Abrasion; Chemicals; Storage, Care, And Transport Of Rope; Fire And Flame - TEUFELBERGER Arbor Elite Manual Del Usuario

ABRASION RESISTANCE / CHEMICALS / STORAGE,
CARE & TRANSPORT OF ROPE / FIRE & FLAME / HEAT
ABRASION RESISTANCE
Avoid all abrasive conditions. Rope will be severely
damaged if subjected to rough surfaces or sharp
edges. Edge protection is highly recommended.
Chocks, bits, winches, drums, and other surfaces
must be kept in good condition and free of burrs
and rust. Pulleys must be free to rotate and should
be of proper size to avoid excessive wear. Restrain-
ing clamps and similar devices will damage and
weaken the rope and should be used with extreme
caution. Do not drag rope over rough ground. Dirt
and grit picked up by the rope will work into the
strands, cutting the inner fibers.

CHEMICALS

Avoid chemical exposure. Rope is subject to dam-
age by certain chemicals. Consult the manufacturer
for possible effects from exposure to chemicals,
such as solvents, acids, and alkalis. Consult the
manufacturer for recommendations when a rope will
be used where exposure to chemical fumes, mist, or
actual contact can occur.
STORAGE, CARE & TRANSPORT OF ROPE
Rope should be stored clean, dry, out of direct
sunlight, and away from extreme heat. For this
purpose, it is generally recommended that ropes be
stored and transported in a ventilated bag specifi-
cally designed for rope storage. Cordage should be
stored off the floor, on racks to provide ventilation
underneath. Never store on a concrete or dirt floor,
and under no circumstances should cordage and
acid or alkalis be kept in the same area.
Do not store rope in direct sunlight. Synthetic rope
(particularly polypropylene and polyethylene) may
be severely weakened by prolonged exposure to
ultraviolet (UV) rays. UV degradation is indicated by
discoloration and the presence of broken filaments
on the surface of the rope.
Rope should be cleaned to remove dirt and abrasive
particles with a mild detergent and cold water.
Air-dry out of direct sunlight. Excessive washing
can damage coatings that may have been added
to enhance the performance of the product. Strict
adherence to this procedure is required.
For disinfection use only substances that have no
influence on the synthetic materials used. Check
with the manufacturer if needed to confirm selected
substances are appropriate.
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WARNING
Heat can seriously affect the strength of synthetic
ropes.

FIRE AND FLAME

Avoid fire and flame.
Fire and flame impingement will seriously damage
all synthetic rope.
Damage may not be visible upon inspection.

HEAT

Avoid overheating.
Heat can seriously affect rope strength when rope
is used where temperatures exceed 140˚ F (60° C); consult the manufacturer for recommendations as to
the size and type of rope to be used.
Friction from slippage causes localized overheat-
ing which can melt or fuse synthetic fibers or burn
natural fibers, resulting in severe loss of tensile
strength. If rope has been stored at elevated
temperatures over a long period of time, it can fail
under loads below its rated breaking strength. If the
user has any doubts concerning the strength of a
rope the manufacturer should be consulted or the
rope destroyed.
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WARNING
For the safety of the user this equipment shall
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not be used outside its limitations, or for any
purpose other than that for which it is intended.
All synthetic rope under load will recoil if a
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fitting, such as a chain, hook, cleat, bolt, pin,
ball-hitch, or other such device fails. The
resulting snapback action can propel the fitting
and the rope causing serious injury to persons
or property anywhere in the vicinity.
Check all fittings, bolts, shackles, connectors,
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pins, mountings, splices, and so forth before
using this equipment.
Additional information on life safety rope can be
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found in the NFPA 1500, Standard on Fire
Department Occupational Safety and Health
Program, NFPA 1983, Standard of Life Safety
Rope and Equipment for Emergency Services,
and ASTM F 1740 Standard Guide for Inspection
of Nylon, Polyester, or Nylon/Polyester Blend, or
Both Kern Mantle Rope.
For the safety of the user, if the product is re-
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sold outside the original country of destination,
the re-seller shall provide these instructions
for use in the language of the country in which
the product is to be used.
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