Mark Grizzly User manual

MARK Grizzly Instructions for use
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Version 1.3
MARK Save A Life GmbH
Gleinkerau 23
4582 Spital am Pyhrn
Österreich / Europa
Tel [phone] - 111
Fax [phone] - 111
[email protected]t
www.savealife.at
Rescue overall
EN 1497 : 2007

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Dear customer,
Congratulations on purchasing this product. It was manufactured and tested subject to
strict quality standards and with the utmost care. We thus laid the groundwork for safe
use. It is now your responsibility to use this product correctly.
For correct and safe use of this product it is essential that you read these instructions
carefully. Follow all safety instructions in the respective chapters of this manual.
You may only use this product if you have read and understood these instructions for
use, if you have undergone training and if you are physically and mentally capable of
doing so.
This manual including the inspection protocol must be kept with the product. In case
of loss or if manual and inspection protocol became unusable, the eective versions of
both documents are available for download at www.savealife.at
You can download the instructions for use and the test protocol via www.savealife.at.
Do you have any questions or wishes concerning this product or do you want to give us
feedback? Just call us or send an email.
Customer service
MARK Save A Life GmbH
Gleinkerau 23
4582 Spital am Pyhrn
Austria / Europe
Tel [phone] – 111
Fax [phone] – 111
[email protected]t
www.savealife.at
Manufacturer
MARK Save A Life GmbH, Gleinkerau 23, 4582 Spital am Pyhrn, Austria / Europe
Country of origin
Austria / Europe
Copyright
MARK Save A Life GmbH, Gleinkerau 23, 4582 Spital am Pyhrn, Austria / Europe
NOTE
Making
your life
safer.

 FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY 
1.1 Symbols used 4
1.2 User requirements 5
1.3 Visual and functional inspetion 5
1.4 Use 5
1.5 Storage and transport 6
1.6 Maintenance 6
1.7 Accidents and rescue plan 6
 PRODUCT OVERVIEW 
2.1 Technical details 7
2.2 Marking 7
2.3 Scope of delivery 8
2.4 Accessories 8
 USE 
3.1 Intended use 9
3.2 Put on the MARK Grizzly rescue overall 10
3.3 Lifetime and period of use 12
 TRANSPORT AND STORAGE 
 MAINTENANCE 
5.1 Repairs 13
5.2 Cleaning 13
5.3 Disinfection 13
 INSPECTION 
6.1 Funktional inspection 14
6.2 Regualar inspections 14
 RETIREMENT 
 RESALE 
 ACCIDENTS 
9.1 Suspension trauma 15
 LEGAL INFORMATION 
10.1 Declaration of conformity 16
10.2 Product liability 16
10.3 Copyright 16
10.4 Trademarks 16
 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY 
 TEST PROTOCOL 
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MARK Grizzly
MARK Gekko, MARK Boa or another anchor
devices corresponding to the applicable standards
for PPE against falls from a height.
RESCUE OVERALL
ANCHOR DEVICE
TERMINOLOGY
In order to make our texts easier to read, we dispense with gender dierentiation and
write main personal words in the male form. This is meant as a neutral wording by which
we address all people equally without any discrimination.
trained according to DGUV 312-906 or with
appropriate regional training
COMPETENT PERSON
NOTE

 FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY
Acitivities requiring the use of this product can be dangerous. Moreover, it is also pos-
sible to use this product incorrectly in many ways and we cannot possibly list or think of
all of them.
These instructions for use will give you information on your safety and the product and
its use. This information and the safety instructions do not however replace personal
experience, knowledge of the product and self-responsibility.
You will find detailed safety regulations and descriptions in the following chapter and
at the beginning of each chapter. Read them carefully and make sure you understand
them. If you need more information or if you are not sure how to use this product, get in
touch with MARK Save A Life. We will be happy to help you.
This product is state of the art and corresponds to all applicable technical standards and
guidelines.
1.1 Symbols used
In this document safety regulations of the following categories are being used:
DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION and NOTE.Follow the safety instructions to avoid
personal injuries or damage of the product.
DANGER means that death or a serious injury are very likely to happen if an acci-
dent occurs or a hazardous situation is not avoided.
• In order to avoid serious injury or death all safety instructions marked with DANGER
must be followed.
WARNING means that death or a serious injury are likely to happen if an accident
occurs or a hazardous situation is not avoided.
• In order to avoid serious injury or death all safety instructions marked with
WARNING must be followed.
CAUTION means that moderate or minor injuries may happen if an accident occurs
or a hazardous situation is not avoided.
• In order to avoid moderate or minor injuries all safety instructions marked with
CAUTION must be followed.
NOTE draws your attention to a possible damage of the product or other properties
if an accident occurs or a hazardous situation is not avoided.
• In order to avoid damage of the product or other properties all safety instructions
marked with NOTE must be followed.
DANGER
WARNING
CAUTION
NOTE
1.2 User requirements
• Read these instructions for use thoroughly before using this product. You may only
use this product after you have read and understood these instructions for use.
• This product may only be used by one person at a time.
• If this product is being used by more persons, please note the following: A small
person always fits into a large overall. There is no risk of “slipping through”. If the
overall is successively used by more persons, the size for the largest person must be
available.
• You may only use this product if you are mentally and physically capable of
doing so.
1.3 Visual and functional inspection
• The visual and functional inspection must be carried out by MARK Save A Life or a
competent person. MARK Save A Life oers training for that purpose.
• This product must be inspected (e.g. damage of the tape and metal fittings etc.)
before and after its use.
• If the product has been subject to heavy loads (e.g. due to a fall), it must be disposed
of properly (e.g. through cutting it).
• If this product has been subject to thermal influence (e.g. rescue during a fire) it must
be sent to MARK Save A Life for inspection including a notice on thermal influence.
• If the use of this product does not seem safe anymore, send it to MARK Save A Life
or a competent person for inspection and repair. Do not use it!
• Fill in the inspection protocol carefully. Enter each inspection.
1.4 Use
• This product is mainly made of textile components and must be replaced after,
maximum, 10 years.
• Always use proper safety clothing.
• This product may only be used in combination with tested and certified products
(according to applicable standards for PPE against falls from a height).
• You may only resell this product when accompanied by the instructions for use in the
respective language of the country and the complete inspection protocol.
• This Rescue Overall can be worn during normal work activities.
• Before using it for the first time, perform a suspension test in a safe place to ensure
that the Rescue Overall has the correct size.
The MARK Grizzly must not be used as a body restraint system in a fall system.
WARNING
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1.5 Storage and transport
• Store this product in a dry and clean place protected from mechanical (e.g. sharp
edges) and chemical hazards (e.g. acids, gas) at room temperature and protected
from light (e.g. UV).
• Store and transport this product in the original or an equivalent packaging.
1.6 Maintenance
• Repairs may only be eected by MARK Save A Life or a competent person.
• If the product has been subject to a fall, it must be disposed of properly (e.g. through
cutting it).
• This product must not be tumble-dried, dried in the sun or over a heat source
(e.g. fireplace).
• This product must not be disinfected or impregnated.
• Do not use chemicals when cleaning the product.
• This product must be inspected at least once a year from a competent person. Enter
the result of the inspection in the use protocol.
1.7 Accidents and rescue plan
• A suspension trauma can be triggered by a fall from height, a long descent or if a
person is helplessly suspended in the harness for a long time.
• Prepare a rescue plan indicating all possible rescue measures in case of emergency
before using this product.
• Check the use and fall area and make sure to secure, mitigate or remove possible
dangers before using this product.
 PRODUCT OVERVIEW
2.1 Technical details
• Overall: 65% polyester / 35% cotton
• Chest/leg straps: polyester
• D-rings: metal, coated
• Sizes: S-XXXXL
• max. load: 150kg
MARK Robin Hub
with Descent Stop Button
(as option)
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Zip
2 Rings
Leg straps
chest strap
2.2 Marking
This product has a serial number on the label.
Remark on user manual
Serialnumber
CE-Identification of the supervisory
authority
Max. load
EN standard
Size specification
Productname
Date of production
Care label

• Use an inventory number for this product. Enter the inventory number in the
inspection protocol.
• Do not remove labels or other markings from this product.
2.3 Scope of delivery
1 pc MARK Grizzly
1 pc packaging
1 pc instructions for use and use protocol
2.4 Accessories
This product may only be used in combination with tested and certified
products.
• Only use this product with tested products or with products that have been recom-
mended by MARK Save A Life. The following products correspond to the applicable
PPE against falls from a height standards.
Tested and certified products
Descender and rescue devices EN 341
Lifting devices EN 1496
Carabiner EN 362
Anchor points EN 795
Lanyards EN 354
The above products are featured on www.savealife.at. If you need more information
please send us an email or call us.
WARNING
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 USE
Activities requiring the use of this product can be dangerous. Please observe all danger
and safety notes. In case of doubt or if you have any questions, please feel free to
contact us.
3.1 Intended use
This product may only be used as a rescue, descender and lifting device and only for
transporting persons.
• This product may only be used for its intended purposes as defined in these instruc-
tions for use and only in combination with tested (certified) components according
to the applicable PPE standards. Other combinations with uncertified components
are not permitted and can be dangerous.
• This product must not be used as a full body harness.
• Never rappel through fire and smoke.
Use
Using this product without having read these instructions for use can lead to acci-
dents resulting in severe injuries or death.
• Read these instructions for use carefully before using this product.
• In case of doubt or if you have questions please contact MARK Save A Life.
Inspection
Using this product without having performed a visual and functional inspection can
lead to accidents resulting in severe injuries or death.
• Always inspect this product before and after its use.
• If you are not sure if this product can be used safely, do not use it.
DANGER
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He slips into the overall first with his legs and
then with his arms.
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3.2 Using the MARK Grizzly Rescue overall
Example: Andreas practices using the MARK Save A Life self-rescue system in order to be
able to leave the building quickly and safely in the event of a fire. First he puts on the MARK
Grizzly rescue overall.
Andreas takes the rescue overall out of the bag
and unfolds it.
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He completely opens the zip.
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4
Andreas completely closes the zip.
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After installing the descender device he hooks
the carabiner into both rings of the rescue over-
all. He makes sure that the carabiner is locked.
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The two loops with the press studs hold the
eyelets in place so that they can be attached
quickly.
As soon as Andreas sits down on the rope and
puts weight on the overall, the two press studs
open. This is normal.
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After the exercise, he hangs the two eyelets
back into the loops and secure them with the
press studs. So the overall is back ready for the
next use.

3.3 Lifetime and period of use
The maximum lifetime of this product is 12 years after the date of production (storage
max. 2 years at the manufacturer, useful life max. 10 years from the date of purchase).
The useful life (from the date of purchase) of this product is 10 years, but it may depend
on several factors. It is therefore possible that the product will have to be disposed of
earlier. Extreme conditions, environmental influence, damage, storage and transport
may influence the life time of the product.
If you are not sure if this product can be used safely, do not use it. Send it to MARK
Save A Life for inspection, repair or retire it.
 MAINTENANCE
5.1 Repairs
Product changes
Repairs, adjustments or changes to this product that have not been authorized by
MARK Save A Life can lead to severe accidents and falls.
• Changes (e.g. change of the rope length) and repairs have to be performed by MARK
Save A Life.
If you are not sure if this product can be used any more, do not use it but send it to
MARK Save A Life or an authorized partner for inspection with the instrucion of use
and the inspection protocol.
5.2 Cleaning
• Clean the straps with a soft brush (wet or dry), using mild soap and water.
• Wash the overall turned inside-out in a washing bag with 40°C in the washing machi-
ne and then rinse it with clear water.
• Air-dry this product in an airy, shaded place.
• Never tumble-dry, never let it dry in the sun or over a heat source.
• Iron this product at max. 1 point. Never iron the straps.
• Never use chemical detergents.
DANGER
5.3 Disinfection
Disinfection of this product is prohibited. In case of contamination, retire this product
environmentally-friendly.
 TRANSPORT AND STORAGE
Observe these safety notes to ensure safe storage and transport of this product.
• Store this product at room temperature and keep it away from mechanical (e.g. sharp
edges) or chemical (e.g. acids, gases) hazards and UV radiation. Keep this product
dry.
• Store and transport this product in its original (or an equivalent) packaging.
• Check the packaging regularly to see if it is damaged, especially if the product is used
as emergency equipment only and therefore sealed in vacuum packaging.
NOTE
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NOTE
 INSPECTION
Inspection
Using this product without checking it for possible damage can lead to severe
accidents or death.
• Always perform a visual and functional inspection of this product before and
after each use.
• If you are not sure if this product can be used safely any more, do not use it.
DANGER

Inspection by MARK Save A Life or an authorized partner is only valid under the
proviso that
• this product has not been subjected to a fall,
• components of this product have not been modified,
• textile parts have not been contaminated with chemicals,
• this product has not been exposed to temperatures under -30°C or over +80°C,
• metal parts have not fallen to the ground from more than 2m.
6.1 Visual and function inspection before and after each use
Inspection is only valid under the proviso that
• components of this product have not been modified or changed,
• textile parts have not been contaminated with chemicals,
• this product has not been subjected to temperatures under - 30°C or over +80°C
The inspection has to be carried out by MARK Save A Life or by a competent person
MARK Save A Life can oer training to a “competent person“.
NOTE
6.2 Regular inspection
The frequency of inspections may vary according to the conditions and environment
in which this product is used.
By normal use the product has to be inspected from a competent person once a year.
Always keep these instructions for use including test protocol with the product. If this
product is subject to increased use, you may even require to inspect it more than once
a year.
If the product has been subject to a fall, it must be disposed of properly.
If this product is used as an emergency system (unused, welded in our special packaging
or sealed in the MARK Infini Box), it must be retired after 10 years at the latest. When
used as an emergency system, the packaging must be checked regularly and, if the pa-
ckaging is damaged, the product must be sent to MARK Save A Life for inspection.
 RETIREMENT
• You have to retire this product if MARK Save A Life or a competent person has stated
that use is not safe.
• Retire the product in such a way that it cannot be used anymore.
• Retire this product in an environmentally friendly way. Separate materials!
• Dispose of the product only in accordance with the applicable national regulations.
 RESALE
• To ensure safe and correct use, this product may only be resold with the instructions
for use and the inspection protocol.
• The instructions for use and the inspection protocol must be available in the ocal
language of the buyer. This is within the seller‘s responsibility.
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DANGER
9.1 Suspension trauma
Suspension trauma
Falling into the rope, a long descent or being suspended for a long period can
induce suspension trauma (orthostatic shock). A suspension trauma can have
lifelong detrimental eects on your health and even lead to death.
• Rescue the injured person quickly.
• Perform the correct first aid measures.
How do I know it‘s a suspension trauma?
• Paleness
• Sweating
• Shortness of breath
• At the onset: increased pulse rate
• Narrowing of vision
• Dizziness
• Nausea
• Later drop in pulse rate and blood pressure
A suspension trauma is a medical emergency!
• Call the ambulance!
• Free the injured person from the suspended position.
• Position the injured person with raised upper body (sitting up or squatting).
• Open straps and tight clothes.
• Monitor cardiovascular and respiratory system.
• If the casualty has no signs of life start with CPR.
the longer it takes to rescue
the injured person
 ACCIDENTS
The following information should help you avoid accidents. However, this information
does not replace experience, responsibility and know-how and does not release you
from assuming personal risk.
• Prepare a rescue plan and indicate all possible rescue measures for any given
emergency situations.
• Check use and fall area before using this product and alleviate or secure them.
• In a rescue situation communication between all involved persons has to be ensured.

If the injured person is suspended but able to move, tell him: Kick one foot with the
other. Point the toes. However, this exercise will keep the blood circulation going for a
short time (some minutes). (Source: BG/GUV-I 869)
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 LEGAL INFORMATION
• Do not remove labels or other markings from this product.
• Use an inventory number for this product. Enter the inventory number in the
inspection protocol.
• This product has a serial number. The serial number is entered on the instruction use
and on the product.
10.1 Declaration of conformity
The manufacturer, MARK Save A Life GmbH, Gleinkerau 23, 4582 Spital am Pyhrn,
Austria / Europe, hereby declares that this product („MARK Grizzly”)
• conforms with the safety regulations for PPE against falls from a height (Cat. III/PPE
Regulation (EU) 2016/425) and abides by the following standard
EN 1497:2007
• is identical with the PPE against falls from a height inspected by the accredited
testing, inspection and certification body Allgemeine Unfallversicherungsanstalt,
Adalbert-Stifter-Straße 65, 1200 Wien, with the number
Identification number 0511
• is subject to the quality management system under the control of the accredited
testing, inspection and certification body Allgemeine Unfallversicherungsanstalt,
Adalbert-Stifter-Straße 65, 1200 Wien with the number
Identification number 0511
10.2 Product liability
MARK Save A Life does not assume liability for any direct, indirect consequences or
consequences associated with accidents that result from improper use of this product
or from false information made by a competent person or fitter on the test protocol or
acceptance protocol.
10.3 Copyright
The layout, visuals, pictograms, photos and any other information in these instructions
for use are protected by copyright.
10.4 Trademarks
All trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
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