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Important notice :
Specifi c training is essential before use
Read this notice carefully before use. This technical notice illustra-
tes ways of using this product. Only some types of misuse and
forbidden uses currently known are represented (shown in the
crossed out diagrams). Many other types of misuse exist, and it
is impossible to enumerate, or even imagine all of them. Only
the techniques shown in the diagrams and not crossed out are
authorised.
All other uses are excluded : danger of death. In case of doubt or
problem of understanding, contact PETZL.
Activities at height are dangerous activities which may lead to
severe injury or even death. Gaining an adequate apprenticeship in
appropriate techniques and methods of safety is your own respon-
sibility.
You personally assume all risks and responsibilities for all damage,
injury or death which may occur during or following wrong 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.
Check that this product is compatible with the other components
of your equipment.
To prolong the life of this product, care in use is necessary. Avoid
rubbing against abrasive surfaces or sharp edges.
Safety = verifi cation
- To ensure the good maintenance of this product it is best to
allocate its use to a sole user.
- The user must put his equipment on and test it out (walking,
sitting, standing, plus in suspension)
to ensure a good fi t and appropriate level of comfort for the inten-
ded use.
- It is important that the user checks buckles and other fastenings
regularly during use.
- Before and after each use it is necessary to check the condition
of webbing, ropes and stitching, including the less accessible areas.
Do not hesitate to scrap a product showing signs of wear which
might affect its strength, or limit its function.
- Any modifi cation or repair outside our production facilities is
forbidden.
- It is up to the user to foresee situations requiring rescue in case of
diffi culties encountered while using this product.
Major shock
Do not continue to use this product after a major shock : even
though no visible signs are possible, internal damage may have
occurred, thus reducing its strength and its margin of safety. Do not
hesitate to contact PETZL in case of doubt.
Cleaning, maintenance, storage
A dirty product should be cleaned, by hand or in a machine, on a
delicate material wash and rinsed in clean water (maximum tempe-
rature 30° C).Then dried in a cool, ventilated, dark room. Grease
spots may be removed with trichlorethylene. Webbing which has
been wetted, then dried, shrinks very slightly.
Always carry and store a product in its bag. Despite its UV protec-
tion it is recommended that this product is stored away from direct
light, in a well ventilated place away from extreme temperatures.
Check that it is not too crumpled or screwed up.
Chemicals
All chemical products, corrosive materials and solvents should be
regarded as harmful. If it is absolutely necessary, or if there is a
risk of contact with chemical products, please contact us, stating
the precise name of the chemicals concerned. After study we will
give you an appropriate reply.
Lifetime
After fi rst use this product may have a life of 5 years, without taking
wear into account. However wear or damage could occur on the
fi rst use which limits its life to that use. Shelf-life of this product in
good conditions is up to 5 years before fi rst use.
In addition to checks before and after use, we recommend complete
inspection every 3 months (record sheet herewith). Check for :
- The fabric : cuts, tears, abrasion and damage caused by use, heat,
chemicals etc,
- The stitching : cut, torn, worn or loose threads,
- The buckles : proper functioning of the buckles.
Temperature
Use this product above a minimum of -40° C and below a maximum
of +80° C.
Disinfection
If it is necessary to disinfect the product, use a disinfectant that is
compatible with polyamide, polyester, polycarbonate, PVC etc. Use
in a solution diluted with clean water at a maximum temperature of
20° C. Allow to soak for an hour, then rinse in clean cold water. Dry
slowly, away from direct heat sources.
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Petzl 3 year guarantee
This product is guaranteed for
3 years against any faults in materials or manufacture. Limitations
of the guarantee : normal wear and tear, modifi cations or alterations
and bad storage. Equally excluded from the guarantee are damage
due to accidents, to negligence, and uses for which the 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.
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