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The safety that this product TEMPERATURE OBSOLESCENCE following type examination and Wild Country Ltd reserves the right to Wild Country Rockcentric A on Dyneema provides depends upon its strength, testing by an accredited notified body modify without notice the design and the quality of the rock anchorage Always keep products made wholly This product will deteriorate over to the relevant European Standard. specifications of products described GENERAL INFORMATION used and the integrity of the belay or partially from textile elements time in the course of normal use The notified body for Wild Country in these instructions. All weights, dimensions and sizing specifications point. The strength will be reduced below 50°C as the performance of and because of this we are required products is: where quoted are nominal. These instructions must be read and through age and general wear and the nylon from which they are made by directive 89/686/EEC to give an understood before this equipment is tear dependant upon the amount may be affected at temperatures obsolescence date. It is difficult to SGS (UK) Ltd., Wild Country Ltd., used, please retain this information of use to which it is put. above this. Tests down to -40°C be precise but a conservative (notified body No. 0120), Meverill Road, Tideswell, Derbyshire, for future reference. show no permanent change in estimate for this product is that it 202b Worle Parkway, SK17 8PY England The following will cause a further the performance of this material has a lifespan of 10 years from date Weston Super Mare, Under European Union regulations reduction in strength: although dyneema may stiffen of first use for metal components or BS22 6WA, UK. Tel: +44 (0) 1298 871010 (Directive 89/686/EEC) while at temperatures below 0°C. 5 years from date of first use or 10 Fax: +44 (0) 1298 872077 and Equipment high impact load/fall arrest years from date of first storage for In addition to the information corrosion internal/external abrasion SEA WATER accompanying this product the E-mail: [email protected] are classed as Personal Protective textile components, however, please Web Site: www.wildcountry.co.uk Equipment (PPE) and as such we of textile components caused by note that the following factors will following information is marked on it: It is essential that this equipment is are required to supply the following grit penetration and rock abrasion. B further reduce the safe working life: cleaned as soon as is practical after 0120CE instructions. Adhere strictly to Cuts in textile components prolonged to sea water or any saline notified body number, CE mark, the following advice and exposure of textile components Metal Components: normal use, environment (e.g. when used on year of manufacture/affixation. recommendations, if in doubt to ultra violet radiation placement exposure to chemical reagents, heat and/or loading over tight radii, sea cliffs). contamination, high impact load or please contact Wild Country Ltd. Wild Country: sharp edges of rock or equipment. failure to maintain (clean/lubricate) CHEMICALS AND CORROSIVE name of manufacturer/supplier. The information in these instructions as recommended. See above (use) For Rockcentrics assembled REAGENTS is not exhaustive and cannot be Made in China: with a textile sling a reduction Textile Components: most textile substituted for comprehensive Avoid all contact with chemical country of origin. in strength of 10% per annum materials used in safety equipment instruction by trained and reagents as they will affect the is not uncommon. are known to degrade gradually with competent persons. performance of this product (e.g. Three digit code: ‘ABC’. time even when stored in ideal vehicle battery acid, bleach etc.). This product should only be used See maintenance and obsolescence conditions. Additionally normal use, ‘A’ First letter indicates year Discard this product immediately by trained and competent persons for more details. rope burn, exposure to chemical of manufacture e.g. A=Year 2000, if contact has or is suspected to or the user should be under the reagents, exposure to elevated B= Year 2001 etc. Be aware that this equipment C have occurred (the product may supervision of a trained and temperatures, high impact load, can be damaged in a fall and be permanently weakened without ‘B’ Second letter indicates competent person. prolonged exposure to UV light, consequently should always be showing any signs). manufacturer Wild Country including sunlight, abrasion, cuts examined for defects before reuse. internal reference. Climbing and mountaineering are or failure to maintain (clean) as If this equipment exhibits signs of MAINTENANCE hazardous. Even correct selection, recommended will cause further ‘C’ Third letter indicates month wear or defect or if there is any of manufacture e.g. A= January, maintenance and use of correct This product is not user reductions in strength. See above 0120 doubt about its serviceability, B= February etc. equipment cannot eliminate the maintainable with the exception (use). F477a/QA/9/FEB10/V5219 replace it. It is recommended that potential for danger, serious injury of cleaning and lubrication any equipment involved in a serious Number 3 through 9 nominal size or death. (where relevant). On textile elements (where fitted) fall should be replaced. Where check stitching for broken, cut, (refer to specification chart for It is the users responsibility at all practical a history of use and CLEANING pulled or worn threads and inspect details) times to ensure that he or she inspection record should be kept. buckles (where fitted) for cracks, understands the correct and safe First rinse the product in clean cold distortion, burrs or corrosion. xx kN & xx kN: use of any equipment supplied The security provided by this water of domestic supply quality. rated strength (in kilonewtons, kN) by Wild Country Ltd., uses it only product is totally dependant on D If still soiled rinse in warm water In addition to the normal inspection in side on and edge on mode in for the purposes for which it is the skill of the user. The user (maximum temperature 40 C) with required before use this product accordance with EN 12270 (where designed and practices all proper should have experience to assess pure soap. Thoroughly rinse and dry should be thoroughly examined at xx = the rated strength). safety procedures. The manufacturer the following: naturally in a warm ventilated room least once every three months by In addition the rated strength(s) or supplier will not accept any away from direct heat. a competent person. If any defects The suitability of the location are marked in accordance with responsibility for damage, injury are found as detailed above or are of the product within the crack the applicable reference standard or death resulting from misuse. DISINFECTION suspected this product should be (see diagrams A, B, C and D). withdrawn from use immediately. as required. USE A suitable disinfectant is one which The reliability of the rock crack. contains quarternary ammonium WARNING SPECIFICATIONS This product complies with EN The expected direction of loading. compounds reinforced with 12270 and is designed as a Chock chlorohexidine in sufficient The safe working life of this product WARNING for climbing and mountaineering quantities to be effective. Soak the may be as little as one use in It is recommended that chocks purposes for use in normal climatic product for one hour at dilutions extreme circumstances. Never place this product at the are not used against or in ice as conditions and in temperatures not recommended for general use using edge of a crack, always locate the pressure generated during a exceeding 50°C. water of domestic supply quality TRANSPORTATION it as deeply as possible. fall will shatter the ice and render not exceeding 20°C, then rinse the placement ineffective. Care should be taken to protect this This product should be used Always ensure that the direction thoroughly with cold water. Dry as instructed. It may be used in product against risks such as those of loading is compatible with the Wearing a climbing helmet will naturally in a warm ventilated conjunction with any appropriate detailed under obsolescence. It is position of the device within the help protect your head from room away from direct heat. item of PPE covered by the recommended that a rucksack or crack. injury if you fall. aforementioned directive of suitable STORAGE other suitable bag or container is used during transport. specification with due consideration During a fall the direction of loading When using belay techniques we After any necessary cleaning to the limitations of each individual may be other than downwards. recommend the use of appropriate store unpacked in a cool, dark, dry, MARKINGS piece of equipment and of the belay gloves. Be aware that the movement of ventilated place away from sharp system as a whole. No alterations or The CE mark must be affixed to all the climbing rope can cause the edges, pressure, corrosives or any markings should be made to it. Foresee and take appropriate action Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) displacement of this device, the possible causes of damage. Wet in situations where rescue may be used for climbing and mountaineering use of an extension sling of suitable equipment should first be allowed required. in accordance with European Union length can minimise this. to dry as detailed above. Directive 89/686/EEC. The CE mark has been affixed to this product Rockcentrics on Dyneema V5219_WC_ROCKCENTRICS_China_AW4 12/8/10 14:35 Page 2