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Edition: 20.02.2019
EN
Instruction manual for mountaineering harness
V9 SQUIRREL, certified according to EN 12277
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V9 – TOP
V9 SQUIRREL
V9 SQUIRREL +V9 TOP
(adjustable shoulder straps)
(EN 12277:2015 type C harness)
Thank you for choosing a VERTIQUAL® harness! You have purchased a high quality product that will reliably protect you and will be your companion for a long time
when working at heights and depths. This manual must be read and understood before using the product! This product will be used with other equipment (components)
thus forming a system for working at heights. Please refer to the instruction manual of each component in your system for compatibility and correct use! Following these
instructions accordingly is essential for your safety. Failure to do so can result in serious or even fatal accidents! Keep these instructions together with the product, acces-
sible to all users, so they can consult them whenever is needed!
WARNING! These instructions are a basic comprehensive guide to the safe use of the purchased equipment. They contain general information about the product, intended
to help the user, but cannot cover all the situations that may occur in the daily activities and cannot in any case replace the specialized training courses for safety at
heights. This PPE against falls from heights can only be used by well-trained users, who are familiar with the relevant legislation and who have successfully completed a
special safety training course for working at heights.
WARNING! For works with risk of falling from heights or in depths, a risk assessment must be carried out in advance in accordance with current regulations and legal
provisions (EN standards or specific national rules) that will provide adequate measures for safety and rescue!
WARNING! Instructions for use are updated when technical or legislative changes occur. The latest version of the instructions overwrites previous versions and is the only
valid version. Please make sure you follow the instructions of the most recent version. You can download the most recent instructions from our website
www.vertiqualsafety.com
by accessing the section of each product. For help or additional questions, please contact us at
office@vertiqualsafety.com
or Tel. (+40)
0365/882143.
WARNING! This product is developed as a Personal Protective Equipment against Fall (PPEaF). Bringing modifications to it or assigning other uses are strictly forbidden!
The user must know the performances and limitations of his equipment! In case of uncertainty regarding the equipment seek advice from the manufacturer or distributor.
FIELD OF USE
The V9 SQUIRREL (EN 12277 type C) was developed for use in mountaineering and climbing applications (eg: adventure parks, rope glider systems, rappel, belay) and
must be used exclusively as a PPEaF (Personal Protective Equipment against Falling) in usual environments with temperatures between -30℃ and +50℃. Avoid contact
with any damaging factor (e.g. sharp edges, flames or hot objects, chemicals etc.) and never push the equipment over its limits! The EN 12277 type C harness is NOT
suitable for use in fall arrest systems (EN 363) or for supporting an unconscious person.
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- Page 1 FIELD OF USE The V9 SQUIRREL (EN 12277 type C) was developed for use in mountaineering and climbing applications (eg: adventure parks, rope glider systems, rappel, belay) and must be used exclusively as a PPEaF (Personal Protective Equipment against Falling) in usual environments with temperatures between -30℃ and +50℃. Avoid contact with any damaging factor (e.g.
- Page 2 Edition: 20.02.2019 DESCRIPTION: The V9 SQUIRREL is made of high tensile PES webbings having as main components: the leg loops, the waist belt and the ventral attachment ring. The adjusting buckles are made of coated high tensile steel and the ventral ring is made of high tensile aluminum alloy. The adjustable shoulder straps “V9 TOP” can be at- tached to the V9 SQUIRREL in order to offer additional protection when accidentally rolling upside down.
- Page 3 WARNING! The shoulder straps “V9-TOP” will be used only when properly installed on the V9 SQUIRREL sit harness! Never use the shoulder straps “V9 TOP” alone! WARNING! This harness is intended to be used for mountaineering and climbing! Beginners may use it only under direct supervision of trained and experienced users! WARNING! Monitor your equipment during use! Check buckles, webbings and seams regularly to make sure that there are NO damages or malfunctions! WARNING! Before use, the integrity and compatibility of the equipment must be checked.
- Page 4 MARKING ●V9 SQUIRREL is fitted with a label which contains the following elements and essential information: name of the manufacturer, name of the model, size, article number, allowed user weight (Max. 150kg), manufacturing date (month & year), standards/norms the product complies to (EN 12277 type C), European CE marking with identifica- tion number of the notified body that carries out the internal production control, international symbol/icon for reading the instructions before use, the product’s serial number...
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