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Only the techniques
shown in the
diagrams that are not
Rope access descent.
crossed out and/or do
EN 12841 type C rope adjuster.
not display a skull and
Evacuating one or more persons.
crossbones symbol
EN 341: 1997 type A rescue descender.
are authorized. Check
Belaying
our Web site regularly
This product must not be loaded beyond its
to fi nd the latest
versions of these
strength rating, nor be used for any purpose
documents:
other than that for which it is designed.
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WARNING
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Activities involving the use of this equipment
if you have any
are inherently dangerous.
doubt or diffi culty
You are responsible for your own actions and
understanding these
decisions.
documents.
Before using this equipment, you must:
- Read and understand all instructions for use.
- Get specifi c training in its proper use.
- Become acquainted with its capabilities and
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Nomenclature of parts
(1) Moving side plate,
E
(2) Friction plate, (3) Hinge,
C
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(4) Cam, (5) Anti-error catch,
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(6) Fixed side plate, (7) Handle,
(8) Horizontal movement button,
(9) Safety gate, (10) Screw for
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locking the sideplates and safety
D
D
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gate for rescue kit.
4
A
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Terminology :
5
6
7
Brake hand
8
3
Inspection, points to verify
ATTENTION
A
ATTENTION
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Compatibility
For all of your applications, verify
the compatibility of this product with
the other elements of your system
(compatibility = good functional
interaction).
Ropes
WARNING, certain ropes may be
slippery: new ropes, small diameter
ropes, wet or frozen ropes, etc.
Contact Petzl if you are uncertain
about the compatibility of your
equipment.
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I'D S D200S0/D200SN
Field of application
E
E
C
C
C
E
C
C
D
D
D
D
B
B
B
B
A
A
A
Braking side
of the rope
Before each use
- Verify that it is free of
any cracks, deformation,
corrosion, etc.
- Make sure the cam is not
worn out; when the cam groove
becomes worn all the way to
the wear indicator, discontinue
use of the I'D (see diagram).
- Check the moving side plate
for deformation or excessive
play: if the side plate can pass
over the head of the cam axle,
discontinue use of the I'D (see
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diagram).
- Check the locking
components (safety catch,
locking screw, axle) and the
operation of the springs in the
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Working principle
When the rope becomes taut (suspension or fall), the I'D pivots on the carabiner (1)
and the cam pinches and brakes the rope (2). By holding the braking side of the rope,
the brake hand helps engage the cam.
D205001H (030610)
limitations.
- Understand and accept the risks involved.
Failure to heed any of these warnings may
result in severe injury or death.
Responsibility
WARNING, specifi c training in the activities
defi ned in the fi eld of application 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
E
Handle positions:
E
(a) Transport,
(b) Work positioning,
(c) Descent,
(d) Panic brake,
(e) Belaying.
B
B
A
A
Principal materials:
aluminum alloy (side
plates), stainless steel
(cam), chrome-plated
steel (anti-error
catch), nylon (handle).
cam, the safety catch and of
the safety cam.
- Verify that the horizontal
movement button springs
back out after it is pressed
(position c).
During each use
Make sure that all pieces of
equipment in the system are
correctly positioned with
respect to each other.
It is important to regularly
monitor the condition of the
product and its connections
to the other equipment in the
system.
Do not allow anything to
interfere with the operation of
the device or its components
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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.
(cam, catch, etc.). Keep foreign
objects out of the I'D.
To reduce the risk of a free
fall, the rope between the I'D
and the anchor must always
be taut.
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.
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