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  • Page 1 OPERATIONS MANUAL...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS 1. Introduction and overview – p.3 2. Manufacturer’s Details – p.4 3. Specifications – p.5 4. Compatibility with Autobelays and harnesses – p.6 5. Installation and Usage - p.6 6. Warranty info – p.11 7. Inspection and Maintenance schedule – p.11 8.

  • Page 3: Introduction And Overview

    1. Introduction and overview The Self Belay is a safety connector that is used for securing oneself to the end of an auto belay device. It adds to the safety of climbing through its unique design. The Self Belay Set is comprised of 3 main parts that come packaged inside the box.

  • Page 4: Manufacturer's Details

    Product Identification – looking at the photo below, you can find the serial number and date of manufacture of the Self Belay set. XXXX/MMYY XXXX – Serial No. in batch MM – Month of manufacture (e.g. 03 - March) YY – Year of manufacture (e.g. 17 - 2017)

  • Page 5: Specifications

    3. Specifications Dimensions as installed: Width: 63 mm Height: 200 mm (including quick link Delta assembly) Depth: 27 mm Weight as installed: 320 g Main body Material: AISI 304, EN AW 7075 Min. breaking strength: 20 kN axial load Device gate opening: 11 mm This product meets the requirements of EN 362:2004/T. Dimensions (in millimeters): Quick link Delta assembly Material: AISI 304 Min.

  • Page 6: Compatibility With Autobelays And Harnesses

    Installation on steel cable The installation of the Self Belay on a steel cable includes the following steps:(1) Remove the horseshoe washer with a flat screwdriver from the pin as shown in Photo 2-3. (2) Lift and remove the pin assembly and the plastic washers as shown in Photos 4-6.
  • Page 7 Lift and remove the pin assembly and the plastic washers as shown in Photos 4-6. Position the cable between the plastic washers as shown in photo 7-9. page 7 www.safetyeng.eu...
  • Page 8 Reinstall and press down the pin assembly as shown in Photo 10-12. Reinstall and horseshoe washer with pliers as shown in Photos 13-14. page 8 www.safetyeng.eu...
  • Page 9 Installation on textile webbing The self belay is installed on textile webbings in the following manner. (1) Please refer to steps 2-6 from Installation on steel cable for the removal of the pin, horseshoe washer and plastic washers. The procedure is the same here. (2) The webbing is positioned through the loop as shown in Photo 1-3.
  • Page 10 IMPROPER USE OR DEVICE ALTERATION. Тhe Self Belay maillon is attached to the harness and then inserted into the Self Belay body as shown in Photos 1-3 (left to right). The key is then grabbed and pulled outward as shown in photos 4-6 in order for the body to be released and the user to start climbing.

  • Page 11: Warranty Info

    Read this carefully! • Self Belay body: The Self Belay body is warranted for 12 months, counted from the date of arrival to the client. Any damage, excluding normal wear and tear or unauthorized tinkering with the device by the client or third parties, that leads to the device being dysfunctional or unsafe within the 12 month period obliges the manufacturer (Safety Engineering) to send (a) replacement new or refurbished device/s to the customer at no cost.
  • Page 12 Check for any rust or cracks in the area shown in Photo 1. In case any rust or cracks are visible, contact Safety Engineering immediately at support@safetyeng.eu ! The plastic covers on both sides should be inspected for cracks and damage as shown in Photo 3 and 4 below.
  • Page 13 The Self Belay key should be inspected in the highlighted area for damage, twisting, bending or breakage as shown below in Photos 7-9. Make sure that the delta maillon inserts in the discs (shown in Photo 10) easily and without excessive effort. In case of jamming or unresponsiveness of the discs, try lubricating them with a silicone/oil based lubricant.
  • Page 14 Make sure the key inserts in and out of the self belay body easily and without excessive effort. Inspect the lock pins in the Self Belay body as shown in Photo 11. It is normal for the pins to become worn with time, but there cannot be any breakage! If one or both of the pins have broken, retire the device immediately and contact the manufacturer at support@safetyeng.eu!
  • Page 15 Inspect the pin assembly for cracks, rust or breakage. If any of those are present, as shown in Photo 14, retire the device immediately. page 15 www.safetyeng.eu...
  • Page 16 (YES/NO) the device again. Did it turer for replacement. work? (YES/NO) If NO, see Additional action. Retire device imme- Has rust or cracks/ Self belay pin assem- diately and contact breakage manufacturer for (YES/NO) replacement. Retire the device and...
  • Page 17 3.The new or refurbished devices are warranted for a further 12 months from the date of arrival to the client. 4.Any damages that make the Self Belay unsafe within the warranty period will be dealt with as defined in point 3.
  • Page 18 Parts of the Self Belay: Parts that need to be replaced every 12 months: Component OEM number Quantity Side cover, right SB.01.00.00.12R Side cover, left SB.01.00.00.12L Locking disc, central SB.01.00.00.03 page 18 www.safetyeng.eu...
  • Page 19 Locking disc, side SB.01.00.00.04 Locking anchor, left SB.01.00.03.00L Locking anchor, right SB.01.00.03.00R Positioning spring SB.00.00.07 Positioning roller SB.00.00.08 Sheet spring SB.01.00.00.14 Torsion spring - right SB.01.00.00.015R Torsion spring - left SB.01.00.00.015L Folding spring bolt SW.00.06 3 (2 spare) page 19 www.safetyeng.eu...
  • Page 20 Bushing SW.00.03 Swivel pin DIN 913 - M8x25 - A2-70 Lock washer, E-type DIN 6799-7 A2 3 (2 spare) Flat round head rivet DIN 674 3x16 - St 5 (1 spare) Hex socket head cap screw ISO 4762 M4x25 - A2 Hex nut ISO 4032 M4 - A2 Locking anchor pin...
  • Page 21 Remove the 3 bolts holding the plastic covers using a 3mm Allen key as shown below. You may need to use a pocket screwdriver to keep the bolts from spinning. Step 2: Clean the self belay device with an air gun and/or a cloth. page 21 www.safetyeng.eu...
  • Page 22 Position the Self belay device on the vice in the milling machine as shown below. Step 4: Manually adjust the milling bit to match each of the rivets holding the self belay body together. There are 4 rivets in total that hold the Self belay body. Use a 3mm milling bit.
  • Page 23 Step 6: Remove the remaining of the 4 rivets by hammering them with a rivet remover tool.. For reassembly, repeat the process in reverse order. You will need the following tools: • Riveting machine • 3mm Allen key • Pocket screwdriver page 23 www.safetyeng.eu...

  • Page 24: Lifespan

    8. Lifespan The self belay has a lifespan of 12 months, which can be extended up to 5 years with the extended warranty program. It is imperative that the client send their self belays for inspection every year as outlined in Warranty info on p. 9 in order for the warranty extension to hold.

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