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Periodic inspections shall as well check that product marks are
clearly legible.
5 – PRODUCT LIFE
Read point 1C very carefully. Lifetime of metallic devices is theo-
retically unlimited while lifetime of textile or plastic devices is of 10
years from the production date under the following conditions:
maintenance and storage are made as described at point 3; pre
use, after use and periodic controls do not show any malfunction,
deformation, wear, etc., the device has been correctly used not
exceeding ¼ of the breaking load. Do not use obsolete devices,
(i.e.: expired lifetime, lacking of periodic control-card with updated
registration, non conforming to norms, not suitable or compatible
to the present techniques, etc.). Reject devices which are obso-
lete, deformed, wear off, not properly working, etc. destroying
them in order to avoid any future use.
6 – OBLIGATIONS OF LAW
Work, sport and professional activities are often governed by spe-
cific national laws that may impose limitation and/or obligations in
the use of PPE and of SAFETY SYSTEM (of which PPE are com-
ponents). Users and instructors shall know and apply the laws that
might impose obligations different from those indicated in this
information.
7 – GUARANTEE
The Manufacturer guaranties the conformity of supplied goods to
agreed specifications. The guarantee covering faults is limited to
production defects and raw materials: it does not include wear and
tear, oxidation, damages caused by improper use and/or during
competition, no correct maintenance, transport, storage, etc.; it
decays immediately in case of modifications or alterations of the
product. Validity corresponds to the legal guarantee of the country
in which the product was sold (max 3 years) and shall be effective
from the selling date by the Manufacturer. No claims may be
lodged against the Manufacturer after such term has elapsed. Any
request of reparation must be accompanied by documentary evi-
dence of the date of purchase. If the defect is recognized, the
Manufacturer, at its only discretion, will repair or replace or refund
the product. In no case the Manufacturer's liability will exceed to
the invoiced price.
8 – INFORMATION ABOUT "DUCK"
The "DUCK" is a rope clamp, certified to EN 567:97 and UIAA 126
standards and when inserted onto textile ropes - conforming to
standards EN 564:06 (accessory ropes) or EN 892:04 (dynamic
ropes) or EN 1891:98 (semi-static ropes) with a ø between 8 and
13 mm, will lock under load in one direction being free to slide in
the opposite direction (direction of use).
"DUCK" has been tested and homologated for use on tape longes
"YAKU" and "ARO TUBULAR". It is very useful has emergency
clamp in progression together, in several rescue and self-rescue
manoeuvres.
This device works perfectly on dry clean textile ropes. Warning:
the locking action can be considerably reduced (and even nulli-
fied) on dirty, oily, muddy or icy ropes as the device may slides
along the rope. This chiefly occurs on ropes of a diameter less
than 10 mm. Warning: do not to use the "DUCK" directly on wire
cables.
Fig. 1 – Terminology and materials used for main parts: (A) Body,
(B) Cam, (C) Mobile side – made of alu alloy, (D) Cylinder where
the rope slides made of steel, (E) Accessory cord to be inserted in
to the cam hole.
8.1 - Positioning
Whit "DUCK" positioning in fig. 2:
a) deblock by lifting and open the side face by rotating it clock-wise,
b) insert "DUCK" onto the rope – check direction of use marked on
the device,
c) close the mobile side blocking it on the cylinder,
d) insert a connector – preferably parallel (like Oval kl) or sym-
metric (like Napik kl) into the cylinder.
Important: connector shell be fitted whit a gate locking device.