EDELRID 20040 Paragliding Carabiner Instruction Manual
- June 12, 2024
- EDELRID
Table of Contents
EDELRID 20040 Paragliding Carabiner
GENERAL NOTES FOR APPLICATION AND SAFETY
- This product is exclusively designed for use in connection with paragliders.
- The karabiner (connector) must not be use as personal protective equipment against falls from a height; it should be assigned to one person only.
- All documents must have been understood by the user before 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.
Application notes
- The following application notes must be carefully read and observed. This product does not remove all risk personally incurred and borne by its users.
- Any flying sport is potentially hazardous. Errors and carelessness can lead to serious injuries or even to death.
- Correct choice of equipment requires experience; use of the equipment is exclusively allowed to trained, experienced persons; other users must be supervised. The user should be aware that deficient bodily or mental health may impair safety of normal application and in emergency situations.
- The manufacturer does not accept any liability for abuse or misuse. 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 and regulations.
- Connectors should only be loaded when in their working position, not over the gate. During any use, the gate must close and lock automatically; check its function prior to every use. Connectors must be used exclusively with closed and locked gates (xxx as screwed gates or xxx must always be closed completely; Warning do not overtighten screw gates!). External pressure on the karabiner/connector substantially reduces the stability; the gate sleeve may break and the gate open. The maximum tensile strength is substantially reduced when the gate is open. Be aware that use of wide webbing may reduce the maximum tensile strength of the connector.
CONNECTORS
Safety notes
- If this product is combined with other components these may mutually affect safety. If this product is used in combination with other components, such as harnesses, paraglider risers, or rescue equipment, users must acquaint them- selves with the enclosed recommendations, notes and instructions for these components prior to use and comply with them.
- If original components of the product are altered or removed, this may impair the safety properties. The equipment should not be altered or remodeled or adjusted by use of additional parts in any way not specifically recommended in writing by the manufacturer.
- Warning! The products must not be subjected to damaging influences.
- This specifically includes contact with caustic or aggressive substances (e. g.: acid, lye, soldering flux, oils, cleaning agents) as well as extreme temperatures or sparks. Sharp edges, moisture and icing particularly may substantially impair the strength of the product!
Climate during use
- The temperature ranges for continuous use of the product (in dry conditions) is approx. -30 °C to +60 °C.
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.
- Maximum service life at optimum storage conditions (see Storage) if unused: connectors: unlimited.
WARNING
Use
The maximum permissible service life of the connector is based on the following table: The starting weight must be taken into account as this significantly influences the service life. The product must be withdrawn from further use after reaching the maximum permissible service life.
Take weight under 120kg
- 20040* ALIAS
- 20041* ALIAS 2 1500 Flight Hours or Maximum of 5 years
- 20042* ALIAS 2 Speed
- 20060* FORAS 1500 Flight Hours or Maximum of 5 years
- 20080* EASE 1500 Flight Hours or Maximum of 5 years
Take weight under 240kg
- 20060* FORAS 250 Flight Hours or Maximum of 1 year
- 20065* FORAS Steel 1500 Flight Hours or Maximum 5 years
Important Note
- The use of the karabiner types 20040 ALIAS | 20041 ALIAS 2 | 20042 ALIAS 2 Speed and 20080 EASE are not permitted for this take-off weight.
- The connector must be removed from use immediately if sharp edges/ burrs/xxxx are visible or can be felt, if the gate does not close or lock automatically anymore as well as after fall loading, e. g. in rescue equipment.
Inspection
- Before any use, be sure to check the product for signs of damage and proper function.
- When the good-for-use period mentioned above is exceeded, the product must be removed from use.
- Repairs may only be carried out by the manufacturer or a person authorized by the manufacturer.
CONTROL CARD
- Product……………………………………………………
- Date……………………………………………………….
- Name/signature of the expert…………………………….
Storage / Cleaning / Maintenance Storage
- Continuous storage temperature approx. -10 °C to +30 °C, dry and protected from daylight. No contact with chemicals (Caution:
- Battery acid!) or corrosives substances.
Cleaning / Maintenance
- Clean contaminated products in hand-warm water (if required, add neutral soap to remove oil or grease). Rinse generously.
- Common, non-halogen-containing disinfectants may be used if needed.
- The joints of metal parts must be cleaned regularly and then be lubricated with acid-free oil or a lubricant based on Teflon or silicone.
- Warning: If the present instructions for use are not observed, this can lead to fatal injury!
Markings on connectors
- Trademark: EDELRID
- Breaking Strength: xx kN
- Date of manufacture:
Remarks
- Our products are made with greatest care. If you find any justified cause for complaint, please indicate the date of manufacture of the product concerned.
- Technical changes reserved.
EDELRID
- 88316 Isny im Allgäu
- Germany
- Tel. +49 75 62 981 – 0
- Fax +49 75 62 981 – 100
- mail@edelrid.de.
- www.edelrid.com.
References
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