1.2 User requirements
• Read these instructions for use thoroughly before using this product. You may only
use this product after you have read and understood these instructions for use.
• This product may only be used as a descender and rescue device or for work positio-
ning according to EN 12841-C for persons.
• This product may only be used by max. two persons at a time.
• You may only use this product if you are mentally and physically capable of
doing so.
• PPE equipment is ment as personal equipment for every user.
1.3 Visual and functional inspection
• The annual visual and functional inspection must be carried out by
authorized partner.
• This product must be inspected (e.g. damage of the rope etc.) before and after its use
by the user.
• If the product has been subjected to heavy loads (e.g. due to a fall) , it must be sent to
for inspection. Don't forget to give us all necessary information
(where and how this product has been damaged).
• If the use of this product does not seem safe anymore (e.g. rope damaged etc.), send
it to
or an authorized partner for inspection and repair. Do not use it!
• Fill in the inspection protocol carefully. Each inspection must be entered.
1.4 Use
• The lifetime of metal parts of this product is unlimited.
• This product will heat up during the descent. Touching the housing or holding the
long rope end during descent may lead to burns.
• If sharp edges cannot be avoided, always use a protecting shield to protect the
rope from damage or breaking.
• Always fix this product to an anchor device according to EN 795 before descending.
• Do not guide the loaded rope end through the eye bolts. This would stop the
descent.
• This product may only be used in combination with tested and certified products
(according to applicable standards for PPE against falls from a height).
• You may only resell this product when accompanied by the instructions for use in the
respective language of the country and the complete inspection protocol.
• The use protocol must be filled in after each use.
• Descending and rescue devices, which are stored at the working side, have to be
covered against environmental influences.
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offers trainings for that purpose.
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1.5 Storage and transport
• Store this product in a dry and clean place protected from mechanical (e.g. sharp
edges) and chemical hazards (e.g. acids, gas) at room temperature and protected
from light (e.g. UV).
• Store and transport this product in the original or an equivalent packaging. Store the
rope loosely in figure of eight loops to avoid knots, which may result in blocking the
device.
1.6 Maintenance
• Repairs may only be effected by
or an authorized partner.
• If this product has been subjet to a fall, all parts must be inspected and, if necessary,
be replaced by
.
• This product must not be tumble-dried, dried in the sun or over a heat source
(e.g. radiator) -> Air-dry this product in an airy, shaded place.
• This product (the rope in particular) must not be disinfected or impregnated.
• Do not use chemicals when cleaning the product.
• This product must be inspected by
year but in any case after maximum descent distance written on page 10. Enter the
distance in the use protocol.
1.7 Accidents and rescue plan
• A suspension trauma can be triggered by falling into the rope, a long descent or if a
person is helplessly suspended in the harness for a long time.
• Prepare a rescue plan indicating all possible rescue measures in case of emergency
before using this product.
• Check the use and fall area and make sure to secure, mitigate or remove possible
dangers before using this product.
or an authorized partner at least once a
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