EDELRID Switch Adjust Adjustable Self Belaying Lanyard Instruction Manual
- June 12, 2024
- EDELRID
Table of Contents
SWITCH, SWITCH DOUBLE, SWITCH
ADJUST & SWITCH DOUBLE ADJUST
EDELRID
Achener Weg 66
88316 Isny im Allgäu
Germany
Tel. +49 7562 981 - 0
Fax +49 7562 981 - 100
mail@edelrid.de
www.edelrid.com
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. The reseller must provide this document in the language spoken in the country of use and it must be kept together with the equipment during the entire service life. 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 height or depth; and they certainly cannot free users from shouldering their personal risk. The product must be used exclusively by trained, experienced persons or by instructed persons who are being supervised. 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
The Switch, Switch Double, Switch Adjust & Switch Double Adjust should not be fastened, shortened or extended by means of knots. The Switch, Switch Double, Switch Adjust & Switch Double Adjust must be fastened to a reliable attachment point only, to a catch harness or other components of the fall arrest system.
1. Nomenclature of parts: A) Fixed Arm. B) Adjustable Arm. C) Tie-in point. D) Connector Eyelet. E) Reserve Rope. F) Locking karabiner. G) Rope Adjuster. H) Sewn Termination. I) Bartack and product labelling. J) Positioning Ring.
2. Use limitations: a) These products may not be used for either via ferrata neither rope courses! b) Maximum load. c-d) Radial loading of seams must be absolutely avoided. e) Sewn Termination may not be used as an attachment point!
3. Connection: Attachment of the Switch, Switch Double, Switch Adjust & Switch Double Adjust to a harness according to EN 12277 Type C or B.
4. Compatibility: Type of locking karabiners according to EN 12275, to be used with the Switch and Switch Double. In the rope adjuster (G) of Switch Adjust and Switch Double Adjust exclusively use Kiwi karabiners (73755/73765/73767) with gate lock and positioning ring.
5. Fall on the Device: The user should always remain below the anchor point to prevent severe injury or death.
6. Extending the device: Clipping the Switch Adjust & Switch Double Adjust to an Anchor Point.
7. Adjusting under Load: a) Loading the Switch Adjust & Switch Double Adjust and precautions of use. b) Shortening the lanyard under load. c) Extending the lanyard under load.
8. Climate requirements
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. Sharp edges, knots, moisture and icing especially may substantially impair the loading strength of textile products. 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 and without use: 12 years
Maximum useful life
Providing proper use and no detectable sign of wear showing as well as
under optimum storage conditions: 10 years
Frequent use or extremely high loading may substantially reduce the useful
life.
Therefore, before use, check the product for possible damage and correct
function. Remove the product from service immediately if any of the following
applies (list non-exhaustive):
– if there are doubts concerning safe use
– if a hard fall load (fall factor > 1) has occurred
– if rope is damaged or if core is visible
– if visible signs of damage or abrasion show on bar tacks
– if the material has come in contact with chemicals (e.g. battery acid)
– if karabiners or rope adjuster show deep scratches and grooving
– if karabiners or rope adjuster show signs of rust
– if karabiner gate does not close by itself and fully
Inspection and documentation
In case of commercial use, the product must be inspected regularly or at
least once a year by the manufacturer, a qualified person or an approved
inspection body/agency; thereafter it may have to be serviced or removed from
use. Legibility of the markings has to be checked. Such inspections and
service must be documented for each product; record the following information:
Product identification and name, manufacturer’s name and contact details,
unique identification, date of manufacture, date of purchase, date of initial
use, date of next regular inspection, result of inspection, and signature of
qualified person responsible. A suitable specimen is found at
www.edelrid.com
In case of commercial use, the relevant information contained in this user manual must be made available to each user before using the product.
STORAGE, MAINTENANCE AND TRANSPORT
Storage
Store cool, dry, and protected from daylight outside transport containers.
Prevent contact with chemicals.
Maintenance (Illustration 9)
Clean products in hand warm water and rinse properly. Dry at room
temperature, never in dryers or near heaters/radiators! Commercial
disinfectants based on alcohol (isopropanol) may be used, if necessary. The
joints of metal parts must be cleansed regularly and then be lubricated with
acid-free oil or a lubricant based on Teflon or silicone.
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.
PRODUCT LABELLING
Marking on the Switch and Switch Double
Manufacturer: EDELRID
Model
Product designation: Belay lanyard according to UIAA 109 / EN 17520
Lot number
YYYY MM: Year and month of manufacture
0123: The identification of the notified body monitoring the production of the
PPE (TÜV SÜD Product Service GmbH, Ridlerstrasse 65, 80339 München,
Deutschland)
i symbol: The warning message and instructions must be read and observed
Marking on the Switch Adjust & Switch Double Adjust
Manufacturer: EDELRID
Manufacturer address
Model
Product designation: Self belaying lanyard according to EN 17520
Lot number
YYYY MM: Year and month of manufacture
0123: The identification of the notified body monitoring the production of the
PPE (TÜV SÜD Product Service GmbH, Ridlerstrasse 65, 80339 München,
Deutschland)
i symbol: The warning message and instructions must be read and observed
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.com/…
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.
EN 17520, UIAA 109
0123: TÜV SÜD Product Service GmbH, Ridlerstraße 65, 80339 München, Germany
(notified authority which is responsible for issuing the EU type-examination
certificate of the product)
PPE Regulation (EU) 2016/425
RACCOLTA CARTA
GEARPILOT 
Please inspect and document your PPE equipment!
54625 11.22
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
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