General Information - PETZL FIXE P05 Gebrauchsanweisung

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General information

1. Important notice :
Specific training is essential before use
Read this notice carefully, it gives instructions for the use of this
product. Only the techniques shown in the diagrams and 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 activities which 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.
2. Use
This product must only be used by competent and responsible per-
sons,
or those placed under the direct and visual control of a competent and
responsible person (see specific notice herewith).
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. To prolong the life of this product, care in use is
necessary.
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.
3. 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.
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.
You will find details of the checks to carry out in the information which
is specific to each product.
For more safety and better control of your equipment, we advise you to
keep an inspection record for each product or batch of products.
It is preferable to personally issue each user of P.P.E. such as helmets,
impact absorbers or textile products, with his or her own set of
equipment to ensure better traceability. On the other hand,
it is not necessary to personally issue metallic equipment or anchors
to a single user.
4. Major fall and impact
Do not continue to use this product after a major fall (see specific
notice) 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.
5. Dangerous products
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 these products, please contact us, stating the precise
name of the chemicals concerned.
After consideration we will give you specific advice.
6. Storage, cleaning, maintenance
Storage : a product must be stored loosely packed, in a well-ventilated
place, away from direct light, extreme temperatures and corrosive or
aggressive substances.
Cleaning: a soiled product must be washed and rinsed in water. Do not
wash with a pressure-hose.
Helmets: wash in water without solvents. For washing webbing straps,
use soap or a cleaning product for delicate fabrics. Textile products:
wash, by hand or in a machine, with a cleaning product for delicate
fabrics and rinse in water (maximum temperature 30° C). Grease
stains may be removed with trichloroethylene.
Drying: Allow to dry in a dark, well-ventilated place and away from any
source of direct heat. Webbing which has been wet then dried may
shrink very slightly.
Care of metallic products: a drop of oil regularly applied to the mecha-
nism
(pin, spring...) ensures better operation.
7. Disinfection
If it is necessary to disinfect the product, use a disinfectant that is
compatible with the materials used in our products.
Use in a solution diluted with clean water at a maximum temperature
of 30° C. Allow to soak for an hour,
then rinse thoroughly in clean water and dry (see paragraph on
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cleaning).
8. Temperature
Use and stock our products within the temperature ranges given below:
Helmets: ECRIN from -30° C to +50° C,
METEOR from -20° C to +35° C
Textile products: from -40 C to +80° C
Metallic products: from -40 C to +80° C
9. Lifetime =
length of time in storage + length of time in use
Length of time in storage (in favourable conditions):
Helmets, harnesses, webbing slings and lanyards: 5 years
Metallic products: no limitation.
Maximum length of time in use (without taking account of wear):
Helmets and harnesses: 5 years
Webbing slings and lanyards: 3 years
Metallic products: no limitation.
The operational lifetime depends on the intensity of use. It is difficult to
give a precise lifetime because this depends on the environment where
it is used. Certain environments considerably increase the amount of
wear: marine or sandy environments, or where chemicals are present.
However wear or damage could occur on the first use which reduces
the lifetime of the product to that one single use.
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 occa-
sional use.
10. 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,
modifications 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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