
5 – PRODUCT LIFE
Read point 1C very carefully. Lifetime of metallic devices is theoretically unlimited while
lifetime of textile or plastic devices is of 10 years from the production date under the
following conditions: maintenance and storage are made as described at point 3; pre
use, after use and periodic controls do not show any malfunction, deformation, wear,
etc., the device has been correctly used
not exceeding ¼ of the breaking load.
Do
not use obsolete devices, (i.e.: expired lifetime, lacking of periodic control-card with
updated registration, non conforming to norms, not suitable or compatible to the present
techniques, etc.). Reject devices which are obsolete, deformed, wear off, not properly
working, etc. destroying them in order to avoid any future use.
6 – OBLIGATIONS OF LAW
Work, sport and professional activities are often governed by specific national laws that
may impose limitation and/or obligations in the use of PPE and of SAFETY SYSTEM (of
which PPE are components). Users and instructors shall know and apply the laws that
might impose obligations different from those indicated in this information.
7 – GUARANTEE
The Manufacturer guaranties the conformity of supplied goods to agreed specifications.
The guarantee covering faults is limited to production defects and raw materials:
it does not include wear and tear, oxidation, damages caused by improper use and/
or during competition, no correct maintenance, transport, storage, etc.; it decays
immediately in case of modifications or alterations of the product. Validity corresponds
to the legal guarantee of the country in which the product was sold (max 3 years) and
shall be effective from the selling date by the Manufacturer. No claims may be lodged
against the Manufacturer after such term has elapsed. Any request of reparation must
be accompanied by documentary evidence of the date of purchase. If the defect is
recognized, the Manufacturer, at its only discretion, will repair or replace or refund the
product. In no case the Manufacturer’s liability will exceed to the invoiced price.
8 – SPECIFIC INFORMATION
The class III piece of Personal Protective equipment
8W9960,
known as the
EKTOR
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1), is a full-body harness that is certified in terms of the following norms:
- EN 361:02, fitted with two attachment points, dorsal (5) and sternal (6) marked with
the letter A, suitable for connecting to a fall arrest systems, that conform to the EN 363
standard.
- EN 358:99, fitted with three attachment points, one ventral (7) and two lateral (8),
suitable for working positioning and restraint.
- EN 813:08; fitted with one ventral attachment point (7) suitable for rope access.
Warning: The ventral (7) and lateral (8) attachment points are not suitable for
creating fall arrest systems!
Fig. 2 – Nomenclature and main materials for the parts: (1) Shoulder straps, (2) Waist
belt, (3) Back support made of polyamide and polyurethane, (4) Leg loops, (5) Dorsal
attachment point made of mild steel, (6) Sternal attachment point made of mild steel, (7)
Ventral attachment point made of aluminium alloy, (8) Lateral attachment point made of
aluminium alloy, (9) Slings, (10) Adjustment buckles made of mild steel, (11) Automatic
adjustment buckles made of mild steel, (12) Loops made of nylon or polyester.
Unless otherwise specified, the textile parts are made of polyester.
Warning: Prolonged suspension on the harness, especially in motionless
conditions, may cause harness hang syndrome (or suspension trauma) that can
lead to loss of consciousness and even death!
8.1 - HARNESS WEARABILITY
Before you put on the harness, check the size (see SIZE table).
To don the harness correctly:
- Slacken the shoulder straps (1) and, before you open the automatic buckles (11), the
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