Limitation Of Use; Security; Transport, Storage And Cleaning - TEUFELBERGER Chameleon Manuel

USE / LIMITATIONS OF USE / SECURITY /
Mind the course of the load bearing rope section
(arrow). Deviating knot design considerably reduces
the breaking load.
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If any free climbing activity is necessary during the
use of this rope in rope access, rescue or speleo-
logy, suitable ropes (e.g. dynamic mountaineering
ropes to EN892) must be used.
The system must include a reliable anchoring point
(in accordance with EN 795) above the user. The
low stretch kernmantel rope should not be allowed
to sag between the user and the reliable anchoring
point.
Type A and B ropes:
The performance requirements of Type B ropes are
lower than those for Type A ropes.
Accordingly, when using Type B ropes, grea-
ter care is required for protection against the
effects of friction, cuts, general wear and tear
etc. Consequently, the possibility of a fall must
be minimised by applying maximum caution.
Type A ropes are more suitable for rope-assisted
work or working place positioning than Type B
ropes.
LIMITATIONS OF USE
Do not carry out any rope-assisted work if your phy-
sical condition means that your safety could be at
risk during normal use or in an emergency.
Any changes or additions to ropes to EN 1891 are
forbidden and may only be made by the manu-
facturer. The breaking load of ropes / ropes with
terminations is specified for tension applied in the
ropes' longitudinal direction. Therefore, never sub-
ject end loops, for example, to transverse loads (2
karabiners in one loop). Check which load in the
selected configuration acts on the rope and make
sure that you do not overload it. We recommend a
safety factor ≥ 7.
BEFORE USING, PLEASE NOTE
The rope must be inspected visually before use to
check completeness, usable condition and proper
operation. If the equipment has been affected by a
fall, it must be withdrawn from use immediately.
Even if you have only the slightest doubt, the pro-
TRANSPORT, STORAGE & CLEANING
duct must be withdrawn and may only be used
again once an expert has authorised the use in wri-
ting following an inspection.
Knots in the rope reduce the breaking load.
Do not use ropes whose previous usage history is
unknown to you.
The user must ensure that the recommendations
for use with other elements are complied with.
All other elements of the arrester system must be
certified and correspond with the relevant standards
for PPE such as descender devices EN 341, posi-
tioning systems EN 358 or fall arrest systems EN
363. Further PPE components must meet the har-
monized standards under the regime of regulation
(EU) 2016/425.
Adjustment devices on descender devices must be
adjusted to the diameter of the rope.
Metal components must not include any burrs or
sharp edges that might cause damage to the rope.
You put yourself at risk by combining equipment
parts that impair the safe operation of any part of
the equipment or of the assembled equipment.
Before use, a plan for rescue measures must be
prepared to take account of all possible emergenci-
es. Before and during use, you must consider how
the rescue measures can be carried out safely and
effectively.
TRANSPORT, STORAGE & CLEANING
Low stretch ropes are usually made of polyamide
fibres. The sheathing can also contain or be entirely
made of polyester fibres. Consequently, they should
not be exposed to heat exceeding 100°C. Only Vul-
canus´ cover is made of aramid. Consequently, the
cover is more resistant to heat but not UV-resistant
(light). Therefore, keep the rope protected against
UV. If you notice reactions such as discolouring
or hardening, the product must be withdrawn for
safety reasons. The rope can shrink by up to 7% if
exposed to humidity. Accordingly, the rope should
always be protected against dirt and placed in ap-
propriate packaging (rope bag) during transport.
Place the rope in the bag loosely and do not roll it
up so as to avoid twisting.
Storage conditions:
dry and clean
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at room temperature (15 – 25°C),
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protected against the light (UV radiation, welding
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equipment, ...),
away from chemicals (liquids, vapours,
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gases, ...) and other aggressive conditions,
protected against sharp-edged object.
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