V01.01 |March 2022 | English
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An emergency action plan (rescue and evacuation plan) must be in place and practiced
by the operation. Specific rescue plans and first aid should be in place in case of
emergencies. The manufacturer can provide guidance to creating emergency action
plans and provide staff training.
6.
Supplemental Information
6.1.
Conforming Standards
Conforms with:
UIAA 130:2021 PPE-R/11.114
Product certification according to:
EU 2016/425
Testing and production approvals by:
TÜV Austria Services GmbH | CE0408
Deutschstraße 10
Austria | 1230 Wien
Type examination certificate number:
2447 2205-PSA22-069-Z
6.2.
Declaration of conformity
The manufacturer hereby declares that the new PPE described is in compliance with
the provisions of Directive 89/686/EEC, is identical to the PPE that was the subject of
the EC Type Examination Certificate issued by the procedure set out in Article 11 Letter
A / Letter B of the Directive 89/686/EEC and is subject to the control of the notified
body.
6.3.
Sales and Translations
Distributors and dealers must ensure that the instructions for use are supplied in the
language of the respective country of destination if German or English are not
sufficient. The translation must be authorized/approved by the manufacturer.
6.4.
Regular Checks
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Carry out visual and functional tests before each use. Remove from service
immediately if excessively worn (10% wear or more) or cracks or nicks are detected.
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Check PPE, anchors, cable/rope terminations, and all mechanical devices regularly, and
additionally by a qualified inspector at least once a year, documenting the results on
the test card.
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Wear is to be expected and will depend on amount and frequencies of use. Inspections
must be performed accordingly and the Tweezle O removed from use if excessively
worn.
6.5.
Life of Product
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Maximum service life for metal products will vary according to use, location, and other
external factors but must not exceed 10 years.
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Service life is reduced if the materials have been exposed to damaging heat,
temperatures, undue stress including excessive falls, damage due to impact, abrasion,
cuts, and chemical agents. Each of the influencing factors above can differently affect
