Petzl TRAC PLUS - Manual (Page 3)

3 P24 TRAC _ TRAC PLUS P245100B (221110)
(EN) ENGLISH
TRAC pulley
TRAC PLUS pulley
Only the techniques shown in the diagrams that are not crossed out
and/or do not display a skull and crossbones symbol are authorized.
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versions of these documents and/or supplementary information.
Contact PETZL if you have any doubt or difficulty understanding
these documents.
Field of application
Pulley with integrated connector for tyroleans. TRAC pulley for
standard tyroleans. TRAC PLUS pulley for long tyroleans.
This equipment is personal protective equipment.
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, the installation and use of a tyrolean traverse requires the
abilities of an expert. A cable tyrolean creates much greater stress on
anchor points than a rope tyrolean.
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 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
TRAC/TRAC PLUS pulley
(1) Side plates, (2) VERTIGO insertion hole, (3) Axle, (4) Sheave,
(5) Positioning cover, (6) Carabiner support area.
TRAC pulley: single row ball bearings.
TRAC PLUS pulley: double row ball bearings.
VERTIGO WL carabiner
(7) Frame, (8) Gate, (9) Hinge, (10) Locking sleeve, (11) Keylock,
(12) Keylock slot.
Principal materials: aluminum alloy (side plates and frame of
carabiner), stainless steel (sheaves), nylon (cover and locking
sleeve).
Inspection, points to verify
Before each use
On the pulley, verify that the sheaves turn freely. Verify the condition
of the fixed side plates, sheave grooves and axles.
On the carabiner, verify that the frame, gate, hinge, and locking
sleeve are free of any cracks, deformation, or corrosion. Open the
gate and verify that it closes and locks itself automatically when
released. The Keylock slot must not be blocked by any foreign matter
(dirt, pebble, etc.).
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.
Make sure that all pieces of equipment are properly connected and
positioned with respect to each other.
Contact PETZL if there is any doubt about the condition of this
product.
Compatibility
Verify that this product is compatible with the other elements of the
system in your application (compatible = good functional interaction).
Usage on cable, or rope, from 9 to 13 mm in diameter.
Attaching a lanyard to the pulley
A- Remove the positioning cover with a screwdriver.
B- Remove the VERTIGO WL carabiner from the pulley. Attach a
lanyard to the VERTIGO WL.
Take care to make the carabiner directional, so that it is loaded
correctly (on the major axis), using a STRING, for example.
C- Re-attach the carabiner to the pulley.
D- Replace the positioning cover. Make sure that the cover is
correctly attached.
Installation on the tyrolean
A- Clip the carabiner-pulley unit onto the tyrolean cable or rope.
Warning :Make sure that the tyrolean cable or rope does not get
jammed between the carabiner and the side plate (more likely with
a rope).
B- Clip your lanyards’ other carabiners onto the cable or rope and
position them on the carabiner support areas.
Before starting, verify that the carabiner gate is closed and locked.
Before putting your weight onto the pulley, make sure it is correctly
positioned with the rope or cable in the grooves of both sheaves. Put
your weight onto the tyrolean, without jumping, to avoid any risk of
poor positioning of the pulley and carabiner on the tyrolean.
Attention, the carabiner must always be used with the gate closed
and locked. Nothing must obstruct the connector. Any constraint or
external pressure will reduce its strength.
Take care to avoid getting fingers or hair caught between the pulley
and the cable.
Warning, when the TRAC/TRAC PLUS pulley is not in use, attach it to
an equipment loop on the harness. A pulley hanging on the end of a
lanyard can be dangerous (e.g. risk of hitting the eyes).
Tyrolean precautions
- When installing your tyrolean, be sure to do some preliminary
adjustment tests (tyrolean tension, slope, etc.) with different weights,
to verify the compatibility of the pulley with your installation.
- Warning, the TRAC pulley’s ball bearings make it capable of
reaching higher speeds than those of the TRAC PLUS. A tyrolean
designed to work with the TRAC PLUS must not be used with a TRAC
(or TANDEM SPEED).
- We recommend a maximum speed of 20 m/s. Warning, a collision
with an obstacle can result in serious injuries.
- At the end of the tyrolean, be sure to install an absorption system
for the safety of the user, and to avoid damaging your pulley.
Maintenance
- For intensive use (e.g. in an Adventure Park), be sure to regularly
lubricate the moving parts of the carabiner (hinge, spring and locking
sleeve) with a drop of oil.
Do not use penetrating oil. Do not lubricate the pulley’s sealed
bearings as this can have the harmful effect of retaining dust and dirt.
- The maximum acceptable wear on the carabiner frame is 2 mm,
where it contacts the pulley. Retire any carabiner with excessive wear.
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, sea, 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