Instructions / Assembly

of guarantee.
Distel manufacturing and distributors or dealers of their products
are not responsible for consequences, direct or indirect, resulting
from the use of Distel products.
LIFE SPAN
The life span of the climbers depends on application conditions and
other factors. It is known, that equipment deteriorates progressively
with use. It is difcult to give a precise life span, because it
depends on the environment where it is used (mountains, sea, sand,
soil, UV-rays etc.). With normal usage and normal conditions it
could be 4 to 6 years. However, wear or damage could occur on the
rst use, which could limit life to that use only.
Excessive use of the climbers and, or, working with loosened
screws can reduce the life span of the climbers drastically. A heavy
person (240+ pounds, including equipment) will exceed the strain
put on this equipment and reduce the life span drastically. All listed
factors multiply in the diminution of the life span and could result
in a fatigue fracture.
Do not hesitate to properly dispose of a product showing signs of
wear which might affect strength.
Surface damage, corrosive wear, mechanical wear or impairment
of the functions of the mountings (buckles, straps, Velcro) is easily
observed. Don’t use climbers with such failures and malfunctions.
Non-visible damage of these climbers is possible after a fall from
height. Don’t use climbers, which have been dropped from a height
of more than 10 feet. You should return climbers that have taken a
fall for examination of crack formations and non-visible damage.
In addition to inspection before and after each use (see checklist),
a detailed inspection must be carried out by a competent person
at least once a year. For greater security and better control you
must keep an inspection record for each pair of climbers (record
sheet herewith). If the climbers are used daily or under extreme
conditions (see also strain factors above) they should be inspected
bi-annually by a competent person.
WARNING:
These climbers must be replaced immediately if there are doubts
regarding operational safety.
INSPECTION CHECK LIST
Before using, check each of the following items. If any item shows
one or more signs listed, address the solution prior to further use:
1. Conrm that upper cuffs are without cracks or damage (also
inspect around bolt holes by looking under padding).
REPAIR: Replace the cuff(s) with original replacement parts
2. Conrm that all 4 cuff screws are tight and without signs of
rust.
REPAIR: Tighten the screws; replace missing or rusting screws
with original replacement parts
3. Conrm that Velcro calf-strap and its adhesive is without wear
REPAIR: Clean the Velcro if not adhesive, if this is without
effect, replace strap(s) with original replacement parts
4. Conrm that lower straps and rivets are without wear.
REPAIR: Replace strap(s) with original replacement parts
5. Conrm that buckles, rings and belt material of the lower
straps are okay and without signs of deformation, corrosion,
rust and/or excessive wear.
REPAIR: Replace strap(s) with original replacement parts
6. Conrm that the footstrap eyebolt is tight.
REPAIR: If loose, remove the eyebolt and inspect the
threading on the bolt and in the shank for deformation,
stripping or corrosion. If bits of metal are discovered it is
possible that threads within the shank were stripped due to
force applied on loose eyebolt(s). If bolt wobbles in the hole
this is the case and shanks should be replaced with original
replacement parts. If not, replace eyebolt using the strongest
grade of Loctite®. Do not over-tighten.
7. Conrm that the aluminum shanks have no cracks, are without
deformation, without wear and without corrosion.
REPAIR: Replace shank with original replacement parts
8. Conrm that gaffs are without cracks, deformation or signs of
rust.
REPAIR: Replace gaffs with original replacement parts
9. Conrm that the 4 screws holding the gaffs are tight and
without signs of rust.
REPAIR: Tighten screws, replace missing or rusty screws with
original replacement parts
Date of purchase: Date of rst use:
Date Inspected Result: Usable (Yes/No)
by Note any unusual feature
WARNING: Sherrill, Inc. does not manufacture this
product, Gecko Climbers, and makes no representations
or warranties about the effectiveness or safety of the
product. Please refer to and follow all safety instructions
and warnings provided by the manufacturer of the product
herein.
UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHALL DISTEL,
ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, SHAREHOLDERS,
DEALERS OR DISTRIBUTORS BE RESPONSIBLE FOR
ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL,
SPECIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF
THE USE OR SALE OF GECKO CLIMBERS, WHETHER
OR NOT SUCH DAMAGES COULD HAVE BEEN
CONTEMPLATED AT THE TIME OF SALE.