USER GUIDE FOR SINGLE AND DOUBLE LANYARDS FOR BELAYS

Before using this product, you must read and understand all the instructions for use. Rock climbing and mountaineering are dangerous. It is your responsibility to learn the necessary techniques for these activities and to use the equipment correctly. Do not use this equipment without prior training. You are personally responsible for your actions and decisions. If you are not capable of controlling the risks incurred, do not use this equipment. This user guide was written in accordance with the requirements of the regulation (EU) 2016/425. We cannot envisage all of the incorrect uses of this harness. Hence, any use other than that described in this user guide is strictly prohibited. Failure to respect any of these warnings may result in serious injury or death.

A – Single lanyard
B – Double lanyard
C – Carabiner lock (rubber part)
D – End of the lanyard
E – Tie-in loop with the harness
F – Traceability label

This user guide explains the use of single and double lanyards. The single and double lanyards are designed for use with personal protection equipment that meets the standards in force. Ensure that the elements of the belay system are compatible with one another and that none of the elements in the belay chain affects the operation and safety function of any other elements. These lanyards are designed to protect the user against the risk of falling when at the belay station. The tensile strength of the lanyards is higher than 15 Kn. You are advised to pay attention to the individual or combined effects of humidity, frost or the presence of knots on the rope that forms the lanyard. These effects reduce the strength of the lanyard and also make it more difficult to handle. Remember to protect your product against sharp edges. Contact with sharp edges can damage the rope, or even cause it to suddenly snap. Take care to regularly check the condition of your equipment.

4.1 – Maintenance
Clean your lanyard with tepid clean water and gentle soap. Rinse thoroughly to remove all traces of soap. Leave to dry in the open air, away from light and heat. If you use your lanyard in a saline atmosphere, make sure that you thoroughly rinse it in clean water after use, then leave it to dry in the open air. Refer to the user guide for the maintenance of the carabiner.

4.2 – Storage
Store your equipment in a dry, cool and well ventilated place, out of the light. Avoid all contact with chemicals or corrosive substances of any kind, as they would damage the rope. Take care not to expose your lanyard to temperatures below -40°C or above +80°C. So, never leave your harness in a car in the sun, for example.

 Any repair or modification of the product is prohibited. You are strongly advised not buy a second-hand equipment, as its history may false. 

6.1 – Checks
Check that your equipment is in good condition before and after use: - check for cuts and signs of wear on the rope caused by abrasion or burns, - check the condition of the seams, and in particular, check for any signs of damage to the seam threads. A thorough inspection must be carried out at least once a year by a qualified person Your lanyard is subject to ageing. Its properties will diminish over time, so remember to replace it regularly.

6.2 – Lifespan
The maximum lifespan of SIMOND products is issued based on the manufacturing date indicated on the product: duration of storage: up to 5 years under the right conditions before first use Duration of use: - intensive use: 3 months to 1 year - moderate use: 2 to 3 years - regular but occasional use: 4 to 5 years This duration is calculated starting on the date of manufacture of the product shown on the label (F). It shows the year (four figures) and the month (two figures) of manufacture. The lifespan of depends on the frequency and manner of use. Lanyards are subject to ageing and wear due to mechanical stress, friction, UV rays and humidity. The lanyard may suffer irreparable and invisible damage, right from the first time it is used. If it stops a heavy fall, the lanyard must never be used again. As long as your lanyard meets the above inspection requirements, then you can use it. If you have any doubts about the condition of a product, have it checked by a competent and qualified person or destroy it.

SIMOND lanyards have a 2-year warranty, starting from the date of purchase of the product, covering all manufacturing defects. Normal wear and tear as well as any damage resulting from misuse or modification of the product are excluded from the warranty.