Climbing Technology 3C3240E Manuel D'instructions page 8

The instruction manual for this device consists of general and specific instructions,
both must be carefully read and understood before use. Attention! This leaflet
shows the specific instruction only.
SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS EN 362:2004 / 12275:2013 / 566:2017.
This note contains the necessary information for a correct use of the following
product/s: connectors and quickdraws.
1) FIELD OF APPLICATION. This product is a personal protective device (P.P.E.)
against falls from height; it is compliant with the Regulation (EU) 2016/425.
EN 12275:2013. Mountaineering equipment - Connectors. EN 566:2017.
Mountaineering equipment - Slings. EN 362:2004. Personal protective equip-
ment against falls from a height - Connectors. The product can only be used with
CE marked devices, mountaineering and working equipment such as ropes (EN
892/EN 1891), harnesses (EN 12277/ EN 361), lanyards (EN 564 / EN
354) etc.
2) NOTIFIED BODIES. Refer to the legend in the general instructions (paragraph
9 / table D): M1; M2; M6; N1.
3) NOMENCLATURE Connector (Fig. 4.1-4.2): A) Body. B) Catch-free closure.
C) Traditional closure. D) Screw-up locking sleeve. E) Gate. F) Hinge. G) ACL
(Anti-Cross Loading) system. H) Captive / Retaining bar. I) Swivel. L) Swivel with
fall indicator. Quickdraw (Fig. 4.3): M) Upper connector. N) Label. O) EN 566
sling. P) Rubber retainer. Q) Lower connector. R) Straight gate. S) Bent gate. T)
Wire gate. U) FG (Free Gate) closing system - patented (Fig.4.4).
3.1 - Connector closing systems. With automatic lever: no locking system (Fig.
5.1÷5.2); manual screw-up locking (Fig. 5.3÷5.6); automatic bayonet system
(Fig. 5.7÷5.9), twist-lock (Fig. 5.10÷5.12), triplex (Fig. 5.13÷5.16), dou-
ble lever (Fig. 5.17÷5.20). Without automatic lever: pinch mechanism (Fig.
5.21÷5.23); screw-up gate (Fig. 5.24÷5.27).
3.2 - Main materials. Refer to the legend in the general instructions (paragraph
2.4): Connectors: 1; 2; 3. Attention! The first letter of the product code (Fig. 11)
indicates the manufacturing material: steel (3), stainless steel (4), light alloy (2).
Slings (Fig. 12) 7; 7/13.
4) MARKING. Numbers/letters without caption: refer to the legend in the general
instructions (paragraph 5). Numbers/letters with asterisk (*): indication shown
depending on the model.
4.1 - General (Fig. 1). EN 362 / EN 12275 Connectors: 1*; 2*; 4; 7; 8; 11;
12; 13*; 30) Maximum guaranteed breaking load: longitudinal axis (Fig. 2.1);
traverse loading (Fig. 2.2); longitudinal axis / open gate (Fig. 2.3). Only for EN
12275 connectors: 31*) Letter inside a circle indicating connectors of type H,
K, X, B and T. Only for EN 362 connectors: 32) Number and year of applicable
legislation, followed by a letter which denotes the class of connector. EN 566
slings: 4; 6; 8; 11; 12; 13; 14.
4.2 - Traceability (Fig. 1). EN 362 or EN 362 + EN 12275 Connectors: T1; T3;
T8. EN 12275 Connectors: T3; T8. Slings: T8.
5) CHECKS. Further to the checks listed below, comply with what indicated in the
general instructions (paragraph 3). During each use: that the connector is loaded
in the correct direction (Fig. 6.3); for connectors with catch-free closures, that the
recess in the gate is free of dirt (earth, mud, stones, etc.), snow or ice (Fig. 6.2);
that no obstacle interferes with the connector and that the connector is not resting
on the rock or another structure. Attention! Accidental opening of the gate due
to knocks, pressure or vibration reduces substantially the load-bearing capacity of
the connector. Attention! Avoid putting loads onto the connector's gate and do
not open it under load.
6) EN 12275 / EN 566 SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS. This part illustrates the specif-
ic use of the connectors and quickdraws for mountaineering and similar activities.
6.1 - EN 12275 classification (Fig. 3). Basic connector (type B): designed for use
in a belay system; HMS-type connector (type H): designed principally for dynamic
belaying, e.g. Munter hitch (Fig. 6.14÷6.15) ; Connector for via ferrata (type K):
where the rope or sling needs to be kept in a fixed position in the connector (Fig.
6.16); Terminal connector (type T): designed so that the load is in a pre-estab-
lished direction; Oval connector (type X): designed mainly for artificial climbing
and use with pulleys; Connector with screw-up closure (type Q): for long-duration
or permanent connections.
6.2 - Quickdraw use instructions (Fig. 7). Place the quickdraw and rope so that
the gate of the lower connector is away from the direction of climbing and so
that the rope is inserted from the rock outwards through the connector (Fig. 7.1).
Attention! If you don't do this, a fall could cause the rope to accidentally come
out of the connector. Attention! The presence of knots can jeopardise the strength
of the sling.
7) EN 362 SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS. Any activity carried out at height requires
the use of Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) as a protection against the risk of
a fall. Before accessing the work station, all the risk factors must be evaluated
(environmental, concomitant, consequential). Attention! The indications of EN
365 must be observed for these products (general instructions/paragraph 2.5).
Attention! For these products a thorough periodic check is mandatory (general in-
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structions/paragraph 8). Attention! It is possible to identify the maximum opening
in mm (A) of your connector from the table (Fig. 11).
7.1 - EN 362 Classification (Fig. 3). Basic connector (class B): to be used as a
component; multi-use connector (class M): can be secured along the major and
minor axis; end connector (class T): to be used as an element of a subsystem so
that the load is in a pre-set direction; anchorage connector (class A): to be used for
the direct connection to a specific type of anchorage; screw-lock connector (class
Q): for long lasting or permanent connections, when the hooking and unhooking
operations are not frequent.
7.2 - Specific warnings. Check the general instructions (paragraph 2.5) for infor-
mation on the free space required under the user (Fig. 8.4) and on the positioning
of the device and/or of the anchor point (Fig. 8.1÷8.3). Attention! Always bear
in mind the length of the devices used.
7.3 - Instructions for use. The class Q connectors must be used with the sleeve
closed in accordance with the torque so that no thread is visible (Fig. 5.27). The
connectors with auto-locking gates and manual screw-locking are not suitable for
work that necessitates frequent hooking and unhooking operations. Check the
points of possible connection to the harness, as the full body harnesses are the
only body containment devices that can be used in a fall arrest system. Only an-
chor points that comply with the EN 795 standard can be used (minimum strength
12 kN or 18 kN for non-metallic anchors) that do not have sharp edges (Fig.
8.1). Attention! Connection to wide belts can reduce the connector's strength.
8) POSITIONING DEVICES SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS. Attention! These products
are not PPE (Personal Protection Equipment) and are not designed to hold the user's
weight! Attention! An installation error can have very serious consequences, any
installation method different from the one shown is forbidden. Attention! To help
with the installation of the positioning devices, dampen the product with water
and PH neutral soap or warm it up by soaking in warm water (max 40°C).
8.1 - Fixit / Fixbar / Rubber Fastener. Positioning devices Fixit, Fixbar and Rubber
Fastener hold the connector in the correct position when it is inserted into the sewn
loop of a sling, they also help protect slings from wear and tear. Always visually
check both sides of the carabiner to verify that it has been passed through both
the sling and the positioning device (Fig. 9.1-9.4-9.6). Attention! Never use these
devices with tape slings of the type shown in Fig. 9.3, danger of death! As for
their use with quickdraw slings, please note that some positioning devices are
intended for use with the bottom carabiners (rope end), while others are for the
top carabiners (bolt end): figures from 9.1 to 9.4 show how to use bottom-cara-
biner positioning devices; figures from 9.5 to 9.9 show how to use top-carabiner
positioning devices. Attention! Only use the different types of positioning devices
as shown (Fig. 4.3-9). Attention! The Tricky system is equipped with a lower
connector positioning device located on the upper carabiner (Fig. 9.10): this is
an exception due to the fact that this product is not a quickdraw for progression
but only an artificial climbing aid (refer to the ancillary instructions supplied with
the product). Attention! Only use the top-carabiner positioning devices with the
quickdraw slings they are sold with. In case of replacement, never use these de-
vices with quickdraw slings that have end loops larger than specified. (Fig. 9.5).
8.2 - Fix Pro / Fix Pro+. Positioning devices Fix Pro / Fix Pro+ hold the connector
in the correct position when it is inserted into the connection point of a device (e.g.
loops of webbing or accessory cord, clipping hole of a pulley, fall arrest device
or descender, Fig. 10.2). The drawings show the correct methods of assembly
of the devices (Fig. 10). The compatibility of the positioning devices Fix Pro / Fix
Pro+ has been verified for the connector models listed in table 10.11-10.12, in
their light-alloy, steel and stainless versions. Attention! Before every use, always
check that the connector is clipped directly to the piece of equipment (Fig. 10.1)
and they are not connected by means of the rubber positioning device, danger of
death (Fig. 10.3)! Attention! Once the assembly is complete, make sure that the
positioning device has been correctly installed; that it does not hinder the opening
and closing of the connector gate (Fig. 10.4) nor the proper closing of the locking
sleeve; also make sure it does not interfere with the correct placement of the equip-
ment in relation to the axis it must work along (Fig. 10.5-10.6).
9) SYMBOLS. Refer to the legend in the general instructions (paragraph 16): F4;
F8; F9.
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