General Information - Petzl CALIDRIS Manual De Instrucciones

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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 at the tie-in point 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
You must move around and hang in the harness with your equipment to verify that
the harness fits properly and provides adequate comfort for the intended use.
Diagram 2. Tying in
2A. Tie-in with a figure-8 knot, taking care to correctly join the two 1/2 points of
attachment. WARNING, tying-in incorrectly can result in serious injury or death.
When there is no risk of a free-fall, for example in top-roping or glacier travel,
two locking carabiners may be used to tie-in (never use a single carabiner to tie-in).
WARNING DANGER, never use the rear trail line loop nor any equipment
loop for belaying, rappelling, tying-in, or anchoring a person.
2B. Adjustment is possible by varying the size of the loop of the tie-in knot.
Diagram 3. Techniques
3A. Belaying.
3B. Abseil descent.
3C. 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.
Diagram 5. Equipment loops and rear trail line loop
The equipment loops (including the rear trail line loop) must only be used to attach
and support equipment.

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
ATTENTION, 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 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.
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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.
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.