Transport, Storage & Cleaning / Regular Checks - TEUFELBERGER GRIP 12 Mode D'emploi

rescue measures that can be executed safely
and effectively must be considered at all times.
SUSPENSION TRAUMA
(HARNESS HANG SYNDROME)
Remaining suspended motionless in a harness for
longer periods of time (e.g., after having fainted)
may cause one's blood circulation to be restricted
and consequently lead to a so-called "suspension
trauma". MORTAL DANGER! Make an EMERGENCY
CALL immediately!
Possible signs of a suspension trauma are pallor,
sweating, shortness of breath, impaired vision,
dizziness, nausea. (incomplete list, symptoms may
vary greatly from one person to another). Therefore,
affected persons should, if he/she is still able to
do that, take suitable self-help measures in order
to prevent blood congestion in the legs (e.g., by
moving the legs or taking the load off the leg loops,
e.g. by putting the feet in foot loops).
If this is not possible, it will be crucial to rescue the
person from the suspended position as fast as pos-
sible and provide the necessary emergency medical
care.
CAUTION! DO NOT PLACE THE PERSON IN A SU-
PINE OR SHOCK POSITION IMMEDIATELY -> MOR-
TAL DANGER!
Place the accident victim either in a sitting or a
squatting position or, if the person is unconscious,
in a stable side position, if possible with the upper
body elevated (avoidance of heart failure due to
overly fast reflow of blood from the lower half of the
body).
TRANSPORT, STORAGE & CLEANING
The textile materials of our products consist of PA
or PES. The heat load must therefore never exceed
100°C. The fitting parts consist of aluminum and
steel. Chemicals may attack the material and cause
it to lose in strength. In case of reactions such as
discoloration or hardening, the product must be
retired for safety's sake.
The products much always be transported in
suitable packaging (protected from dirt, moisture,
chemicals, UV radiation, mechanical damage, etc.).
Conditions of storage:
� Protected from light (UV radiation, welding
machines ...)
� dry and clean
TRANSPORT, STORAGE & CLEANING /
REGULAR CHECKS
� at room temperature
� Not in the proximity of chemicals (acids, lyes,
liquids, vapours, gases, ...) and other
aggressive environments
� Protected against sharp-edged objects
For cleaning, use lukewarm water and mild-action
detergents. Then, rinse the equipment with clear
water and dry it prior to putting it into storage. Dry
the product in a natural way, not near fires or other
heat sources.
For disinfection, use only substances that do not
have an impact on the synthetic material and metals
used.
If you fail to observe these provisions, you will be
putting yourself into danger!
REGULAR CHECKS
Checking the equipment at regular intervals is ab-
solutely necessary: your safety depends on the
effectiveness and durability of the equipment!
Prior to and after any use, the equipment should
be checked for wear or damage.
Also check it for the legibility of the product label-
ling! The use of damaged components or compo-
nents subjected to a fall must be discontinued at
once. If there is only the slightest doubt, the pro-
duct 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 Inspec-
tion Sheet). Refer to national regulations for inspec-
tion intervals.
This inspection must comprise:
� Inspection of the general condition: age,
completeness, dirt, correct composition.
� Inspection of the labels: Does it exist? Is it
legible? (CE marking, manufacturing date, serial
number, EN standard, manufacturer, designation
of product)
� Inspection of the individual parts for mechanical
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