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Instructions for use
Safety instructions
When using this product, be sure your anchor is of suffi cient strength
for the intended load (minimum strength 15 kN). If it is necessary
to wrap the strap around an anchor point, take care that the anchor
material and/or surface texture will not damage the anchor strap.
Fall arrest systems should preferably be anchored overhead.
General information
Important notice : Specifi c training is essential before use
Read this notice carefully, it gives instructions for the use of this
product. Only the techniques shown in the diagrams and not crossed
out are authorised. 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 diffi culty in understanding, contact PETZL.
Activities at height are dangerous activities which 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.
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
diffi culties encountered while using this product.
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.
- Periodically, a more thorough inspection must be carried out by
a competent inspector: approximately every three months for textile
products and helmets, approximately annually for metallic products.
For more safety and better control of your equipment, we advise you to
keep an inspection record for each product or batch of products.
It is preferable to personally issue each user of P.P.E. such as helmets,
impact absorbers or textile products, with his or her own set of
equipment to ensure better traceability. On the other hand, it is not
necessary to personally issue metallic equipment or anchors to a
single user.
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.
Lifetime = length of time in storage + length of time in use
Length of time in storage (in favourable conditions):
Helmets, harnesses, webbing slings and lanyards: 5 years
Metallic products: no limitation.
Maximum length of time in use (without taking account of wear):
Helmets and harnesses: 5 years
Webbing slings and lanyards:
3 years
Metallic products: no limitation.
The operational lifetime depends on the intensity of use. It is diffi cult to
give a precise lifetime because this depends on the environment where
it is used. Certain environments considerably increase the amount of
wear: marine or sandy environments, or where chemicals are present.
However wear or damage could occur on the fi rst use which reduces
the lifetime of the product to that one single use.
For webbing slings and lanyards, because of their direct contact
with supporting structures and the heavy demands that usage places
on them, their average operational lifetime is 6 months heavy use,
12 months normal use, 3 years maximum occasional use.
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PETZL guarantee
This product is guaranteed for 3 years against any faults in materials
or manufacture. Exclusions from the guarantee: normal wear and
tear, modifi cations or alterations, incorrect storage, damage due to
accidents, to negligence, or for use in a way for which the product
was not intended.
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.
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