Product Lifetime - Petzl EXPRESS C40 Guia De Inicio Rapido

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Sewn sling
Important notice: specific training is essential before
use
Read this notice carefully and keep all instructions and
information on the proper use and field of application of the
product(s). Only the techniques shown in the diagrams that
are not crossed out are authorized. All other uses are excluded:
danger of death. A few examples of misuse and forbidden uses
are also represented (shown in the crossed out diagrams or
with the "skull and crossbones" symbol). Many other types of
misuse exist and it is impossible to enumerate or even imagine
all of them. In case of doubt or difficulty in understanding,
contact PETZL.
Activities at height are dangerous and may lead to severe
injury or even death. Gaining an adequate apprenticeship in
appropriate techniques and methods of protection is your own
responsibility.
You personally assume all risks and responsibilities for all
damage, injury or death which may occur during or following
incorrect use of our products in any manner whatsoever. If you
are not able, or not in a position to assume this responsibility
or to take this risk, do not use this equipment.
Use
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.
Personal protective equipment (PPE) is to be used only on
or with energy absorbing systems (for example dynamic
ropes, energy absorbers, etc). Verify that this product is
compatible with the other components of your system. See the
instructions specific to the products.
To prolong the life of this product, care is necessary, when
transporting as well as when using it. Avoid impacts, or
rubbing against abrasive surfaces or sharp edges.
It is up to the user to foresee situations requiring rescue in
case of difficulties encountered while using this product.
Major fall and impact
Do not continue to use this product after a major fall or a
major impact (fall of the product or impact on the product).
Even though no external signs may be visible, a deformation
may restrict its operation or internal damage may have
occurred, thus reducing its strength. Do not hesitate to contact
PETZL in case of doubt.
Checking = safety
Do not hesitate to scrap a product showing signs of wear
which might affect its strength, or restrict its operation.
For your safety we advise you to adopt a 3-level checking
schedule.
- Before and after each use it is necessary to check the
condition of the product.
- During use, it is important to regularly monitor the condition
of the product and of its connections to the other elements of
the system.
- A more thorough inspection must be carried out by a
competent inspector (approximately every 3 months).
For more safety and better control of your equipment, we
advise you to keep an «inspection record» for each product.
It is preferable to personally issue each user of PPE with his or
her own set of equipment.

Product lifetime

The potential lifetime of Petzl products is as follows: up to
10 years from the date of manufacture for plastic and textile
products, indefinite for metallic products. The actual lifetime
of a product ends when it meets one of the retirement critera
listed below (see "When to retire your equipment"), or when
in its system use it is judged obsolete. The actual lifetime
is influenced by a variety of factors such as the intensity,
frequency, and environment of use, the competence of the
user, how well the product is stored and maintained, etc.
ATTENTION: in extreme cases, the lifetime of the product can
be reduced to one single use through exposure to for example
any of the following: chemicals, extreme temperatures, sharp
edges, major fall or load, etc.
Inspect equipment periodically for damage and/or
deterioration.
In addition to the inspection before and during use, a periodic
in-depth inspection must be carried out by a competent
inspector at least once every 12 months. The frequency of
the in-depth inspection must be governed by the type and
the intensity of use. To keep better track of your equipment,
it is preferable to assign each piece of equipment to a
unique user so that he will know its history. The results of
inspections should be documented in an «inspection record».
This document must allow recording of the following details:
type of equipment, model, name and contact information
of the manufacturer or distributor, means of identification:
serial or individual number, year of manufacture, date of
purchase, date of first use, name of user, all other pertinent
information for example maintenance and frequency of use,
the history of periodic inspections: date / comments and noted
problems / name and signature of the competent person who
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performed the inspection / anticipated date of next inspection.
See examples of detailed inspection records and other
informational tools available at www.petzl.com/ppe.
When to retire your equipment
Immediately retire any equipment if:
- it fails to pass inspection (inspection before and during use
and the periodic in-depth inspection),
- it has been subjected to a major fall or load,
- you do not know its full usage history
- it is at least 10 years old and made of plastics or textiles,
- you have any doubt as to its integrity.
Destroy retired equipment to prevent further use.
Product obsolescence
There are many reasons why a product may be judged
obsolete and thus retired before the end of its actual
lifetime. Examples include: changes in applicable standards,
regulations, or legislation; development of new techniques,
incompatibility with other equipment, etc.
Guarantee
This product is guaranteed for 3 years against any faults in
materials or manufacture. Exclusions from the guarantee:
normal wear and tear, oxidation, modifications or alterations,
incorrect storage, poor maintenance, damage due to accidents,
to negligence, or to improper or incorrect usage.
Responsibility
PETZL is not responsible for the consequences, direct,
indirect or accidental, or any other type of damage befalling or
resulting from the use of its products.