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enced users are roped up or when users wear heavy
backpacks), a sit harness (type C) must be used only
in connection with a chest harness (type D). You may
use webbing with a minimum tensile strength of 15
kN (three marking stripes) to connect the chest (type
D) and sit harness (type C). The lower knot should be
positioned approximately on one level with the solar
plexus.
9b Alternatively, the rope may be fed directly through
the loops of the chest harness.
9c Do not use a chest harness (type D) without a sit
harness (typ C).
10 Securing devices or karabiners may be fastened
directly to the tie-in loop.
11 Via ferrata sets or systems with tie-in loops are
fastened to the tie-in ring with a choke hitch.
12 Equipment attachment loops are exclusively
meant for transport of equipment weighing up to 5
kg.
13a Load transmitting screwed joints must be
checked regularly for correct assembly.
13b When fastening the SCREW-D ring and inspect-
ing the PPE, be sure the the bolt on the ring is tight-
ened to 4 Nm.
14 If the abrasion protector of a tie-in point is worn
out or if red fibres become visible on the abrasion
protector, remove the harness from use.
15a Harnesses may be washed with handwarm water
and a mild soap. Upon washing rinse the harness in
clear water. Standard disinfectants may be used, if
needed.
15b Harnesses may be used in a temperature range
between -35 °C and +55 °C.
16a Harnesses must not be washed in a washing
machine.
16b Harnesses should not be dried by exposure to
sunlight.
16c Harnesses should not be dried near or on top of
radiators or similar heat sources.
16d Select cool, dry surroundings protected from
direct UV radiation for storage, drying and transport
of harnesses.
17 The load-bearing structure of the harness
- may not come in contact with acid, battery acid,
aggressive substances or other chemicals
- icing may reduce the loading strength
- must not be marked in any way
- must be protected from abrasion or sharp edges
- must not be damaged or modified
- must not be subjected to extreme heat or sparking
- should be protected from sunlight
SERVICE LIFE AND REPLACEMENT
The service life of the product mainly depends on the
type and frequency of use as well as on external in-
fluences. When approaching the durability limits or
latest at the end of the maximum service life indicat-
ed, the product must be removed from use. Products
made of synthetic fibres (Polyamid, Polyester,
Dyneema , Aramid, Vectran
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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
) are subject to some
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