PETZL Corax C51 Handbuch Seite 4

ENGLISH
Checking, points to verify
Before each use, check the condition of the
webbing at the tie-in point,
of the adjustment buckles, and of the safety
stitchings. Check for cuts, wear and damage
caused by use (look out for cut or torn threads).
Check that the buckles operate correctly.
Instructions for use
Diagram 1. Adjustments
The user must carry out movements and a test
suspension in the equipment in order to be sure
that it is correctly sized and will give a sufficient
level of comfort for the intended use.
Diagram 2. Tying in
A. Double tie-in point: adjustment is possible by
varying the size of the loop of the tie-in knot.
B. Single tie-in point.
C. Warning: tie in using a locked carabiner only if
there is no risk of a fall, when top-roping or on
a glacier. Never use this tie-in method if there is
a risk of falling as the carabiner may be loaded
across the gate.
Diagram 3. Techniques
A. Belaying.
B. Abseil descent.
C. Self-protection on a fixed rope using a rope
clamp / grab.
Diagram 4. Specific use
The sit harness may be used with a chest
harness.
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 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.
To prolong the life of this product, care in
transport and in use is necessary. Avoid impacts,
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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 and of its
connections to the other elements of the system.
Periodically, a more thorough inspection must
be carried out by a competent inspector,
approximately every three months.
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 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. Lifetime = length of time in storage +
length of time in use
Length of time in storage for a harness
(under favourable conditions) 5 years.
Maximum length of time in use for a harness
(without taking account of wear) 5 years.
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.
6. PETZL 3 year guarantee
This product is guaranteed for 3 years against
any faults in materials or manufacture. Exclusions
from the guarantee: normal wear and tear,
modifications or alterations, incorrect storage,
damage due to accidents, to negligence, or for
use in a way for which the product was not
intended.
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.