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over the illustrations. Only the ways indicated as "CORRECT" are allowed. Any other
use is PROHIBITED.
NOMENCLATURE (fig. 2): 1 – ascender body / 2 – cam / 3 – safety catch / 4 – lower
attachment hole / 5 – upper attachment hole
MARKING (fig. 3): 1 – producer / 2 – model / 3 – conformity mark and number of the
notified person who performs the control of production / 4 – European standard /
5 – unique and batch number / 6 – read instructions! / 7 – direction of use
INTENDED USE (fig. 4): The ascender is determined for ascent on the rope or accessory
cord. It slides in one direction and locks in other direction. Always verify before use that
your equipment consists of products compatible with each other and is in conformity
with the applicable regulations, standards and directives in force. Also verify that the
system has been properly assembled and that each component functions without
interfering with any of the other components (fig. 6).
INSTALLING ON THE ROPE (fig. 5): Attach the ascender to the harness with arrow
directing up. Pull the safety catch with your thumb and secure it in open position. Insert
the rope and release the safety catch with your thumb. Cam locks the rope and safety
catch sink into the locked position. Check out, if the rope is placed properly and if the
ascender locks.
ASCENT: Move the ascender up the rope. Pull back, the ascender will lock itself. To go
up, repeat the action. Always load the ascender in the direction parallel to the rope.
WARNING (fig. 7): avoid any objects getting into places where the cam touches the
rope. Avoid safety catch dragging by cloth, ropes or other gear. Mud, snow and ice may
affect safety function of ascender.
REMOV AL FROM THE ROPE: Only unloaded ascender can be removed from the rope.
Pull the safety catch with your thumb and secure it in open position. Take the rope out
and release the safety catch with your thumb. Cam and safety catch sink into the initial
position.
DESCENDING (fig. 4): Unloaded ascender can be moved down along the rope when
pulling the nose of safety catch or when pressing the cam.
INSPECTIONS: Before using the product always check its general condition and wear.
Check the body, cam and safety catch and attachment holes. All must function perfectly.
All the marking must be clearly readable. There must not be any signs of wear, corrosi-
on, deformation or defects in general. If you have any doubts, do not use the ascender
and replace it immediately.
USE IN ROPE ACCESS ACCORDING TO EN 12841:
- Ascender is not suitable for fall arrest. It is intended for ascending along a working
line and it must be always used together with EN 12841/ A safety line backup device.
- The certification tests were performed with ropes: Lanex Static 10 and 13 mm.
- Connecting assembly (lanyard + connectors) must be of maximum length 1 m.
- The user must be informed of the existence of an emergency plan, present at the
place of work, necessary to handle any possible emergency that can arise.
- To ensure the good maintenance and traceability of this product it is best to allocate
it to a sole user; if not possible the product shall be checked by competent persons
before and after use. If necessary, there must be an efficient and safe rescue method
to be adopted should a person find himself in difficulty while using this product.
Always verify that the physical conditions of the user are such that the connector is
used safely during ordinary as well as emergency use.
- Use only anchors complying with the EN 795 with a minimum breaking strength of
12 kN (for textile anchors minimum 18 kN).