Safety Notices - EDELRID FLEX LITE Manual De Instrucciones

ANCHOR POINT
In order to avoid high loads and swinging falls in the
event of a fall, anchor points for belay purposes must
always be as vertical as possible above the person to
be belayed. The lanyard/ anchor device from the
anchor point to the person secured should always be
kept as taut as possible. Slack ropes must be avoid-
ed! The anchor point must be designed in such a way
that, when fixing the PPE, no effects can occur which
reduce the stability and it is not damaged during use.
Sharp edges, ridges and crushing can seriously
impair the stability. These should be covered, where
necessary, using suitable auxiliary equipment. The
anchor point and the anchoring must be able to with-
stand the expected loads in a worst-case scenario.
Even if energy absorbers (to EN 355) are used, the
anchor points must be specified for a fall arresting
force of up to 12 kN, also refer to EN 795
When using a lanyard (fall arrest system), please note
that the maximum overall length of the lanyard in-
cluding shock absorbers and connecting compo-
nents must not exceed 2.0m.

SAFETY NOTICES

When combining this product with other compo-
nents, the safety aspects of the products may
interfere with each other.
If this product is used in combination with other
components of a rescue/fall arrest system, users
must acquaint themselves with the enclosed rec-
ommendations, notes and instructions for these
components prior to use and comply with them.
This equipment should only be used in connection
with parts of personal protective equipment (PPE)
bearing the CE-symbol to protect individuals against
falls from heights.
If original components are modified or removed
from the product, its safety aspects may be restrict-
ed. The equipment should not be modified in any
way or altered to allow attachment of additional
parts without the manufacturer's written recom-
mendation.
The equipment must be checked for possible
damage before and after each use. It must be
ensured that the equipment is serviceable and
fully functional. The equipment must be discarded
immediately if there is even the slightest doubt as
to its serviceability.
WARNING! The products must be kept away from
damaging environments. This includes contact with
abrasive and aggressive substances (e.g. acids
(battery acid!), alkalis, soldering water, oils, clean-
ing agents), as well as extreme temperatures and
flying sparks.
In addition, sharp edges, wetness and especially ic-
ing-up can diminish the stability of textiles.
CLIMATE REQUIREMENTS Fig. 10b
The permanent use temperature of the product (in
dry condition) ranges from approx. -20°C to +55°C.
LIFESPAN AND REPLACEMENT
The lifespan of the product mainly depends mainly
on the way and frequency in which it is used and
external influences.
Products made from synthetic fibre (polyamide, poly-
ester, dyneema) are subject to a certain ageing pro-
cess even if they are not used. This is caused by the
intensivity of UV-rays and environmental influences.
The maximum service life at optimum storage con-
ditions (see item Storage) and with no use is 12 years.
The maximum service life (commercial/non-com-
mercial use) assuming proper use, no visible signs of
wear, and at optimum storage conditions is 10 years.