Spinlock MAST PRO User manual

Mast harness
0120 EN 12277 Type C
www.spinlock.co.uk
DESIGNED ESPECIALLY FOR USE IN
THE MARINE ENVIRONMENT
SECURE ALTERNATIVE TO A
BOSUNS CHAIR
EXTREMELY LIGHT WEIGHT
MINIMAL DESIGN
LEGSTRAPS
GIVE SECURE FIT FOR ALL SIZES
ERGONOMIC SCULPTURED WAIST
BELT AND SUPER WIDE LEGSTRAPS
FOR ADDED COMFORT
NEOPRENE BUCKLE COVERS TO
PREVENT SNAGGING
TRIPPING SPIKE POCKET
REPLACEABLE ELASTIC COMPONENTS
TOOL ATTACHMENT POINTS
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1. Adjustments
Closing / opening
Tightening / loosening
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Shortening waistbelt to extra small
Adjust for Comfort
Replaceable
elastics
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2. Tying on
A. Bowline + DOUBLE HALF HITCH
B.
C.
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(EN)Temperature
(FR) Température
(DE) Temperatur
(IT) Temperatura
(ES) Temperatura
(NL) Temperatuur
(DK) Temperatur
(S) Temperatur
(EN) Storage
(FR) Stockage
(DE) Lagerung
(IT) Conservazione
(ES) Almacenamiento
(NL) Berging
(DK) Opbevares
(S) Förvaring
(EN) Dangerous products
(FR) Produits dangereux
(DE) Gefährliche Produkte
(IT) Prodotti pericolosi
(EN) Cleaning / Disinfection
(FR) Nettoyage / Désinfection
(DE) Reinigung / Desinfektion
(IT) Pulizia / Disinfezione
(EN) Drying
(FR) Séchage
(DE) Trocknen
(IT) Asciugamento
(ES) Productos peligrosos
(NL) Gevaarlijke producten
(DK) Farlige væsker
(S) Farliga produkter
(ES) Limpieza / Desinfección
(NL) Reiniging / Ontsmetting
(DK) Rengøres / Decinficeres
(S) Rengöring/ Desinfektion
(ES) Secado
(NL) Het drogen
(DK) Tørrer
(S) Torkning
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Guidence for going aloft
Follow orders from climber
Aloft
Clutches are made for easy
release. After hoisting and
whenever a person is aloft,
always tie off a halyard on a
winch in case of inadvertent
release of the clutch.
Lowering
Support halyard load on winch
whilst opening clutch handle.
Ensure you always follow the
instructions of the man aloft.
Clutch:
Keep closed during
hoist and whilst aloft.
Halyard:
Always tail halyard
around winch when
hoisting.
Always keep halyard
under tension whilst
aloft.
A
B
C
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MAJOR FALLS
In the event that full bodyweight is dropped a distance and then
stopped, do not continue to use this product. Even if no external change
is visible, internal damage may have reduced its strength and its margin
of safety. Do not hesitate to contact Spinlock in case of doubt.
CLEANING, MAINTENANCE, STORAGE
Clean by hand washing and rinse in clean water (maximum
temperature 30° C). Dry in a cool, ventilated dark room. Grease spots
may be removed with trichlorethylene.Webbing shrinks very slightly
in drying. Always carry and store a product in its bag. Though UV
protected, this product is best stored away from direct light, in a well
ventilated place away from extreme temperatures.
CHEMICALS
All chemicals (including petrol, battery acid), corrosive materials and
solvents should be regarded as harmful. In case of accidental chemical
contact, please notify us, stating the precise chemicals concerned.We
will investigate and give our advice on action required.
LIFETIME
After first use this product should last 5 years. Certain environmental
elements will considerably accelerate wear: salt, sand, moisture,
chemicals. In exceptional circumstances, wear or damage could occur on
the first use which reduces the lifetime of the product to that one single
use. However wear or damage could shorten the product life. Shelf-life
of this product in good condition is up to 5 years before first use.
TEMPERATURE
Use this product only above a minimum of -40° C and below
a maximum of +80° C.
DISINFECTING THE PRODUCT
When necessary, use a disinfectant that is compatible with polyamide,
polyester, polycarbonate, PVC etc. Use diluted with
clean water at a maximum temperature of 20 °C. After soaking for an
hour, rinse in clean cold water. Dry slowly, away from direct heat.
SPINLOCK 2 YEAR WARRANTY
This product is warranted for 2 years against any faults in materials or
manufacture. Exclusions from the warranty are: normal wear and tear,
modifications or alterations and incorrect storage. Also excluded from
the guarantee is damage due to accident, to negligence and any use for
which the product was not designed.
RESPONSIBILITY
Spinlock is not responsible for the consequences, direct,
indirect or accidental, or any type of damage resulting from the use
of its products.
Store in a clean dry place away from sunlight.
(F) A stocker dans un lieu sec, à labri de la lumière directe et d’une
souxe de chaleur. (D) Bitte trocken und vor direkter Sonnen- und
Wärmeeinstrahlung geschützt lagern. (IT) Stivare in un posto pilito
ed asciutto, non esporre direttamente ai raggi solari. (NL) Opbergen
in een schone droge omgeving, weghouden van direct zonlicht en
hittebronnen. (DK) Opbevares på et tørt sted og uden for direkte
påvirkning fra varme og sollys. (S) Förvara på ett torrt och rent ställe
och inte i direkt solljus och hetta.
Icy or wet conditions increase the risk of accidents.
(F) Les conditions hmides et glaciales augmentent le risque d’accident.
(D) Kalte oder nasse Bedingungen erhöhen die Unfallgefahr.
(IT) Gelo o condizioni de umidità possono aumentare la possibilita di
incidenti. (NL) IJs of natte omstandigheden verhogen het risico op
ongelukken. (DK) Frost og meget fugtige omgivelser øger risikoen for
en ulykke. (S) Isiga eller våta förhållanden ökar olycksrisken.
DIAGRAM 1. ADJUSTMENTS
DIAGRAM 2. TYING ON
A. Bowline. B. Halyard with shackle: attach shackle back on loop. No
shackle: make a double half hitch with the tail end of the halyard to
secure the bowline.
GUIDANCE A. Hoisting B. Aloft C. Lowering
GENERAL INFORMATION
Important notice: Specific training is essential before use Read this
notice carefully before use.This technical notice illustrates ways of using
this product. Only some types of misuse and forbidden uses currently
known are represented (shown in crossed out diagrams). Many other
types of misuse exist, which are impossible to list or even imagine.
Only the techniques shown in the diagrams and not crossed out are
authorised. All other uses are expressly excluded; danger of death. In
case of doubt or problem of understanding, contact Spinlock.Water
sports are dangerous activities which may lead to severe injuries or
even death. Adequate training in appropriate safety techniques and
methods is essential and acquiring this is your own responsibility.You
personally assume all risks and responsibilities for all damage, injury or
death which may occur during or following wrong use of our products
in any manner whatsoever. If you are not able, or not in a position to
assume this responsibility or to take risk do not use this equipment.
USE
This product must only be used by competent and responsible persons,
or those placed under the direct and visual control of a competent and
responsible person. Check that this product is compatible with other
components of your equipment. To prolong the life of this product,
care in use is necessary.Avoid rubbing against abrasive surfaces or
sharp edges.
Surface abrasion from non-slip deck surfaces can quickly
weaken the leg straps of any harness. To prevent this leg
straps are protected from abrasion by heavy duty fabric. If the
underlying structure of the leg straps becomes visible due to
wear, the harness must be replaced immediately. This product
is not designed to sustain a drop fall on a static rope. Always
keep the hoisted halyard under tension.
CHECKING = SAFETY
Do not hesitate to scrap a product showing signs of wear which
might affect its strength, or limit its function. It is preferable for good
maintenance of this product to allocate it to a sole user.The user must
put his equipment on and test it out (walking, sitting, standing, and
secured under tension) to ensure a good fit and adequate comfort for
the intended use.We advise to adopt a 3-level checking schedule:
- Check buckles and other fastenings regularly during use.
- Check, before and after use, the condition of webbing
and stitching, including the less accessible areas.
- Carry out a complete inspection every three months
(record sheet provided) checking:
- The fabric: for cuts, tears, abrasion and damage
caused by heat, chemicals etc,
- The stitching: for cut, torn, worn or loose threats.
- The buckles: for proper functioning of buckles.
Any modification or repair except by our production facility is
forbidden. It is the responsibility of the user to foresee
situations requiring rescue in case of difficulties encountered
while using this product.
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(EN) English
Instructions for use
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3R394A_5
MANUFACTURED BY
Spinlock Ltd
41 Birmingham Road
Cowes PO31 7BH
United Kingdom
Spinlock Deckware products are extensively protected under
various National, European and International Patents and
Design Rights owned by Spinlock Ltd.
For continuously updated user guidance go to
www.spinlock.co.uk
(EN) Mast harness
(F) Harnais de mât
(D) Mast Sitzgurt
(IT) Bansigo
(ES) Guindola
(NL) Mast harnas
(DK) Sjelbåd riggsele
(S) Segelbåts riggsele
EC Type-examination for Directive 89/686/EEC by Notified Body No: 0120, SGS United Kingdom Ltd,
Weston-super-mare, BS22 6WA, UK.
EN 12277 type C for Mountaineering harnesses
Note: In the absence of specific standards for sit harnesses used on sailboats, we have tested
according to the relevant requirements of EN12277 C standard.
ISO 9001 - Certified
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