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Karabiner MM Oo Uussqq Uueettoo Nn V5129_WC_BINERS_LEAFLET_AW3 12/8/10 14:38 Page 1 WILD COUNTRY The following will cause a further reduction a) Inspect the gate action. It should Textile Components : most textile in accordance with EN12275 (where xx = KARABINERS in strength: operate smoothly throughout its components used in safety equipment the rated strength). complete range of movement and the are known to degrade gradually with time GENERAL INFORMATION a) high impact load/fall arrest. spring action should instantly close the even when stored in ideal conditions. In addition the rated strength(s) are marked These instructions must be read and in accordance with the applicable b) corrosion. gate when released. Additionally normal use, rope burn, understood before this equipment is exposure to elevated temperatures, high reference standard as required. used, please retain this information for c) internal/external abrasion by textile b) Check that all components are free from impact load, prolonged exposure to UV COUNTRY OF ORIGIN future reference. components caused by grit penetration defects as detailed under Use and light including sunlight, abrasion, cuts or Taiwan. and rock abrasion. Obsolescence. failure to maintain (clean) as recommended Under European Union regulations *European Union will cause further reduction in strength. (Directive 89/686/EEC) climbing and d) cuts in textile components. LUBRICATION See above, Use. Wild Country Ltd reserves the right to mountaineering equipment are classified e) prolonged exposure of textile modify without notice the design and a) The karabiner gate hinge must be as Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) components to ultra violet radiation. WARNING specifications of products described and as such we are required to supply lubricated periodically and after any in these instructions. All weights, the following instructions. Adhere strictly f) placement and/or loading over tight radii. cleaning, drying or disinfect ion process The safe working life of this product may dimensions and sizing specifications to ensure smooth operation and to the following advice and g) sharp edges of rock or equipment. be as little as one use in extreme where quoted are nominal. recommendations, if in doubt please corrosion resistance. circumstances. Wild Country Ltd., contact the supplier. See maintenance and obsolescence for b) A paraffin based lubricant should be Meverill Road, Tideswell, Derbyshire, more details. In addition to the normal inspection SK17 8PY England The information in these instructions sprayed into the gate hinge. required before use this product should be is not exhaustive and cannot be Be aware that this equipment can be thoroughly examined at least once every c) Operate the gate mechanism several Tel: +44 (0) 1298 871010 substituted for comprehensive damaged in a fall and consequently should three months by a competent person. Fax: +44 (0) 1298 872077 times to ensure even penetration of the instruction by trained and competent always be examined for defects before reuse. If any defects are found as detailed above persons. lubricant. Allow to drain and then wipe or are suspected this product should be E-mail: [email protected] If this equipment exhibits signs of wear or off any excess lubricant. withdrawn from use immediately. Web Site: www.wildcountry.co.uk This product should only be used by defects or if there is any doubt about its trained and competent persons or the serviceability, replace it. It is recommended TRANSPORTATION CERTIFICATE NO 93/2678 user should be under the supervision of that any equipment involved in a serious 96/7545 a trained and competent person. fall should be replaced. Care should be taken to protect this product against such risks as those Climbing and mountaineering are Lives may depend upon your equipment. detailed above. It is recommended that a hazardous. Even correct selection, The user should be fully aware of its history rucksack or other suitable bag or container TEMPERATURE maintenance and use of correct (use, storage, inspection, etc.). If this is used during transport. equipment cannot eliminate the potential equipment is not for personal use (eg. Always keep products made wholly for danger, serious injury or death. MARKINGS used in mountaineering centres) we strongly or partially from textile elements below recommend a systematic approach to record 50°C as the performance of the nylon It is the users responsibility at all times The CE mark must be affixed to all 0120 keeping. This should always be carried out from which they are made may be affected to ensure that he or she understands the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) by a competent person. at temperatures above this. Tests down to F087A/QA/3/MAY 10/V5129 correct and safe use of any equipment used for climbing and mountaineering in -40°C show no permanent change in the supplied by Wild Country Ltd., uses it Wearing a climbing helmet will help protect accordance with European Union directive performance of this material although only for the purposes for which it is your head from injury if you fall. 89/686/EEC. nylon may stiffen while at temperatures designed and practices all proper safety When using belay techniques we below 0°C. The CE mark has been affixed to this procedures. STORAGE recommend the use of appropriate gloves. product following type examination and SEA WATER testing by an accredited notified body to The manufacturer or supplier will not After any necessary cleaning store Foresee and take appropriate action in the relevant European standard. The accept any responsibility for damage, It is essential that this equipment is unpacked in a cool, dark, dry, ventilated situations where rescue may be required. notified body for Wild Country products is: injury or death resulting from misuse. cleaned as soon as is practical after place away from sharp edges, pressure, exposure to sea water or any saline corrosives or any possible causes of USE SPECIFICATIONS S.G.S. (UK) Ltd., environment (eg. when used on sea cliffs). damage. Wet equipment should first (notified body No. 0120), This product complies with be allowed to dry as detailed above. 202b Worle Parkway, MODEL WEIGHT CHEMICALS AND CORROSIVE EN12275:1998 (UIAA number 121) and Weston Super Mare, (g/oz) REAGENTS. is designed as a Connector (Karabiner) QUICKDRAWS OBSOLESCENCE BS22 6WA, UK. Oxygen Keylock Bent 26 8 9 50 / 1.76 fitted with a straight, wire, bent, gate for Avoid all contact with chemical reagents Oxygen Keylock Straight 26 8 9 50 / 1.76 Always use the straight gate karabiner at This product will deteriorate over time In addition to the general information climbing and mountaineering purposes as they will affect the performance of this Titan II Keylock Bent 23 7 7 48 / 1.69 the top end of the quickdraw for clipping in the course of normal use and because accompanying this product the following for use in normal climatic conditions product (eg. vehicle battery acid, bleach, Titan II Keylock Straight 23 7 7 48 / 1.69 the metal protection point and the bent of this we are required by directive information is marked on it: and in temperatures not exceeding 50°C. Blaze Bent 25 7 9 46 / 1.62 etc.). Discard this product immediately gate at the bottom end of the quickdraw 89/686/EEC to give an obsolescence Blaze Straight 25 7 9 45 / 1.59 if contact has or is expected to have 0120CE : notified body number, CE mark. This product should be used as Wild Wire 24 9 9 42 / 1.48 for clipping the rope. Ensure that you use date. It is difficult to be precise but a occurred (the product may be permanently instructed. It may be used in conjunction Xenon Lite 24 7 7 31 / 1.09 quickdraws the same way up each time conservative estimate for this product weakened without showing any signs). Wild Country : name of supplier. with any appropriate item of PPE Xenon 24 7 9 38 / 1.34 so as to avoid damaging the rope on a is that it has a life span of 10 years from Helium Clean Wire™ * 24 7 10 33 / 1.16 covered by the aforementioned directive karabiner that has previously been used date of first use for metal components Astro 23 7 7 29 / 1.02 CLEANING Three digit code: for clipping metal protection. or 5 years from date of first use or 10 of suitable specification with due Nitro 24 7 9 35 / 1.24 batch/date code ‘ABC’. consideration to the limitations of each First rinse the product in clean cold water years from date of first storage for The bottom end/bent gate karabiner (for individual piece of equipment and of the of domestic supply quality. If still soiled textile components. ‘A’ First letter indicates year clipping in the climbing rope) is held tightly belay system as a whole. No alterations rinse in warm water (maximum temperature of manufacture e.g. A =Year 2000, in the quickdraw sling to make clipping the or markings should be made to it. 40°C) with pure soap. Thoroughly rinse and However, please note that the following B = Year 2001 etc. climbing rope easier. The top end/straight factors will further reduce the safe working dry naturally in a warm ventilated room away ‘B’ Second letter indicates manufacturer gate karabiner (for clipping into the bolt The safety that this product provides from direct heat. life of the product:- Wild Country internal reference. depends upon it strength, the quality hanger) must remain free to rotate in the ‘C’ Third letter indicates month of the rock anchorage used and the quickdraw sling to reduce the chances of Metal Components : normal use, exposure MAINTENANCE of manufacture e.g. A = January, to chemical reagents, heat contamination, integrity of the belay point. The strength cross loading the gate.
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