TWEEZLE 8
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1. 14 15 BORNACK Notes Notes _l BORNACK FALLSTOP Equipment for securing and rescuing at heights and depths SAFEPOINT Stationary securing systems for architecture and industrial applications BORNACK GmbH amp Co KG Bustadt 39 74360 Ilsfeld Germany Fon 49 0 70 62 26 90 0 0 Fax 49 0 70 62 7 26 90 0 550 info bornack de www bornack de BORNACK Schweiz Oholten 7 5703 Seon AG Switzerland Fon 41 0 62 886 30 40 Fax 41 0 62 886 30 41 info bornack ch www bornack ch BORNACK Subject to technical changes Reprinting or duplication even of excerpts is only permitted with written consent Status 05 2014 GAL Nr 000 081 ebo2. user manual or any maintenance instructions must be strictly observed Protective equipment and securing systems that are well looked after will last longer CLEANING Dry damp harnesses and taut cables in the air not on artificial heat sources Rub metal components dry with a cloth Clean soiled textile components e g full body harnesses and ropes with lukewarm water and a little detergent for delicates rinse with clean water and allow to dry in the air No other cleaning agents may be used For information about disinfection please contact the e mail hotline hotline bornack de After contact with saltwater keep the PPE wet until it can be rinsed thoroughly with distilled water BORNACK 10 11 OTHER LIFE SPAN Metal parts are not subject to age related life spans The decision is made by the expert on the basis of his technical expertise REPAIRS Only the manufacturer may carry out repairs STORAGE Do not allow personal protection equipment to come into contact with aggressive substances e g oils grease acids chemicals etc Store the personal protection equipment in the device case or bag TRANSPORT Protected transport in the device case or bag PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION The following is stated on the product lt Charge year of production CE symbol EN standard c 0123 EN 795 2012 BORNACK TWEEZLE 8 Product name Useful load TEST CARD FOR
3. 1 Forces resulting from user falls may not exceed 6 kN Check the compatibility of the ropes approved from the application OTHER APPROVAL Complies with the EC Directive 89 686 EEC Type testing and production control by T V S d Product Service Ridlerstr 65 80339 Munich CE 0123 Quality management system is certified to DIN EN ISO 9001 Production monitoring by a certified office Cat 111 SALES If the goods are marketed in countries where German is not spoken the dealer must ensure that user manuals in the respective national language are enclosed with deliveries The respective translation must be authorised by BORNACK SERVICE If you have any questions about the safe use of this personal protective equipment or other services provided by BORNACK such as risk analysis e rescue plans e training e expertise tests Please contact our E mail hotline hotline bornack de We will be happy to help REGULAR INSPECTIONS Sling equipment harnesses and lanyards must be inspected regularly however at least once a year by an expert and the results of the inspection must be entered into the test card PPE and securing systems used in climbing parks are subject to extremely high usage frequencies Higher level of wear can be expected The test cycles must be adapted accordingly MAINTENANCE Maintenance may only be carried out by qualified specialists Any instructions in this
4. ANNUAL MONITORING Date The test card must be completed in full by Type Product name the expert during the annual inspection Signature Manufactured on This test card does not claim to cover all test criteria and does not relieve the Serial no expert from his decision about the overall condition Purchase date Date of first use Next inspection Reason for inspection Year 1 Year 2 Year3 Year 4 Year 5 Year 6 Year 7 Year 8 Year 9 Year 10 BORNACK 12 13 FOR ANNUAL MONITORING TEST CARD Please complete X Year Year Year Year Year Year Year Year Year Year Securing rope not damaged No chemical soiling Seams undamaged Cowtails are undamaged No deformation of metal parts Karabiners are in place amp Condition of springs rivets axles OK No corrosion Identification is legible User manual available OK Blocked i 1 i i 1 i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i 1 i 1 i i i i i i i i i i i 1 i i i i i 1 i i i i i 1 i 1 i i i i 1 functional i i 1 i i 1 i 1 i i i 1 i i 1 i i 1 i i 1 i i 1 i i i i i i i i 1 i i i i i i i i i 1 i 1 i i i i i i i i i i Notes
5. BORNACK C 0123 EN 795 2012 BORNACK TWEEZLE 8 TWEEZLE 8 User Manual BORNACK TWEEZLE 8 Rigging ident mark for securing system SAFE LINK Subject to technical changes BRIEF DESCRIPTION INTENDED USE The TWEEZLE 8 is an anchor D ring with an integrated ident mark of the securing system SAFE LINK The safe anchor point in fall prone situations in climbing parks e g rope slides swings etc To minimise the fall load on the securing system SAFE LINK a shortcut connection should transfer the forces directly onto the securing element Maximum number of users 1 person All other uses are deemed improper The company BORNACK will not be liable for any resulting damage The user bears the sole risk FUNCTION The ident mark serves to lock the securing system SAFE LINK SSB 01 USE Anchor D ring for the securing system SAFE LINK for rope slides swings etc EQUIPMENT TWEEZLE 8 CNC milled aluminium anodised break resistance gt 25 0 kN e TWEEZLE 8 SET with shortcut made of Dyneema and ATTACK LIGHT PRO karabiner made of ACCESSORIES Securing rope with sewn loop for attachment of the TWEEZLE 8 to the rope slide or swing Optional Screw link Textile distance spacer tape sling 20 0 cm TWEEZLE 8 Long hole for locked SSB karabiner and for stowing the openable SSB karabiner during the action Anchor D ring fur securing rope c 0123 EN 795 2012 BORNAC
6. K TWEEZLE 8 TWEEZLE pin Attachment element for knotting the shortcut lanyard to the belt BORNACK TWEEZLE 8 SET Anchor D ring fur securing rope EN 795 2012 Lanyard BORNACK TWEEZLE 8 Karabiner TWEEZLE pin Attachment element for knotting the shortcut lanyard to the belt Long hole for locked SSB karabiner and for stowing the openable SSB karabiner during the action BEFORE ASSEMBLY A A Anchor equipment may only be fitted by qualified persons B Ensure that the stations are sufficiently strong C Identify for the user those stations at which a TWEEZLE 8 is used with brief instructions in the shape of a pictogram D Ensure that you mount the TWEEZLE 8 so that the user has no contact with edges or other parts when he leaves the station as this could lead to injuries E Ensure that both children and adults can reach the TWEEZLEs easily If necessary install podiums on the platforms F To ensure best climbing fun with the SSB system BORNACK recommends installing the securing ropes at a height of 1 60 m to 2 00 m depending on the SSB length and size of the visitors Please note the information in the user manual for the SSB system G It should be possible to reach the TWEEZLE without excessive bending of the SSB system In fall prone stations only use the SSB system as a redundant securing system Otherwise this will lead to excessive wear H Avoid courses where guests are tempte
7. d to trick or manipulate the system E g labyrinths dead ends Observe before assembly VISUAL FUNCTIONAL INSPECTION Ensure that the TWEEZLE 8 is undamaged before mounting Test the function of the ident marks on the SAFE LINK SSB securing system BORNACK ASSEMBLY USE OF THE TWEEZLE 8 ASSEMBLY K Arrange for the securing rope to be k HH 1 permanently sewn into the TWEEZLE 8 by the m manufacturer or affix to the securing rope via a secured screw chain link or via an anchor knot with a textile distance spacer CAUTION A Observe instructions before assembly APPLICATION TWEEZLE 8 k L Attach the openable SSB karabiner into the long hole of the TWEEZLE 8 MLock the karabiner with the TWEEZLE pin by pushing the karabiner upwards The karabiner is now locked and the other is unlocked on the securing rope N Take the second karabiner from the securing rope and hook into the long hole O Now the guest is secured and can complete the station USE OF THE TWEEZLE 8 SET APPLICATION TWEEZLE 8 SET P Hook the karabiner of the TWEEZLE 8 SET to the front D ring of the full body harness Q Attach the openable SSB karabiner into the ong hole of the TWEEZLE 8 Lock the arabiner with the TWEEZLE pin by pushing the karabiner upwards The karabiner is now ocked and the other is unlocked on the secur
8. ing rope R Lock the karabiner with the TWEEZLE pin by pushing the karabiner upwards The karabiner is now locked and the other is unlocked on the securing rope S Take the second karabiner from the securing rope and hook into the long hole T Now the guest is secured and can complete the station BORNACK SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS There is a risk of life threatening injuries if the safety instructions are not observed RISK OF LIFE THREATENING INJURIES It is prohibited to stand under suspended loads Wear a safety helmet Anchor points with even the slightest of faults may no longer be used No independent changes or repairs may be carried out Only use under supervision after being briefed directly before use Clothing and shoes must be suitable for the task at hand and the weather conditions Only use if you are fully fit Health impairments can impact on the safety of the user It is important for safety to ensure every time before use that the required clearance below the user is adequately measured so that in case of a fall the user cannot land ona protruding obstacle or the ground Protect the personal protective equipment during storage use and transport from the effects of heat e g welding flames and sparks cigarette ash and chemicals acids alkalis oils etc and mechanical effects sharp edges or similar Rope courses must comply with EN 15567
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