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VERTEX VENT A11
CE EN 12492
UIAA
ANSI Z89.1-2003 Type I class C
Helmet for work at height, rescue, climbing and mountaineering
Limitations on use
This helmet is designed for work at height, rescue, and mountaineering only.
The chinstrap has a strength of 50 daN (requirement of the EN 12492
standard) to help keep the helmet on the head in case of a fall (impact,
snagging).
WARNING, this ventilated helmet has no electrical insulation rating.
Do not use this helmet in activities for which it is not designed.
WARNING
Activities involving the use of this equipment are inherently dangerous.
You are responsible for your own actions and decisions.
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.
You should know
Activities at height present a risk of serious head injury. Wearing a helmet can
significantly reduce this risk, but cannot entirely eliminate it.
In a major impact, the helmet deforms to absorb the maximum amount of
energy possible, sometimes to the point of destroying the helmet.
ATTENTION, certain chemical products, especially solvents, can damage your
helmet. Protect your helmet from exposure to chemicals.
ATTENTION, your helmet can be damaged from improper care. Do not sit on
it, pack it too tightly, drop it, allow it to contact sharp or pointed objects, etc.
Do not expose your helmet to high temperatures, for example by leaving it
inside a vehicle in direct sunlight.
Nomenclature of parts
(1) Shell, (2) Headband, (3) Headband adjustment wheel, (3 bis) Headband
adjustment system height adjustment, (4) Chinstrap height
adjustment (2 positions), (5) Chin strap adjuster (front-to-back), (6) Chin
strap buckle and adjuster, (7) Standard slots for hearing and vision protection,
(8) Headlamp clips, (9) Marking zones for personalization / identification,
(10) Ventilation shutters.
Principal materials: polycarbonate shell, polyester straps.
Inspection, points to verify
Before each use, verify that there are no cracks or deformities on the inside or
outside of the helmet, that the straps, stitching, and the headband attachment
system are undamaged, and that the headband adjustment system and
chinstrap buckle are working properly.
WARNING, a major impact to the helmet can significantly reduce its protective
properties without leaving visible signs of damage. Retire your helmet after
a major impact.
Consult the details of the inspection procedure to be carried out for each item
of PPE on the Web at www.petzl.com/ppe or on the PETZL PPE CD-ROM.
Contact PETZL if there is any doubt about the condition of this product.
How to use this equipment
Diagram 1. Preparation
Use only the smooth areas (9) for stickers and other markings. Before
applying any stickers, markers or paints to the helmet, verify they are not
harmful to polycarbonate; such products may contain materials that, over
time, can damage your equipment.
1a. Use the standard slots (7) to attach hearing and vision protection. Use a
screwdriver to remove them.
1b. Use the clips (8) to attach a headlamp.
1c. Increase the headband size (2) using the adjustment wheel (3).
Diagram 2. Adjustments: place and adjust the helmet on your
head
2a. Position the adjusters (5) under your ears.
- Adjust the chinstrap height at the back of the helmet (two adjustment
positions).
- To adjust the chinstrap backwards or forwards, slide the webbing through
the adjusters.
2b. Fasten the chinstrap using the buckle. You must hear a "click" to ensure
proper fastening. Tighten the chinstrap, it should be snug, but comfortable.
A correctly adjusted chinstrap reduces the risk of the helmet coming off
accidentally. You must pull on the chinstrap to verify that the buckle is
properly fastened.
To open the chinstrap, press the buckle (6).
2c. Use the adjustment wheel (3) to increase or decrease the size of the
headband.
2d. Adjust the vertical position of the headband adjustment system (3 bis) on
your nape by sliding it up or down along the webbing.
ATTENTION, be sure there is no slack in the webbing between the headband
adjustment system and the shell of the helmet.
Diagram 3. Test
Verify that the helmet is well seated and centered on the head. The better
a helmet is adjusted (minimal movement front to back or side to side), the
better protection it can provide.
Transport and storage
Decrease the size of the headband and tuck it into the helmet.
Do not pack your helmet too tightly.
Modifications and repairs
Do not modify your product in any way unless the modification is specifically
authorized by Petzl. An unauthorized modification can reduce the product's
effectiveness and invalidate the CE certification.
Repairs made outside of Petzl facilities are prohibited. Contact Petzl if your
product needs repair.
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A11 VERTEX VENT A115050C (240309)
General information
Warning: 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. Contact PETZL if you have any doubt or difficulty understanding these
documents.
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...).
Check that this product is compatible with the other components of your
equipment, see the instructions specific to the products.
To prolong the life of this product, take care when transporting and 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.
Lifetime
WARNING, an exceptional event can reduce the lifetime of the product to one
single use; for example, if it is exposed to any of the following: chemicals,
extreme temperatures, sharp edges, major fall or load, etc.
The potential lifetime of Petzl products is as follows: up to 10 years from the
date of manufacture for plastic and textile products. It is indefinite for metallic
products.
The actual lifetime of a product ends when it meets one of the retirement
criteria 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.
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. This inspection must be performed 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 performed the inspection /
anticipated date of next inspection). See example of detailed inspection record
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.
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.