Edition: 18.12.2020
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 PPEaF must be pro-
tected 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 cleaned using a soft cloth or using compressed air. If necessary, the textile
parts can be cleaned 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 equipment can be stored accordingly in its packaging (bag or box).
The use of disinfectants is forbidden, as long term effects
of various types of disinfectants and concentrations are not known!
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® PPEaF are fitted with a label which contains the following elements and essential information: name of the manufacturer, name of the
model and version (if applicable),size, manufacturing date (month and year), standards/norms the product complies to, European CE marking with identi-
fication number of the notified body that issued the certificate, international symbol/icon for reading the instructions before use and the product’s serial
number. The label must be always present and readable!
RESCUE! A rescue plan must be made before starting the work at heights or depths! It is mandatory to setup and know the specific rescue plan for every
situation and to have designated personnel and appropriate means of intervention!
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 equip-
ment 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. Inspections can be carried out
only by the manufacturer or by an authorized inspections center. If the periodic inspections were not performed at least once every 12 months,
were carried out by unqualified persons, or without strictly respecting the manufacturer’s instructions, the warranty is lost and the manufac-
turer declines any responsibility related to the equipment!
Inspection Log! Every PPEaF is delivered with an Inspection Log. This document must be kept safely and sent along with the product for every inspec-
tion.
The Log (table) contains important data regarding your equipment. The date, signature of the inspector and the results are also recorded. The date of
first use must be written in the Inspection Log by the user!
Repairs or any other modifications can be performed only by the manufacturer! Any repairs, modifications or additions (even minor ones) performed by
anyone else are strictly forbidden, lead to the loss of the manufacturers guarantee and any responsibility related to this product!
WARRANTY AND LIABILITY!
The manufacturer offers a 24 month warranty for this PPEaF from the date of first use. The user has the obligation to write the date of first use in the
Inspection Log. If the date of first use was not filled in, the warranty period will be calculated from the manufacturing date. The warranty is applicable only
for material or manufacturing defects! Damage resulting from normal wear and tear, corrosion, poor maintenance (or no maintenance at all), those re-
sulted from carelessness, accidents, fall arrest, unauthorized repairs or modifications, wrong use of this PPEaF or any other reasons are NOT covered by
the warranty!
The warranty does NOT cover the springs of the carabiners and automatic buckles as these can be damaged due to inadequate storage or improper use.
The user must be informed regarding the dangers of work at heights and depths. He should be aware of the risks and he is the only responsible for even-
tual damage,
accidents or even death which may result from the use of this equipment. If the user is unable to do so or if he does not have the competence to do so,
he cannot
use this PPEaF.
VERTIQUAL Engineering SRL herewith rejects any liability claims for direct, indirect, accidental or consequential damages resulting from the use of this
PPEaF (Personal Protective Equipment against Fall).
This product complies with the European PPE Regulation 425/2016 and the harmonized standard: EN 361:2002. Conformity assessment and
production control is carried out by Eurpean Notified Body NB 2756 (INCDPM: Adress, 35 A, Ghencea Blv, Sector 6, Postal code: 061 692, Bucharest).
The EU / EC Declaration of Conformity can be downloaded from our website www.vertiqualsafety.com by accessing the product’s dedicated section.
Manufacturer: Vertiqual Engineering S.R.L.
RO-547367 Corunca DN1-E60 Nr. 397G
www.vertiqualsafety.com
