Petzl PODIUM - Manual (Page 3)

3 Notice PODIUM S70 réf. : FR7200 70-A
(EN) ENGLISH
Nomenclature of parts
(1) Attachment points,
(2) Double-Back adjustment buckle,
(3) Suspension straps,
(4) Slider,
(5) equipment loop
Instructions for use
The seat must only be used when it is
attached to a harness. The seat is not
personal protective equipment and must
never be used alone.
Diagram 1. Setting up the seat
Attach the seat to the harness using
2 connectors and the 2 attachment points.
Warning, the harness must always be
attached to the working rope and to the
fall arrest system.
Adjusting the straps (3) allows the worker
to be supported in a comfortable seated
position.
Diagram 2. Adjustment
- Long straps.
The seated position is more stable, but
mobility is reduced.
The descender is positioned higher, making
rope-climbing less efficient.
- Short straps.
Precise adjustment is necessary to attain
a comfortable position.
Advantage : greater freedom of movement
and the descender is lower, making rope-
climbing more efficient.
Diagram 3. Equipment loops
Take care to equalize the loads on the seat.
Diagram 4. Positioning the seat for
walking
Clip the seat to the belt using a carabiner.
General information
Important notice : specific training is
essential before use
Read this notice carefully and keep all
product instructions and information.
Only the techniques shown in the diagrams
that are not crossed out are authorised.
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. In case of doubt or difficulty
in understanding, contact PETZL.
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 this
product). To prolong the life of this product,
care is necessary, when transporting as well
as when 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.
Checking = safety
Do not hesitate to scrap a product
showing signs of wear which might affect
its strength, or restrict its operation.
For your safety we advise you to adopt a
3-level checking schedule:
- before and after each use it is necessary
to check the condition of the product,
- during use, it is important to regularly
monitor the condition of the product and
of its connections to the other elements
of the system.
- Periodically, a more thorough inspection
must be carried out by a competent
inspector: approximately every three months
for textile products and helmets,
approximately annually for metallic products.
For more safety and better control of
your equipment, we advise you to keep
an inspection record for each product.
It is preferable to personally issue each
user of P.P.E. with his or her own set of
equipment.
Major fall and impact
Do not continue to use this product after
a major fall or a major impact (fall of
the product or impact on the product).
Even though no external signs may be
visible, a deformation may restrict its
operation or internal damage may have
occurred, thus reducing its strength.
Do not hesitate to contact PETZL in case of
doubt.
Lifetime = shelf life + useful life
Shelf life (in favorable conditions):
Helmets, harnesses, webbing slings and
lanyards: 5 years
Metallic products: no limitation.
- The useful life depends on the intensity
and the environment of usage. Certain
environmental elements will considerably
accelerate wear: salt, sand, snow, ice,
moisture, chemicals. In exceptional
circumstances, wear or damage could occur
on the first use which reduces the lifetime
of the product to that one single use.
Maximum useful life: helmets, harnesses:
5 years;
slings, lanyards: 3 years;
metallic products: no limitation.
For webbing, slings, and lanyards, because
of their direct contact with supporting
structures and the heavy demands that
usage places on them, their average
operational lifetime is 6 months heavy use,
12 months normal use, 3 years maximum
occasional use.
PETZL guarantee
This product is guaranteed for 3 years
against any faults in materials or
manufacture. Exclusions from the guarantee:
normal wear and tear, 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.