MARK Mammoth Instructions for use Safety overall Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) against falls from a height Manufacturer Gleinkerau 23 4582 Spital am Pyhrn Austria / Europe Tel +43 7563 8002-111 Fax +43 7563 8041-111 info@savealife.at www.savealife.at Year of manufacture 2012 Serial number English
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. Activities requiring the use of this product can be dangerous. Moreover, it is also possible 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 important safety and user information. However, this information does not replace experience, responsibility and know-how and does not release you from assuming personal risk. Read these instructions for use carefully before using this product. Undergo training on the safe use of this product. Check this product before and after you use it. Fill in the test protocol on the last page carefully. Always keep these instructions for use incl. the test protocol with this product. 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. You can download the instructions for use and the test protocol via www.savealife.at. In case of complaints or if this product needs to be repaired, please send this product and the test protocol to our factory in Spital am Pyhrn. 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: Gleinkerau 23 4582 Spital am Pyhrn Austria / Europe Tel +43 7563 8002 111 Fax +43 7563 8041 111 info@savealife.at www.savealife.at Manufacturer:, Gleinkerau 23, 4582 Spital am Pyhrn, Austria / Europe Country of origin: Austria Follow this instruction! This is an important information. 2 read me! 1
1 Legal information 5 1.1 Declaration of conformity 5 1.2 Marking 5 1.3 Product liability 5 1.4 Copyright 5 1.5 Trademarks 5 2 USE 6 2.1 Intended use 6 2.1.1 Before first use 6 2.1.2 How to don MARK Mammoth 7 2.1.3 according to EN 1497 as a rescue harness 7 2.1.4 according to EN 813 as a sit harness 7 2.1.3 according to EN 1497 as a safety harness 7 2.2 Lifetime and period of use 7 2.3 Qualification of persons 7 2.4 Training 7 3 overview, scope of delivery and technical details 8 3.1 Overview 8 3.2 Scope of delivery 8 3.3 Technical details 8 4 Transport and storage 8 5 maintenance 9 5.1 Repairs 9 5.2 Cleaning 9 5.3 Disinfection 9 5.4 Spare parts 9 6 Inspection 10 6.1 Visual and function inspection 10 6.1.1 What has to be tested? 10 6.2 Inspection before the first use 10 6.2 Inspection before and after each use 10 6.3 Inspection once a year, but anyhow after max. 2,000m 10 6.4 Test protocol 11 7 Retirement 11 7.1 When do you have to retire this product? 11 7.2 How do you retire this product? 11 8 Resale 11 9 accidents 12 9.1 Suspension trauma 12 9.1.1 How do you know it is a suspension trauma? 12 9.1.2 What do you do to delay a suspension trauma if you are the casualty? 12 9.1.3 Which first aid measures can you initiate? 12 2 10 TEST PROTOCOL 13 table of contents 3
Making your life safer. 1 Legal information 1.1 Declaration of conformity The manufacturer,, Gleinkerau 23, 4582 Spital am Pyhrn, Austria / Europe hereby declares that this product ( MARK Grizzly ) conforms with the safety regulations for PPE (EC Directive 89/686/EEC as amended) and abides by the following standards EN 361, EN 813, EN 1497 is identical with the PPE inspected by the accredited testing, inspection and certification body TÜV AUSTRIA SERVICES GMBH, Deutschstrasse 10, 1230 Vienna, number TÜV - A - MHF/FT - 1/99/FT99-112PM2 is subject to the quality management system according to 15 and 16 under the control of the accredited testing, inspection and certification body TÜV AUSTRIA SERVICES GMBH, Deutschstrasse 10, 1230 Vienna, Identification number 0408 1.2 Marking This product has a serial number. The serial number is entered on the first page of these instructions for use. Use an inventory number for this product. Enter the inventory number in the test protocol. Do not remove labels or other markings from this product. 1.3 Product liability MARK Save A Life shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, accidental or any other damage whatsoever arising out of or connected with the use of its products or arising out of or connected with incorrect information on the test protocol. 1.4 Copyright Layout, graphics, pictograms, photos, images and any other information are protected by copyright. 1.5 Trademarks All trademarks are the property of their respective owners. legal information 5
2 USE Activities requiring the use of this product can be dangerous. Follow the safety instructions and, in case of doubt or if you have problems of comprehension, contact our customer service. Keep this protect away from sharp edges, welding sparks, fire, chemicals, oils, acids etc. Elaborate a rescue plan indicating the course and execution of rescue measures. Always wear proper clothes and shoes. Always use protective plates with sharp edges. Never descend through fire or smoke! Make sure that the fall area is free from obstacles and that, in case of a fall, you don t hit the ground. 2.1 Intended use This product may only be used for its intended purposes as defined in these instructions for use. This product may only be used in combination with tested and certified components. Other combinations are not permitted and can be dangerous. This product should only be used in combination with products which are recommended by MARK Save A Life and bear the CE marking. You may only use this product if you are physically and mentally capable of doing so and if you have undergone training in the use of this product. Product Descender and rescue devices EN 341 Lifting devices EN 1496 Retractable type fall arresters EN 360 Guided type fall arresters including a rigid anchor line EN 353-1 Guided type fall arresters including a flexible anchor line EN 353-2 Energy absorbers EN 355 Carabiner EN 362 Anchor points EN 795 Lanyards EN 354 2.1.2 How to don MARK Mammoth Open the carabiner and unhook the D-rings. Open the buckle. Open the zip. Step into the overall with both arms and legs. Close the zip. Close the buckle. Hook the carabiner into the D-rings and secure it (twist lock). Adjust the overall to the right size (rule of thumb: you can put 2 fingers between the straps and your body). Store the straps in the strap tunnels. This product may be used 2.1.3 according to EN 1497 as a rescue harness 2.1.4 according to EN 813 as a sit harness 2.1.3 according to EN 1497 as a safety harness 2.2 Lifetime and period of use The maximum lifetime of this product is 10 years from the date of manufacture. Extreme use conditions, harsh environments, contamination, damage, unsafe storage and transport may influence the period of use of this 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 repair or retire it. 2.3 Qualification of persons This product may only be used by persons who have read and understood these instructions for use or are supervised by a competent person. 2.4 Training For training opportunities please contact, Gleinkerau 23, 4582 Spital am Pyhrn, Tel. +43 7563 8002 0, info@savealife.at, www.savealife.at. This product should be used by one person only. If this product is being used by more persons, the overall must be adjusted to the respective size. 2.1.1 Before first use Check if this product is OK and ready for use (see Inspection). Adjust the straps to your size (rule of thumb: you can put 2 fingers between the straps and your body). 6 use use 7
3 overview, scope of delivery and technical details 3.1 Overview Store and transport this product at room temperature and keep it away from pressure, chemicals and light. Keep this product dry. Store and transport this product in its original packaging. 5 maintenance chest belt buckle D-ring If stored correctly and not used, this product can have a maximum lifetime of 10 years. However, conditions of use and other factors may influence its useful life. You may therefore even have to repair or retire this product after only one use. D-rings 5.1 Repairs carabiner leg straps Repairs, modifications or improvements shall be effected by MARK Save A Life exclusively. Please send this product and the filled-in test protocol to Gleinkerau 23 4582 Spital am Pyhrn Austria / Europe 3.2 Scope of delivery 1x MARK Mammoth 1x carabiner, chest (according to EN 361, EN 1497) 1x buckle, chest 2x D-rings, chest 1x D-ring, back(according to EN 361, EN 1497) 2x D-rings shoulders (optional according to EN 1497) 1x packaging 1x instructions for use incl. test protocol 3.3 Technical details Overall: 65% cotton / 35% polyester Chest/shoulder/leg straps: polyester Carabiner: aluminum D-rings: aluminum Buckle: aluminum Sizes: S-XXXL 4 Transport and storage This product has a lifetime of 10 years but is subject to ageing, even if not used. Failure to observe this information may result in early wear out of this product. 8 OVERVIEW, TRANSPORT AND STORAGE 5.2 Cleaning Clean the straps with a soft brush (wet or dry) using mild soap and warm water. Wash the overall turned inside-out in a washing bag (40 C) in the washing machine 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 1 point only. Never iron the straps. Never use chemical detergents. 5.3 Disinfection This product must not be disinfected. In case of contamination this product has to be retired in an environmentally responsible way. 5.4 Spare parts For spare parts please refer to Gleinkerau 23 4582 Spital am Pyhrn Austria / Europe, T +43 7563 8002 111 F +43 7563 8041-111 info@savealife.at www.savealife.at MAINTENANCE 9
6 Inspection 6.1 Visual and function inspection Inspection is only valid under the proviso that this product has not been subjected to a major load, components of this product have not been modified, textile parts have not been contaminated with chemicals, this product has not been subjected to temperatures under -40 C or over +80 C. The inspection has to be carried out by a competent person. MARK Save A Life offers trainings for that purpose (see 2.3). 6.1.1 What has to be tested? Are metal parts (housing, carabiner etc.) damaged? Is the zip jammed? Is the fabric damaged (holes etc.)? Are the straps damaged? Are the seams damaged? If, according to the inspection, the use of this product does not seem safe anymore, send it in for repair or retire it. Do not use it! 6.2 Inspection before the first use Check this product before its first use for damage (see 6.1.1). Perform a suspension test (put on the overall, adjust it to the right size, hook it to an anchor device and suspend). 6.2 Inspection before and after each use Always inspect this product before and after each use 8 (see 6.1.1). 6.3 Inspection once a year, but anyhow after max. 2,000m 6.4 Test protocol The test protocol is on the last page of these instructions for use and is available for download at www.savealife.at Fill in the test protocol carefully. Observe the information given by the manufacturer in these instructions for use. Always keep these instructions for use incl. the test protocol with the product. 7 Retirement MARK Save A Life cares about our environment. We strive to manufacture our products in an environmentally friendly way and would like our customers to consider our environment when using and retiring this product. 7.1 When do you have to retire this product? You have to retire this product if the manufacturer or a competent person has stated that the use is not safe anymore. 7.2 How do you retire this product? Retire the product in such a way that it cannot be used anymore (e.g. through cutting it). Retire this product in an environmentally friendly way. 8 Resale You may only resell this product with these instructions for use and the test protocol. The instructions for use and the test protocol are available for download at www.savealife.at. You must provide a translation of these instructions for use and the test protocol in the official language of the buyer. This is within the seller s responsibility. werden (Download unter www.savealife.at). This product must be inspected at least once a year, but anyhow after max. 2,000m by the manufacturer or by a competent person. The results must be entered in the test protocol (see 6.1.1). The frequency of inspections may vary according to the conditions and environment in which this product is used. If this product is subject to increased use, you may have to inspect it more than once a year. If this product is used as an emergency equipment, the annual visual and function test is not necessary. 10 INSPECTION reitrement, resale 11
9 accidents Activities requiring the use of this product can be dangerous. Moreover, it is also possible to use this product incorrectly in many ways and we cannot possibly list or think of all of them. These instructions for use will help you avoid accident but cannot replace experience, responsibility and know-how and does not release you from assuming personal risk. 10 TEST PROTOCOL Product Manufacturer Owner User MARK Mammoth Check the work and fall area for possible dangers before using this product. Think of safe and effective rescue measures before using this product. Prepare an emergency plan indicating all rescue measures for possible accidents. Serial / lot number Purchased on Seller First used on Inventory number 9.1 Suspension trauma In case of a fall or a longer descent blood circulation can be hampered and a so called suspension trauma (orthostatic shock) can occur. A suspension trauma can have lifelong detrimental effects on your health and even lead to death. 9.1.1 How do you know it is a suspension trauma? Inspections have to be performed at least once a year by a competent person. Date Test results, remarks ar Inspector, signature Paleness Sweating Shortness of breath Narrowing of vision Dizziness Nausea At the onset: increased pulse rate 9.1.2 What do you do to delay a suspension trauma if you are the casualty? Kick one foot with the other. Point the toes. However, this exercise will keep the blood circulation going for a short time only. 9.1.3 Which first aid measures can you initiate? Call the ambulance. Lower the casualty. Keep the casualty sitting up or squatting. Open straps and tight clothes. Get the casualty into a horizontal position slowly. Monitor cardiovascular and respiratory system. a Product is OK > continue using product r Product is damaged > retire product 12 ACCIDENTS test protocol 13
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