This inspection must comprise:
Inspection of the general condition: age, completeness, dirt, correct composition.
Inspection of the labels: Present? Legible? CE marking present? Year of production visible?
Inspection of the individual parts for mechanical damage such as cuts, cracks, notches,
abrasion, deformation, ribbing, curling, squashing.
Inspection of all individual parts for damage caused by heat or chemicals, such as fusion or
hardening.
Inspection of the metal parts for corrosion and deformation.
Inspection of the completeness of the end connections, seams, knots.
Here, too, if there is the slightest doubt, the product must be withdrawn or inspected by an
expert.
MAINTENANCE
Only the manufacturer is permitted to carry out repairs.
SERVICE LIFE
Only if the rope is rarely used (one week a year) and stored correctly (see the section on
transport, storage and cleaning) can its useful life (for products made in 2006 and after) be
up to 10 years from date of manufacture. Actual useful life depends solely on the condition
of the product which is influenced by various factors (see below). The lifespan could be as
short as first use under extreme conditions, or even less if damaged (e.g. in transit) prior
to first use. Mechanical wear or other influences such as the effects of sunlight seriously
reduce useful life. Bleached or rubbed fibres / belt straps, discolouring and hardening are a
sure sign that the product should be withdrawn from use. We expressly refrain from making
any general statements about the useful life of the product, since it depends on a variety of
factors such as UV light, the type and frequency of use, treatment, the effects of weathering
such as snow, the environment such as salt, sand, battery acid, and many more factors.In
general, if for whatever reason, no matter how insignificant, the user is not certain that the
product satisfies the requirements, it must be withdrawn from use and inspected by an ex-
pert. Any product that shows signs of wear should be withdrawn.
The product must be replaced without fail after a fall!
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
The declaration of conformity can be accessed in the download area of www.teufelberger.
com (category: declaration of conformity).
REGULAR CHECKS /
MAINTENANCE / SERVICE LIFE
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