This product has been manufactured specifically for climbing and mountaineering. These activities carry inherent risk and cannot be made safe. Therefore, only properly trained and experienced climbers should use this product. This rope is a part of your safety system designed to hold a fall. It is critical that you seek professional instruction on the proper use and handling of this product and all other equipment in the system. It is also imperative that you read these instructions and save this for future use. The manufacturer and reseller of this rope are not liable in the case of misuse, improper application and/or handling. The responsibility and risk in these cases lies with the user.

This rope is marked with one of the following UIAA symbols:
Single Ropes: Dynamic climbing rope capable of being used singly, as a link in the?safety chain to arrest a person’s fall.

Half Ropes: Dynamic climbing rope that is capable when used in pairs, as a link in the safety chain, of arresting a person’s fall.

Twin Ropes: Dynamic climbing rope that is capable when used in pairs and parallel in each piece of protection of arresting a person’s fall.

NOTE: Half and Twin ropes are not intended to be used as a single rope. Ropes are not certified to optional UIAA criteria for multi-drop(10+ UIAA falls) or water repellency.

Caring for your rope
Inspection: Product must be checked carefully, visually and by hand, prior to every

use for signs of damage. During use, it is important to check condition of all gear and knots. A rope journal is recommended to log the date, duration, type of use, falls, and any other pertinent information. Ropes may shrink - during storange and normal use.

If you have any questions about the safety of your rope, retire it. (See “Replacement”)

Uncoiling: Uncoil your rope onto a tarp or clean surface. To properly uncoil your rope, hold the rope with one arm through the hank. Unflake three to four wraps from one side. Switch the rope to the other arm, unflake three to four wraps from the other side. Repeat.

Storage and Transporting: Store your ropes in a dry, dark and cool place. Ropes must not be exposed to temperatures above 50o C (122oF). Transport in a rope bag or backpack. Protect from direct sunlight, chemicals, heat, and mechanical damage.

Cleaning: Wash in warm to hot water with a mild soap (such as Sterling’s Wicked Good Rope Wash), rinse thoroughly and hang to dry in shade. Do not put in a dryer.

Effects of Chemicals: Avoid contact with harsh chemicals, especially acids, as they will destroy the nylon fiber. Chemical damage can be invisible to the eye. If you suspect exposure to harmful chemicals, retire the rope.

Sharp Edges: The rope must be protected against sharp edges, rock fall, ice axes, crampons and anything that may cut the rope, internally or externally.

System components: All products used in conjunction with the rope in a fall arrest system must be compatible with the type of rope and rope diameter. System components should comply with respective standards for its use. All System components must be checked thoroughly according to each manufacturer’s requirements before each use.

Wet Ropes: Wet or frozen ropes will be seriously weakened and may stretch more. It is best not to use a wet rope. Hang to dry away from direct sunlight.

Replacement Criteria: Ropes may be subject to irreparable damage during its first use. Product must be retired immediately if any of the following are evident: excessive fraying, softness or stiffness; exposed cores; damage due to glazing or hard spots; or any lack of uniformity in diameter, color, texture. Retire the rope if it has been subjected to a severe fall, has been exposed to damaging chemicals or extreme heat.

Service Life: The working life of your rope depends upon the type of rope, application, frequency, and proper use. These are guidelines and approximate service life for average and proper use of product.

Extensive Use: Up to one year

Regular to Occasional Use: Up to 5 years

Rarely Used: Up to 10 years

Sterling’s guideline for rope cord retirement in regards to shelf life is: Shelf life of any Sterling Rope Life Safety Product in unused condition stored properly in an environment not exposed to sunlight or hazardous materials will be a maximum of 10 years. Actual working life of a rope may be considerably shorter depending on care and use. It is therefore recommended that product history and use is documented. In no event should the combined storage and usage exceed 10 years. If there is any question as to the use, history, condition or quality of your rope, retire it.

For further information on rope care please visit www.SterlingRope.com