Petzl REVERSO 3 - Manual (Page 5)

5 D17 REVERSO ³ D175000F (100908)
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Lifetime
WARNING, in extreme cases, the lifetime of the product can be reduced to one single use
through exposure to for example any of the following: chemicals, extreme temperatures,
sharp edges, major fall or load, etc.
The potential lifetime of Petzl products is as follows: up to 10 years from the date of
manufacture for plastic and textile products. It is indefi nite for metallic products.
The actual lifetime of a product ends when it meets one of the retirement criteria listed
below (see “When to retire your equipment”), or when in its system use it is judged
obsolete.
The actual lifetime is infl uenced by a variety of factors such as: the intensity, frequency,
and environment of use, the competence of the user, how well the product is stored and
maintained, etc.
Inspect equipment periodically for damage and/or deterioration.
In addition to the inspection before and during use, a periodic in-depth inspection must
be carried out by a competent inspector. This inspection must be performed at least once
every 12 months. The frequency of the in-depth inspection must be governed by the type
and the intensity of use. To keep better track of your equipment, it is preferable to assign
each piece of equipment to a unique user so that he will know its history. The results of
inspections should be documented in an “inspection record”. This document must allow
recording of the following details: type of equipment, model, name and contact information
of the manufacturer or distributor, means of identifi cation (serial or individual number),
year of manufacture, date of purchase, date of fi rst use, name of user, all other pertinent
information for example maintenance and frequency of use, the history of periodic
inspections (date / comments and noted problems / name and signature of the competent
person who performed the inspection / anticipated date of next inspection). See example of
detailed inspection record and other informational tools available at www.petzl.com/ppe
When to retire your equipment
Immediately retire any equipment if:
- it fails to pass inspection (inspection before and during use and the periodic in-depth
inspection),
- it has been subjected to a major fall or load,
- you do not know its full usage history,
- it is at least 10 years old and made of plastics or textiles,
- you have any doubt as to its integrity.
Destroy retired equipment to prevent further use.
Product obsolescence
There are many reasons why a product may be judged obsolete and thus retired before the
end of its actual lifetime. Examples include: changes in applicable standards, regulations, or
legislation; development of new techniques, incompatibility with other equipment, etc.
Modifi cations, repairs
Any modifi cation, 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, modifi cations or
alterations, incorrect storage, poor maintenance, damage due to accidents, to negligence,
and to uses for which this product was not designed.
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.
General information
(EN) Maintenance
(FR) Entretien
(DE) Wartung
(IT) Manutenzione
(ES) Mantenimiento
PETZL
30 C
maxi
(EN) Drying
(FR) Séchage
(DE) Trocknen
(IT) Asciugamento
(ES) Secado
(EN) Storage / Transport
(FR) Stockage / Transport
(DE) Lagerung / Transport
(IT) Conservazione / Trasporto
(ES) Almacenamiento / Transporte
(EN)Temperature
(FR) Température
(DE) Temperatur
(IT)Temperatura
(ES) Temperatura
(EN) Dangerous products
(FR) Produits dangereux
(DE) Gefährliche Produkte
(IT) Prodotti pericolosi
(ES) Productos peligrosos
H2O H2O
(EN) Cleaning / Disinfection
(FR) Nettoyage / Désinfection
(DE) Reinigung / Desinfektion
(IT) Pulizia / Disinfezione
(ES) Limpieza / Desinfección
+ 80°C
+ 176°F
- 40°F
- 40°C
(EN) Maintenance
(FR) Entretien
(DE) Wartung (DE) W (DE) W
(IT) Manutenzione
(ES) Mantenimiento
PETZL
(EN) Dangerous products
(FR) Produits dangereux
(DE) Gefährliche Produkte
(IT) Prodotti pericolosi
(ES) Productos peligrosos
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Adjusting the braking
BRAKE! BRAKE!
In most cases, choose the position: braking side of the
rope running in the braking grooves (see chapter 5).
In other cases, adjust the braking position as needed
for different user weights, rope diameters, applications
and weather conditions. For less friction, reverse the
rope path through the device. The braking side of the
rope runs over the side of the device opposite the
braking grooves.
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Abseil descent
Install the two strands of rope in the
REVERSO 3 as shown in chapter 5. To brake,
tighten your grip on the braking side of
the ropes.
Use a rappel backup system (SHUNT or
self-locking knot) below the REVERSO 3 .