Petzl SWIVEL S Manual Del Usuario página 3

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Ball bearing swivel
Limitations on use
When placed between a load and the system, the SWIVEL allows the
load to rotate without twisting the system.
This product is personal protective equipment in accordance with the
89/686/CEE PPE directive.
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.
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.
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.
Nomenclature of parts
(1) Attachment points, (2) Bearing, (3) axle.
Principal materials: aluminum alloy and steel.
Inspection, points to verify
Before each use
Check the body of the SWIVEL for cracks, marks, deformation, wear,
and corrosion. The parts must turn freely without resistance. Retire
your SWIVEL in case of irregular rotation.
During use
It is important to regularly inspect the condition of the product and its
connections with the other equipment in the system. 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 at www.petzl.com/ppe or on the PETZL PPE CD-
ROM. Contact PETZL if there is any doubt about the condition of the
device.
Retire the equipment if it shows any sign of reduced strength or
impaired function.
Compatibility
The instructions for use for each piece of equipment used in
conjunction with the SWIVEL must be respected.
If used with cable, verify that it is anti-rotation cable.
How to use this equipment
The SWIVEL must remain under tension in the system to avoid
incorrect positioning of carabiners in the attachment points.
ATTENTION DANGER
The SWIVEL can act as as a lever on the gate of a carabiner. If the
SWIVEL is incorrectly positioned in the carabiner when loaded, the
carabiner's locking sleeve can break, allowing the gate to open and the
SWIVEL to become detached from the carabiner.
For your safety, get into the habit of always visually verifying the
positioning of the components of your system and making sure your
systems are redundant.
In applications where the SWIVEL is not under constant tension (e.g.
bungee jumping), connect the SWIVEL using closed rings or loops
(screw links, sewn sling, etc.).
Anchors
Work at height
The anchor point of the system must conform to the requirements of
the EN 795 standard.
The strength of the anchor must be sufficient to meet the needs of the
particular application - and it must be at least 10 kN. The user must
always stay below the anchor point.
Sport
Respect the rules of the activity.
Consult the Instructions for use for the anchors you are using.
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P58 S SWIVEL S P585000D (040810)
General information
- 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 this equipment can
influence the height of a fall).
- You must verify the suitability of this equipment for use in your
application with regard to applicable governmental regulations and
other standards on occupational safety.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.
Retire this equipment. Destroy retired equipment to prevent further
use.
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.