Petzl RIG - Manual (Page 4)

4 D21 rig D215000a (150609)
Rope access EN 12841: 2006 Type C
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Working load
limit: 150 kg.
The RIG descender
(certified to
EN 12841: 2006) is a
type C rope adjuster
used to descend the
work rope. The RIG is a
braking device for rope
that allows the user to
manually control the
speed of descent and to
stop anywhere on the
rope by releasing the
handle.
To meet the requirements
of the EN 12841: 2006
type C standard, use
10.5-11.5 mm EN 1891
type A semi-static ropes
(core + sheath).
Note: Certification testing
was performed at 150 kg
using Petzl 10.5 to
11.5 mm ropes.
8A. Descent
One person
Device attached to the
harness (handle in
position C). You control
the descent by varying
your grip on the braking
side of the rope. To
descend, pull gradually
on the handle (position D)
with one hand, holding
the braking side of the
rope with the other hand.
Release the handle to
stop the descent. When
the handle is released, it
returns automatically to
position (C).
Always hold the braking
side of the rope.
150 kg
MAXIMUM
2 m/s
maxi
150 kg
MAXIMUM
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8B. Work positioning - secured stop
After stopping at the desired location, to go into
work positioning mode with hands free, lock the
device on the rope by moving the handle in the
direction opposite to that used for descent (turned
to position B) without using excessive force.
To unlock the system, firmly grip the braking side
of the rope and move the handle into descent
position (D) to descend.
Information regarding standard
EN 12841
ATTENTION, the RIG descender must be used
with a type A backup device on a second (safety)
rope (for example, the Petzl ASAP fall arrester).
The RIG descender is not suitable for use in an
EN 363 fall arrest system.
Connect your descender directly to the harness
with an EN 362 locking connector. All equipment
used with your descender must conform to
applicable regulations.
Do not allow the safety line to be loaded when the
working line is under tension.
A shock-load can damage the belay line.
Rope access EN 12841: 2006 Type C
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Maximum descent height: 200 m
Normal working load: 30-150 kg
Lowering from an anchor-point
Device on the anchor: the braking side
of the rope must be redirected through a
carabiner. Hold the braking side of the rope
and move the handle up (position D) to
allow the rope to slide. Braking is regulated
by varying the grip on the braking side of
the rope. Release the handle to stop the
descent. Lock the device on the rope by
moving the handle to position B. Do not
force the handle to position A, as this can
damage the device.
Information regarding standard
EN 341
- Always tie a knot at the end of the rope.
- Equipment left in place must be protected
from the weather.
- Do not lose control during the
descent: descend at a reasonable speed.
- Warning, the device can overheat and
damage the rope during descent.
Rescue evacuation EN 341 class A (1997)
2 m/s
maxi
150 kg MAXIMUM
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Rescue plan
You must have a rescue plan and the means to rapidly
implement it in case of difficulties encountered while using
this equipment.
Anchors
The anchor point for the system should preferably be located
above the user’s position and should meet the requirements of
the EN 795 standard (minimum strength of 10 kN).
Various
- When using multiple pieces of equipment together, a dangerous
situation can result if the safety function of one piece of
equipment is compromised by the operation of another piece of
equipment.
- WARNING DANGER, take care that your products do not rub
against abrasive or sharp surfaces.
- Users must be medically fit for activities at height.
- 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 in the language of the country in which the product
is to be used.
Supplementary information
regarding standards (EN 365)