Petzl AM'D TRIACT-LOCK - Manual (Page 3)

 M34 TL Am’D TRIACT-LOCK M345003C0 (161107)
(EN) ENGLISH
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crossed out and/or do not display a skull and crossbones
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understanding these documents.
Double autolocking carabiner
- Connector EN 362: 2004 classe B
- Locking carabiner EN 12275: 1998 Type K (via ferrata),
Type B (basic).
Field of application
This personal protective equipment (PPE) is used for
connecting pieces of equipment together.
It can be used with personal fall protection systems such
as fall arrest systems, work positioning systems, restraint
systems and rescue systems. It is designed for use in
mountaineering, climbing and vertical activities using similar
techniques.
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 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
(1) Frame, (2) Gate, (3) Hinge, (4) Locking sleeve,
(5) Keylock, (6) Keylock slot.
Principal materials: aluminum alloy.
Inspection, points to verify
Before each use
Verify that the frame, gate and locking sleeve are free of any
cracks, deformation, corrosion, etc.
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.).
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.
Consult the details of the inspection procedure to be carried
out for each item of PPE on the Web at www.petzl.com/ppe or
on the PETZL PPE CD-ROM.
Contact PETZL if there is any doubt about the condition of
this product.
Compatibility
For all of your applications, verify the compatibility of
this product with the other elements of your system
(compatibility = good functional interaction).
A connector must be compatible with the equipment to which
it is attached (shape, size, etc.).
An incompatible connection can affect the safety function of
the system (for example, disconnection, breakage, etc.).
WARNING if the connector is attached to an element of the
system that is too large (e.g. wide webbing, large bars, etc.)
the connector’s strength can be reduced.
Contact a Petzl distributor if you are uncertain about the
compatibility of your equipment.
Working principle
Diagram 1. Manipulation
Diagram 2. Installation
This connector must always be used with the gate closed and
locked.
The strength of the carabiner is greatly reduced if the gate is
open. Systematically check that the gate is securely locked.
Lock it manually if necessary. Contaminants such as mud,
sand, paint, ice, dirty water, etc. can prevent the automatic
locking system from working.
The carabiner is strongest when closed and loaded on its
major axis. Any other position reduces its strength.
Nothing must obstruct the connector. Any constraint or
external pressure is dangerous.
Diagram 3. Warning danger of death
Any external pressure on the gate (with a descender, for
example) is dangerous. When a sudden tension comes
onto the rope, the locking sleeve can break and the gate can
open itself. The device or rope may detach itself from the
connector.
Remember: For your safety, get into the habit of always
doubling-up your systems, especially carabiners.
Anchors
Work at height
The anchor point of the system should preferably be
located above the user’s position and must conform to
the requirements of the EN 795 standard, in particular the
minimum strength of the anchor must be 10 kN.
Sport
Respect the rules of the activity. Consult the instructions for
use for the anchors you are using.
Precautions
Rescue plan
You must have a rescue plan and the means to rapidly
implement it in case of difficulties encountered while using
this equipment. This implies an adequate training in the
necessary rescue techniques.
Clearance: amount of free space below the user
The clearance under the user must be sufficient to prevent
him from striking an obstacle in case of a fall (the length of
the connector can influence the height of a fall).
Various
- Take care to minimize the potential for falls and the height of
any potential fall.
- WARNING, take care that your products do not rub against
abrasive or sharp surfaces.
- Users must be medically fit for activities at height.
WARNING, inert suspension in a harness can result in serious
injury or death.
- You must verify the suitability of this equipment for use
in your application with regard to applicable governmental
regulations and other standards on occupational safety.
- The instructions for use for each item of equipment used in
conjunction with this product must be respected.
- The instructions for use must be provided to users of this
equipment. If the equipment is re-sold outside the original
country of destination the reseller shall provide these
instructions in the language of the country in which the
product is to be used.
Petzl general information
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 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.
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 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 and repairs
Do not modify your product in any way unless the
modification is specifically authorized by Petzl. An
unauthorized modification can reduce the product’s
effectiveness.
Repairs made outside of Petzl facilities are prohibited. Contact
Petzl if your product needs repair.
Traceability and markings
Do not remove any markings or labels. You must check to
ensure that the product markings remain legible during the
entire lifetime of the product.
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, 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.