Petzl M37 TL Instrucciones De Uso página 3

(EN) ENGLISH
Semi-circular double-locking connector for fastening
a harness
- Connector EN 362: 2004 Type B
- Locking carabiner EN 12275: 1998 Type B (basic).
Limitations on use
This equipment is personal protective equipment (PPE). It is
designed specifically for fastening a harness with 2 attachment
points. The semi-circular part provides a place to attach lanyards and
similar equipment.
It can be used with personal fall protection systems such as fall
arrest systems, work positioning systems, restraint systems and
rescue systems. It can also be used for caving, climbing and
mountaineering.
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 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.
Two documents
- The INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE describe the basic uses for which
the product was designed.
- The PRODUCT EXPERIENCE on the Petzl Web site www.petzl.com
describes other ways in which the product can be used, as well as
incorrect uses and/or known errors associated with its use.
Only the techniques shown in the diagrams that are not crossed out
and/or do not display a skull and crossbones symbol are authorized.
Check our Web site www.petzl.com regularly to find the latest
versions of these documents.
Contact PETZL if you have any doubt or difficulty understanding
these documents.
Nomenclature of parts
(1) Body, (2) Gate, (3) Hinge, (4) Locking sleeve, (5) Keylock,
(6) Keylock slot.
Principal materials: aluminum alloy.
Inspection, points to verify
Before each use
Make sure the body, 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 (gate)
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.
Retire the equipment if it shows any sign of reduced strength or
impaired function. Destroy retired equipment to prevent further use.
Compatibility
A connector must be compatible with the equipment to which it is
attached (shape, size, etc.). An incompatible connection can cause
accidental disconnection, breakage, or affect the safety function of
another piece of equipment.
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 Petzl if you are uncertain about the compatibility of your
equipment.
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M37_TL OMNI TRIACT-LOCK M375030C (010610)
How to use this equipment
Diagram 1. Manipulation
Diagram 2. Installation on the harness
Use the connector to fasten together the two attachment points of
the harness. To help prevent the equipment placing a load on the
gate, always position the gate under the two attachment points and
put the equipment (lanyards and similar) on the semi-circular part,
so that the equipment is separated from the gate by the harness
attachment points.
We recommend that you adjust the harness so that the connector is
held tightly between the two attachment points. This helps hold the
connector in the correct position so that it can be properly loaded in
the three directions shown.
- This connector must always be used with the gate closed and
locked. The strength of the connector is greatly reduced if the gate
is open. Check the connector regularly to verify that it 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 connector is strongest when closed and loaded from the
inside to the outside (loaded triaxially, or along the major axis - see
drawing). Any other position reduces its strength.
- The carabiner must be able to move freely and without interference.
Any constraint or external pressure is dangerous.
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.
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
- Users must be medically fit for activities at height. WARNING, inert
suspension in a harness can result in serious injury or death.
- 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.
- Take care to minimize the potential for falls and the height of any
potential fall.
- 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).
- You must check to ensure that the product markings remain legible
during the entire lifetime of the product.
- You must verify the suitability of this connector 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.
General information
Lifetime
Maximum lifetime of Petzl products: 10 years. Taking into account
the development of new techniques and the compatibility of products
with other products.
The lifetime is difficult to predict without taking into account the
conditions of use. It depends on the intensity and frequency of use,
and on the environment where the product is used.
To prolong the life of this product, take care when transporting and
using it. Avoid impacts, and rubbing against abrasive surfaces or
sharp edges, etc. (list not exhaustive).
Certain environmental factors will greatly accelerate wear: salt, sand,
snow, ice, moisture, chemicals, etc. (list not exhaustive).
For your safety, in addition to following the «Inspection points to
verify before, during, and after each use», the equipment must
undergo an in-depth inspection by a competent inspector. This
inspection must be performed at least once every 12 months. The
frequency of the in-depth inspection depends on the frequency,
intensity, and type of use of the equipment.
For better control of your equipment, we advise you to keep an
«inspection record» for each product.
It is preferable to issue new equipment to each user of PPE so that
he/she will be able to know its entire usage history.
WARNING, an exceptional event can reduce the lifetime of the
product to one single use. For example, the product is used to arrest
a major fall, there is a major impact on the product, it is exposed to
extreme temperatures, etc. The resulting deterioration may not be
visible on the product.
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.