Compatibility; Terminating; Removing; Handling Rope - TEUFELBERGER Arbor Elite Manual Del Usuario

MARKINGS / COMPATIBILITY / TERMINATING /
REMOVING / HANDLING ROPE / OVERLOADING
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COMPATIBILITY

Verify that all elements of the system (including this
product), are compatible for use with each other
and do not interfere with the safe function of anoth-
er component. If questions regarding compatibility
arise, please consult this product's manufacturer.
Use a belay/rappel device which is appropriate for
the diameter of the rope. Smaller diameter ropes
may require specific sized devices. Only use com-
ponents (anchors, carabiners, belay devices, etc)
that conform to applicable standards (ie. EN 341).

TERMINATING

Arbor Elite, Tachyon, Fly and Safety Blue should
be terminated by splicing the ends. Knots can de-
crease rope strength by as much as 60%. Use the
manufacturers recommended splices for maximum
efficiency. Other terminations, such as a figure 8
knot or bowline knot, can be used but their strength
loss should be determined and not assumed. Sys-
tems using static kernmantle rope shall incorporate
reliable anchoring systems.
REMOVING ROPES FROM COILS AND REELS
Remove rope properly from coils or reels to prevent
kinking.
Uncoil from the inside as directed by the
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manufacturer.
If on a reel, then the rope should be removed by
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pulling it off the top while the reel is free to rotate.
To proceed in any other manner may cause kinks
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or hockling (strand distortion).

HANDLING ROPE

Never stand in line with rope under tension. If a
rope or attachment fails, it can recoil with sufficient
force to cause physical injury. Synthetic rope has
higher recoil/snapback tendencies than natural fiber
rope.
Reverse rope ends regularly, particularly when used
APAVE SUDEUROPE SAS - B.P. 3
13322 MARSEILLE CEDEX 16 FRANCE
SGS UNITED KINGDOM Ltd
202B WORLE PARKWAY, WESTON-super-MARE, BS22 6WA UK
in tackle. This permits even wearing and assures
a longer useful life. When using a tackle or slings,
apply a steady even pull to get full strength from
the rope.
Do not make any alterations or additions to the
equipment without the manufacturer's prior written
consent, and any repair shall only be carried out in
accordance with manufacturer's procedures. Attach
the rope to the harness's tie in point as directed by
the harness's instructions using a figure eight knot
with a minimum excess tail of 10 cm
(4 inches).
When anchoring rope, user must determine if a
single point or multiple point anchors is suitable
for the situation and the proper securing method
(i.e. figure 8 knot, straps, etc...) is followed. The
anchor point should be placed above the user and
should be positioned in a way to avoid a fall to the
ground. (EN 365:2004 q). Refer to NFPA 1983 and
1670 for proper anchor securing methods. Any
angle in an anchor system will increase the load
on anchors and other elements of the system. For
safety 90 degrees is the maximum preferred angle,
120 degrees should never be exceeded (unless in a
redirect angle).

OVERLOADING

Do not overload rope. Sudden strains or shock
loading can cause failure. Avoid sudden strains or
shock loads which can exceed breaking strength.
Shock loading can cause dynamic failure of a rope.
Static loads are not applicable when rope is subject
to significant dynamic loading. Dynamic loading oc-
curs whenever a static load is picked up, stopped,
moved, or swung. The more rapidly or suddenly
such actions occur, the greater the dynamic load
will be. In such cases, the dynamic load may easily
become many times greater than the static load.
Examples of dynamic loading include initiating a tow
with a slack rope or using a rope to stop a falling
object. Dynamic effects are greater on a low elonga-
tion rope, such as Aramid, than on a high-elonga-
tion rope, such as nylon, and greater on shorter
rope than on a longer one.
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