Maintenance - Salewa Mono Tuber Manual

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SALEWA PRODUCT INSTRUCTIONS
This notice contains general product information
only, for complete product information, see also the
attached notice of information specific to this product.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Adhere strictly to the following advice and
recommendations; if in doubt please contact SALEWA.
The information in these instructions is not exhaustive
and cannot be substituted for comprehensive
instruction by trained and competent persons. This
product should only be used by trained and competent
persons or the user should be under the supervision of
a trained and competent person.
Climbing and mountaineering are hazardous; even
correct selection, maintenance and use of the correct
equipment cannot eliminate the potential for danger,
serious injury or death. It is the users responsibility
at all times to ensure that he or she understands
the correct and safe use of any product supplied by
SALEWA; uses it only for the purposes for which it is
designed and practices all proper safety procedures.
The manufacturer or supplier will not accept any
responsibility for damage, injury or death resulting
from misuse.
GENERAL USE
This product should be used as instructed. It may be
used in conjunction with any appropriate item of PPE
covered by the aforementioned directive of suitable
specification with due consideration to the limitations
of each individual piece of equipment and of the belay
system as a whole. No alterations or markings should
be made to it.
The safety that this product provides depends upon
its strength, the quality of the rock anchorage used
and the integrity of the belay point. The strength will
be reduced through age and general wear and tear
dependant upon the amount of use to which it is put,
see obsolescence for more details.
Be aware that this product can be damaged in a fall and
consequently should always be examined for defects
before reuse. If this product exhibits signs of wear or
defects or if there is any doubt about its serviceability,
replace it. It is recommended that any equipment
involved in a serious fall should be replaced; lives may
depend upon your equipment.
The user should be fully aware of the history of this
product (use, storage, inspection, etc.). If this product
is not for personal use (eg. used in mountaineering
and rock climbing centers) we strongly recommend a
systematic approach to record keeping. This should
always be carried out by a competent person. In
addition to the normal inspection required before use
this product should be thoroughly examined at least
once every three months by a competent person. If
any defects are found as detailed in obsolescence or
are suspected this product should be withdrawn from
use immediately.
WARNING
The safe working life of this product maybe as little as
one use in extreme circumstances.
GENERAL SAFETY ADVICE
Wearing a climbing helmet will help protect your head
from injury if you fall. When using belay techniques
we recommend the use of appropriate gloves. Foresee
and take appropriate action in situations where rescue
may be required.
Mono Tuber
HOW TO USE THIS PRODUCT
For guidance on how to use of this product, refer to
the diagrams opposite. These diagrams cannot be
substituted for comprehensive instruction by trained
and competent persons.
TEMPERATURE
Always keep products made wholly or partially from
textile elements below 50°C as the performance of
the nylon/Dyneema from which they are made may
be affected at temperatures above this. Tests down to
-40°C show no permanent change in the performance
of this material although nylon/Dyneema may stiffen
while at temperatures below 0°C.
CHEMICALS AND CORROSIVE AGENTS
Avoid all contact with chemical reagents as they
will affect the performance of this product (eg.
vehicle battery acid, bleach, etc.). Discard this product
immediately if contact has or is suspected to have
occurred (the product may be permanently weakened
without showing any signs).
It is essential that this product is cleaned as soon as
is practical after exposure to sea water or any saline
environment (eg. when used on sea cliffs).
CLEANING AND DISINFECTION
First rinse the product in clean cold water of domestic
supply quality. If still soiled rinse in warm water
(maximum temperature40°C) with pure soap.
Thoroughly rinse and dry naturally in a warm ventilated
room away from direct heat, where relevant refer to
the specific cleaning advice on the label attached to
the product.

MAINTENANCE

This product is not user maintainable with the
exception of cleaning and lubrication where relevant;
refer to the section "cleaning and disinfection" and the
specific lubrication diagrams. We recommend the use
of Paraffin based lubricants only; contact SALEWA for
further advice if in doubt.
STORAGE AND TRANSPORTATION
After any necessary cleaning and lubrication store the
product unpacked in a cool, dark, dry, ventilated place
away from sharp edges, pressure, corrosives or any
possible causes of damage. Wet equipment should
first be allowed to dry before storage or transportation.
Care should be taken to protect this product against
such risks as those detailed in obsolescence. It is
recommended that a rucksack or other suitable bag or
container is used during transport.
OBSOLESCENCE
This product will deteriorate over time in the course
of normal use and because of this we are required by
directive 89/686/EEC to give an obsolescence date. It
is difficult to be precise but a conservative estimate for
this product is that it has a life span of 10 years from
date of first use for metal components and 5 years
from date of first use or 10years from date of first
storage for textile components. However, please note
that the following factors will further reduce the safe
working life of the product:-
Metal Components; normal use, exposure to chemical
reagents, corrosion, heat contamination, high impact
load during fall arrest, loading over sharp edges of
rock or equipment or failure to maintain (clean and
lubricate) as recommended.
Textile Components; most textile components used
in safety equipment are known to degrade gradually
with time even when stored in ideal conditions.
Additionally normal use, rope burn, exposure to
elevated temperatures, high impact load during fall
arrest, prolonged exposure to UV light including
sunlight, abrasion, cuts, loading over sharp edges of
rock or equipment or failure to maintain (clean) as
recommended will cause further reduction in strength.
GUARANTEE
SALEWA guarantees all of its products from new against
defects in workmanship or materials, unless the product
has been worn out, misused or abused as determined
by our examination. SALEWA will replace any product
as appropriate after examination.
This guarantee is in addition to your statutory rights
which remain unaffected. SALEWA reserves the right
to modify without notice the design and specifications
of products described in these instructions. All weights,
dimensions and sizing specifications where quoted are
nominal.