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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).
Rope access harness with gated ventral point and integrated CROLL L rope clamp.
Nominal maximum load: 140 kg.
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
Chest harness:
(1) Dorsal attachment point, (2) Rear dorsal point adjustment buckle, (3) Front
shoulder strap adjustment buckles, (4) Sternal attachment point, (5) CROLL L
ventral rope clamp, (6) Cam, (7) Safety catch, (8) Elastic keepers for straps, (9)
Velcro keeper for ASAP'SORBER.
Seat harness:
(10) Gated ventral attachment point, (10a) Pin, (10b) Small metal D, (10c) Large
metal D, (10d) Seat attachment point, (10e) Key, (11) Waistbelt straps, (12) Leg
loops, (13) Side attachment points, (14) Rear restraint attachment point, (15)
DoubleBack PLUS adjustment buckles for straps, (15 bis) FAST LT automatic
buckles for leg loops, (16) Equipment loops, (17) Loops for TOOLBAG tool pouch,
(18) DoubleBack adjustment buckles for leg loop-waistbelt linking straps, (19) Loops
for CARITOOL tool holder.
Principal materials:
- Straps: polyester; adjustment buckles: steel; ventral attachment points: aluminum
and stainless steel.
- CROLL L: frame: aluminum alloy; cam: stainless steel.
3. Inspection, points to verify
Your safety is related to 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). 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
Harness
Check the webbing at the attachment points, at the adjustment buckles and at the
safety stitching. Be particularly careful to check for cut or loose threads.
Look for cuts, wear and damage due to use, to heat, to chemicals... Verify that the
DoubleBack, DoubleBack PLUS and FAST LT buckles function properly.
Gated ventral attachment point
Verify the absence of any cracks, deformation, corrosion... Verify the screws are
present and securely tightened.
CROLL L
On the product, verify the absence of any cracks, deformation, marks, wear,
corrosion...
Check the condition of the frame, the attachment holes, the cam and safety catch,
the springs and the cam axle.
Check the movement of the cam and the effectiveness of its spring.
Check the cam for fouled teeth.
During use
Regularly verify that the adjustment buckles are securely fastened. 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.
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 harness must meet current standards in your country
(e.g. EN 362 connectors).
Warning: verify that your connectors are compatible with the side attachment
points: risk of incompatibility of shape, or positioning constraint (e.g. large diameter
locking sleeve...).
Warning: lanyards having a sewn termination with plastic protector are not
compatible with the pin of the gated ventral attachment point.
5. Harness setup
- Be sure to correctly stow the excess webbing (folded flat) in the elastic keepers.
- Beware of foreign objects that could impede the operation of the FAST LT
automatic buckles (e.g. pebbles, sand, clothing...). Verify that they are correctly
fastened (see drawings).
Gated ventral attachment point
This point allows multiple pieces of equipment to be attached: a textile lanyard
without plastic protector and a PODIUM seat on the pin, a CROLL L rope clamp on
the small D, a descender on the large D.
The two screws must be present and securely tightened.
Carefully follow the instructions for assembly and disassembly: see indicative
arrows. It is not necessary to completely remove the screw to free the pin. If you
lose a screw, contact Petzl after-sales service.
Initial adjustment of the dorsal attachment point
Adjust the position of the dorsal attachment point to suit your body shape and size:
position it at the level of the shoulder blades.
Warning: adjustment of the rear leg loop-waistbelt linking straps is important if you
use the dorsal point.
Adjustment and suspension test
Your harness must be adjusted to fit snugly in order to reduce the risk of injury in
case of a fall.
You must move around and hang in the harness from each attachment point, with
your equipment, to verify that the harness fits properly, provides adequate comfort
for the intended use and that it is optimally adjusted.
TECHNICAL NOTICE ASTRO
6. Fall arrest harness
EN 361: 2002
Full-body harness for fall protection, component of a fall arrest system in
accordance with the EN 363 standard (personal fall protection systems).
6A. Sternal attachment point
6B. Dorsal attachment point
Only these points may be used to attach a fall arrest system, for example a mobile
fall arrester, an energy absorber, or other system described in the EN 363 standard.
For ease of identification, these points are marked with the letter 'A'.
Clearance: amount of free space below the user
The free space below the user must be sufficient to prevent the user from hitting
an obstacle in case of a fall. Specific details on calculating clearance are found in
the Instructions for Use of the other components (energy absorbers, mobile fall
arrester...).
7. Work positioning and restraint harness
EN 358: 1999
These attachment points must only be used to attach to a work positioning system
or a restraint system - maximum fall height: 0.6 m. See the Instructions for Use of
the lanyard used, for usage precautions. These attachment points are not designed
for fall arrest usage. It may be necessary to supplement work positioning or travel
restraint systems with collective or personal fall arrest systems.
7A. Gated ventral attachment point
7B. Waistbelt side attachment points
Always use the two side attachment points together, by linking them with a
positioning lanyard, in order to be comfortably supported by the waistbelt.
7C. Rear restraint attachment point
This rear waistbelt attachment is designed only for attachment of a restraint system
to prevent the user from entering an area where a fall is possible.
8. Seat harness
EN 813: 2008
Gated ventral attachment point
Designed for progression on rope and work positioning.
Use the ventral point to attach a descender, positioning lanyards or progression
lanyards.
This attachment point is not suitable for fall arrest.
9. CROLL L ventral rope clamp
EN 12841: 2006
The CROLL L is a type B rope adjustment device used for upward progression on
the work rope.
The CROLL L must be used with a type A backup device on the safety rope
(e.g. with an ASAP mobile fall arrester for rope).
- The CROLL L is not suitable for use in a fall arrest system.
- To meet the requirements of the EN 12841: 2006 type B standard, use 10-13
mm EN 1891 type A low stretch kernmantel ropes. (Note: certification testing was
performed using Petzl CLUB 10 mm and Teufelberger KM3 13 mm ropes.)
- Use a connecting assembly of maximum length 1 meter (lanyard + connectors
+ devices).
- Do not allow slack in the rope between the rope clamp and the anchor, to reduce
the risk of a fall.
When your body weight is on the work rope, make sure that the safety rope is not
loaded.
A dynamic overload can damage the safety rope.
Function principle and test
This rope clamp is a device for ascending rope. It slides along the rope in one
direction and locks in the other direction.
The cam's teeth initiate a clamping action that pinches the rope between the cam
and the frame. The slot in the cam allows mud to be evacuated.
Installing and removing the rope
Pull the safety catch down and lock it on the frame of the device. The cam is thus
held open.
Put the rope in the device. Observe the Up/Down indicator. Release the safety catch
so that the cam presses against the rope. In this position the safety catch helps
prevent involuntary opening of the cam.
To remove the rope, slide the device upwards on the rope and simultaneously pull
the cam back by operating the safety catch.
Ascending the rope
Use the CROLL L with another rope clamp (e.g. BASIC) and a foot-loop. Always
attach yourself to the second rope clamp with an appropriate lanyard.
Angled traverse situation
Starting on an angled rope: put a leg over the rope to make its angle parallel to the
CROLL L's rope channel.
Short descent
Slide the device slightly up the rope and simultaneously push down on the cam
with your index finger. Do not manipulate the safety catch because there is a risk of
accidentally opening the cam.
WARNING: for workers weighing over 100 kg, see the information on Solutions for
workers over 100 kg at Petzl.com.
10. Equipment loops
Equipment loops must only be used for equipment.
WARNING - DANGER: never use equipment loops for belaying, rappelling, tying-in,
or anchoring a person.
The Velcro keeper may be used to hold your mobile fall arrester's energy absorber
in a high position.
11. Accessories
A. Fall arrest lanyard connector-holder: to be used only as a connector holder for
unused lanyard ends.
B. In case of a fall, the connector holder releases the lanyard end connector so as
to avoid impeding deployment of the energy absorber.
PODIUM seat and the shackles for PODIUM seat.
Warning: this attachment point is not a fall arrest attachment point.
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12. Additional information
- 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 should meet the requirements of the EN 795 standard (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 any impact with the ground or with an obstacle
in case 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: 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.
- 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
(harsh environments, marine environments, sharp edges, extreme temperatures,
chemicals...).
A product must be retired when:
- It is over 10 years old and made of plastic or textiles.
- 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.
- When it becomes obsolete due to changes in legislation, standards, technique or
incompatibility with other equipment...
Destroy these products to prevent further use.
Icons:
A. Lifetime: 10 years - B. Marking - C. Acceptable temperatures - D. Usage
precautions - E. Cleaning/disinfection - F. Drying - G. Storage/transport - H.
Maintenance - I. Modifications/repairs (prohibited outside of Petzl facilities,
except replacement parts) - J. 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
CE type exam - c. Traceability: datamatrix - d. Sizing - 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.
Nominal maximum load
C0040100B (120917)
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