Manual Text - CMC I-LANYARD Manual Del Usuario

10

MANUAL TEXT

EN
WARNING
Activities involving the use of this equipment are
inherently dangerous. You are responsible for
your own actions and decisions. Before using this
equipment, you must:
• Read and understand these user instructions
and warnings.
• Familiarize yourself with its capabilities and
limitations.
• Beacompetentpersonand/orgetspecifictraining
in its proper use, or be under the direct supervi-
sion of a trained or otherwise competent person.
• Understand and accept the risks involved.
FAILURETOHEEDANYOFTHESEWARNINGS
MAYRESULTINSEVEREINJURYORDEATH.
Find the latest version of this Manual at cmcpro.com
1. TRACEABILITY &
MARKINGS
(A)ManufacturerIdentification:ManufacturedinUSA
of US and Foreign Components, By CMC Rescue,
Inc.,6740CortonaDrive,Goleta,CA93117,cmcpro.
com(B)ModelIdentification(C)Minimumbreaking
strength(D)Lotnumber(E)Dateofmanufacture
(Month/Day/Year)(F)CEMarkandNumberof
notifiedbodycontrollingproductionofthisPPE,EN
354:2010,EN795/B:2012,VVUÚa.s.,Pikartská
1337/7,71607Ostrava-Radvanice,CzechRepublic,
Tel:00420596252111,Fax:000420596232098
(G)CarefullyReadtheInstructionsBeforeUse
(H)Singleuseronlyindication(I)ProductLabel
Locations
2. FIELD OF
APPLICATION
ThisPersonalProtectiveEquipment(PPE)is
designed for protection and the prevention of falls
from a height when used in accordance with the
standards and procedures described in these
instructions.Itshallnotbeusedoutsideofits
limitations, or for any purpose other than that for
which it is intended.
• StaticI-LanyardasLanyardaccordingtoEN
354:2010
• StaticI-LanyardasTemporaryAnchorDevice
accordingtoEN795/B:2012
• DynamicI-LanyardasLanyardaccordingtoEN
354:2010
• DynamicI-LanyardasTemporaryAnchorDevice
accordingtoEN795/B:2012
• DynamicBullnoseLanyardasLanyardaccording
toEN354:2010
RESPONSIBILITY
Activities involving the use of this device are
inherently dangerous. The user shall assume all
risks and responsibilities for any damage, injury
or death, which may occur during or following the
incorrect use of this equipment. This document
must be provided to the user by the retailer in the
respective country's language and must be kept with
theequipmentwhileitisinuse.Observerelevant
national regulations.
These instructions explain the correct use of your
equipment. The warning symbols inform you of
some potential dangers related to the use of your
equipment, but it is impossible to describe them all.
You are responsible for heeding each warning and
using your equipment correctly. Any misuse of this
equipment will create additional dangers. Contact
CMCifyouhaveanyquestionsordifficultyunder-
standing these instructions. Check cmcpro.com for
updates and additional information.
Before using this equipment, you must:
• Read and understand these instructions and
warnings.
10 |
• Obtainspecifictrainingandcompetencyinits
• Familiarize yourself with its capabilities and
• Understand and accept the risks involved.
• Have a rescue plan in place to deal with any
• Bemedicallyfitforactivitiesatheightandcapable
• Check equipment before and after use.
WARNING:Theusermustensurethat,intheevent
of falling into the PPE system, rescue can take
placeimmediately,safely,andeffectively.Motionless
suspension in a harness may cause severe injury or
death. Avoid hanging unsupported in a harness for
an extended period of time.
(A)Label(B)StructuralStitching(multiplelocations)
(C)ShrinkTubing(D)Thimble(E)I-LanyardConnec-
tionEye(F)BullnoseHarnessConnectionEyes(G)
BullnoseNon-HarnessConnectionEye
INSPECTION
User safety depends on equipment integrity.
Equipment should be thoroughly inspected prior to
being placed into service and before and after each
use.Inaddition,adetailedperiodicinspection,by
acompetentperson,isrequiredatleastevery12
months(dependingoncurrentlocalregulations,
andyourconditionsofusage).Followtheinspection
procedures available at cmcpro.com. Record and
store the results of the inspection in the inspection
checklist.Iftheproductfailsinspection,itshould
be taken out of service and marked accordingly or
destroyed to prevent further use.
LIFESPAN / RETIREMENT
Theequipmenthasalifespanof10yearsfromthe
date of manufacture shown on the product label.
Retirement is also a function of the operating con-
ditions, level of use, and environmental conditions.
Protectfromsharpedges,openflame,extremetem-
peratures, UV rays, chemicals, oils, moisture, and
mechanical stress. A fall load or other exceptional
event can lead to retirement after a single use. Any
concerns about its integrity is cause for retirement.
Iftheproductisretired,itshouldbetakenoutof
service and marked accordingly or destroyed to
prevent further use.
A product must be retired when:
• Ithasreachedthe10yearagelimit.
• Ithasbeensubjectedtoamajorevent(fall,
• Ithasbeenexposedtoextremeenvironments
• Itfailstopassinspectionorthereareanydoubts
• Ithasanuncertainusagehistory.
• Itbecomesobsoleteduetochangesinlegislation,
BEFORE EACH USE
• Check the product for signs of wear including
• Confirmproductlabelingislegible.
• Check for the presence of dirt or foreign objects
DURING USE
Continually:
• Monitor the condition of the product. Hazards
CMCPRO.COM
proper use.
limitations.
emergencies that could arise during use of
the device.
of controlling your own security and emergency
situations.
3. NOMENCLATURE
4. INSPECTION,
POINTS TO VERIFY
shockloadetc.).
(Sharpedges,hightemperatures,corrosive
environmentetc.)orbecomecontaminated
(chemicalsetc.).
about its reliability.
standards, technique or compatibility.
structural stitching, rope sheath, and rope core.
thatcanaffectorpreventnormaloperation(e.g.
grit,sand,etc.).
mayaffecttheperformanceoftheequipmentsuch
as extreme temperatures, sharp edges, chemical
reagents, electrical conductivity, cutting, abrasion,
climatic exposure, and pendulum falls.
• Evaluateenvironmentalconditions.Dampor
icy environments can alter the behavior of the
product.
• Check the condition of attachment points and the
connections to other equipment in the system.
Make sure that all pieces of equipment in the
system are correctly positioned with respect to
each other.
• Connectors should be loaded in their strongest
orientation.
CARRYING, MAINTENANCE, STORAGE &
TRANSPORT
• Storage-Storeinacool,dry,darkplace.Avoid
chemicals, moisture, and direct sunlight. Store
without mechanical stress caused by jamming,
pressure, or tension.
• Transport-Keepawayfromdirectsunlight,
chemicals, dirt and mechanical damage. For this
purpose, a protective bag or container should
be used.
• Drying-Dryatroomtemperaturebetween10°
Cand30°C,avoiddirectsunlight,neverusea
tumble drier or direct heat.
• Cleaning–Washsoiledproductsinclean
warm water or use mild unscented soap. Avoid
detergent.Rinsewell.Dryatroomtemperature
between10°Cand30°C,avoiddirectsunlight,
neveruseatumbledrierordirectheat.Donotuse
a pressure washer.
Principal Materials:
• DynamicI-Lanyard:nylon
• StaticI-Lanyard:polyester
• DynamicBullnoseLanyard:nylon
WARNING:Failuretofollowtheseinstructionsmay
endanger life.
WARRANTY & REPAIRS
IfyourCMCproducthasadefectdueto
workmanship or materials, please contact CMC
Customer Support at info@cmcpro.com for warranty
information and service.
CMC's warranty does not cover damages caused
by improper care, improper use, alterations and
modifications,accidentaldamageorthenatural
breakdown of material over extended use and time.
Theequipmentshouldnotbemodifiedinanyway
or altered to allow attachment of additional parts
without the manufacturer's written recommendation.
Iforiginalcomponentsaremodifiedorremovedfrom
the product, its safety aspects may be restricted.
All repair work shall be performed by the manu-
facturer.Allotherworkormodificationsvoidthe
warranty and releases CMC from all liability and
responsibility as the manufacturer.
5. COMPATIBILITY
Equipment used with this product must meet regula-
tory requirements in your jurisdiction and/or country.
UseonlyEN362connectorsforconnectingsystem
components. Personal Fall Protection Systems shall
follow the requirements of EN 363.
Whencombiningthisproductwithotherequipment
and/or using this product in a rescue/fall arrest
system, users must understand the instructions of
all components prior to use and comply with them
to ensure that safety aspects of these items do not
interfere with each other. This product should only
be used in connection with PPE components bearing
theCE-symboltoprotectagainstfallsfromheights.
WARNING:Dangermayariseandfunctionalitymay
be compromised by combining other equipment
with this product. User assumes all responsibility
fornon-standarduseofthisproductoradded
components.
LANYARD EN 354: 2010
Rescue or Fall Arrest System:
Connection of the lanyard to a full body harness for
a rescue or fall arrest system according to EN 363
takes place at the fall arrest attachment points on
the harness; use only connectors complying with