Petzl MICRO TRAXION - Manual (Page 4)

4 P53_MICRO TRAXION_P535000C (290612)
(EN) ENGLISH
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 and/or
supplementary information.
Contact PETZL if you have any doubt or difficulty understanding these documents.
1. Field of application
Personal protective equipment (PPE). EN 567 compact progress capture pulley.
This product does not meet the requirements of the European Directive concerning
raising devices (2006/42/CE).
This product must not be loaded beyond its strength rating, nor be used for any
purpose other than that for which it is designed.
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.
Responsibility
WARNING, specific training in the activities defined in the field of application is
essential before use. This training must be adapted to the practices defined under
the Field of Application.
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.
2. Nomenclature of parts
(1) Fixed side plate, (2) Button, (3) Cam, (4) Sheave, (5) Axle, (6) Moving side
plate, (7) Connection hole, (8) Ball bearing.
Principal materials: aluminum, stainless steel, nylon.
3. Inspection, points to verify
Before each use
Verify that the product has no cracks, deformation, marks, excessive wear,
corrosion, etc.
Check that the sheave is in good condition and working properly.
Check the axle and that the moving side plate is properly aligned.
Check the movement of the cam and the effectiveness of its spring. WARNING, do
not use your MICRO TRAXION if it has missing or worn-out teeth.
Make sure there are no foreign objects in the mechanism.
Consult the details of the inspection procedure to be carried out for each item of
PPE on the Web at www.petzl.com/ppe
During each use
It is important to regularly inspect the condition of the product. Check its
connections with the other equipment in the system and make sure that the various
pieces of equipment in the system are correctly positioned with respect to each
other.
Beware of foreign bodies (mud, snow, ice, debris, etc.) which can impede the
operation of the cam.
Warning: jamming effectiveness can vary depending on the state of the rope (wear,
moisture, ice, etc.).
Visual verification: WARNING, when the cam appears to be well outside the
body of the device, the progress capture function is disabled.
Contact PETZL if there is any doubt about the condition of this product.
4. Compatibility
Verify that this product is compatible with the other elements of the system in your
application (compatible = good functional interaction).
Ropes
The MICRO TRAXION works on 8 to 11 mm diameter ropes that have a core and
sheath (EN 892 dynamic, EN 1891,semi-static, static).
Connector
Use a locking connector, preferably oval or pear-shaped. Verify that your connector
is compatible with the MICRO TRAXION. Make sure that the connector is always
loaded on its major axis.
5. Working principle
The MICRO TRAXION allows the rope to slide in one direction and jam in the
other direction. The cam’s teeth initiate the clamping action, then the rope pinches
against the sheave and jams.
6. Installing the MICRO TRAXION
Open the moving side plate. Choose the direction of rope insertion according to the
information engraved inside the device.
Install the rope without manipulating the cam: press the rope to move the cam in
the opening direction. The rope moves into place between the sheave and the cam.
Verify that the rope jams in the desired direction.
Close the moving side plate, install a locking connector through the attachment
hole and the anchor, and lock it.
To remove the rope
Remove the connector, open the moving side plate. Slide the device upward while
separating it from the rope. The rope will naturally free itself from the cam.
7. Positions
Install the MICRO TRAXION so that it is correctly positioned when the rope is
under tension. Avoid cantilevering or loading over an edge.
8. Function test
Each time the device is installed onto the rope, verify that it jams in the desired
direction.
9. Uses
Progress capture pulley
9a. Hauling
9b. Hauling
Use the MICRO TRAXION as a progress capture pulley in simple or complex haul
systems.
9c. Counterbalance system
Hauling a heavy pack or evacuating a victim from above. Always remain anchored
in.
Monitor the pulley and its cam during hauling.
Do not use the MICRO TRAXION to anchor a tyrolean or lifeline: risk of damaging
the rope.
9d. Ascending the rope
Use the MICRO TRAXION with another ascender and a footloop. The two ascenders
must be attached to the harness with a locking assembly (connector or lanyard +
connector).
Warning: do not climb above the rope clamp/grab or the anchor point and
keep your rope under tension. In case of a fall, the energy is absorbed by the
rope. As you get closer to the anchor point, the rope has less energy absorbing
capacity: there must be no shock loading when close to the anchor.
9e. Pulley
To use the MICRO TRAXION as a simple pulley, disable the progress capture
function.
Disabling the progress capture function
Warning: except for simple pulley usage, disabling the progress capture function
presents a fall hazard for the user or the load.
To disable the progress capture function, raise the cam and press the button.
Release the button to hold the cam in the raised position.
To enable the progress capture function, press the button again.
Other uses
Refer to the «Product Experience» document at www.petzl.com
10. Petzl general information
Lifetime / When to retire your equipment
For Petzl’s plastic and textile products, the maximum lifetime is 10 years from the
date of manufacture. It is indefinite for metallic products.
ATTENTION: an exceptional event can lead you to retire a product after only one
use, depending on the type and intensity of usage and the environment of usage
(harsh environments, marine environment, sharp edges, extreme temperatures,
chemical products, etc.).
A product must be retired when:
- It is over 10 years old and made of plastic or textiles.
- It has been subjected to a major fall (or load).
- It fails to pass inspection. You have any doubt as to its reliability.
- You do not know its full usage history.
- When it becomes obsolete due to changes in legislation, standards, technique or
incompatibility with other equipment, etc.
Destroy retired equipment to prevent further use.
Product inspection
In addition to the inspection before each use, an in-depth inspection must be
carried out by a competent inspector. The frequency of the in-depth inspection
must be governed by applicable legislation, and the type and the intensity of use.
Petzl recommends an inspection at least once every 12 months.
To help maintain product traceability, do not remove any markings or labels.
Inspection results should be recorded on a form with the following details: type of
equipment, model, manufacturer contact information, serial number or individual
number, date of manufacture, date of purchase, date of first use, date of next
periodic inspection, problems, comments, the name and signature of the inspector.
See an example at www.petzl.com/ppe
Storage, transport
Store the product in a dry place away from exposure to UV, chemicals, extreme
temperatures, etc. Clean and dry the product if necessary.
Modifications, repairs
Modifications and repairs outside of Petzl facilities are prohibited (except
replacement parts).
3-year guarantee
Against all material or manufacturing defect. Exclusions: normal wear and tear,
oxidation, modifications or alterations, incorrect storage, poor maintenance,
negligence, uses for which this product is not designed.
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.
Traceability and markings
a. Body controlling the manufacture of this PPE
b. Notified body that carried out the CE type inspection
c. Traceability: datamatrix = product reference + individual number
d. Diameter
e. Individual number
f. Year of manufacture
g. Day of manufacture
h. Control or name of inspector
i. Incrementation
j. Standards
k. Read the Instructions for use carefully