Tendon Hattrick10.2 Manual Del Usuario

Read these instructions carefully before use:
m) Use of dynamic ropes
This product may be used only by persons who are duly acquainted with the methods of belaying and use of dynamic
ropes. Dynamic ropes are designed to secure persons during ascent and descent in mountaineering and indoor climbing
dynamically. In combination with a complete belaying system, they are capable of arresting the free fall of the user
with a limited impact force.
Check before use that the rope is compatible with the remaining parts of your equipment. The manufacturer
recommends to test the whole equipment in a safe place with no risk of fall.
n) Types of dynamic ropes and their permitted use
Ropes can be divided into several rope systems in accordance with the label data:
Single rope – dynamic mountaineering rope capable of being used singly, as a link in the safety chain, to arrest
a person's fall.
Half rope – dynamic mountaineering rope which is capable, when used in pairs, as a link in the safety chain to arrest
a person's fall with a limited impact force. THE ROPE STRANDS MUST NOT GO THROUGH COMMON BELAYING
ELEMENTS.
Twin rope – dynamic mountaineering rope which is capable, when used in pairs and parallel, as a link in the safety
chain to arrest a person's fall with a limited impact force. THE ROPE STRANDS MUST GO THROUGH COMMON
BELAYING ELEMENTS.
Half ropes and twin ropes must not be used as single ropes. In case of increased danger by falling stones or
impossibility of good belaying, a half rope or twin rope system shall be used.
o) Recommended accessories for use in belaying system
When purchasing safety and belaying accessories, always make sure that the accessories have all requisites and
required properties. Each belaying and handling element in the climber-rope-belaying device chain must comply
with the relevant European or UIAA standard. Never use a separate textile sling directly, without a karabiner, as a
progressive belaying element. In case of a fall, the rope would immediately burn through or the belaying sling would
burst as a result of rubbing between the rope and the sling.
Warning: A small diameter of ropes requires increased caution when using the belaying device (for belaying, rappelling,
fall arresting, etc.). The ropes TENDON Master with a diameter smaller than 9.5 mm (for instance, TENDON 9.2 Master
and TENDON 9.4 Master) may be used for these purposes only with corresponding belaying devices that are declared
by the manufacturer as suitable for use with this diameter of ropes.
p) Cleaning, maintenance, infl uence of chemicals and disinfection of ropes
Contaminated ropes may be washed manually in lukewarm water with a temperature not exceeding 30 °C (86 °F). For
better effect, soap or soapfl akes may be added. After that, fl ush the ropes carefully with clean water and let them
dry up in a dry shady place.
Dynamic ropes shall not be allowed to come into contact with any chemicals. The rope damage is mostly not evident.
Do not use a rope contaminated with a chemical substance any longer.
For disinfection of dynamic ropes, use a weak 1% solution of potassium permanganate.
q) Life span
If all general instructions for safe use of dynamic ropes are observed, the following tentative life span data may
be recommended:
Intensive – everyday use (sport climbing, mountain guides, artifi cial walls)
Regular – weekend use (year-round)
Regular – weekend use (seasonal)
Occasional use (recreational, once a month)
Sporadic use
Unused rope
For TOP ROPE belaying, a specially developed indoor rope shall be used. Selection of the proper rope type for a specifi c
application provides for longer life span of the rope.
The manufacturer forbids to use the rope after it has arrested a long and hard fall. Such a rope must be
withdrawn from use immediately.
Check your equipment regularly. Other reasons for rejection of the rope are damaged fi bres of the rope sheath (at own
discretion), hard spots under the rope sheath indicating the possibility of local damages, clusters of fused fi bres in the
rope sheath, direct contact with open fl ame, more than 10 years passed since the rope was produced.
Rope age identifi cation:
There is an identifi cation tape or marker thread inside the rope. The identifi cation tape contains the following
information repeatedly: rope manufacturer, standard used for testing, number of certifi cation laboratory,
UIAA, year of manufacture.
The colour marker thread identifi es the calendar year of manufacture of the rope:
2002 red/green, 2003 red/black, 2004 green, 2005 blue, 2006 yellow, 2007 black, 2008 red/yellow, 2009
blue/yellow, 2010 green/yellow, 2011 black/yellow, 2012 red/blue.
Note: Every manufacturer uses an own system of colour marking!
r) Adverse eff ects on the life span of dynamic ropes (infl uence of moisture and ice)
A wet or frozen rope has signifi cantly reduced dynamic properties and strength, especially its strength in knots drops.
Rubbing against rock, karabiners or other sharp edges is the most frequent way of mechanical damage to the rope.
Dust penetrating into the rope structure in the presence of moisture causes slow wear of the rope. If possible, always
use a packaging for the rope. Rubbing and subsequent thermal effects during rappelling and lowering may damage
the rope sheath and reduce its strength and life span.
s) Danger of sharp edges
Do not use the rope after a fall over a sharp edge any longer.
t) Infl uence of storage and infl uence of use ageing
Dynamic ropes shall not be stored close to heat radiators and other heat sources as well as in direct sunlight (THIS
APPLIES TO SHOP WINDOWS ALSO). Storage room humidity and temperature should be about 60 % and 20 °C,
GB
respectively (recommended values). Dynamic ropes shall not be allowed to come into contact with any chemicals
(as organic chemicals, oils, acid) or their vapours. If they come into contact with the above chemicals, do not use
them any longer.
Instructions to users
The manufacturer shall not be held responsible for any damage, injury or death caused by irregular use of this
product.
Advice and instructions related to safe behaviour in mountaineering can be obtained from the Safety Committee of
the relevant national Alpinist Association. Do never forget that mountaineering and climbing sports are risky activities.
Both the manufacturer and the distributor shall not be held responsible for the way the ropes are used. The label
of every rope specifi es the rope system in which the rope may be used (single, half, twin). The user is obligated to
inspect the rope prior to use, after use and after any extraordinary event. When in doubt about the condition of the
rope, do not use it any longer.
Shrinkage is a physical property of polymer (polyamide). The shrinkage of ropes may make up to 5 % of length
depending on conditions of use, frequency of washing, thermal stress. The user should measure the length of the rope
immediately after buying it, later complaints will be rejected.
Rope inspection
Examine the rope visually and by touch after every climbing day, after every heavier fall, after every climbing activity
if you use crampons and ice-axe.
In case the dynamic rope is being used for construction works at height or rescue activities, it has to be examined by a
competent person authorized by the manufacturer at least once every twelve months.
The manufacturer shall not be held responsible for any accident which was caused by the use of a damaged rope
which was to be withdrawn from use. Ropes withdrawn from use must be marked or deteriorated in a way which will
guarantee that further use of the ropes will be made impossible.
Pictograms
SINGLE ROPES
Only one rope is used for ascent. This is the basic and most widely used method of using ropes for ascent.
HALF ROPES
Separate ropes are anchored in alternating belaying points. This system reduces the risk of rope breakage by
falling stones and provides maximum protection in alpine conditions and tough climbing.
TWIN ROPES
The same ropes are always used in pairs and have common belaying points. Twin ropes guarantee a high level
of safety especially in classic alpine climbing.
STANDARD
Improved basic fi nish of dynamic ropes. The new technological process enables to apply impregnating agents as
early as the standard fi nishing of ropes is done. The result is an excellent water repellency, abrasion resistance
and extended life span of TENDON ropes.
PROTECT SHIELD
In addition to the standard fi nishing against water and abrasion, the sheath of the entire product is treated
with the TEFLON
called NANOTECHNOLOGY, TEFLON
less than 1 year effectively prevents penetration of water, dust and other particles into the rope sheath in which way the water
1 year to 2 years repellency and the abrasion resistance of ropes are increased.
2 to 3 years COMPLETE SHIELD
3 to 5 years The maximum level of protection of ropes with high water repellency and abrasion resistance. Using the new
5 to 7 years progressive method called NANOTECHNOLOGY, TEFLON
10 years maximum rope sheath as well as the rope core and forms an almost impermeable protective layer against water and dust
that could damage the sheath or the core. COMPLETE SHIELD is a new impregnation which extends the life
span of TENDON ropes signifi cantly.
TeROM – TENDON ELECTRONIC ROPE MARKING
Electronic rope marking by means of a microchip.
SBS – SIMPLE BRAIDING SYSTEM
The simple braiding system (SBS) is a system where every strand is woven into the sheath independently.
This sheath construction increases the abrasion resistance of the rope and improves its mechanical properties
– its fl exibility.
COMPACT – COMPACT TERMINATION
A unique technology of terminating ropes. The core and the sheath are connected into a single compact unit
in the last 15 mm of the rope length.
MIDPOINT OF ROPE
The rope is distinctly marked in the midpoint of its length with a safe ink which does not affect its structure
or its mechanical properties.
BICOLOUR
Use of different sheath colours and patterns for each half of the rope. It is advantageous for rappelling.
CE – symbol of conformity
This symbol confi rms that the product meets safety requirements specifi ed in the relevant European Standard.
The number following the CE symbol (e.g., CE 1019) indicates the relevant accredited laboratory.
UIAA
Products marked with this symbol meet the rigorous safety requirements of UIAA – International Union of
Alpinist Associations.
EN 892
The standard defi ning safety requirements and test methods for dynamic mountaineering ropes within the European
Union. Products marked with this symbol meet the relevant safety instructions.
® EVO NANOTECHNOLOGY surface fi nish. Using the new progressive method of surface fi nishing
®
EVO in form of very small particles is applied to the rope sheath and very
® EVO in form of very small particles is applied to the
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