Black Diamond M12326_F Couloir Harness User Manual
- June 1, 2024
- Black Diamond
Table of Contents
Black Diamond M12326_F Couloir Harness User Manual
WARNING
For climbing and ski mountaineering only. Climbing and ski mountaineering are
dangerous. Understand and accept the risks involved before participating. You
are responsible for your actions and decisions. Minors and others not able to
assume this responsibility must be under the direct control of an experienced
and responsible person. Before using this product, read and understand all
instructions and warnings that accompany it and familiarize yourself with its
proper use, capabilities and limitations. Seek qualified instruction. Contact
Black Diamond if you are uncertain about how to use this product. Do not
modify this product in any way. Failure to read and follow these warnings can
result in severe injury or death!
KEY
: Risk of serious injury or death
: Risk of accident or injury
: Approved use
: Examination required
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
Keep instructions for future reference. This pamphlet explains the correct use and some common misuses of the climbing equipment depicted in the illustrations. Other possible misuses exist. Correct equipment use and the use of redundant systems will reduce some of the risks associated with climbing. If you lack experience, use this equipment under proper supervision. Always consider how a rescue might be best carried out in case you or others are in need. This Type C sit harness is intended to protect against falls while climbing or mountaineering. It is intended for a conscious body in a sitting position. UHMWPE (Dynex) has a lower coefficient of friction and melting point than traditional textiles.
Fig. 1: Putting on harness
FIg. 2: Tying in
Fig. 3: Attaching belay/rappel device
(See accompanying Illustrations)
SIZING PRECAUTIONS
- It is essential that you wear the correct harness size and that it fits you well.
- Before using your harness, hang it from a safe place to ensure you’ve chosen the correct size and adjusted it for a comfortable fit.
- The size designation and circumference range (in centimetres and inches) of Black Diamond harnesses are located on the RN label on the harness waist belt.
- If you are uncertain whether your harness fits you correctly, consult with a qualified climbing instructor.
- Check the buckles and adjustment regularly during use.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Climbing gear must not come into contact with corrosive materials such as battery acid, battery fumes, solvents, chlorine bleach, antifreeze, isopropyl alcohol or gasoline. After contact with salt water or salt air, always rinse and dry textile products, and rinse, dry and lubricate metal products. (See accompanying illustrations)
LIFESPAN, INSPECTION AND RETIREMENT
Climbing gear does not last forever. Inspect your gear before and after each
use, and retire it when it fails inspection or when it reaches its maximum
lifespan: 10 years after the date of manufacture, even if unused and properly
stored. See the accompanying illustrations. Retire your gear immediately if
any of the illustrated conditions are found.
- Additional factors that may reduce the useful life of climbing gear:
- Impact, both severe and mild
- Exposure to heat, sunlight, solvents, fuels, battery acid or battery fumes
- Damage and extreme conditions may shorten your equipment’s useful life and could require retiring the gear during its first use
- Inspect your gear immediately if you suspect damage during use
- If you have any doubts about the dependability of your gear or after a serious fall, retire it.
- Retired gear should be destroyed to prevent future use
- If your harness needs to be disinfected, we recommend that you retire it rather than expose it to harsh chemicals
- Refer to the Markings Section of these instructions to determine the date of manufacture of this equipment
- The lifespan of gear is measured from the date of manufacture, not the date of sale.
STORAGE AND TRANSPORT
(See accompanying Illustrations)
CHOOSING OTHER COMPONENTS
Choose ropes that meet EN 892 and carabiners that meet EN 12275, and choose
other CE/UKCA-certified mountaineering equipment that is compatible with this
product.
MARKINGS (WHEN PRESENT)
BLACK DIAMOND: Name of the manufacturer. lack Diamond’s logo.
Type C Sit Harness: Sit harness per EN 12277.
EN 12277: This Harness conforms to EN 12277:2015+A1:2018 Mountaineering
equipment — Harnesses — Safety requirements and test methods.
Indicates fulfilment of the requirements of the PPE Regulation 2016/425.
Notified Body monitoring the manufacturing and performing the EU-type
examination: Apave Exploitation France SAS (NB no. 0082) – 6 Rue du Général
Audran – 92412 Courbevoie Cedex 8509 – France. 8509: The UKCA mark of
conformity indicates fulfilment of the requirements of the PPE Regulation
2016/425 as amended to apply in GB. Approved body monitoring the manufacturing
and performing the UKCA-type examination: Product Assessment and Reliability
Centre Ltd (AB no. 8509) Bideford, EX39 4LQ, The UK.
RN LABEL: A tag sewn inside your harness’s waist belt that identifies the
harness by name, size, circumference range, and lot number.
MM-YYYY: Month and year of manufacture. Instruction pictogram advising
users to read the instructions and warnings.
WARNING: Indicates the inherent dangers and responsibilities the user
assumes when using a Black Diamond harness. The Declarations of Conformity for
this product may be viewed at
www.blackdiamondequipment.com/DOC
LIMITED WARRANTY
For 2 years following purchase or delivery, unless otherwise indicated by law,
we will warrant to the original retail buyer that our products are free from
defects in materials and workmanship as originally sold. The Product will be
repaired or
replaced at our discretion. We do not warrant products that show normal wear
and tear or that have been used or maintained improperly, modified or altered,
or damaged in any manner. We reserve the right to require proof of purchase or
delivery for all warranty claims.
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