EDELRID AVS Slings Tapes User Manual
- June 9, 2024
- EDELRID
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AVS Slings Tapes
User Manual
AVS Slings Tapes
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SLINGS TO EN 565:2017, SLINGS TO EN 566:2017
GENERAL APPLICATION NOTES
This product is part of personal protective equipment (PPE) for protection against falls from a height and should be assigned to a person. These instructions contain vital information. The instructions must have been understood by the user before actual use. This document must be passed on by the reseller to the user in the language spoken in the country of destination and must be saved for the entire service life of the equipment together with it. The following instructions for use are important and help ensuring proper practical application. However, they cannot replace experience, responsible action and knowledge required for mountaineering, climbing, and working at a height or depth; and they certainly cannot free users from shouldering their personal risk. Attention: If these instructions for use are not carefully observed, the life of persons may be at risk!
GENERAL SAFETY NOTES
Mountaineering, climbing and working at heights and in depths often entail hidden dangers and risks caused by external influences. Errors and carelessness may cause severe accidents, injury, and even death. If this product is combined with other components, these may mutually affect safety. Use only CE marked components of personal protective equipment (PPE) for protection against falling from a height. If original components of the product are modified or removed, the safety properties may be influenced adversely. The equipment should not be altered or remodelled or adjusted by use of additional parts in any way not specifically recommended by the manufacturer in writing. Before and after use, check the product for possible damage. Ensure fitness for use and correct function. If in doubt concerning the safety condition of the product, remove it from use immediately. In case of abuse and/or improper use, the manufacturer refuses any liability. In such cases, the responsibility and risk lie with the users or persons responsible for the operation. When using this product, we recommend additionally observing the applicable national rules. Personal protective equipment is exclusively designed for securing of persons.
PRODUCT-SPECIFIC INFORMATION, FIGURE CAPTIONS
To achieve save connections of slings, only employ suitable knots, such as the
webbing sling knots. The knots should be done such that the length of the
protruding ends is at least 10 cm. Generally note that even suitable knots may
reduce the loading strength of the webbing and slings by up to 50 %. If
original components of the product are modified or removed, the safety
properties may be influenced adversely. The equipment should not be altered or
remodelled or adjusted by use of additional parts in any way not specifically
recommended by the manufacturer in writing. Before and after use, check the
product for possible damage. Ensure fitness for use and correct function. If
in doubt concerning the safety condition of the product, remove it from use
immediately.
ATTENTION! The products must not be subjected to damaging influences.
This specifically includes contact with caustic or aggressive substances (e.
g.: acids, lye, soldering fluid, oils, cleaning agents) as well as extreme
temperatures and flying sparks. Sharp edges, moisture and icing especially may
substantially impair the loading strength of textile products!
- a – e Application notes for EDELRID Adjustable Belay Station Sling.
- Radial loading of seams must be avoided in any case.
- a – b Application specific reduction of loading strength in relation to product-specific maximum loading strength.
- a/b Webbing slings do not have any dynamic reserves and should therefore be loaded statically only. Any potential fall loading must be avoided.
- a – c Be sure to avoid abrasion loading between textile components and webbing slings.
- a/b Recommendations for use of anti twists on diverse express slings.
- a/b When using an anti twist, be sure to feed the karabiner through the sling.
SERVICE LIFE AND REPLACEMENT
The service life of the product mainly depends on the type and frequency of
use as well as on external influences. When approaching the durability limits
or latest at the end of the maximum service life indicated, the product must
be removed from use. Products made of synthetic fibres (Polyamid, Polyester,
Dyneema ® , Aramid, Vectran ® ) are subject to some aging even if not used;
their service life especially depends on the intensity of the ultraviolet
radiation and other climatic conditions they are exposed to. When approaching
the durability limits or latest at the end of the maximum service life
indicated, the product must be removed from use.
Maximum service life
With optimum storage conditions (see Storage) and without use: 14 years
Maximum useful life (commercial/non-commercial use)
Providing proper use and no detectable signs of wear showing as well as under
optimum storage conditions: 10 years
Frequent or extreme use
Frequent use and high work load, e.g. with contaminated ropes, may
substantially reduce the useful life.
Remove the product from service immediately if any of the following applies
- if webbing edges are damaged or individual fibres have been pulled from the webbing
- if visible signs of damage or abrasion show on seems
- if melting burns, decolonization or strong furriness of the webbing have occurred
- if the material has come in contact with chemicals or has been subjected to a hard fall load (fall factor >1)
- if webbing or slings have an integrated wear indicator, the product must be replaced immediately if wear has exposed the indicator (internal fabric of different colour has become visible), continued use may cause fatal accidents.
Repairs may only be performed as outlined in the instructions of the
manufacturer.
Inspection
In case of commercial use, the product must be inspected regulator at least
once a year by the manufacturer, a qualified person or unapproved inspection
body/agency; thereafter it may have to be serviced or removed from use.
STORAGE, TRANSPORT AND CARE
Storage
Store cool, dry, and protected from daylight outside transport containers.
Prevent contact with chemicals. Prevent mechanic strain by crushing, pressure
or tension.
Transport
The product must be kept away from direct sunlight, chemicals, dirt and
mechanical damage. For this purpose, a protective bag or special storage and
transport containers should be used.
Cleaning
Clean contaminated products in hand warm water (if needed, add pH-balanced
soap). Cleaning: Commercial disinfectants based on alcohol (propranolol) may
be used if necessary.
Climate during use
The temperature range for continuous use of the product (in dry conditions) is
approx. –35 °C to +55 °C.
SLING: MARKING OF THE PACKAGING
Manufacturer: EDELRID,
Product designation: slings to EN 565:2017 with information on the width
Read and observe warnings and instructions,
YYYY MM: Year and month of manufacture
1019: Identification of the notified body monitoring the production of
the PPE
Max. static tensile strength
Weight per metre
Total product length and number of sections, if applicable Lot number
Meaning of the coloured individual strands on the rear: one colour strand per
every 5 kN maximum tensile strength of the webbing
WEBBING SLING: PRODUCT LABELLING
Manufacturer: EDELRID
Product designation: webbing sling to EN 566:2017
0123: Identification of the notified body monitoring the production of
the PPE
1019: Identification of the notified body monitoring the production of
the PPE
Max. static tensile strength
Lot number
YYYY MM: Year and month of manufacture
The warning message and instructions must be read and observed
Technical datasheet: Lot number
Declaration of Conformity: EDELRID GmbH & Co. KG herewith declares that
this article is in conformity with the essential requirements and the relevant
provisions of EU regulation 2016/425. The original Declaration of Conformity
can be downloaded at the following site on the internet:
http://www.edelrid.de/
Our products are made with greatest care. If you find any justified cause for
complaint, please indicate the lot number of the product concerned.
Technical changes reserved.
Please inspect and document your PPE equipment
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Achener Weg 66
88316 Isny im Allgäu
Germany
Tel. +49 7562 981 - 0
Fax +49 7562 981 - 100
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www.edelrid.com
EN 565:2017, EN 566:2017
PPE Regulation (EU)www.klima-druck.duwww.fsc.org
References
- Equipment for mountain sports, climbing and occupational safety | EDELRID
- Equipment for mountain sports, climbing and occupational safety | EDELRID