Black Diamond LINK Personal Anchor System Instruction Manual
- June 6, 2024
- BLACK-DIAMOND
Table of Contents
Black Diamond LINK Personal Anchor System
North America:
Black Diamond Equipment, Ltd. 2084 East 3900 South
Salt Lake City, UT 84124
Europe: Black Diamond Europe Hans-Maier-Straße 9, 6020, Innsbruck, Austria
© Black Diamond Equipment, Ltd. 2019
WARNING
For climbing and mountaineering only. Climbing and mountaineering are
dangerous. Understand and accept the risks involved before participating.
Minors and others not able to assume this responsibility must be under the
direct control of an experienced and responsible person. You are responsible
for your own actions and decisions. 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 qualifie
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
Use the Personal Anchor System (PAS) in combination with a girth hitch and locking carabiner to connect your harness to anchors and protection gear while at climbing and mountaineering belay stations. The PAS is one part of the safety system which protects the climber from a fall from height. The PAS does not stretch and will not absorb energy during a fall or shock-load situation. Climbing and mountaineering require the use of dynamic rope to absorb energy during a fall. Climbing gear strength ratings give the minimum breaking strength of the product. Loading climbing gear beyond its rated strength will cause it to fail. Dynex webbing cannot be tied with a knot. Adding knots to sewn sling can reduce its strength by up to 60%. (See accompanying illustrations)
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
The PAS must not come into contact with corrosive materials such as battery acid, battery fumes, solvents, chlorine bleach, antifreeze, isopropyl alcohol or gasoline. A PAS requiring disinfection should be retired. (See accompanying illustrations)
STORAGE AND TRANSPORTATION
(See accompanying illustrations)
INSPECTION, RETIREMENT AND LIFESPAN
The maximum lifespan of Black Diamond Personal Anchor System (PAS) is up to 10 years from the date of manufacture (even if unused and properly stored). With normal use and proper care the typical lifespan of a PAS is two to five years. The actual lifespan can be longer or shorter depending on how frequently you use it and on the conditions of its use.
- Inspect your gear for signs of damage and wear before and after each use.
- Damaged gear must be retired and destroyed to prevent future use.
- Retire immediately if:
- There is a rip or hole in the webbing.
- If the webbing is burnt, singed or melted.
- There are any torn threads or heavy abrasion to the webbing or bar tacks.
- The webbing is faded due to exposure to sunlight.
- Factors that reduce the lifespan of climbing gear: Falls, abrasion, wear, prolonged exposure to sunlight, salt water/air or harsh environments.
- If you have any doubts about the dependability of your gear, or after a serious fall, retire it.
(See accompanying illustrations)
CHOOSING OTHER COMPONENTS
Choose ropes that meet EN 892 and carabiners that meet EN 12275, and choose
other CE certified mountaineering equipment that is compatible with this
product.
MARKINGS
- Black Diamond’s logo.
- 22 kN: Minimum breaking strength in kN.
- MM-YYYY: Month and year of manufacture.
- Pictogram advising users to read the instructions and warnings. WARNING: Indicates the inherent dangers and responsibilities the user assumes when using a Black Diamond PAS.
- EN 566: This PPE conforms to EN 566:2017.
- Indicates fulfillment of the requirements of the PPE Regulation 2016/425. Notified Body monitoring the manufacturing and performing the EU type examination: APAVE SUDEUROPE SAS (NB no. 0082) – CS60193 – 13322 Marseille Cedex 16 – France.
- The Declaration of Conformity for this product may be viewed at http:blackdiamondequipment.com/DOC
LIMITED WARRANTY
For one year following purchase unless otherwise indicated by law, we will
warrant to the original retail buyer only that our products are free from
defects in material and workmanship as originally sold. If you receive a
defective product, return it to us and we will replace it subject to the
following conditions: We do not warrant products which show normal wear and
tear or that have been used or maintained improperly, modified or altered, or
damaged in any manner.
