PETZL RIG D021AA Technische Mitteilung Seite 8

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These instructions explain how to correctly use your equipment. Only
certain techniques and uses are described.
The warning symbols inform you of some potential dangers related to
the use of your equipment, but it is impossible to describe them all.
Check Petzl.com for updates and additional information.
You are responsible for heeding each warning and using your
equipment correctly. Any misuse of this equipment will create
additional dangers. Contact Petzl if you have any doubts or difficulty
understanding these instructions.
1. Field of application
Personal protective equipment (PPE) used for fall protection from
height.
This product meets the requirements of Regulation (EU) 2016/425 on
personal protective equipment. The EU declaration of conformity is
available at Petzl.com.
Self-braking descender/belay device.
This product must not be pushed beyond its limits, nor be used for
any purpose other than that for which it is designed.
Responsibility
WARNING
Activities involving the use of this equipment are
inherently dangerous.
You are responsible for your own actions, decisions and
safety.
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.
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.
You are responsible for your actions, your decisions and your safety
and you assume the consequences of same. If you are not able, or
not in a position to assume this responsibility, or if you do not fully
understand the Instructions for Use, do not use this equipment.
2. Nomenclature
(1) Moving side plate, (2) Gate, (3) Axle, (4) Cam, (5) Brake plate, (6)
Handle, (7) Attachment hole, (8) Brake side of the rope.
Handle positions:
a. Stop position (load blocked, handle stowed to prevent accidental
snagging).
b. Descent (the handle gradually releases the block).
c. Storage (handle stowed for transport).
Principal materials:
Aluminum alloy, stainless steel.
3. Inspection, points to verify
Your safety depends upon the integrity of your equipment.
Petzl recommends a detailed inspection by a competent person at
least once every 12 months (depending on current regulations in your
country, and your conditions of usage). WARNING: your intensity
of use may cause you to inspect your PPE more frequently. Follow
the procedures described at Petzl.com. Record the results on your
PPE inspection form: type, model, manufacturer contact info, serial
number or individual number, dates: manufacture, purchase, first use,
next periodic inspection; problems, comments, inspector's name
and signature.
Before each use
Verify the absence of any deformation, cracks, marks, wear,
corrosion on the product (side plates, axles, rivets, cam, brake plates,
attachment hole). Check the condition of the safety gate and verify that
it works properly (return spring, complete closure). Check the condition
of the handle and verify that it works properly (cam drive, return
spring). Check the cam's mobility.
During use
It is important to regularly monitor the condition of the product and its
connections to the other equipment in the system. Make sure that all
items of equipment are correctly positioned with respect to each other.
WARNING: blocking performance and the braking effect vary
depending on the condition of the rope and the conditions of usage
(e.g. diameter, wear, dirt, moisture, rain, ice). For each rope, before
use, you must familiarize yourself with blocking performance and the
braking effect.
Beware of rubbing or contact with any external object that could
interfere with device function (e.g. free rotation of the device, of the
cam, of the handle).
The use of gloves is recommended to avoid any burn risk when
touching the device or the rope, during or after the descent.
4. Compatibility
Verify that this product is compatible with the other elements of the
system in your application (compatible = good functional interaction).
Equipment used with your RIG must meet current standards in your
country (e.g. EN 1497 or EN 813 harnesses).
The safety gate allows the moving side plate to be opened and
the rope to be installed without removing the connector. The RIG
can therefore be used with the CAPTIV positioning bar to optimize
connector positioning.
5. Function principle and test
The RIG blocks the rope in one direction and allows the rope to slide
in the other direction.
The rope friction in the cam groove causes the cam to rotate, which
blocks the rope by pinching it against the brake plate.
Blocking can be gradually released by operating the handle (always
hold the brake side of the rope).
WARNING: any excessive pull on the handle can cause a loss of
control.
A test must be carried out before each use to help ensure correct rope
installation and to verify that the RIG is functioning properly.
AUTO-LOCK system
The AUTO-LOCK system blocks the load automatically and returns the
handle to the stop position.
6. RIG installation
Install a locking carabiner on the RIG for attachment to the harness
or anchor.
6a. Connection to the harness
Open the moving side plate and raise the handle slightly to allow the
cam to move. Install the rope around the cam in the direction indicated
by the icons marked on the device. Close the moving side plate,
making sure that the safety gate closes completely. Each time the rope
is installed, check that the rope blocks in the desired direction.
6b. Connection to an anchor
Open the moving side plate and raise the handle slightly to allow the
cam to move. Install the rope around the cam in the direction indicated
by the icons marked on the device. Close the moving side plate,
making sure that the safety gate closes completely. Each time the rope
is installed, check that the rope blocks in the desired direction. Pass
the rope through a directional carabiner on the anchor.
7. Rope access
EN 12841: 2006 type C
Descender for progression on rope.
Working load limit: 150 kg for a single person; usage up to 200 kg is
possible for two people in a rescue situation.
Ropes tested during the EU EN 12841 type C certification:
- Petzl CLUB 10 mm.
- Teufelberger KM III 11.5 mm.
To reduce the risk of a fall or pendulum, keep the rope between the
RIG and the anchor as tight and as vertical as possible.
Devices of type B and C are designed for progression on rope; they
must be used together with a type A belay system (e.g. ASAP). When
the full weight of the user is on the safety rope, it becomes a work
rope and so must be used with another safety rope.
TECHNICAL NOTICE - RIG
8. Descender
EN 341: 2011 class A / GB/T 38230-2019
- Maximum energy of descent 7.5 MJ.
Energy = user weight x gravity x length of descent x number of
descents.
- Ropes tested, working load limit, maximum descent: see diagrams.
- Minimum load: 30 kg.
- To reduce the risk of a fall or pendulum, keep the rope between the
RIG and the user as tight and as vertical as possible.
- Protect the RIG from surrounding environmental conditions if it is left
installed on the anchor between inspections.
- Install the RIG on the anchor in a way that does not interfere with
the descent.
- Control the speed of descent: a loss of control can be difficult to
correct.
- The RIG can overheat and damage the rope in a descent that is too
long or too fast.
- Make sure there is no obstacle that can interfere with the descent.
- Under the EN 341 standard, the RIG is designed for rescue use only.
- Specifications of ropes tested:
Nylon and polyester ropes.
1. Sheath slippage (%)
2. Elongation (%)
3. Mass of the sheath (%)
4. Mass of the core material (%)
5. Mass per unit length (g/m)
6. Shrinkage (%)
ANSI / ASSP Z359.9-2021
Maximum descent height: 200 m.
The RIG can be used for multiple successive descents by ensuring
that the device does not overheat.
Refer to ANSI Z359.9 standard and any applicable regulations.
The anchor point for the descent system should preferably be located
above the user's position and should meet the requirements of
applicable standards and regulations.
Connections to anchors must be done in a way that does not reduce
the anchor strength, and that avoids any accidental movement of the
system during use. Perform a tension test on the connection before
applying the full load.
Rope tested during the Z359.9-2021 certification:
- Petzl AXIS 11 mm.
9. Belay device/descender
EN 15151-1: 2012 type 6
Belay device with variable friction function for belaying in climbing and
similar activities.
Use only ropes in the diameter range indicated as compatible. A rope's
rated diameter has a tolerance of up to 0.2 mm. The diameter of a
rope and its characteristics can vary depending on usage.
Certification tests are carried out with an 80 kg mass.
10. Usage on a harness
10a. Descending
Gradually pull the handle to allow the rope to slide, always holding the
brake side of the rope.
10b. Extra friction
Add friction if you have difficulty controlling speed, if the rope is new or
slippery, or for any use with a heavy load or with two people.
To add friction, pass the rope through an extra carabiner connected
to the RIG's carabiner.
10c. Stop position
Before letting go of the rope, make sure the handle has properly
returned to the stop position.
Beware of any rubbing against the structure or equipment that
could prevent the return of the handle. If the handle is not in the
stop position, it is exposed to accidental snagging that can cause
unblocking.
10d. Occasional ascent
The RIG can be slid up the rope at any time, without manipulating
the handle.
10e. Always hold the brake side of the rope when the
climber is moving
10f. Giving slack
While holding the brake side of the rope, press the cam with your
thumb to allow the rope to slide. Pull the rope with the other hand.
10g. Lowering
Gradually pull the handle to allow the rope to slide, always holding the
brake side of the rope.
11. Usage on an anchor
The brake side of the rope must pass through a directional carabiner
on the anchor.
11a. Lowering
Gradually pull the handle to allow the rope to slide, always holding the
brake side of the rope.
11b. Giving slack
While holding the brake side of the rope, press the cam with your
thumb to allow the rope to slide. Pull the rope with the other hand.
11c. Stop position
Before letting go of the rope, make sure the handle has properly
returned to the stop position.
Beware of any rubbing against the structure or equipment that
could prevent the return of the handle. If the handle is not in the
stop position, it is exposed to accidental snagging that can cause
unblocking.
12. Limitations on use
These Instructions for Use specify the essential limits to be observed
for proper descender function, for example: mass, length, speed,
compatible ropes.
Other factors can come into play, such as the condition of the rope
(new ropes are often slippery), or the temperature of use (high heat
reduces braking effectiveness).
The descender functions optimally under average use
conditions. Performance will degrade if use conditions
approach the essential limits.
Under these extreme use conditions, there is a risk of
losing control of the descent and/or damaging the rope.
You must be more alert and not hesitate to take special precautions
(e.g. add friction, reduce speed, split the descent into shorter sections
using intermediate anchors).
13. Additional information
- The RIG is not suitable for use in a fall-arrest system.
- Any dynamic overload can damage the rope.
- You must have a rescue plan and the means to rapidly implement it
in case of difficulties encountered while using this equipment.
- The anchor point for the system should preferably be located above
the user's position and meet EN 795 requirements (12 kN minimum
strength).
- In a fall-arrest system, it is essential to check the required clearance
below the user before each use, in order to avoid hitting the ground or
an obstacle in the event of a fall.
- Make sure that the anchor point is correctly positioned, in order to
limit the risk and the length of a fall.
- A fall-arrest harness is the only device allowable for supporting the
body in a fall-arrest system.
- When using multiple items of equipment, a dangerous situation can
arise in which the safety function of an item of equipment can be
affected by the safety function of another item of equipment.
- WARNING - DANGER: ensure 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.
- The Instructions for Use for each item of equipment used in
conjunction with this product must be followed.
- The Instructions for Use must be provided to the user of this
equipment, in the language of the country where the equipment is
used.
- Keep the Instructions for Use in a permanent file for reference after
removing them from the equipment.
- Make sure the markings on the product are legible.
When to retire your equipment:
WARNING: an exceptional event can lead you to retire a product
after only one use (depending on the type and intensity of usage, and
the environment of usage, for example: harsh environments, marine
environments, sharp edges, extreme temperatures, chemicals).
A product must be retired when:
- It has exceeded its lifespan.
- It has been subjected to a major fall or load.
- It fails to pass inspection. You have any doubt as to its reliability.
- You do not know its full usage history (e.g. an illegible product
marking).
- It becomes obsolete (for example, due to changes in legislation,
standards, technique or incompatibility with other equipment).
Destroy these products to prevent further use.
Icons:
A. Unlimited lifespan - B. Acceptable temperatures - C.
Usage precautions - D. Cleaning - E. Drying - F. Storage/
transport - G. Maintenance - H. Modifications/repairs
(prohibited outside of Petzl facilities, except replacement
parts) - I. Questions/contact
3-year guarantee
Against any material or manufacturing defect. Exclusions: normal wear
and tear, oxidation, modifications or alterations, incorrect storage, poor
maintenance, negligence, uses for which this product is not designed.
Warning symbols
1. Situation presenting an imminent risk of serious injury or death.
2. Exposure to a potential risk of accident or injury. 3. Important
information on the functioning or performance of your product. 4.
Equipment incompatibility.
Traceability and markings
a. Body controlling the manufacture of this PPE - b. Notified body
performing the EU type examination - c. Traceability: datamatrix - d.
Rope diameter and working load limit - e. Serial number - f. Year
of manufacture - g. Month of manufacture - h. Batch number - i.
Individual identifier - j. Standards - k. Read the Instructions for
Use carefully - l. Model identification - m. Direction of the rope - n.
Maximum descent length and operating temperature - o. Handle
positions - p. NFPA/ANSI/ASSP certification body - q. Manufacturer
address
D0007600H (180124)
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