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Manual locking oval carabiner
- Connector EN 362: 2004 classe B
- Locking carabiner EN 12275: 1998 Type B (basic).
Limitations on use
This personal protective equipment (PPE) is used for connecting two or
more pieces of equipment together.
This carabiner can be used with personal fall protection systems such as
fall arrest systems, work positioning systems, restraint systems and rescue
systems. It can also be used for climbing and mountaineering.
This product must not be loaded beyond its strength rating, nor be used for
any purpose other than that for which it is 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.
Responsibility
WARNING, specific training is essential before 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.
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.
Two documents
- The INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE describe the basic uses for which the
product was designed.
- The PRODUCT EXPERIENCE on the Petzl Web site www.petzl.com
describes other ways in which the product can be used, as well as incorrect
uses and/or known errors associated with its use.
Only the techniques shown in the diagrams that are not crossed out and/or
do not display a skull and crossbones symbol are authorized. Check our Web
site www.petzl.com regularly to find the latest versions of these documents.
Contact PETZL if you have any doubt or difficulty understanding these
documents.
Nomenclature of parts
(1) Frame, (2) Gate, (3) Hinge, (4) Locking sleeve, (5) Keylock, (6) Keylock
slot, (7) Red warning indicator.
Principal materials: aluminum alloy.
Inspection, points to verify
Before each use
Make sure the frame, gate, and locking sleeve are free of any cracks,
deformation, corrosion, etc. Open the gate and verify that it closes itself
automatically when released. The Keylock slot (gate) must not be blocked by
any foreign matter (dirt, pebble, etc.).
During each use
It is important to regularly inspect the condition of the product. Check its
connections with the other equipment in the system and make sure that
the various pieces of equipment in the system are correctly positioned with
respect to each other.
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.
Retire the equipment if it shows any sign of reduced strength or impaired
function. Destroy retired equipment to prevent further use.
Compatibility
A connector must be compatible with the equipment to which it is attached
(shape, size, etc.). An incompatible connection can cause accidental
disconnection, breakage, or affect the safety function of another piece of
equipment.
WARNING if the connector is attached to an element of the system that is
too large (e.g. wide webbing, large bars, etc.) the connector's strength can
be reduced.
Contact Petzl if you are uncertain about the compatibility of your equipment.
How to use this equipment
Diagram 1. Manipulation
Diagram 2. Installation
- This connector must always be used with the gate closed and locked.
When the locking sleeve is open, the red warning indicator is visible.
To lock the connector, screw the locking sleeve until it stops and blocks the
gate from opening.
WARNING, vibrations and/or rubbing can loosen the locking sleeve and
unlock the connector. Check the connector regularly to verify that it is
securely locked.
The strength of the connector is greatly reduced if the gate is open.
- The carabiner is strongest when closed and loaded on its major axis. Any
other position reduces its strength.
- The carabiner must be able to move freely and without interference. Any
constraint or external pressure is dangerous.
Diagram 3. WARNING DANGER OF DEATH
Any external pressure on the gate (with a descender, for example) is
dangerous. When a sudden tension comes onto the rope, the locking sleeve
can break and the gate can open itself. allowing the device or rope to detach
itself from the connector.
Remember: For your safety, get into the habit of always doubling-up your
systems, especially carabiners.
Anchors
Work at height
The anchor point of the system should preferably be located above the user's
position and must conform to the requirements of the EN 795 standard, in
particular the minimum strength of the anchor must be 10 kN.
If your application requires frequent opening and closing of this manual
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locking carabiner (multiple times in the course of a day's work), you should
use the autolocking TRIACT -LOCK version instead.
Sport
Respect the rules of the activity. Consult the instructions for use for the
anchors you are using.
Precautions
- Users must be medically fit for activities at height. WARNING, inert
suspension in a harness can result in serious injury or death.
- You must have a rescue plan and the means to rapidly implement it in
case of difficulties encountered while using this equipment. This implies an
adequate training in the necessary rescue techniques.
- Take care to minimize the potential for falls and the height of any potential
fall.
- The clearance under the user must be sufficient to prevent him from
striking an obstacle in case of a fall (the length of the connector can influence
the height of a fall).
- You must check to ensure that the product markings remain legible during
the entire lifetime of the product.
- You must verify the suitability of this connector for use in your application
with regard to applicable governmental regulations and other standards on
occupational safety.
- The instructions for use for each item of equipment used in conjunction
with this product must be respected.
- The instructions for use must be provided to users of this equipment. If the
equipment is re-sold outside the original country of destination the reseller
shall provide these instructions in the language of the country in which the
product is to be used.
General information
Lifetime
Maximum lifetime of Petzl products: 10 years. Taking into account the
development of new techniques and the compatibility of products with other
products.
The lifetime is difficult to predict without taking into account the conditions
of use. It depends on the intensity and frequency of use, and on the
environment where the product is used.
To prolong the life of this product, take care when transporting and using it.
Avoid impacts, and rubbing against abrasive surfaces or sharp edges, etc.
(list not exhaustive).
Certain environmental factors will greatly accelerate wear: salt, sand, snow,
ice, moisture, chemicals, etc. (list not exhaustive).
For your safety, in addition to following the «Inspection points to verify
before, during, and after each use», the equipment must undergo an in-depth
inspection by a competent inspector. This inspection must be performed
at least once every 12 months. The frequency of the in-depth inspection
depends on the frequency, intensity, and type of use of the equipment.
For better control of your equipment, we advise you to keep an «inspection
record» for each product.
It is preferable to issue new equipment to each user of PPE so that he/she
will be able to know its entire usage history.
WARNING, an exceptional event can reduce the lifetime of the product to one
single use. For example, the product is used to arrest a major fall, there is a
major impact on the product, it is exposed to extreme temperatures, etc. The
resulting deterioration may not be visible on the product.
Modifications, repairs
Any modification, addition to, or repair of the equipment other than that
authorized by Petzl is prohibited due to the risk of reducing the effectiveness
of the equipment.
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.