singing rock EXPERT 3D speed Fully Adjustable Harness for Rope Access Instruction Manual

: June 12, 2024
: singing rock

Table of Contents

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
USE
CHECK THE EQUIPMENT
REGULAR INSPECTIONS
MAINTENANCE, CLEANING AND DISINFECTION
TRANSPORT AND STORAGE
LIFETIME
SINGING ROCK GUARANTEE
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
References
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singing rock EXPERT 3D speed Fully Adjustable Harness for Rope Access

singing rock EXPERT 3D speed Fully Adjustable Harness for Rope
Access

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

This product is personal protective equipment (PPE), protects persons against the risk of falling from height and constitutes a part of a fall arrest system.

WARNING
Each product is supplied with both general and specific instructions. Do not use this product before carefully read these instructions and understanding them. If there are any problems with the use of this product or if you do not understand these instructions, please contact SINGING ROCK.

Any activities at height are dangerous and may lead to injury or death. By using this product you acknowledge all these risks and take personal responsibility for any damage, injury or death that might be caused as a result of using this product. If you are unable to assume responsibility for these risks or if you do not understand these instructions, please do not use this product.

USE

Please use this product only under the conditions specified for its use, for the intended purpose described in the instructions and according to the pictures that are not crossed out. Any other use is prohibited and may cause accidents or death.
You can only use this product safely if you have been properly trained or if you are under constant supervision of a properly trained and competent person. Your health and mental and physical condition could affect the safety of the equipment user in normal and emergency use.
Please check whether this product is compatible with the other items of equipment when assembled into a system.
Using an unsuitable combination of PPE in the securing chain may cause serious accidents and injuries or death. Please try to use all the equipment in a safe place without the risk of falling. A rescue plan shall be in place to deal with any emergencies that could arise during the work. Please take into consideration the effects of suspension trauma and eliminate them by using proper work procedures.
Check for potential risks in the workplace, such as running the rope over sharp edges or objects, pendular movement during a fall, high and low temperatures (use the product in temperatures ranging from -40 °C to 80 °C), rain, frost cover, snow, mud, chemical agents, electrical conductivity, etc., which may affect safe use.
Use the product with a dynamic climbing rope (EN 892) or with a low-stretch kernmantle rope (EN 1891). If there is a risk of fall, use an additional system, such as a fall arrest system.

Fall arrest system:

This system reduces impact forces affecting the user during fall arrest to a maximum of 6 kN.
Use solely a full-body harness (EN 361).
EN 358 and EN 813 products must not be used to arrest falls.
The length of the EN 362 connector must be added to the total length of the system as it influences the length of fall.
We recommend using EN 355 energy absorbers, EN 360 retractable lanyards or EN 353-1 and EN 353-2 guided type fall arresters.
WARNING: Always make sure that there is enough free space under you so that you do not hit the ground or any other obstacle in the case of a fall, and that any free fall (the length of fall) is reduced to a minimum

Anchor devices/points (EN 795):

These devices and points must have sufficient strength (metal items at least 12 kN and non-metal items at least 18 kN).
The installation must be inspected by a properly trained person and checked by calculation or testing.
WARNING: The position of EN 795 anchor point must not put you at the risk of a dangerous fall or collision with an obstacle and must be as high as possible with regard to the user’s position.

CHECK THE EQUIPMENT

Before each use:

make sure that the product is usable, complete and in proper working condition;
inspect all the product parts, even in less accessible places;
inspect those parts that can wear out more quickly or that are in frequent contact with other surfaces or PPE

Ropes and textile materials: check for cuts, worn-through places, damage caused by use and ageing, improper storage, high temperatures, chemicals, etc.

The stitching: check for cut, torn, worn or loose thread.
Metal and plastic components: proper working condition, deformations, cracks, corrosion/degradation caused by UV radiation, sharp edges, damage caused by high temperatures, excessive loss of material.
Labelling: readable labels and clear product identification.

During use:

make sure that the individual system parts are in the proper position and do not negatively influence or obstruct each other;
make sure that the clips, connectors, adjusting and fastening elements are properly set and secured and that the rope is properly tied, and that everything is in flawless condition.

Stop using the product if:

it shows any signs of damage;
you have any doubts about its condition;
it has been used to arrest a fall;
it is past its lifetime;
you don‘t know its full history

If the product is taken out of use, it must not be used until a competent person confirms in writing that it is OK and “FIT TO USE”. Do not alter the product’s construction or attempt to repair it yourself. If a competent person identifies the product as “RETIRED”, we recommend destroying the product so that it cannot be used any more.

REGULAR INSPECTIONS

User safety depends on the flawless condition of the equipment. Apart from inspections performed by the user, this product must be inspected at least once every 12 months by competent person for periodic inspections following manufacturer’s procedure. The results of such inspections must be recorded (type, manufacturer, serial number, year of production, date of purchase and first use, date and result of inspection, date of next inspection, name and signature of the competent person).

MAINTENANCE, CLEANING AND DISINFECTION

The product may be washed with “household-quality” clean water. If it is still dirty after being washed or if you need to disinfect it, you can use lukewarm water (up to 30 °C), and if necessary a soapy solution (ca. pH 5.5–8.5) may be used. After that, the product must be washed in clean water and dried in slightly heated, dark and well ventilated room, away from heat and UV radiation sources. No detergents, pressure or steam washers must be used. If a metal product is extremely dirty, a fine brush may be used. Wet metal products or parts must be wiped with a dry cloth and dried away from direct heat sources. After being cleaned and dried, metal components and especially their moving parts can be lubricated with silicon oil in such a way that no textile parts or parts intended to cause friction/braking effects are affected.

TRANSPORT AND STORAGE

Keep the product in its original packaging and protect it from damage and weather influences: direct sunlight (UV radiation), chemical agents, corrosives, solvents (acids), corrosive environment (high salinity), impurities (abrasives), moisture, high and low temperatures, sharp edges, vibrations, etc. Do not store the product excessively twisted or compressed, and never store it before drying it thoroughly.

LIFETIME

The product’s lifetime depends on the intensity of use and on the environment in which it is used. It can be reduced by external influences (moisture, temperature, UV radiation, etc.) and by improper storage and maintenance. The product may become damaged even after its very first use to such a degree that it must be taken out of use. The lifetime is specified without considering the wear or mechanical damage and with all the conditions described herein being met. The lifetime of the textile PPE, harness and rope is 15 years from the date of production and 10 years from its first use. The lifetime of plastic PPE including helmets is strictly limited to 10 years from the date of production. Unless specified otherwise, the lifetime of metal PPE is not strictly limited. In order to provide the best maintenance and inspection possible and to reach the maximum lifetime we recommend using the PPE as a personal item.

SINGING ROCK GUARANTEE

3-year warranty covering material and manufacturing defects. The warranty does not cover defects caused by usual wear and tear, negligence, improper use, prohibited modifications and improper storage.

It is essential for the safety of the user that this instructions is translated in to the language of the country in which the product is to be used, as well for the case of re-sale outside the original country of destination. The EU declaration of conformity and up-to-date product related documents are available at www.singingrock.com.