IRUDEK BOREAS Manual De Uso página 19

OVERLOAD AND TEMPERATURE
Devices that have been subjected to a fall or heavy load must
be removed.
• Rope clamp: When the rope clamp is activated, the
handwheel can only turn in one direction. Turn the
handwheel gently to find out the direction in which the
handwheel can turn.
• Danger: If you turn the handwheel in the wrong direction
(locked), the handwheel or the device may be damaged.
In this case, the device must be inspected by Irudek or an
authorised partner.
• Temperature: This product can be used in environments
between - 40° C and + 65°C .
USE
• Please read these instructions for use carefully before
using this product.
• Use of this product without having read these operating
instructions can lead to accidents resulting in serious
injury or death.
• The lifetime of the metal parts of this product is unlimited.
The estimated lifetime of the textile elements is 12 years
from the date of manufacture (2 years storage and 10
years storage).
• This product will become hot during descent. Touching
the casing or holding the end of the long rope during
descent may cause burns. Allow the device to cool down
to room temperature after driving 1.00.000 J
• If sharp edges cannot be avoided, always use a guard to
prevent the rope from being damaged or broken.
• Always attach this product to an anchor device in
accordance with EN 795:2012 before descending.
• Do not guide the loaded end of the rope through the
anchors. This will stop the descent.
• This product may only be used with tested and certified
products (according to the applicable standards for PPE
against falls from a height)
• You may only resell this product if it is accompanied by
instructions for use in the language of the purchaser's
country and a complete inspection protocol. This is the
responsibility of the seller.
• The use protocol must be filled in after each use.
• Descender and rescue devices, which are stored on the
working side, have to be covered against environmental
influences.
Activities requiring the use of this product may be dangerous.
Please observe all danger and safety instructions. In case of
doubt or if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to
contact us.
INTENDED USE
This product may only be used as a rescue, lowering and
lifting device and only for the transport of persons.
This product may only be used for its intended purpose
as defined in these instructions for use and only in
combination with components tested (certified) according
to the applicable PPE standards. Other combinations with
non-certified components are not permitted and may be
dangerous.
INSPECTION
Use of this product without a visual and functional inspection
may cause accidents resulting in serious injury or death.
- Always inspect this product before and after use.
- If you are not sure that this product is safe to use, do not
use it.
EDGE PROTECTION
If the rope is guided over a sharp edge, it may be damaged.
Always use an edge protection (e.g. edge protection plate) or
an IRUDEK ER100 type guard against sharp edges.
RISK OF BURNS
This product (casing and rope) will heat up during the
descent. Risk of burns during longer descents.
• Do not touch the casing during or after long descents.
• Do not hold on to the end of the long rope during the
descent.
• Wear protective gloves.
This product offers a range of applications for a variety of
situations. The use of this product requires thorough training
by professionals who have been trained on this product.
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