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Am'D SPINBALL M19
Manual locking carabiner with quick action
Am'D LOCK M17
Manual locking carabiner
Connector (EN 362)
Locking carabiner (EN 12275)
Type B (Base).
Nomenclature of parts
(1) frame, (2) gate, (3) hinge, (4) locking
sleeve, (5) Keylock
The Keylock system reduces accidental snagging
of the carabiner.
Inspection, points to verify
Before each use, check the frame, the hinge and
the locking sleeve. Open the gate and verify that
it closes and locks when released, and check
for correct alignment of the gate and Keylock.
The Keylock slot must not be blocked by
foreign materials (dirt, pebble, ice...).
If there is any doubt about the condition of the
device, return it to PETZL for inspection.
Instructions for use
Diagram 1. Installation
1A. The carabiner must always be used with the
gate locked. The safety indicator allows this to
be easily checked. The strength of a carabiner
is greatly reduced when the gate is open.
1B. Nothing must obstruct the free movement
of the carabiner; any external stress, constraint,
or support will reduce its strength.
When shut, the carabiner has greatest strength
along its major axis. Loading in any other
direction reduces its strength.
Diagram 2. Horizontal progression
Diagram 3. Belaying and Rappelling
Always use a locking carabiner for rappelling and
for belaying. Two locking carabiners can be used
as the tie-in point, e.g. top-roping, glacier travel.
Diagram 4. Warning, danger
A metal device, for example a descender, can act
as a lever on the gate of a carabiner. If a sudden
load comes on the rope, the locking sleeve could
break, allowing the gate to open and the device
to detach itself.
Diagram 5. Precautions for industrial use.
- The anchor point of the system should
preferably be located above the position of
the user, and conform to the requirements of
the EN 795 standard.
- The user of a EN 362 carabiner should avoid
using it in a situation where it needs to be clipped
in and out many times in a single working day.
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Notice Am'D SPINBALL M19 - Am'D LOCK M17 réf. : M19500-C
General information
Important notice : specifi c training is
essential before use
Read this notice carefully and keep all product
instructions showing the operation and the range
of use of the product. 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 diffi culty 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...).
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 its
connections to the other elements of the system.
- a thorough inspection must be carried out by
a competent inspector about every 12 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
P.P.E. with his or her own set of equipment.
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 = shelf life + useful life
- Shelf life, no limitation (see storage
requirements).
- The useful lifetime depends on the intensity
and environment of usage. Certain environmental
elements will considerably accelerate wear :
salt, sand, snow, ice, moisture, chemicals.
In exceptional circumstances, wear or damage
could occur on the fi rst use which reduces the
lifetime of the product to that one single use.
Maximum useful life, no limitation.
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, 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.