Petzl CORAX - Manual (Page 3)

3 C51 CORAX C005050A (030811)
(EN) ENGLISH
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.
Inspection, points to verify
Before each use, check the condition of the webbing, the
stitched rope loops at the tie-in point, the adjustment buckles
and the load-bearing stitching.
Check for cuts, wear and damage caused by use (look out for
cut or torn threads).
Verify that the buckles operate properly.
How to use this equipment
Diagram 1. Adjustments
The user should move around in the harness and hang in
suspension with his gear to verify that the equipment fits
properly and provides adequate comfort for the expected
utilization.
Diagram 2. Tying in
A. Double tie-in point: adjustment is possible by varying the
size of the loop of the tie-in knot.
B. Single tie-in point.
C. Two carabiners can be used as the tie-in point e.g. top-
roping, glacier travel.
Warning: never use the tie-in method using only one locked
carabiner as the carabiner may be loaded across the gate.
Diagram 3. Techniques
A. Belaying.
B. Abseil descent.
C. Self-protection on a fixed rope using a rope clamp / grab.
Diagram 4. Specific use
The seat harness may be used with a chest harness.
General information
Warning: specific training is essential before use
Read this notice carefully and keep all instructions and
information on the proper use and field of application of the
product(s).
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. Contact PETZL if you
have any doubt or difficulty understanding these documents.
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, see
the instructions specific to the products.
To prolong the life of this product, take care when
transporting and 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 difficulties encountered while using this product.
Lifetime
The potential lifetime of Petzl products is as follows: up to
10 years from the date of manufacture for plastic and textile
products, indefinite 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 influenced 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.
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.
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 at least once every 12 months. 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 identification (serial or
individual number), year of manufacture, date of purchase,
date of first 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.
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.
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.