COUSIN Trestec Capella 9.8 Discover our Cliff Ropes User Manual
- July 30, 2024
- Cousin Trestec
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COUSIN Trestec Capella 9.8 Discover our Cliff Ropes
Specifications:
- Product Name: Corde dynamique Dynamic rope
- Compliance: EN 892:2012
- Intended Use: Climbing and mountaineering activities
- Impact Force: Limited
Product Usage Instructions
A. Responsibility:
Activities involving the use of this equipment are inherently dangerous. You are responsible for your own actions, decisions, and safety. If you are not able to assume the resulting risks, do not use this equipment.
B. Use:
Before using this equipment, you must read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow the instructions may result in injury or death.
C. Maintenance:
Ensure the rope is free from damage before each use. Inspect for any wear and tear, and do not use if any damage is found.
D. Control – Inspection:
Regularly inspect the rope for any signs of damage or wear. Replace the rope if any issues are detected to ensure safety during use.
E. Usage Precautions:
- Avoid using a wet or icy rope as it is less abrasion-resistant.
- Always tie a knot at the end of the rope as a necessary precaution according to the situation.
- Do not modify the product in any way as it may compromise its safety features.
FAQ
- Q: What is the impact force of the dynamic rope?
- A: The dynamic rope is designed for use with a limited impact force to arrest the fall of a person engaged in climbing or mountaineering activities.
- Q: How often should I inspect the rope for damage?
- A: It is recommended to inspect the rope before each use and regularly during use to ensure its integrity and safety.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Each length of rope must include these indications as well as a document
listing all the characteristics of the rope (leaflet). These instructions
inform you about the correct use throughout the life of the product: read,
understand and keep those instructions. If lost, you can download the
instructions from the web site www.cousin-trestec.com. The EU declaration of
conformity can be also downloaded from our site. The retailer must provide the
instruction manual in the language of the country where the product is to be
sold. This product is a dynamic rope intended for use in climbing and
mountaineering activities.Its use must make it possible to arrest the fall of
a person engaged with a limited impact force. The advice in this manual don’t
eliminate the risks associated with those activities.
This material is according to the norm EN 892 and the requirements of
Regulation (EU) 2016/425 on personal protective equipment (PPE) used for fall
protection from height.
RESPONSIBILITY
Activities involving the use of this equipment are inherently dangerous. You are responsible for your own actions, decisions and safety. If you are not able to assume the resulting risks, do not use this equipment. Before using this equipment, you must read and understand all Instructions for Use. Understand and accept the risks involved. Failure to heed any of these warnings may result in severe injury or death. COUSIN TRESTEC declines all responsibility for damage, injury or death caused by improper use or modification of the product. Any modification of the PPE (such as adding sewn loop, a splice, etc.) is the responsibility of the person who makes it. Therefore, this person must meet the obligations of a manufacturer, according to EN 892 Standard and EU regulation 2016/425. COUSIN TRESTEC cannot be held responsible for these modifications. This product must not be used beyond its limits or in any other situation\ than that for which it is intended. You must have received appropriate training before using this product and be familiar with your equipment. This equipment should be used only by trained and competent persons, or the user should be under the direct supervision of a trained and competent person. The user must be medically fit and capable to control his own security and any possible emergency
USE
Before beginning to use the rope carefully unroll it to prevent tangling. The new rope, before being used, must be wet and left to dry slowly. Because it shortens by about 5%. A new rope can surprise by its sliding. The product must be used as indicated in this manual and must not be modified in any way. Some incorrect uses are indicated in this leaflet, but it is impossible to list all incorrect uses. Check the compatibility of this product with the other elements of the application system (compatibility = good functional interaction). The rope is compatible with belay equipment CE certified by European mountaineering and climbing standards such as the mountaineering harness (EN 12277), connector (EN 12275) approved taking into account the limits of each component of the equipment. The dynamic rope is personal equipment. During its use outside your presence, it can suffer serious and invisible damage. To tie yourself off we recommend a figure of eight knot, tightly tied. The minimum length of the rope that comes out of the knot must be 10 cm at the end.
MAINTENANCE
- Disinfection: Wash in clean water at 30°C maximum with neutral soap to avoid altering the characteristics of the rope. Dry naturally away from direct heat sources.
- Temperature: Always keep this product below 80°C et above – 40°C so as not to affect the performance of the product.
- Chemicals: Withdraw the product from service if it comes into contact with chemical reagents, solvents or fuels which could affect the performance of the product.
- If it has been wet, in use or by washing, let it dry in the shade, away from any source of heat or direct sunlight
CONTROL – INSPECTION
In addition to the normal inspection required before, during and after each use, this product must be inspected by a skilled person every 12 months, starting from date the product is first used. Knots should be checked regularly. Never hide deterioration with adhesive tape.Check the legibility or presence of the product markings, the condition of the sheath (cuts, burns, frayed or abraded threads, etc.), the flexibility and diameter of the rope to detect any internal damage (broken cores, etc.) , the absence of traces of chemicals. If in doubt, discard the product (see Scrapping I-b).
Usage Precautions
The following points influence the lifespan of your equipment. The rope can suffer irreparable damage from its first use. A knot at the end of the rope is a necessary precaution according to the situation.
- a- Ice and Moisture: A wet or icy rope is less abrasion-resistant.
- b- Knot: Can divide the initial resistance of the rope by two.
- c- Sharp edges: Beware of sharp edges which could damage the rope.
- d- Chemicals: A rope must not be in contact with chemical agents, mainly acids which can destroy the fibers without it being visible.
- e- Ultraviolet: Avoid unnecessary and prolonged exposure to U.V.
- f- Falling stones: Avoid any contact with stones that could damage your rope. Don’t step on your rope.
- g- Rapid descent: Avoid excessively rapid descents or top-roping, which can burn the rope and accelerate rope wear. The maximum allowable operating temperature is 80°C for a short time.
- h- Equipment: Check that there are no burrs or abrasive parts on your carabiners and other equipment. The overlapping of two ropes in the same carabiner or link can cause the ropes to break.
- i- Aging Warning: A rope swells with use and can shrink in length by up to 5 %. Regularly check the length of your rope.
- j- UHMWPE: if applicable depending on the presence of the material on the back of the label where the performances of the rope are located. Ultra high molecular weight polyethylene, e.g. Dyneema®, Spectra®: acceptable but manufacturer’s instructions and information require a warning regarding the low melting point (140°C) and low coefficient of friction (slipperiness) of the material.
STORAGE
Store the product away from light, ice, moisture, from contact with corrosive or aggressive agents, from heat source and from sharp objects which couldalter the characteristics of the product. (See scrapping).
TRANSPORT
Protect the product from the risks listed above. Preferably use a rope bag for transport and to protect the rope from dirt and limit the twisting.
TRACEABILITY AND MARKING
Each rope is accompanied by a leaflet (characteristics of the equipment), a general notice in accordance with the requirements of the PPE Regulation\ and a self-adhesive identification label at its ends, comprising:
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The name of the manufacturer.
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The name of the product.
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The month and year of manufacture.
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The batch number makes it possible to obtain traceability and to find all the characteristics of the rope.
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The logo indicating to read the manual carefully.
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CE marking: Equipment compliant with the requirements of Regulation (EU) 2016/425 and the number of the notified body for annual production control (Module D).
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The UIAA label: compliance with the International Union of Mountaineering Associations.
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COUSIN product item code.
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The number of the standard (EN) and the type of rope. EN 892: 2012 : Technical reference and year of issue.
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+ A1: 2016: Informative appendix on the requirements of EU directive 89/686/EEC.
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+ A2: 2021: Informative annex on the requirements of Regulation (EU) 2016/425.
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+ A3: 2023: Informative annex on the requirements of Regulation (EU) 2016/425.
The informative annexes are mentioned on the end labels.
Types of ropes -
1 Single rope: Used as a single strand to connect the climber to the belayer. Climbing on mountains, cliffs, indoor climbing walls,etc
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Double rope: Each strand is clipped in separately make it easier to tackle \mountain routes, multi-pitch climbing and ice climbing.
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Twin rope: Clipping in of two strands required in each anchor point. Used for mountain climbing and ice climbing.
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The diameter (mm).
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Composition.
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Length (m).
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The UKCA logo (if the logo is present, this product complies with Regulation 2016/425 on personal protective equipment as transposed to apply in Great Britain).
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Barcode.
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QR code of the website if existing.
- UIAA: Compliance with the International Union of Mountaineering Associations.
- CE: Equipment compliant with the requirements of Regulation (EU) 2016/425
- UKCA: if the logo is present, Equipment compliant with the requirements of Regulation (EU) 2016/425 on personal protective equipment as transposed into Great Britain law and amended.
- 0082 or 2927: Notified body having carried out the EU type-examination or Module D (See Marking, Instructions for use and/or Leaflet).
- 0082: APAVE Exploitation France SAS – 6 rue du Général Audran –
- 92412 Courbevoie Cedex – Franc
- 2927: QUINTIN CERTIFICATIONS – 825 route de Romans – 38160 SaintAntoine-l’Abbaye – France
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
a- Lifespan
- 10 years from the date the product is first used.(normal use for 2/3 years or intensive use for 1 year).
- Can be stored for 5 years in good condition before the first use.
- The lifespan is understood to be in the absence of causes that would\ place the product out of order with the condition that periodic inspections are carried out at least once every 12 months starting from the date the product is first used and the results are recorded on the life sheet of the product.
b- Scrapping: WARNING : an exceptional event can lead you to retire a product after only one use (depending on the type and intensity of use, and the environment of use: harsh environments, marine environments, sharp edges, extreme temperatures or exposure to flames, chemicals…).
- A product must be retired when:
- It has exceeded its lifespan.
- It has been subjected to a major fall or load.
- It fails to pass inspection.
- Do you have any doubt as to its reliability?
- You do not know its full usage history.
- When it becomes obsolete due to changes in legislation, standards, technique or incompatibility with other equipment.
- Contact with chemical agents or the marine environment.
- A long exposure to UV or humidity.
- A long exposure with high temperature.
Destroy these products to avoid further use.
3 YEARS WARRANTY
This product is warranted against any faults in materials or manufacture for 3 years from the purchase date. Limitations of warranty include normal wear and tear, modifications or alterations, incorrect storage, corrosion, damage due to accidents or negligence, use for which this product is not specifically designed.
DRYING
TRACEABILITY AND MARKING
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