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1. - Information relating to CE certified Tractel products,
in compliance with the 89/686/CEE Directive.
All information and user instructions should be carefully
read and understood prior to using the product.
Caution: climbing, abseiling, "via ferrata", caving, skiing,
mountaineering, canyoning, exploration, emergency res-
cue and working at height, are high risk disciplines and
can result in fatal accidents disciplines. Practice using
these products and make sure you fully understand how
they work. If in any doubt, do not take any risk, refer back
to the documentation. Do not forget that you are perso-
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nally responsible for making sure you are up to date on
all the relevant safety measures, and that you alone are
responsible for any risks taken, and for any damage, inju-
ry or death that may occur to yourself or any third party
when using any of our products, irrespective of what this
may be. In the event that you are not in a position to assu-
me such responsibility or to take such risks, avoid using
this equipment.
2. - General information
2.1 - Before and after use, carry out all the checks descri-
bed in each product's specific "user instructions".
2.2 - If you have the slightest doubt concerning safety
conditions or the product's effectiveness, replace it imme-
diately. Never use a product after it has been subjected to
a fall, as internal damage or malformation that is not
obvious to the naked eye can seriously affect its resistan-
ce. Incorrect usage, mechanical deformation, the acciden-
tal dropping of an instrument, contamination by chemicals,
exposure to heat (100°C max. for all metal products - 50°C
max. for product containing textile components), are just
some of the things that can reduce, restrict and even
sometimes eliminate the product's normal working life
expectancy. Caution: never leave your equipment in a vehi-
cle in direct sunlight!
2.3 - Every user is responsible for the correct use of this
product.
2.4 - This product can be used in combination with other
personal protection devices that comply with the
89/686/CE Directive , in compliance with the usage
instructions .
2.5 - The product is designed for use in weather conditions
capable of sustaining human life.
2.6 - Resistance of natural or otherwise rock anchor points
cannot necessarily be guaranteed. In order to ensure the
appropriate level of protection, a prior critical evaluation by
the user is therefore essential.
2.7 - The anchor point's position is vital in terms of safely
stopping a fall: carefully assess the height of the drop, the
length of the rope and the "pendulum" effect in such a way
as make sure each potential obstacle is avoided: terrain,
equipment rubbing, etc. ).
2.8 - Your life depends on your equipment and its condition
(wear, storage, checks, etc.). If you are not using your own
equipment, we strongly recommend that the before and
after use checks are performed by a qualified person. In all
cases, we recommend that at a minimum, a thorough
check is made by a qualified person each year. Record
and keep the following details: Batch number, date and
place of purchase, date first used and equipment check
dates, user name and any comments.
2.9 - Tractel will not assume any responsibility whatsoever
for damage, injuries or death due to incorrect use, items
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that have been modified or repaired by unauthorised per-
sonnel, or due to the use of non-original replacement
parts.
2.10 - No special precautions are required in term of
transportation Nonetheless, avoid any contact with chemi-
cal agents or other corrosive substances and provide effec-
tive protection for possible pointed or cutting components.
3 - Maintenance and storage
The user is not required to perform any special form of
maintenance. They should simply keep the product clean
and greased.
3.1 - Cleaning: rinse the product frequently with warm
(40°C max.) fresh water, with the possible addition of a
little mild detergent (soft soap). Leave to dry naturally
away from direct heat.
3.2 - Lubrication : Frequently lubricate the moving parts
with a silicone based oil. Avoid getting oil onto the textile
components. This operation should be carried out after
the equipment has been fully cleaned and dried.
3.3 - Disinfection : Submerge the product in warm (20°
max.) water containing a quaternary ammonium salt dis-
infectant for one hour, rinse with fresh water, dry and
lubricate.
3.4 - Storage : after cleaning, drying and lubricating,
store the parts in a dry, cool and shady location (avoid
U.V rays.), free of chemicals (salty environments must be
avoided at all costs), and far away from sharp edges,
heat sources, and protected from humidity, corrosive
substances or any other environment which could be pre-
judicial. Never store products whilst still damp!
4 - Tests
All Tractel products are tested and checked item by item
in compliance with the UNI EN ISO 9002 Standard certi-
fied quality system procedures. The manufacture of
Class III Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) is moni-
tored by a specified body in compliance with Article 11 B
of the 89/686/CEE Directive.
Beware: despite all our efforts, laboratory tests, testing,
usage methods and Standards do not always reproduce
the exact circumstances encountered in the field. This is
why the results obtained when the product is used in
actual conditions within a natural environment can some-
times greatly vary. For this reason, the best method of
getting to know the product is to constantly use it under
the guidance of skilled, experienced instructors.
5 - Descent device operating method
The Tractel descent device is a manual descent product
that complies with the EN 12841 type C and EN 341
Class A Standards.
In compliance with the pr EN 12841 type C Standard, it
enables the user to carry out a controlled decent using a
Lanex dynamic or static rope with a diameter of between
10 and 13mm which comply with the N 892 and EN 1891
Standards respectively. The Tractel descent device ena-
bles you to stop at any point without using the hands.
In compliance with the EN 341 Class A Standard, it ena-
bles the user to make a solo or operator assisted descent
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