Petzl ASAP LOCK Notice Technique page 6

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These Instructions for Use (text and diagrams) explain the only correct uses of this
product.
The warnings provide information on common misuses of this product, but it is
impossible to imagine or describe all possible misuses. Check Petzl.com for updates
and additional information.
You are responsible for heeding each warning and using your equipment correctly.
Failure to follow these Instructions for Use exactly may result in serious injury or death.
Contact Petzl if you have any doubts or difficulty understanding these Instructions for
Use.
1. Field of application
Personal protective equipment (PPE) used for fall protection from height.
ASAP LOCK: mobile fall arrester for rope, with locking function.
EN 12841 type A: rope adjustment device for the safety rope. Backup device for a rope
access system, to be used in conjunction with a type B or C progression device.
EN 353-2: mobile fall arrester for use on a flexible lifeline. Primary belay device in a
fall-arrest system.
This product must not be pushed beyond its limits. This product must not be used for
any purpose other than those described in Petzl instructions.
Responsibility
WARNING!
Activities for which this product is intended are inherently dangerous and
may lead to serious injury or death from falls, falling objects, or environmental
hazards.
You are responsible for your own actions, decisions and safety.
Before using this product, you must:
- Read and understand all Instructions for Use for this product, and for any equipment
used with it.
- Get specific training in the use of this product and associated equipment and in
managing the risks of the intended activities.
- Become acquainted with its capabilities and limitations.
- Understand and accept the risks involved.
Failure to follow all instructions and warnings may result in serious 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) Frame, (2) Clevis, (3) Screw, (4) Connection pin, (5) Spacer, (6) Safety catches, (7)
Arm, (8) Arm axle, (9) Locking wheel, (10) Locking button, (11) STRING.
Principal materials: aluminum alloy (frame, arm), stainless steel (locking wheel, clevis),
polyester, nylon (ropes).
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).
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
ASAP LOCK: verify that the absorber is correctly installed on the clevis, and that the
screw is properly tightened.
Verify the absence of any deformation, cracks, nicks, wear or corrosion (on the
frame, wheel, arm and clevis). Make sure the screw is securely tightened (e.g. correct
installation, lack of play).
Verify the condition of the safety catches, and that their return spring works.
Verify that the arm pivots on the axle, and that the return spring works. Verify that the
locking wheel is clean and that the teeth are not worn out. WARNING! If one or more
teeth are missing, do not use the ASAP LOCK.
If the teeth are dirty, see the paragraph on Cleaning, maintenance. Verify that the
locking wheel rotates smoothly, through one complete revolution in both directions.
Rope: check the condition of the rope according to the manufacturer's instructions.
The rope must be retired if it has held a fall, if the core seems deformed, or if the sheath
is damaged or stained.
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.
Beware of foreign objects that can prevent the locking wheel from pressing against
the rope, or from turning. Protect your ASAP LOCK from splashes while working (e.g.
paint, cement). Make sure that the locking wheel is always engaged on the rope.
4. Compatibility
This product is part of a safety system. Verify that this product is compatible with the
other equipment used with it.
Equipment used with your ASAP LOCK must meet current standards in your country
(e.g. EN 361 harnesses in Europe).
Harness
Connect your ASAP LOCK's energy absorber to a fall-arrest attachment point on your
harness.
Energy-absorbing lanyard
Use the ASAP LOCK only with compatible Petzl energy absorbers:
- ASAP'SORBER 20 and 40.
- ASAP'SORBER AXESS.
The energy absorber must not be extended (one connector maximum: 12 cm
maximum length).
Rope, EN 12841 type A usage
Use the ASAP LOCK with 10-13 mm EN 1891 type A low stretch kernmantle ropes.
Ropes tested during the EU EN 12841 type A certification:
- Petzl CLUB 10 mm.
- Teufelberger KM III 13 mm.
Rope, EN 353-2 usage
Use the ASAP LOCK only with the ropes tested during the EU EN 353-2: 2002
certification:
- Petzl PARALLEL 10.5 mm.
- Petzl AXIS 11 mm.
- Petzl ASAP'AXIS 11 mm.
5. Working Principle
At moderate speeds, the locking wheel turns freely in both directions. When a rapid
downward movement occurs, the locking wheel stops rotating and the rope is blocked
by being pinched between the wheel and the frame.
Locking function: the integrated locking function allows the user to immobilize the
device in order to reduce the length of a fall.
TECHNICAL NOTICE ASAP LOCK CE
6. ASAP LOCK setup, and function test
Preparation:
Use only your ASAP LOCK's original screw. Apply threadlock to the screw before
assembly.
Install the energy absorber and close the clevis. Tighten, check the correct positioning
of the axle and the screw tightness.
To ensure proper performance of your device, the screw must be correctly installed and
tightened to the indicated torque. Using a torque wrench is the only way to verify that
the tightening torque is correct.
Attachment to the harness:
Frequent connection: use a TRIACT-LOCK EN 362 locking connector with a system
that helps orient it to load the major axis (e.g. STRING, CAPTIV).
Semi-permanent connection: use a semi-permanent connector, closed with a tool (e.g.
RING OPEN, SWIVEL OPEN, quick link).
Installation: open the safety catches to place the rope in the frame, close the catches
to engage the locking wheel on the rope.
WARNING! The ASAP LOCK is a directional device and locks in only one direction.
Danger of death if the ASAP LOCK is positioned upside down on the rope.
Perform a function test for each installation.
Unlocking: after the function test, unlock the wheel to enable normal movement on
the rope.
Locking function: use the wheel's locking button to prevent the ASAP LOCK from
moving downward on the rope. WARNING! In the case of accidental suspension on a
locked ASAP LOCK, it cannot be unlocked while under load.
7. Precautions for use
Possible to create a travel-stop by tying a knot in the rope.
As you progress, regularly check that the rope is sliding properly in the ASAP LOCK to
avoid creating a loop of slack that could increase the potential fall distance.
A dynamic overload can damage the rope. If the ASAP LOCK's rope is loaded, the user
must be equipped with another backup system.
Usage on an incline
WARNING! In the event of a slow slide on a low-angle roof, for example, the ASAP
LOCK may not activate immediately. Be sure to tie a stopper knot in the rope if there is
a risk of hitting an obstacle.
8. Clearance
Clearance is the minimum amount of clear space below the user that prevents the user
from hitting an obstacle in the event of a fall.
Clearance takes into account:
- The length of the fall.
- The ASAP LOCK's stopping distance.
- The tearing length of the energy absorber.
- The average height of the user.
- A safety margin of 1 meter.
The rope's elasticity (E) varies according to the situation and must be added to your
clearance calculation.
For more information, see the ASAP LOCK technical tips at Petzl.com.
The values presented are based on theoretical estimations and on fall tests using a
rigid mass.
In a fall-arrest system, take into account the length of any connectors that will have an
effect on the fall distance.
9. Cleaning, maintenance
Avoid getting any liquid inside the locking wheel's mechanism.
To clean the locking wheel teeth, using a solvent is not recommended, but is possible if
applied with a brush, taking care to avoid getting any solvent in the mechanism.
10. Additional information
This product meets the requirements of Regulation (EU) 2016/425 on personal
protective equipment. The EU declaration of conformity is available at Petzl.com.
- 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
An exceptional event can lead you to retire a product after only one use (depending on,
for example, the type and intensity of use, the environment of use: 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/disinfection - 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. Meets PPE regulatory requirements. Notified body performing the EU type
examination - b. Number of the notified body responsible for the production control of
this PPE - c. Traceability: datamatrix - d. Rope compatibility - 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 - n. ANSI/ASSP certification body - o. Manufacturer address
B0002200K (140225)
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