SKYLOTEC DEUS 7300 Instructions D'utilisation page 20

before every use. It is the user's responsibility to
decide if a connection is safe to use. If you have
doubts, do not use the connection. Check:
• Cracks, bends or gates that do not close
properly in mechanical connections, and
springs in auto-locking connectors. Make
sure auto-locking connectors do, in fact,
auto-lock.
• Broken stitches, cuts, abrasion and dirt in
sewn webbing slings.
• Broken wires, damaged eyes or broken
swages in cable assemblies.
Checking a harness before use
IMPORTANT: Harnesses degrade whether they
are used or not. Therefore, a harness should be
checked before each use. It is the responsibility
of the user to decide if a harness is safe to use.
Please reference your harness manufacturer's
user instructions for specific inspection criteria. If
you have doubts, do not use the harness. Check:
• Webbing for cuts, abrasion, broken stitches
or UV degradation.
• Hardware for cracks, bends or buckles that
do not open and close properly.
• Connection points that are worn or broken.
The descent device, (using a carabiner) must be
connected to an approved attachment point on the
harness. For harnesses that are EN 361 certified,
these approved attachment points will be marked
with an "A."
Checking an anchorage before use
IMPORTANT: DEUS 7300 Series devices should
only be rigged to an appropriate anchor point.
Life-safety rated anchor points are best. It is the
user's responsibility to select an anchor point
appropriate for use. An anchor point can be
subjected to impact loads when used and can fail
without warning. Check your anchor point and the
anchorage connector before each use. It is the
responsibility of the user to decide if an anchor
point and anchorage connector is safe to use. If
you have doubts, do not use the anchor point or
the anchorage connector.
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Checking is safety
IMPORTANT: Do not hesitate to retire a
SKYLOTEC product showing signs of wear which
might affect its strength or function, or that may
restrict proper operation. For your safety, the
following three-level check is prudent:
1. Before each use, check the condition of
the controlled descent device and every
component of the system with which it is
used. It is highly recommended that two
people, independently, check the entire
system.
2. Before each descent, check that carabiners
are locked closed, all connections are secure
and rope is protected from damage.
3. Check your own gear, rigging and
connections, and use a buddy-check system
to check again.
Training
Training and competence are required before
use of any SKYLOTEC equipment. General
competence in rigging, rope rescue and general
safety procedures are required to safely rig and
use DEUS 7300 Series devices. If you have
questions or doubts, it is your responsibility to
answer those questions and allay those doubts
before using the equipment. Contact SKYLOTEC
using the contact information in the front of this
manual.
Additional Notices
Any person using SKYLOTEC products in
any manner assumes all risk and accepts full
responsibility for any damage or injury, including
death. If you are not able, willing or in position to
assume this responsibility or to take this risk, do
not use SKYLOTEC equipment.
Any modification, addition to or repair of any
SKYLOTEC equipment other than that authorized
by SKYLOTEC in writing is prohibited due to the
risk of impairing the function of the equipment.
Misuse
Any use of SKYLOTEC product other than the
intended and designed functions are strictly
prohibited. Misuse can result in serious injury or
death and will void the lifetime warranty.