EDELRID 3184309 “Boa Gym 9.8 mm” Climbing Rope User Manual
- June 9, 2024
- EDELRID
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3184309 “Boa Gym 9.8 mm” Climbing Rope
User Manual
3184309 “Boa Gym 9.8 mm” Climbing Rope
This product is part of personal protective equipment for protection against falls from heights and should be allocate ed to one individual. These instructions for use contain important information which must be understood and observed under all circumstances. This document must be provided to the customer by the retailer in the respective country’s language and must be kept with the equipment while it is in use.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
Mountaineering, climbing and working at heights and in depths often harbor hidden dangers and risks caused by external influences. Risk of accidents can never be excluded. In order to achieve maximum safety when mountaineering, climbing and working at heights and in depths, safe use of equipment is only guaranteed if it complies with industrial norms. For more detailed and comprehensive information, please refer to relevant special literature. The following in struct ions are important to ensure appropriate and correct use of the equipment. However, they cannot replace experience, responsible behavior and awareness of the risks inherent in mountaineering, climbing and working at heights and in depths and do not release the user from any personal responsibility. Use of the equipment is only permit ted to fit and experienced individuals or under appropriate guidance and tuition. Users must be aware that poor physical and mental health can jeopardies safety under normal conditions and in emergencies. Before using the equipment, users must familiarize themselves with safe and effective rescue procedures. The manufacturer cannot be held liable if the equipment has been abused or used incorrectly. All risks and responsibilities are borne by the user at all times.
Fig. 1a – c: Rope types and level of protection
Fig. 2: Terminal connections
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Fig. 3a – e: Precautions for rope guiding (top
rope climbing, abseiling, removal of rope)
Fig. 4a – b: For securing and abseiling a stop
knot must be made in the vacant end of the rope
Fig. 5a – b: Always consider the dynamic elongation of the rope, to prevent
impact on the ground.
Fig. 6: Caution: When connecting two ropes of
different diameters for abseiling, the knot may shift toward the thick er of
the two ropes.
Fig. 7: Maintenance notes
Fig. 8a – b: Unpacking the rope before first
use
SAFETY NOTICES
When combining this product with other components, thesafety aspects of the
products may interfere with each other.
This equipment should only be used in connection withparts of personal
protective equipment (PPE) bearing theCEsymbol to secure individuals against
falls from heights.
If original components are modified or removed from theproduct, its safety
aspects may be restricted.
The equipment must be checked for possible damage before and after each use.
It must be ensured that the equipment is serviceable and fully functional. The
equip ment must be discarded immediately if there is even the slightest
doubt as to its serviceability.
WARNING! The products must be kept away from damaging environments. This includes contact with abrasive and aggres sive substances (e.g. acids, (battery acid!), alkalis, soldering water, oils, cleaning agents), as well as extreme tempera tures and flying sparks. Also, sharp edges, friction wear on other textiles (fig. 3a – e), moisture and icing, particularly, may substantially impair the resilience of textile products! Aging and certain conditions of use (e. g. moisture) may cause ropes to shrink; observe this when using them. New ropes may be smooth: The effectiveness of braking and securing devices may be reduced by new ropes. Thin ropes require special precautions, as it is not easy to hold on to them with the brake hand while securing another person.
CLIMATE REQUIREMENTS
The permanent use temperature of the product (in dry condition) ranges from
approx. 35°C to +55°C.
LIFESPAN AND REPLACEMENT
The lifespan of the product mainly depends on the way and frequency in which
it is used and external influences. Prod acts made from synthetic fiber
(polyamide, polyester, dyneme) are subject to a certain aging process even if
they are not used. This is caused by the intensively of UV rays and
environmental influences.
MAXIMUM LIFESPAN under optimal storage conditions (see section on
Storage) and without use: 14 years
OCCASIONAL USE
Occasional and appropriate use without obvious wear and tear and with optimal
storage: 10 years.
FREQUENT OR EXTREME USE
If used under extreme conditions with frequent falls (factor <1), frequent
abseiling or top roping, considerable dirt (sand, dust, chalk) and mechanical
abrasion (e.g. rough, sharp rocks), the safety reserves of a mountaineering
rope may be reduced to such an extent after only a few weeks of use that it
will have to be replaced.
Ropes or products with ropes must be replaced immediate ly if they have been
involved in an extreme fall (fall factor >1) or if the sheath has been damaged
(so that the core is visible) or if it has been in contact with chemicals.
Repairs may only be carried out in accordance with procedures recommended by
the manufacturer.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR MARKING OF ROPES
This set is meant for marking of rope sections by the res possible person
putting the product on the market.
The PPE directive and applicable rope standards require marking of products.
This also applies to every rope section severed from the original length of
the rope. The rope sections must be marked as follows:
The fields on the enclosed marking strips must be filled with the information
below using a waterproof pen. The information shall be extracted from the
respective product label.
- Rope length in meters
- Lot number (for dynamic ropes to EN 892 it is to be indicated on the unprinted marking strip)
- Type and diameter, e.g. A 10.5 (only for static ropes to EN 1891)
Each rope section must be provided with the labels on both ends.
Dynamic ropes to EN 892, which are labelled with an additional empty marking strip, only need to be marked with the lot number on one end.
To ensure permanent fixing of the marking strips to the rope, be sure to wrap the strips tightly around the rope. Hot air is not required for fixing.
Additionally, a copy of the printed instructions must be handed to the user. The instructions can be downloaded from the EDELRID website.
A copy of the attached label containing the technical data must also be provided to the user.
STORAGE, TRANSPORT AND CARE
Storage
Store in a cool, dry, dark place outside transport containers.
Avoid contact with chemicals (caution: battery acid!) Store without mechanical
stress caused by jamming, pressure or tension.
Transport
The product must be kept away from direct sunlight, chemo ices, dirt and
mechanical damage. Use a suitable transport container (e. g. rope bag).
Cleaning: see Fig. 7
Commercial disinfectants based on alcohol (isopropanol) may be used if
necessary.
WARNING! FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUC
TIONS MAY ENDANGER LIFE!
Declaration of Conformity:
EDELRID GmbH & Co. KG herewith declares that the article is in conformity with
the applicable pertinent requirements and regulations of the EU Regulation
2016/425. The original declaration of conformity may be downloaded from the
following website: http://www.edelrid.com/…
PRODUCT INFORMATION FOR THIS ITEM:
Manufacturer: EDELRID
Product description: Single/half/twin rope according to EN 892:2021
Diameter
YYYY MM: Year and month of manufacture Lot number
The warning message and instructions must be read and observed
0123: The authority supervising production of PPE .
Rope length
When filing claims please state the lot number.
We reserve the right to make technical amendments.
Let your rope live a bit longer!
Sustainability at all levels – the rope mat for sustainable “end-of-life”
product management.
EDELRID is proud to be certified According To EMAS (Eco-Management and Audit
Scheme) with the Eco-Management System DIN ISO 14001. 
What you need:
- 40 m of old climbing rope or two 20 m ropes
- A wooden board 75 x 65 cm
- A hammer
- 18 nails at least 5 cm of length
- Arose cutter (borrow one from your local dealer or climbing gym), alternatively use a lighter
- The rope mat pattern sketch, which you can download from the EDELRID website
1.)
- Nail the sketch to the wooden board
- Take the sketch and hammer it to the wooden board.
- The crosses indicate where to put the nails.
- You are now ready to start weaving.
2.) The first round:
- Begin at number 1 and follow through in sequence to number 19
- Please note the lines have marks: the thick bars tell you which rope should lay on top in the weaving process
- From 1 to 10, keep the rope tight as it passes around each nail
- From 11 to 19, it is important to leave enough space to fit another line of rope between the first round of rope and the nail. So keep the rope a little loose as it passes around each nail.
3.) Check:
- Once you have completed the first round, it’s best to take a moment to check your work for mistakes, and correct them now rather than later
- Beginning at 1, trace the rope with your finger all the way through the circuit, to 19 it should be an even rhythm of under, over, under, over … the whole way
- If you find a mistake, undo the weaving to that point. Correct the mistake and continue carefully then check again
4.) The second round:
- At 1, follow the rope on the inside (or left) of the first line of rope so that at 2 it passes on the outside of the first rope. You will see that all turns from 1 to 10 will then pass on the outside of the 1st rope
- Once you reach 11, you will see that the rope naturally leads to an inside turn
- At this point, pass the rope between the nail and the first round of rope, keeping your work flat and tidy. All turns from 11 to 19 will be inside turns.
5.) The third round:
- Continue to follow the rope around as on round 2
- At 11, this time pass the rope on the inside of each nail through to 19
- Be careful not to pull the rope too tight. Instead, lay it neatly next to the laid rope
- If your rope runs out (i.e. if you using a 20 m rope), continue with the next length. You can melt them together later
6.) The fourth round:
- Continue as for round 3
- At the end of this round, or as soon as the rope becomes difficult to weave, lift the work-in-progress off the wooden board and lay it carefully onto the table or flat working surface
7.) On the fifth round:
- Pat the mat down with your palms so that it lays flat
- Weave the fifth and final round by simply following the rope around the circuit as you have been doing
- Make sure you don’t pull it too tight. Ensure that the rope coils lie next to each other, not on top of one another
8.) Fixing the ends:
- Cut the ends with a rope cutter and melt them together
- You can melt the ends onto each other or to the strand next to them
If you don’t have a rope cutter: secure the ends with finger tape, cut them
with a knife and then melt them together using a lighter. You can remove the
tape when you’ve finished.
Turn it over and your rope mat is ready.
9.) Ideas:
If you are camping and do not have a wooden board, you can simply secure the
pattern to the ground using tent pegs, sticks, etc. Wash your rope first for a
more vibrant finish. Try using different cultured ropes, allowing approx. 10m
for each round. Enjoy!
MOVIE:
HOW TO WEAVE A ROPE MAT
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uX9DJp_pfgM
References
- Equipment for mountain sports, climbing and occupational safety | EDELRID
- Equipment for mountain sports, climbing and occupational safety | EDELRID
- Equipment for mountain sports, climbing and occupational safety | EDELRID