Model:
Kong Cinta Express Argon Mix anodizedCode:
761SET5490K Quickdraws for climbing, mountaineering.
Only 83g weigth. Key Lock connector helps the disconnection from the spit, while the wire gate connector helps the inserting of the rope. The perfect compromise between lightness and functionality.
Composition:
- 1 'KONG ARGON K' (with 'Key Lock')
- 1 'KONG ARGON RF curved wire' (with 'Key Lock')
- 1 sling 'EXPRESS DYNEEMA' (120mm)
1 - Informative note on CE certified KONG products conforming to the 89/686/EEC Directive
Users must carefully read and understand the informative note and instructions for use before using the product. Warning: rock and ice-climbing, double-cord descent, klettersteig, speleology, alpine skiing, canoeing, exploration, rescue work and working at heights are all highly dangerous with possibilities of even lethal accidents. Train yourself to use this article and make sure you fully understand how it works, if you have any doubts, don't run any risks and ask. Remember that this article may be used by qualified skilled persons only, and that you are personally responsible for getting to know and understand this article, how to use it and safety measures to be taken, and that you alone are solely and totally liable for all damages, injuries or death eventually incurred by you or third parties from using all KONG S.p.A. products, of any whatsoever kind. Avoid using this article if you are not able to undertake this responsibility and take these risks.
2 - General information
2.1 - Carry out all the checks described in the specific "instructions for use" for all the products, before use and be particularly sure that the article is:
• in top condition and working correctly,
• suited for the use you intend to make of it: use the techniques shown without crosses only, all other usage is absolutely forbidden: Beware of death!
2.2 - Immediately replace the product if you have any doubts as to its safety and efficiency. Do not use the product after falling into space as its strength could be considerably impaired by eventual invisible breakage or deformations inside. Incorrect use, mechanical deformation, equipment accidentally dropped from a height, wear, chemical contamination, exposure to heat above normal climatic conditions (max 100°C for purely metallic articles and max. 50°C for articles with parts in fabric), are just some examples of other reasons possibly reducing, limiting and even terminating the service life of the article.
2.3 - Users are responsible for using this article correctly.
2.4 - This article may be used in combination with individual protective devices conforming to the 89/686/EEC Directive, compatibly with relevant instructions for use.
2.5 - The resistance or not of natural anchorages in the rocks is not automatically guaranteed, it is therefore essential that users carefully judge for themselves beforehand to ensure adequate protection.
2.6 - For safety's sake, with systems blocking a fall it is essential to:
• always place the anchorage point above the user, where possible,
• use a complete safety belt,
• carry out work with the intent of reducing potential falls and relevant heights to a minimum.
2.7 - The anchorage position is essential for safely blocking a fall:
carefully judge the height of the fall, length of cord and "pendulum" effect to avoid all possible obstacles (e.g. ground, articles scraping against the rocks, etc.).
2.8 - Your life depends on the continual efficiency of your equipment (we thoroughly recommend personal use of equipment) and how it is kept (use, storage, controls, etc.). We strongly recommend having pre and post-use controls carried out by a qualified person. An accurate overhaul by a manufacturer's qualified technician at least once a year is also recommended. The user is responsible for recording and conserving the information given in the "Record" table together with the instructions.
2.9 - KONG S.p.A. shall not be held liable in any way for damages, injuries or death caused by:
improper use, changes made to product, repairs by non-authorized persons or use of non-original spare parts.
2.10 - No special precautions should be taken for transportation, do however avoid contact with chemical reagents or other corrosive substances and protect all the pointed, sharp parts adequately.
Warning: never leave your equipment in cars parked in the sun!
2.11 - Warning: it is compulsory for dealers to have these instructions for use translated for products sold in countries other than those selected by KONG S.p.A.
3 - Maintenance and storage
No particular maintenance has to be done by the user, the article just has to be cleaned and lubricated, as explained below. 3.1 - Cleaning: frequently rinse the product under lukewarm fresh water (max. 40°C), eventually adding a delicate detergent (neutral soap). Leave it to dry naturally away from direct sources of heat.
3.2 - Lubrication: frequently lubricate the moving parts with silicone based oil. Avoid contact between oil and fabric parts. This operation must be done after cleaning and thoroughly drying.
3.3 - Disinfection: submerge the product for an hour in lukewarm water adding disinfectant containing salts of quaternary ammonium, then rinse under fresh water, dry and lubricate.
3.4 - Storage: after cleaning, drying and lubricating store the equipment loosely in a dry, cool, dark (avoid U.V. rays), chemically neutral (absolutely avoid saline environments) place, away from sharp corners, sources of heat, humidity, corrosive substances or other potentially harmful conditions. Do not store when wet!
4 - Testing and certification
This product has been certified by the notified register organization under n. 0123 - TUV Product Service GMBH, Ridlerstraße 65, 80339 Munchen, Germany in conformity to the norms given in the marking. All KONG products are tested/inspected piece by piece in conformity to the certified UNI EN ISO 9001 standard Quality System procedures. The notified register organization n. 0426 - ITALCERT, v.le Sarca 336, 20126 Milan, Italy, supervises the manufacture of class III individual protection devices, in conformity to article 11B, 89/686/EEC Directive.
Warning: laboratory tests, testing and inspection, instructions for use and standards are not always able to reproduce the case in practice, so that results achieved with the article under effective conditions of use in natural environments may sometimes differ to a considerable degree. The best instructions can be had from continuous use under the supervision of qualified skilled instructors.
5 - Pre e post use checks
Check and make sure that the connector:
- has not been mechanically deformed and shows no signs of cracks or wear,
- that the parts in fabric do not show signs of wear or unstitching,
- is suited to the use you intend to make of it,
furthermore, for standard connectors make sure that:
- the gate opens up completely when used and completely and automatically closes up again when released,
- the lock device works as described in figures 15-16-17-18-19-20.
6 - Product life
Warning: carefully read point 2.2.
Life span is calculated to last for 10 years from the first time used; this period could be considerably reduced depending on conditions and how often it is used: salty environments, chemicals, mud, sand, snow and ice are some of the factors accelerating product wear.
Important: replace the fabric items after 3 years use.
Instructions for using KONG connectors - DPI class III
Always make sure that connectors inserted in their anchorage are able to move freely and take up position in the right direction of load with gates always perfectly closed.
Fig. 1 - Position offering maximum resistance. Warning: connectors are less resistant when connected with wide items (fig. 2).
Important:
- Calculate effective loads that connectors will have to bear (fig. 3) before using them for suspension (double-cord descent); these loads must never exceed the load marked on the connector by more than a 1/4 (SWL 1:4),
- It is preferable to use models with automatic gate locking device (fig. 16-17-18-19) and not manual (fig. 15-20) for work where the connector has to be opened and closed frequently.
Fig. 4 - Example of how to use the "half-anchor hitch" to dynamically secure the second person in the roped party.
Fig. 5 - Progession rope correctly inserted in the "Express".
Fig. 6 - Incorrect and dangerous way to use the express:
- warning the connector gate could be opened against projecting rock or anchorage during the climb,
- warning the rope could accidentally slip out if you fall.
Fig. 7 - Using the "Express" helps the rope to slide through.
Examples of accidental opening:
- impact against rocks (fig.8),
- projecting rock opening the gate (fig. 9),
- vibrations caused by the rope whipping through during a fall (fig.10).
Examples of incorrect and dangerous positions:
- anchorage too large for the gate to close (fig. 11),
- positions causing side and/or transverse stress and/or twisting (fig. 12),
- the descender forcing the locknut (fig. 13).
Warning: never grip onto connectors as in figure 14 to help yourselves up
