Singing rock DSDplus Manual Del Usuario página 8

ENGLISH
READ THIS NOTICE CAREFULLY
This device was designed to offer you the degree of safety expected from
personal protective equipment in accordance with the European Regulation
(EU) 2016/425.
SAFETY MEASURES AND WARNINGS
a) There are innumerable and even unimaginable possible modes of use of
this device. Only techniques shown in the figures that are not crossed out
or displaying a warranty symbol 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 by improper use or misuse of the
equipment.
c) This product may be used combined with personal protective equipment
conforming to Regulation (EU) 2016/425 and compatibly with the rele-
vant information.
d) Lifetime of this product will be extended if it is used with care. In particu-
lar avoid rubbing against abrasive surfaces and/or sharp edges.
e) Primary function of the descender is progression along a working line,
and is not suitable for use in a fall arrest system. It must always be used
in conjunction with a fall-arrest device on an independent safety line.
f) The braking action of the device and thus your safety may be conside-
rably 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 perfor-
mance of this product. Contact the producer if in doubt.
j) The descender device should never be left in place (specifically outdoors)
e.g. at a workstation because of the weathering deterioration of the
rope.
k) This device is not tested for use in explosive atmospheres.
l) In work at a height the foreman must ensure proper management and
planning (including risk assessment and rescue plan) of the work being
performed.
FUNCTIONING PRINCIPLES
Figure 1: INSTALLATION OF THE ROPE
The descender can either be attached to the harness concordant with either
EN 361, EN 813 or EN 12277 (fig. 4/ A - the operator slides with the descender
along the rope) or it can be fastened to an anchor (fig. 4/C – the rope slides
through the non-moving descender). To install the descender on the rope,
first form a bight on the rope (fig. 1/B). The handle of the descender has to