Edition: 18.06.2019
Service Life
The service lifes, under normal conditions of use is 6-8 years, from the date of the first use and can reach max. 10 years(*). The date of first use
must be written in the inspection log! The storage of new, unused products, under optimal conditions (dark, cool, dry, clean, no chemical vapors
or gases, kept in original packing) should not exceed 2 years. If the storage time has exceeded 2 years the extra time spent will be subtracted
from the service life.
(*)rescue loops belonging to a single user, which were subject to periodical inspections by experts and recorded in the Inspection Log, carefully
treated and maintained, that were stored in accordance with regulations, were not in contact with oils, greasses or aggressive chemicals, were
not used extensively, can be hold in service for up to 10 years. Intensive use, heavy and stressful working conditions, improper application and
faulty maintenance can reduce or even end the service life of the equipment. Some events, such as exposure to severe heat, exposure to
corrosive chemicals and use over sharp edges can shorten the service life to a single use! The service life will be ended if any of the facts
presented in the previous chapter has been identified.
STORAGE, MAINTENANCE, TRANSPORT
The equipment should be stored in a dry, cool and well-ventilated room, if possible, in its original packaging. While in storage, this products must
be protected from UV radiation, solar radiation, heat, sparks, incandescent metal splash, electricity, chemicals, sharp objects, heat sources, dust,
cement, oils and greases or any kind of contaminants. Buckles and metal parts can be cleand using a soft cloth or using compressed air.
If necessary, the textile parts can be claned using warm water (30°C) then rinsed. Drying the wet equipment will be made by hanging it in well-
ventilated room away from any heat source. When fully dried, the equippment can be storred accordingly in its packaging (bag or box). Transport
of the equipment must be made in its protective bag or box, away from any factor that could contaminate or inflict damage.
MARKING
All VERTIQUAL® equipment are fitted with a label which contains the following elements and essential infromation: name of the model and
version (if applicable), name of the manufacturer (Vertiqual), size, manufacturing date (month and year), standards/norms the product complies to
(EN 1498 class A), allowable user weight (120 kg), international symbol/icon for reading the instructions before use and the product’s serial
number. The label must be always present and readable!
PERIODIC INSPECTIONS AND CHECKS
The user must perform a visual and functional inspection of his equipment before and after each use! During use, it is important to monitor your
equipment in order to identify possible damages inflicted in use, without being aware of it. The equipment must be inspected at least once every
12 months or more often if required, depending on the working conditions and compulsory after every incident it has been involved in.
USING THE RESCUE LOOP
A. Pull out the velcro strap which holds the connecting ring then attach to it the
connector of the safety line. (Make sure the connector is secured properly! Check
the instructions of the connector used!)
B. Make sure the rescue loop is fastened correctly and is located under the user’s
arms with the ring and the buckle in front of the body. Make corrections if necesary!
C. Lift / lower the person gently, avoiding pendullum motions.
WARNING!
Bringing modifications to the equipment or asigning other uses are strictly forbidden! Each user shall use his
own rescue equipment. 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). It is strictly forbidden to use these rescue
loop for protection against falling from heights (in fall arrest systems) or any other purposes than the one it was devel-
oped for!
Warning! The rescuer must ensure that the person (rescuee) will not be endangered by any elements present at the
rescue site or by unintended contact with other equipment used in the rescue operation (e.g. a strike to the head by a
metallic connector).
Warning! Keep the suspension time for the person (rescuee) as short as possible, thus minimising risks to respiration
and circulation!
Warning! Prolongued suspension onto the equipment may lead to suspension trauma, which can cause loss of
consciousness or, in extreme cases, even death!
