Company
AAK Safety AS
Document name
Instructions for use, Smartline
Document number
TEC-GL-001-011-ENG-15
Date
05.05.2017
Instructions for use, Smartline
Introduction
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You have just bought rescue equipment from AAK Safety AS,
and we thank you for your confidence.
We will in this document give information about the correct use
of the Smartline in different situations. These instructions must
be read and fully understood by all persons who are going to
use the Smartline. We also recommend that all employers read
these instructions carefully, to ensure a good safety level.
Users shall be trained in the use of the equipment.
This product is made in accordance with the European
directive 89/686/EEC, which applies to construction, design
and production of PPE and complies with EN341:1992
Descender devices, class D.
These instructions will contribute to the safe use of the
Smartline.
The Smartline
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The Smartline is a rescue product that can be used for descent
by the user or another person from heights up to 80 metres.
It is a single use device, which means that after use it must be
discarded. The Smartline may be supplied with different line
lengths as specified on the bag.
The Smartline is a complete system, which consists of the
following parts:
1 Descender device
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1 aramid line (different lengths available);
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1 karabiner (green) to connect the descender device to
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a harness;
1 karabiner (silver) to connect the line to the sling;
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1 anchor sling for anchoring to the construction
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(polyester);
1 bag to carry and protect the complete kit;
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1 knife;
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1 short version of the user instructions (sewn inside the
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bag);
These instructions are in addition to those supplied in the pack.
TEC-GL-001-011-ENG-15
This user instruction was made by AAK
Safety AS. It is not allowed to copy or use
any of the material in any form without
written approval from Aak Safety. Such
approval shall always be obtained in
advance. ©Aak Safety AS
Warning!
During long descents the descender
will get hot, and shall not be touched
other places than on the plastic handle.
The use of gloves is recommended to
avoid burning of hands/fingers!
Warning!
The information in this user instruction
is not complete, and can not replace
proper training by a qualified instructor.
Work at heights is potentially
dangerous. The consequences of
misuse of equipment, wrong
equipment, or lack of maintenence can
be seriouus injury or death.
The employer is responsible for
providing training in the use of this
equipment, and must have a system for
control and maintenence of the
equipment. The user is responsible for
using the equipment as it was meant to
be used, store, inspect and maintain
the equipment properly.
The user must be physically and
medically fit for work at heights.
The manufacturer of this equipment is
not responsible for injuries or accidents
as a conequence of wrong use or lack
of maintenence.
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