General Information - Kong DUCK Manual Del Usuario

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1 – GENERAL INFORMATION
A) Users must read and perfectly understand the information pro-
vided by the manufacturer (hereinafter 'information') before using
the product. Warning: this information relates to the characteris-
tics, services, assembly, disassembly, maintenance, conservation,
disinfection, etc of the product, even though it does include some
suggestions on how to use the products, it must not be considered
as a true to life instruction manual (the same as a use and main-
tenance handbook for a car that does not teach how to drive it and
does not replace the driving school). Warning: climbing rocks and
ice, abseiling, via ferrata, speleology, alpine skiing, canyoning,
exploration, rescue work, tree climbing and works at a height are
all activities with a high degree of risk, possibly leading to acci-
dents and even death. Avoid using this product if you are not in a
position to undertake these responsibilities and assume these
risks. You will completely undertake alone all risks and liabilities
against any damages, injuries or death possibility incurred by you
yourself or third parties from using any of our products, no matter
what type they may be. Learn how to use this product and make
sure you have thoroughly understood how it works and its limits,
in doubt never take any risks but ask. Remember that:
- this product shall be used by trained skilled persons only
otherwise the user shall be constantly supervised by said
persons, who shall guarantee for their safety,
- you are personally responsible for knowing this product, learning
how to use it and all the safety precautions involved.
B) Carry out all the controls described in the specific product-relat-
ed information before and after use and particularly make sure
that the product is:
- in perfect condition and works well,
suited to the use you want to make of it, you are responsible for
the proper use of this product: techniques without the cross only
are allowed, any other usage is forbidden: risk of death!
Keep a "control card" recording the results of controls.
C) If you have any doubts about the product's safety and working
conditions, replace it immediately. Do not use the product any
more after a fall as any internal damage or deformation not visible
from outside could have considerably reduced the strength.
Improper use, mechanical deformation, accidentally dropping the
equipment from a height, wear, chemical contamination, exposure
to beyond the normal climatic conditions (metal products only: -
30/+100°C – products with textile parts: -30/+50°C), are a few
examples of other causes possibly reducing, limiting and even ter-
minating the product's service life.
Your life depends on the constant efficiency of your equipment (we
would earnestly recommend equipment for personal use only) and
its history (use, storage, controls, etc.).
D) This product can be used combined with personal protective
equipment conforming to Directive 89/686/EEC when compatible
with the relevant information of the product. When you intend to
combine two (or more) products read carefully the information.
E) The anchor position is essential for a safety fall arrest: care-
fully assess the free height under the user (clearance), height of a
potential fall, rope paid out and the "pendulum" effect in order to
avoid all possible obstacles (e.g. ground, material rubbing against
the rock face, etc..).
F) Resistance of anchors point, either natural or fixed into the
rock, is not always granted and therefore it is essential for the user
to carefully judge the situation beforehand to guarantee adequate
protection.
G) It is strictly forbidden to modify and/or repair the product: The
Manufacturer shall not be held liable for any damages, injuries or
death caused by: improper use, product modifications, repairs by
unauthorized persons or use of non-original spare parts
H) During transportation avoid exposure to U.V. radiations and