USER GUIDE KLIMB HARNESS

These harnesses are designed for climbing and mountaineering. Before using this product, you must read and understand all the usage instructions. Climbing and mountaineering can be dangerous. By using this product, you assume responsibility for your safety and actions, as well as the risks and consequences associated with its use. 

This harness has been designed for use with individual fall protection equipment. It complies with standard EN 12277: 2015 + A1:2018 and European Regulation (EU) 2016/425 for personal protective equipment. It is designed to protect the user in the event of a fall. This harness is not suitable for children weighing less than or equal to 40 kg or with an inseam/shoulder length less than 50 cm. There is a risk of injury in the event of inversion. In this case, a full-body harness (Type B harness defined by standard EN 12277: 2015 + A1:2018) is more appropriate. Always consider the best way to organize rescue for yourself or others in case of need. 

Only trained and competent individuals in climbing and mountaineering techniques, or those under direct and continuous visual control of trained and competent individuals, are allowed to use this equipment. Don’t use this equipment without prior training or if you have any doubts. You are also responsible for staying informed about updates to your equipment. We cannot anticipate all possible misuse of this product. Any use other than that described in this manual is prohibited. Failure to heed any of these warnings may result in serious injury or death. If in doubt or if you do not understand the manual, please contact us through the Decathlon customer service.

To belay another climber, connect a belay device with a locking carabiner to the belay loop (illustration #6). Ensure compatibility of belay system components with each other and that no component in the belay chain affects the operation and safety functions of another component. Follow the belaying and harness closure diagrams strictly. Be aware that, the harness webbing or gear loops should not be used for belaying another climber or self-belaying, as their strength is not designed for such use, leading to a risk of serious injury or death.

Before and after each use, check the condition of your harness:
- Verify the absence of abrasion, burns, and/or cuts on the webbing and stitching of the belay loop, tie-in points, and the harness as a whole. The tie-in points feature a wear indicator. The appearance of red textile signals the end of life of the reinforcement portion (illustration #8). In this case, the harness must be discarded. Be cautious, as humidity or freezing conditions make the harness more susceptible to abrasion; take extra precautions.
- Check that the self-locking buckles do not exhibit cracks, deformations, corrosion, wear, or any other damage, and ensure their proper operation. If you have doubts about the condition of your equipment or if it is defective, destroy it to ensure it is not used further. A thorough inspection should be carried out at least once a year by a trained individual. After a significant fall, your equipment, as well as other components of the belay chain, should be destroyed. User safety depends on maintaining the efficiency and strength of the product.

Clean your product with clear water and dry it with a cloth to remove any moisture. In case of contact with seawater or a marine atmosphere, rinse and air-dry your equipment.

Store your harness in a dry, cool, and well-ventilated place, away from light and heat sources. Extended storage of your equipment in poor conditions may render it unusable. Avoid contact with chemicals (acids, bleach, gasoline, diesel, solvents, etc.). Transport the harness in its original packaging bag. Be careful not to expose your harness to temperatures below -40°C or above +80°C. Never leave your harness in a sun-exposed car, for example. Any modification or repair of the product is prohibited. It is strongly discouraged to purchase a «used» harness, as its history may be falsified.

The total lifespan of the harness corresponds to :the storage time before first use combined with the period of use. It is limited to a maximum of 13 years from the date of manufacture. The maximum recommended period of use from the first use is: - 10 years for occasional use (up to 10 uses per year) - 5 years for regular use (up to 50 uses per year) - 2 years for intensive use (more than 50 uses per year) This period of use should be reduced if the total lifespan reaches 13 years. This duration is defined from the product’s manufacturing date, stamped on the harness label in the day/month/year format. The product’s lifespan can be reduced to a single use in the case of significant falls, overload, entanglement and twisting, intensive use, or high stress (stopping a fall, exposure to dangerous chemicals, extreme temperatures, intensive friction, etc.), and should be discarded. The high-strength polyethylene (HTPE) component of the harness has a melting temperature of 140°C, so be aware of its low friction coefficient. Once your product no longer meets the inspection requirements described in the INSPECTION section, it should be destroyed. If you have doubts about the condition of a product, have it inspected by a qualified and trained person or destroy it.

SIMOND harnesses are guaranteed for 2 years from the date of purchase against any manufacturing defects. Normal wear, oxidation, and any damage resulting from misuse or modification of the product are excluded from the warranty.