ENGLISH
This device was designed to offer you the degree of safety expected from personal
protective equipment in accordance with the European Directive 89/686/EEC.
Important recommendations:
a) Use of this product is feasible only in combination with other parts of the total
equipment needed. Therefore check carefully whether the product is compatible
with other parts/components of the said equipment. Each of the components
constituting the system ought to have the relevant CE CERTIFICATE.
b) Lifetime of this product will be extended if it is used with care. In particular avoid
rubbing against abrasive surfaces and/or sharp edges.
SAFETY MEASURES AND WARNINGS
a) There are innumerable or even unimaginable possible modes of use of this
device. Only techniques
shown in the figures that are not crossed out or
displaying a skull are recommended and covered by the warranty.
b) This device must be used exclusively by adequately skilled persons otherwise
the user must be constantly supervised by trained personnel, who must
guarantee for the safety.
This includes liability against damages, injuries and death incurred by improper
use or misuse of the equipment.
c) Do not hesitate to retire the device after a major fall or a major impact. It may
cause internal or invisible damage that may significantly weaken its strength. In
case of uncertainty treat the device as damaged or consult ANTHRON.
d) Regular periodical inspections should be carried out by an authorized person at
least once a year. For this purpose an inspection record should be established
(see the backside of these instructions). Furthermore we would sincerely
recommend one set of equipment is used by one person only as its history of
use is best traced and understood in this way.
e) Reject to use any retired or not regularly inspected devices. These devices
must be destroyed to prevent any further use.
f) Prolonged use in dirty and salty environments (e.g. sea cliffs) may affect the
performance of the product.
g) Do not expose the device to significant heat or cold (see work and stock temp.).