Petzl P58 Notice page 4

ENGLISH
Important : Specific training is essential before
use
Read this notice carefully before use. This technical notice illustrates
ways of using this product. Only the techniques shown are advised,
all other uses are excluded : danger of death. In case of doubt or
problem of understanding the use of this product, please 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 safety is your own
responsibility.
You personally assume all risks and responsibilities for all damage,
injury or death which may occur during or following wrong 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.
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.
This product is personal protective equipment (PPE). To be used
only on or with energy absorbing systems, such as UIAA 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 rubbing against abrasive surfaces or sharp edges.
Safety = verification
- It is not necessary to allocate this product to a sole user.
- Before and after each use it is necessary to check
the condition of the product. Do not hesitate to scrap a
product showing signs of wear which might affect its strength.
- Any modification or repair outside our production facilities
is forbidden.
- It is up to the user to foresee situations requiring rescue in case of
difficulties encountered while using this product.
Major falls
Do not continue to use this product after a major fall : even though
no visible signs are possible, internal damage may have occurred,
thus reducing its strength and its margin of safety. Do not hesitate to
contact PETZL in case of doubt.
Cleaning, maintenance, storage
A dirty product should be washed and rinsed in clean
water, then dried.
It must not be put in contact with corrosive or aggressive materials,
or stored at extreme temperatures. Check that the parts turn freely.
Regular oiling will ensure proper functioning.
Chemicals
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 chemical products, please contact us, stating the
precise name of the chemicals concerned. After study we will give
you an appropriate reply.
Lifetime
Wet conditions, ice and temperatures between -30° C and +80° C
will not affect the strength of this product.
It is known that equipment deteriorates progressively with use. It
is difficult to give a precise lifetime because it depends on the
environment where it is used (mountains, sea, cave, canyon, sand
etc). However wear or damage could occur on the first use which
limits its life to that use. Surface damage, corrosive wear, mechanical
wear, or impairment of the mechanical function of the product is
easily observed. In addition to the checks before and after each use,
a detailed inspection must be carried out by a competent person
every 12 months. For more security and better control of your
equipment, we advise you to keep an inspection record for each
product or batch of products (record sheet herewith).
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.
Note : Canyoning and caving increase the rate of wear considerably.
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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