EDELRID Night-oasis Climbing Harness User Manual

1. Inleiding

This manual provides essential information for the safe and proper use, maintenance, and storage of your EDELRID Night-oasis climbing harness. Please read this manual thoroughly before using the product. Retain this manual for future reference.

The EDELRID Night-oasis is a versatile climbing harness designed for various climbing activities. It features adjustable leg loops, Easy Glider buckles for quick adjustment, and a robust construction for safety and comfort.

2. Veiligheidsinformatie

WAARSCHUWING: Climbing is an inherently dangerous activity. Improper use of this equipment can result in serious injury or death. This product must only be used by competent persons or under the direct supervision of a competent person. Users must be aware of the risks involved.

• Always inspect the harness for damage before each use.
• Ensure all buckles are correctly threaded and tightened.
• Never modify the harness.
• Use only with compatible climbing equipment.
• Follow all local and national safety regulations.
• The harness is certified to EN 12277 Type C.

3. Product voorbijview

The EDELRID Night-oasis harness is constructed from durable polyester webbing, designed for comfort and security during climbing activities.

Figure 1: EDELRID Night-oasis Climbing Harness. This image displays the full harness, highlighting the black waist belt, green leg loops, and the central belay loop.

Belangrijkste kenmerken:

• Adjustable Leg Loops: Right/Left markings and elastic straps facilitate correct donning.
• Easy Glider Buckles: For stepless adjustment and easy donning/doffing.
• 45mm Webbing: Classic design for durability.
• Webbing End Stitching: Prevents straps from completely unthreading.
• High-Strength Material Loop: For additional safety.
• RFID Chip Pocket: Small pocket on the waist belt for an RFID chip.

4. Setup and Donning the Harness

1. Uitpakken en inspecteren: Remove the harness from its packaging. Visually inspect all webbing, stitching, buckles, and loops for any signs of wear, cuts, fraying, or damage. Do not use if any damage is found.
2. Identify Leg Loops: The leg loops are marked "Right" and "Left" and feature elastic straps to help maintain their shape. Ensure they are not twisted.
3. Step into Leg Loops: Step into the leg loops, ensuring the waist belt is positioned correctly around your waist, above your hip bones. The belay loop should be centered in front of you.
4. Verstelbare heupriem: Thread the waist belt webbing through the Easy Glider buckle. Pull the webbing firmly to tighten the waist belt until it is snug but comfortable. Ensure there is no slack and that the buckle is securely fastened. The webbing end stitching prevents complete unthreading.
5. Adjust Leg Loops: Use the Easy Glider buckles on the leg loops to adjust their tightness. They should be snug enough to prevent slipping but allow for comfortable movement. Ensure the leg loops are not twisted.
6. Laatste controle: Double-check all buckles to ensure they are correctly threaded and tightened. Perform a "buddy check" with another competent climber if possible.

Figure 2: Detail of the Easy Glider buckles on the EDELRID Night-oasis harness. This image shows the adjustable buckles on both the waist belt and leg loops, designed for quick and secure fitting.

5. Operating the Harness (Usage)

The EDELRID Night-oasis harness is designed for sport climbing, traditional climbing, and other related activities where a Type C harness is appropriate.

Attaching to the Rope:

• Always tie into the harness using a figure-eight follow-through knot or another approved climbing knot, passing through both the waist belt and leg loop tie-in points (the belay loop).
• Ensure the knot is properly dressed and tightened, with a sufficient tail.
• Never tie into only one of the tie-in points.

Belaying:

• Attach your belay device to the belay loop using a locking carabiner.
• Always ensure the carabiner is locked before belaying.
• Follow proper belaying techniques as taught by certified instructors.

Gear Loops and RFID Pocket:

• Use the integrated gear loops for carrying climbing equipment such as quickdraws, cams, and nuts. Do not use gear loops for belaying or tying in.
• The small pocket on the waist belt is designed for storing an RFID chip for equipment management.

6. Onderhoud en verzorging

Schoonmaak:

• The harness is made of Polyester and should be Hand Washed Only.
• Use lukewarm water (max 30°C / 86°F) and a mild soap.
• Spoel grondig af met schoon water om alle zeepresten te verwijderen.
• Do not use bleach, harsh detergents, or solvents.

Drogen:

• Air dry the harness in a cool, shaded, well-ventilated area.
• Avoid direct sunlight, heat sources, or tumble drying, as these can damage the webbing.

Opslag:

• Store the harness in a cool, dry, dark place, away from direct sunlight, chemicals, and extreme temperatures.
• Ensure the harness is completely dry before storage.
• Avoid storing near sharp objects or pests.

Levensduur:

The lifespan of climbing equipment depends heavily on usage, care, and storage conditions. Regular inspection is crucial. Retire the harness immediately if it shows any signs of damage, excessive wear, or has been subjected to a severe fall, even if no visible damage is apparent.

7. Probleemoplossing

8. Specificaties

• Model: Night-oasis
• Merk: Edelrid
• ASIN: B074PWHTW5
• Certificering: EN 12277 Type C
• Materiaal: Polyester
• Onderhoudsinstructies: Alleen met de hand wassen
• Waist Circumference (min/max): 48cm / 112cm
• Adjustable Leg Loops: Ja
• Fabrikant: Edelrid
• Datum eerste beschikbaarheid: 26 oktober 2017
• Pakket afmetingen: 10.75 x 5.28 x 3.54 inch; 1.07 pond

9. Garantie en ondersteuning

For information regarding warranty coverage, product support, or to contact EDELRID customer service, please refer to the official EDELRID webGa naar de website of neem contact op met uw lokale distributeur. Bewaar uw aankoopbewijs voor eventuele garantieclaims.

EDELRID Official Webwebsite: www.edelrid.de