Care And Maintenance - BEAL Harness Mode D'emploi

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USE
This product is a harness designed for connec-
ting to the climber's rope for the practice of clim-
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bing and mountaineering.
This harness must be used with a dynamic
rope conforming to international standards. If it
is used with a tape or a static rope, and if there is
risk of a fall, use a shock absorber to diminish the
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shock load.
It is imperative that the diagram instructions
for tying-in and closing the harness are followed,
and that buckles and adjustment elements are
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checked during use.
Do not use a karabiner for tying-in if there is
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the risk of a fall.
The different components of the safety chain
(harness, rope, karabiners, tape slings, anchors, be-
lay devices, descenders) must conform to existing
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international standards.
For each use as the recipient of braking (abseil,
belaying) or for ascending fixed ropes, refer to the
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diagrams.
The recommended knot for tying-in is the
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figure of 8.
If a sit-harness is used in conjunction with a
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chest harness, refer to the tying-in diagrams.
A chest harness is only to be used with a sit-
harness.
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PRECAUTIONS
Before actual use, perform a suspension test,
in a safe place, to ascertain whether this harness is
adapted to your
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morphology.
Avoid any rubbing against abrasive or sharp
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sufaces which could damage the harness.
When affected by water or ice the harness be-
comes much more sensitive to abrasion : redouble
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your precautions
Temperature of storage or use must not ex-
ceed 80°C. The melting temperature of polyamide
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is 230°C.
Before and during use, the possibility of rescue
in case of difficulty must be considered.
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CARE AND MAINTENANCE

The harness must not be allowed contact
with chemical agents particularly acids which may
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cause invisible destruction of fibres.
Avoid unnecessary exposure to UV. Store the
harness in the shade, away from damp and sources
of heat. For transporting, bear the same conside-
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rations in mind.
If the harness is dirty, wash in clean cold wa-
ter (maximum 30 °C) if necessary using a delicate
fabric cleaner, using a brush made with synthetic
bristles. Disinfect only using materials that have no
effect on the synthetic materials used.
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If it is wet, after use or washing, leave to dry in
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a cool, shaded place.
Before and after each use inspect each sewing,
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webbing and check the buckles.
This product must be inspected periodically and
meticulously by a competent person, every 3 months
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if in frequent use, annually for occasional use.
Repair or modification of the harness by your-
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self is forbidden.
A harness is personal equipment. Used out of
your sight it may suffer serious damage which may
not be visible.
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LIFETIME
Lifetime = Time of storage before first use +
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time in use.
The lifetime depends on the frequency and
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the type of use.
Mechanical loads and rubbing diminish the
properties of the harness little by little, UV and
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wetness may lead to accelerated ageing.
Storage time : In good storage conditions this
product may be kept for 5 years before first use wi-
thout affecting its future
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lifetime duration in use.
Lifetime:
The potential lifetime of this product in use is
10 years.
Attention : This is only a potential lifetime, a
harness could be destroyed on its first use. It is the
inspections which determine if the product must
be scrapped more quickly. Proper storage between
uses is essential. The lifetime of the harness in use
must never exceed 10 years. The total maximum
lifetime (storage before use + lifetime in use) is thus
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limited to 15 years.
A harness must be scrapped :
- if it has sustained a heavy fall even if no damage
is apparent
- if the webbing has been damaged by abrasion,
cutting, chemical agents or any other means
- if the stitching has been damaged
- if the buckles are not working well
- if it has been in contact with any active or dan-
gerous chemicals.
- if there is any other doubt as to its security.
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WARNING
The various cases of wrong use shown in this
notice are not exhaustive, there are innumerable
wrong uses possible, it is not feasible to show them
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all.
This product is designed for climbing and
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mountaineering only.
Climbing and mountaineering are inherently
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dangerous.
Special knowledge and training are required
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to use this product.
This product must only be used by competent
and responsible persons, or those placed under the
direct control of a competent person.