Climbing Technology Sparrow 2D646 Manual página 11

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The instruction manual for this device consists of general
and specific instructions, both must be carefully read and
understood before use. attention! This leaflet shows the
specific instruction only.
SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIoNS EN12841-C / EN341-2a.
Any activity carried out at a height of more than two me-
tres requires the use of Personal Protection Equipment
(PPE) as a protection against the risk of a fall. Before ac-
cessing the work station, all the risk factors must be evalu-
ated (environmental, concomitant, consequential). These
user instructions include the necessary information for a
correct use of the Sparrow descender for work at heights.
This device is a PPE intended to be included in a rope ac-
cess system. Rope length adjusters and descenders are
not intended for use in fall arrest.
0) FIELD oF aPPLICaTIoN.
Rope adjustment device EN 12841:2006-C, rescue de-
scender EN 341:2011-2A. Must be used only with ropes
(core + sheath) static - semi-static - EN 1891 type A -
10.5 ≤ Ø ≤ 11.
1) NoMENCLaTURE.
Components of the device (Fig. 3): A) Counter-block; B)
Snapping catch; C) Attachment slot; D) Control handle;
E) Fixed side plate; F) Cam; G) Cam pivot; H) Feed rope
slot; I) Sliding side plate; L) Safety catch.
Components of the system (Fig. 4.1-4.2): M) Anchor
point; N) Engaged side of the rope; O) Hand control-
ling the descent; P) Descender; Q) Free end of the rope;
R) Connector for linking to the harness or anchor point; S)
Hand holding the free end of the rope.
Handle positions (Fig. 4.3): T) Stand-by / Safety work po-
sitioning; U) Work positioning; V) Start descending; X)
Maximum descent speed; Y) (EBS) extra braking system.
Materials: Light alloy (side plates), stainless steel (cam,
counter-blocks, hinges, springs), nylon (handle and safe-
ty catch).
2) MaRkING.
On the device are engraved the following information
(Fig. 2): 1) Name of the manufacturer or of the respon-
sible for the immission in the market. 2) Product model.
3) Indication of the free end of the rope. 4) 0333 - Num-
ber of the notified body responsible for the control of the
manufacturing. 5) CE marking. attention! EN 341:2011
is not included in the harmonized standards for PPE, the
CE marking refers solely to EN 12841:2006. 6) Logo ad-
vising the user to carefully read the instruction manual be-
fore employing the device. 7) Indication for the anchored/
engaged side of the rope. 8) Number, year of the relevant
EN normative of reference: EN 12841:2006-C - Rope
access system rope adjustment devices; ROPE  10.5 ≤
Ø ≤ 11 - For use with static or semi-static ropes EN 1891
type A, ø between 10.5 and 11 mm; 150 kg - Maximum
work load permitted; EN 341:2011 - Rescue Descend-
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ers; ROPE  ø 11 Patron PLUS TEUFELBERGER - For use
with static or semi-static ropes certified toEN 1891 tipo A,
ø 11 mm; 100 m - Max descent length permitted; 30 kg
≤≤ 150 kg - Min and Max work load permitted; T>-
40°C - Lowest temperature of use permitted. 9) Indication
about the work modes of the control handle.10) Batch
number and year of manufacture.
3) CHECk LIST.
Before each use verify that: there are no signs of abrasion,
cracks, corrosion; the cam rotates freely, without jamming
and the spring of the cam snaps it in the rope locking
position; the cam is not worn out especially in the area
where it locks on to the rope and inside the grove for the
rope; the connector placed in the attachment slot is free
to rotate unimpeded; the control handle works properly,
the spring sets back the handle in to the "REST" position;
the mobile side plate hooks properly on to the hinge of
the cam; the control handle rotates correctly without im-
pediments; the karabiners lock properly; no dirt in or on
the descender (ex. sand); check the rope for signs of abra-
sion, corrosion, frying yarns and, stitches or swages, are
in good state. attention! Before you apply a load on to
the device, make a thorough good working order check.
Before performing work at heights: it is mandatory to pre-
arrange a rescue plan to give immediate assistance to
the operator in difficulty; inform the operator about the
rescue plan. During each use: regularly check the cor-
rect functioning of the device, the correct placement of
the other components included in the system; make sure
nothing interferes with the system throughout the entire
length; make sure the connectors are properly locked and
the safety catch is closed; ensure the rope is always in ten-
sion to avoid possible free-falls; avoid having slack rope
between the anchor and the attachment on the harness.
4) INSTRUCTIoNS FoR USE.
The device has been designed to be used in weather con-
ditions that can normally be withstood by humans (oper-
ating temperature range between +40°C and -40°C). All
the materials and treatments are hypoallergenic and do
not cause skin irritation or sensitivity. During the use, it is
essential for your own safety, that the device and the an-
chor points are always correctly placed, and that the work
is organized in such a way, to minimize the risk of a fall
from a height. Always make sure to have enough clear-
ance to avoid impacts with the ground or obstacles on the
trajectory of a bad fall in the air. Only anchor points that
comply with the EN 795 standard can be used (minimum
strength 12 kN or 18 kN for non-metallic anchors) that
do not have sharp edges. The anchor point must be al-
ways located at or above waist level to minimize the even-
tual free fall distance (Fig. 7.1).
Inserting and removing the rope.
Connect the Sparrow to the ventral ring of your full
body harness (Fig. 5) or to the anchor point (Fig. 6),
using a locking karabiner certified to EN 362:2004
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