Anthron AC-30 Manual Del Usuario página 6

READ THIS NOTICE
CAREFULLY
This device was designed to offer you the degree of safety
expected from personal protective equipment in accordance
with the 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 this equipment. Each of the components constituting the
safety 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 and even unimaginable possible
modes of use of these devices. Only techniques shown in the
figures that are not crossed out or displaying a skull are
recommended and covered by the warranty.
b) This product 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
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by improper use or misuse of the equipment.
c) This product may be used combined with personal protective
equipment conforming to Directive 89/686/EEC and compatibly
with the relevant information.
d) 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.
e) Regular periodical inspections should be carried out by an
authorised person at least once a year. For this purpose an
inspection record should be established (see the backside of
these instructions). Furthermore we warmly recommend one
set of equipment is used by one person only as its history of use
is best traced and understood in this way. Reject to use any
retired or not regularly inspected devices. These devices must
be destroyed to prevent any further use.
f) The locking action of the device may be considerably reduced
if the device or the rope is dirty, oily, muddy or icy.
g) Prolonged use in salty environments (e.g. sea cliffs) may
affect the performance of the product.
h) Do not expose the device to significant heat or cold (see work
and stock temperature).
i) Avoid any contact with chemical reagents as they may affect
the performance of this product. Contact the producer if