing and working at heights and in depths, safe use of
equipment is only guaranteed if it complies with industrial norms. For more
detailed and comprehensive information, please refer to relevant special li-
terature. The following instructions are important to ensure appropriate and
correct use of the equipment. However, they cannot replace experience, re-
sponsible behaviour and awareness of the risks inherent in mountaineering,
climbing and working at heights and in depths and do not release the user
from any personal responsibility.
Use of the equipment is only permitted to fit and experienced individuals or
under appropriate guidance and tuition.
Users must be aware that poor physical and mental health can jeopardise
safety under normal conditions and in emergencies.
Before using the equipment, users must familiarise themselves with safe and
effective rescue procedures.
The manufacturer cannot be held liable if the equipment has been abused
or used incorrectly. All risks and responsibilities are borne by the user at
all times.
Information on Belay Station Sling:
Fig 3
As a general rule, carabiners may
only
be attached to one part of the sling.
SAFETY NOTICES
When combining this product with other components, the safety aspects of
the products may interfere with each other. This equipment should only be
used in connection with parts of personal protective equipment (PPE) bea-
ring the CE-symbol to secure individuals against falls from heights.
To make a secure connection between tapes, use only suitable knots, such
as the tape knot. The knots must be tied in such a way that the tails are at
least 10 cm long. As a general rule, it should be borne in mind that even
the correct knots can reduce the strength of tapes and slings by up to 50%.
If original components are modified or removed from the product, its safety
aspects may be restricted. The equipment should not be modified in any way
or altered to allow attachment of additional parts without the manufacturer’s
written recom-mendation.
The equipment must be checked for possible damage before and after
each use. It must be ensured that the equipment is serviceable and fully
functional. The equipment must be discarded immediately if there is even
the slightest doubt as to its serviceability.
WARNING!
The products must be kept away from damaging environments.
This includes contact with abrasive and aggressive substances (e.g. acids
(battery acid!), alkalis, soldering water, oils, cleaning agents), as well as ex-
treme temperatures and flying sparks.
In addition, sharp edges, wetness and especially icing-up can diminish the
stability of textiles.
CLIMATE REQUIREMENTS:
Fig 1
LIFESPAN AND REPLACEMENT
The lifespan of the product mainly depends mainly on the way and frequency
in which it is used and external influences.
Products made from synthetic fibre (polyamide, polyester, dyneema
®
, ara-
mid, vectran
®
) are subject to a certain ageing process even if they are not
used. This is caused by the intensivity of UV-rays and environmental influ-
ences.
Maximum lifespan
under optimal storage conditions (see section on stor-
age) and
without
use: 12 years
Occasional use
Occasional and appropriate use without obvious wear and tear and with
optimal storage: 10 years.
Frequent or extreme use,
catch load
If used under extreme conditions involving considerable dirt (sand, dust)
and mechanical abrasion (rough, sharp rocks) the safety reserves of a tape
or sling may be reduced to such an extent after only a few weeks that it
will have to be replaced.
As a general rule, tapes and slings must be replaced immediately if the
edges are frayed or fibres are torn out of the weave, if the stitching shows
signs of damage and/or abrasion, if it has been in contact with chemicals
or if it has been involved in an extreme fall (factor >1).
Repairs may only be carried out in accordance with procedures recommen-
ded by the manufacturer.
STORAGE, TRANSPORT AND CARE
Storage
Store in a cool, dry, dark place outside transport containers. Avoid con-
tact with chemicals (caution: battery acid!) Store without mechanical stress
caused by jamming, pressure or tension.
Transport
The product must be kept away from direct sunlight, chemicals, dirt and me-
chanical damage. For this purpose, a transport containers should be used.
Cleaning:
Fig. 2
If required, halogen-free commercial desinfectants may be used.
WARNING! Failure to follow these instructions may endanger life!
TAPE: INFORMATION ON THE PACKAGING
Manufacturer: EDELRID
Product description: tape according to EN 565, indicating tape width
CE 1019: the authority supervising production of PPE
(VVUÚ, a.s., Pikartská 1337/7, 716 07 Ostrava-Radvanice, Czech Republic)
Maximum static breaking strength, F
max
Weight per metre
Product length indicating number of segments, if applicable
Lot number with year of manufacture
Meaning of individual coloured threads on back of the tape
One coloured thread per 5 kN max. breaking strength of the tape
i-Symbol: Warning notices and instructions must be read and observed
EN
SLING: INFORMATION ON THE PRODUCT
Manufacturer: EDELRID
Product description: sling according to EN 566
CE
0123:
the
authority
supervising
production
of
PPE
(TÜV SÜD Product Service GmbH, 80339 Munich, Germany)
CE 1019: the authority supervising production of PPE
(VVUÚ, a.s., Pikartská 1337/7, 716 07 Ostrava-Radvanice, Czech Republic)
Maximum static breaking strength
Year of manufacture
i-Symbol: Warning notices and instructions must be read and observed
Technical Datasheet: Lot number with year of manufacture
NOTE:
CE XXXX: notified authority which is responsible for controlling and issuing
the EC-Type Approval Certificate of the product.
When filing claims please state the lot number.
