Important - Kong OKA Mode D'emploi

well check that product marks are clearly legible.
4 – PRODUCT LIFE
Read point 1C very carefully. Lifetime of metallic devices is
theoretically unlimited while lifetime of textile or plastic devices
is of 10 years from the production date under the following
conditions: maintenance and storage are made as described
at point 3; pre use, after use and periodic controls do not
show any malfunction, deformation, wear, etc., the device has
been correctly used not exceeding ¼ of the breaking load.
Do not use obsolete devices, (i.e.: expired lifetime, lacking of
periodic control-card with updated registration, non conforming
to norms, not suitable or compatible to the present techniques,
etc.). Reject devices which are obsolete, deformed, wear off,
not properly working, etc. destroying them in order to avoid
any future use.
5 – OBLIGATIONS OF LAW
Work, sport and professional activities are often governed
by specific national laws that may impose limitation and/or
obligations in the use of PPE and of SAFETY SYSTEM (of
which PPE are components). Users and instructors shall know
and apply the laws that might impose obligations different from
those indicated in this information.
6 – GUARANTEE
The Manufacturer guaranties the conformity of supplied
goods to agreed specifications. The guarantee covering
faults is limited to production defects and raw materials: it
does not include wear and tear, oxidation, damages caused
by improper use and/or during competition, no correct
maintenance, transport, storage, etc.; it decays immediately
in case of modifications or alterations of the product. Validity
corresponds to the legal guarantee of the country in which the
product was sold (max 3 years) and shall be effective from the
selling date by the Manufacturer. No claims may be lodged
against the Manufacturer after such term has elapsed. Any
request of reparation must be accompanied by documentary
evidence of the date of purchase. If the defect is recognized,
the Manufacturer, at its only discretion, will repair or replace or
refund the product. In no case the Manufacturer's liability will
exceed to the invoiced price.
7 - SPECIFIC INFORMATION
The 805.080 manual braking device, known as OKA (fig. 1)
complies with EN 15151-2:2012 type 4 (devices for belaying
and abseiling with a function to adjust the friction) for use in
mountaineering, rock climbing and related activities.
Nomenclature of parts (fig. 1) - A: Aluminium alloy body,
B: Connection hole, C: Rope hole, D: Connector locking
equipment, E: Eyelet for special manoeuvres (fig. 17 - 18 - 19).

Important:

a) OKA is a manual braking device, therefore the free end of
the rope must be constantly controlled by hand force.
b) Many factors influence the breaking effect of this device,
e.g. the rope diameter, the type of rope (static/dynamic), its
condition (new, clean, dry or worn, dirty, wet, icy).
c) remaining in a safe position, check that the device is working
properly, every time you use it.
7.1 - Single-rope descent ø 8.9÷12.7 mm
a) Arrange the device on the rope as shown in fig. 2 (fig. 2A for
right-handed users and fig. 2B for left-handed users).
Note: from now on, the instructions are described for right-
handed users.
b) connect the OKA to the connection point of the harness
using a connector provided with a lever locking sleeve (fig.
3A). Round or semi-round section (approx. 11-12 mm),
large-based connectors are recommended (fig. 3B).