4 – PERIODIC INSPECTIONS
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We would also strongly advise having pre and post use controls carried out by qualified
persons. Unless otherwise specified by stricter provisions of law, it is recommended to
have a competent person to perform an accurate product inspection on an annual basis.
Periodic inspections results shall be recorded in the product control card. A control card
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shall be provided for each component, subsystem and system (please find a sample
attached). Periodic inspections shall as well check that product marks are clearly legible.
5 – PRODUCT LIFE
Read point 1C very carefully. Lifetime of metallic devices is theoretically unlimited while
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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
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not use obsolete devices, (i.e.: expired lifetime, lacking of periodic control-card with up-
dated registration, non conforming to norms, not suitable or compatible to the present
techniques, etc.). Reject devices which are obsolete, deformed, wear off, not properly
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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
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(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.
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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
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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
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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
This category III piece of Personal Protective Equipment, 289.U00, known as a
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TRIMMER (fig. 1), is a positioning line for working, fitted with a length adjustment
element. It is certified in accordance with the EN 358:99 standard, to be used in
retention systems and for work positioning.
Nomenclature and main materials for the parts: (1) Polyamide line - (1A): Sewn eyelet
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(connecting point) - (1B): Sewn knot (end) - (2): Aluminium alloy length adjustment
device - (2A): Connection hole - (2B): Aluminium alloy length adjustment lever - (3)
Sliding polyester / polyamide protective sheath - (4) Connectors that conform to the EN
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362 standard (supplied with 289SET versions).
Warning, danger of death: this device is not suitable for arresting a fall from a height!
Before and during use, check that:
- The anchor point or the structure is always at waist height of higher (fig. 2).
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- The line (1) is always taut (fig. 3).
Important: The TRIMMER must always be connected to work positioning belts
or harnesses that have connection points that conform to the EN 358 or EN 813