Transport, Storage And Cleaning; Regular Checks - TEUFELBERGER ringLOOP Manuel D'utilisation

WaRninG / tRansPoRt, stoRaGe anD cLeaninG / ReGULaR cHecKs
5. WARNING AND SECURITY
– If there exists only the slightest doubt about the safe
condition of the product, be sure to replace such
product immediately.
– A system that has been exposed to a fall shall be
retired, or be returned to the manufacturer or a duly
qualified repair shop for maintenance and testing.
– Snow, ice, and moisture may affect the product's
handling and strength.
– Be sure to avoid high temperatures, sharp edges,
and exposure to chemicals (e.g., acids). Rappel
slowly to prevent the generation of great heat. UV
radiation and abrasion have an adverse impact on
the rope and its strength.
– Knots in the rope may cause a significant reduction
of its breaking load.
6. TRANSPORT,
STORAGE AND CLEANING
This product is made of PES. Therefore, never expose
it to temperatures greater than 100° C. Chemicals may
attack the material and cause it to lose in strength. In
the event of reactions such as discoloration or hard-
ening, the product must be retired for safety reasons.
When transporting the product, it must always be
protected form light and dirt and provided with
suitable packaging (moisture-repellent material
that is impervious to light).
Conditions of storage:
– Protected from light (UV radiation, welding
machines ...)
– Dry and clean
– At room temperature (15 - 25 °C)
– Not in the proximity of chemicals (acids, lyes, liquids,
vapours, gases, ...) and other aggressive environ-
ments
– Protected against sharp-edged objects
Therefore, store the product dry and ventilated in
a moisture-repellent bag that is impervious to light.
For cleaning, use lukewarm water and – if available
– a rope detergent in accordance with the cleaning
instructions provided thereon. Do not use a textile
detergent. Following cleaning, rinse the product
with plenty of clear water. Alternatively, you can
use benzine for cleaning. Be sure to observe the
applicable safety rules for the use of benzine. In any
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event, prior to storage or use, allow the product to
dry completely in a natural way and not in direct
sunlight, or near fires or other heat sources.
For disinfection, use only such substances that
do not have an impact on the synthetic materials
used. Do not disinfect the product more often than
is absolutely necessary! We recommend the use
of isopropyl alcohol 70%. Apply the disinfectant
to the surface for about 3 minutes and allow the
product to dry naturally. Be sure to observe the
safety instructions for the use of the disinfectant.
If you fail to observe these provisions, you will be
putting yourself into danger!

7. REGULAR CHECKS

Checking the equipment at regular intervals is ab-
solutely necessary: your safety depends on the
effectiveness and durability of the equipment!
Following each use, the product should be checked
for abrasion and cuts. Also check it for the legibility
of the product labelling! The use of damaged com-
ponents or components subjected to a fall must be
discontinued at once. If there is only the slightest
doubt, the product needs to be retired or subjected
to testing and by a competent person.
When using the equipment in occupational health and
safety to EN 365, it must be checked at least every 12
months by a duly qualified person strictly observing
the instructions, or else by the manufacturer, and
it must, whenever necessary, be replaced. These
inspections must be documented (documentation
of equipment; cf. attached Inspection Sheet). It is
advisable to mark the anchor divice with either the
next or the latest date of inspection. Refer to national
regulations for inspection intervals.
Such inspections must at least comprise the
following:
– Check of general state: age, completeness, soiling,
correct assembly
– Check of label: Does it exist? Is it legible? Is there a
CE marking? Does it specify the year of manufac-
ture?
– Check of all individual parts for mechanical damage
such as: cuts, cracks, indentations, abrasion, forma-
tion of ribs, kinks, crushing.
– Check of al individual parts for thermal or chemical
damage such as: fusing, hardening.