Petzl TOP CROLL L Manual De Instrucciones página 5

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These instructions explain how to correctly use your equipment. Only certain
techniques and uses are described.
The warning symbols inform you of some potential dangers related to the use of
your equipment, but it is impossible to describe them all. Check Petzl.com for
updates and additional information.
You are responsible for heeding each warning and using your equipment correctly.
Any misuse of this equipment will create additional dangers. Contact Petzl if you
have any doubts or difficulty understanding these instructions.
1. Field of application
Personal protective equipment (PPE).
Chest harness for converting a seat harness into a fall arrest harness. The TOP
CROLL S and TOP CROLL L chest harnesses must not be used alone. Only the
seat harness + TOP or TOP CROLL combinations that are defined as compatible
(see compatibility section) are EN 361: 2002 certified.
This product must not be pushed beyond its limits, nor be used for any purpose
other than that for which it is designed.
Responsibility
WARNING
Activities involving the use of this equipment are inherently dangerous.
You are responsible for your own actions, decisions and safety.
Before using this equipment, you must:
- Read and understand all Instructions for Use.
- Get specific training in its proper use.
- Become acquainted with its capabilities and limitations.
- Understand and accept the risks involved.
Failure to heed any of these warnings may result in severe injury or death.
This product must only be used by competent and responsible persons, or those
placed under the direct and visual control of a competent and responsible person.
You are responsible for your actions, your decisions and your safety and you
assume the consequences of same. If you are not able, or not in a position to
assume this responsibility, or if you do not fully understand the Instructions for Use,
do not use this equipment.
2. Nomenclature
(1) Shoulder straps, (2) Rear DoubleBack adjustment buckle, (3) Front DoubleBack
PLUS adjustment buckle, (4) Metal sternal attachment point, (5) Textile sternal
attachment point, (6) Elastic keepers, (7) Velcro keeper for ASAP'SORBER, (8) Rear
connecting quick link, (9) EN 12841 integrated CROLL S or CROLL L rope clamp,
(10) Cam, (11) Safety catch.
Principal materials:
Straps: polyester.
Adjustment buckles: steel.
Rear connecting quick link: stainless steel.
CROLL S and CROLL L: aluminum alloy (frame), stainless steel (cam).
3. Inspection, points to verify
Your safety is related to the integrity of your equipment.
Petzl recommends a detailed inspection by a competent person at least once every
12 months (depending on current regulations in your country, and your conditions
of usage). Follow the procedures described at Petzl.com. Record the results on
your PPE inspection form: type, model, manufacturer contact info, serial number or
individual number, dates: manufacture, purchase, first use, next periodic inspection;
problems, comments, inspector's name and signature.
Before each use
Chest harness:
Check the webbing at the attachment points, at the adjustment buckles and at the
safety stitching.
Look for cuts, wear and damage due to use, to heat, to chemicals...
Verify that the DoubleBack and DoubleBack PLUS buckles function properly.
CROLL S and CROLL L:
On the product, verify the absence of any cracks, deformation, marks, wear,
corrosion...
Check the condition of the frame, the attachment holes, the cam and safety catch,
the springs and the cam axle.
Check the movement of the cam and the effectiveness of its spring.
Check the cam for fouled teeth.
WARNING: do not use this rope clamp if it has missing or worn-out teeth.
Rear connecting quick link:
On the product, verify the absence of any cracks, deformation, marks, wear,
corrosion...
Check the condition of the rear connecting quick links (frame, screw). Immediately
retire a product showing any defect that could reduce its strength.
During use
Regularly verify that the adjustment buckles are securely fastened. It is important
to regularly monitor the condition of the product and its connections to the other
equipment in the system. Make sure that all items of equipment are correctly
positioned with respect to each other.
BEWARE:
- of foreign objects that can impede the operation of the cam,
- of situations where the safety catch can snag and cause the cam to open.
4. Compatibility
Verify that this product is compatible with the other elements of the system in your
application (compatible = good functional interaction).
Equipment used with your chest harness must meet current standards in your
country (e.g. EN 813 harnesses).
Use only harnesses that are defined as compatible. See the compatibility table.
5. Harness setup
a. Installation on the seat harness rear connection points
1. TOP CROLL L
Follow the instructions in the drawings. Thread the DoubleBack buckle properly.
2. TOP CROLL S
Install the two connecting quick links in the rear connection loops on the harness
and securely tighten them with a wrench. The two quick links must be able to move
freely and without interference. Any constraint or external pressure reduces their
strength.
b. Installing the TOP CROLL S or TOP CROLL L on the harness ventral
connection point
The chest harness comes with an integrated CROLL that connects to the harness
with a RING OPEN, a DELTA quick link, an EN 362 locking carabiner designed for
triaxial loading (e.g. OMNI) or directly to the gated ventral attachment point.
RING OPEN: see specific Instructions for Use.
DELTA quick link: see specific Instructions for Use.
Attach the CROLL to the front of the seat harness by attaching the quick link to
the textile ventral chest harness-seat harness attachment point. Securely tighten
with a wrench.
Be sure to clip the plastic separator bar.
Do not use this directional quick link to attach a lanyard or energy absorber.
OMNI: see specific Instructions for Use.
Gated ventral attachment point: attach the CROLL to the small D.
The two screws must be present and securely tightened.
Carefully follow the instructions for assembly and disassembly: see indicative
arrows.
It is not necessary to completely remove the screw to free the pin.
If you lose a screw, contact Petzl after-sales service.
c. Full-body harness setup
- Be sure to correctly stow the excess webbing (folded flat) in the keepers.
Adjustment and suspension test
Your harness must be adjusted to fit snugly, to reduce the risk of injury in case of
a fall.
You must move around and hang in the harness from each attachment point, with
your equipment, to verify that the harness fits properly, provides adequate comfort
for the intended use and that it is optimally adjusted.
TECHNICAL NOTICE TOP CROLL S - TOP CROLL L
6. Sternal fall arrest attachment point
EN 361: 2002
Only the sternal attachment point may be used to attach a fall arrest system, for
example a mobile fall arrester, an energy absorber..., or other system described
in the EN 363 standard. For ease of identification, this point is marked with the
letter 'A'.
Clearance: amount of free space below the user
The free space below the user must be sufficient to prevent the user from hitting
an obstacle in case of a fall. Specific details on calculating clearance are found in
the Instructions for Use of the other components (energy absorbers, mobile fall
arrester...).
7. Ventral rope clamp: CROLL S or CROLL L
The CROLL is a type B rope adjustment device designed for ascending on the
work rope.
The CROLL must be used with a type A backup device on the safety rope
(e.g. with an ASAP mobile fall arrester for rope).
- The CROLL is not suitable for use in a fall arrest system.
- To meet the requirements of the EN 12841: 2006 type B standard, use EN 1891
type A low stretch kernmantel ropes: 10-11 mm diameter with CROLL S and 10-13
mm with CROLL L.
(Note: certification testing was performed using Petzl CLUB 10 mm, Petzl AXIS 11
mm and Teufelberger KM3 13 mm ropes.)
- Use a connecting assembly of maximum length 1 meter (lanyard + connectors
+ devices).
- Do not allow slack in the rope between the rope adjustment device and the
anchor, to reduce the risk of a fall.
When your body weight is on the work rope, make sure that the safety rope is not
loaded.
A dynamic overload can damage the safety rope.
Function principle and test
This rope clamp is a device for ascending rope. It slides along the rope in one
direction and locks in the other direction.
The cam's teeth initiate a clamping action that locks the rope by pinching it between
the cam and the frame. The slot in the cam allows mud to be evacuated.
Installing and removing the rope
Pull the safety catch down and lock it on the frame of the device. The cam is thus
held open.
Put the rope in the device. Observe the Up/Down indicator. Release the safety catch
so that the cam presses against the rope. In this position the safety catch helps
prevent involuntary opening of the cam.
To remove the rope
Move the device up the rope while opening the safety catch to disengage the cam.
Ascending the rope
Use the CROLL with another rope clamp (BASIC, for example) and a foot-loop.
Always attach yourself to the second rope clamp with an appropriate lanyard.
Angled traverse situation
Warning: when on an angled traverse, guide the horizontal part of the rope to make
it as vertical as possible to reduce the risk of accidentally opening the cam.
Short descent
Slide the device slightly up the rope and simultaneously push down on the cam with
your index finger. Warning: do not manipulate the safety catch because there is a
risk of accidentally opening the cam.
Warning: for workers weighing over 100 kg, see the information on Solutions for
workers over 100 kg at Petzl.com.
8. Velcro keeper
The Velcro keeper may be used to hold your mobile fall arrester's energy absorber
in a high position.
9. Accessories
A. Fall arrest lanyard connector-holder: to be used only as a connector holder for
unused lanyard ends.
B. In case of a fall, the connector holder releases the lanyard end connector so as
to avoid impeding deployment of the energy absorber.
Warning: this attachment point is not a fall arrest attachment point.
10. Additional information
- You must have a rescue plan and the means to rapidly implement it in case of
difficulties encountered while using this equipment.
- The anchor point for the system should preferably be located above the user's
position and should meet the requirements of the EN 795 standard (12 kN minimum
strength).
- In a fall arrest system, it is essential to check the required clearance below the user
before each use, in order to avoid any impact with the ground or with an obstacle
in case of a fall.
- Make sure that the anchor point is correctly positioned, in order to reduce the risk
and length of a fall.
- A fall arrest harness is the only device allowable for supporting the body in a fall
arrest system.
- When using multiple items of equipment, a dangerous situation can arise in which
the safety function of an item of equipment can be affected by the safety function of
another item of equipment.
- WARNING: ensure that your products do not rub against abrasive or sharp
surfaces.
- Users must be medically fit for activities at height. WARNING: inert suspension in a
harness can result in serious injury or death.
- The Instructions for Use for each item of equipment used in conjunction with this
product must be followed.
- The Instructions for Use must be provided to the user of this equipment, in the
language of the country where the equipment is used.
- Make sure the markings on the product are legible.
When to retire your equipment:
WARNING: an exceptional event can lead you to retire a product after only one
use, depending on the type and intensity of usage and the environment of usage
(harsh environments, marine environments, sharp edges, extreme temperatures,
chemicals...).
A product must be retired when:
- It is over 10 years old and made of plastic or textiles.
- It has been subjected to a major fall (or load).
- It fails to pass inspection. You have any doubt as to its reliability.
- You do not know its full usage history.
- When it becomes obsolete due to changes in legislation, standards, technique or
incompatibility with other equipment...
Destroy these products to prevent further use.
Icons:
A. Lifetime: 10 years - B. Marking - C. Acceptable temperatures - D. Usage
precautions - E. Cleaning/disinfection - F. Drying - G. Storage/transport - H.
Maintenance - I. Modifications/repairs (prohibited outside of Petzl facilities,
except replacement parts) - J. Questions/contact
3-year guarantee
Against any material or manufacturing defect. Exclusions: normal wear and tear,
oxidation, modifications or alterations, incorrect storage, poor maintenance,
negligence, uses for which this product is not designed.
Warning symbols
1. Situation presenting an imminent risk of serious injury or death. 2. Exposure to
a potential risk of accident or injury. 3. Important information on the functioning or
performance of your product. 4. Equipment incompatibility.
Traceability and markings
a. Body controlling the manufacture of this PPE - b. Notified body performing the
CE type exam - c. Traceability: datamatrix - d. Diameter - e. Serial number - f. Year
of manufacture - g. Month of manufacture - h. Batch number - i. Individual identifier
- j. Standards - k. Read the Instructions for Use carefully - l. Model identification
C0041800B (290318)
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