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All hauling and positioning forces are concentrated on the work rope. The belay rope is set up and kept taut enough to hold the load in the event of anchor or work rope failure.
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The two ropes have the same function and work in parallel: each rope supports half the load.
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A product must be retired when:
Destroy retired equipment to prevent further use.
Legislative Compliance requires inspection and documentation of all PPE and Rescue Equipment. This must be completed by a Competent Inspector. We utilize our comprehensive PPE-management system to ensure, in part:
For plastic or textile products, the maximum lifetime is ten years from the date of manufacture (See: How can I find out the age of my Petzl PPE?.)
The lifespan of metal products is not limited.
Warning: An unusual event may require you to retire a product after only one use. This may involve the type and intensity of use, or the environment in which it is used: aggressive environments, sharps, extreme temperatures, chemicals...
PPE is Personal Protective Equipment, equipment worn or carried by the user.
PPE is classified in three categories:
Category 1: minor hazards, light mechanical impacts, solar radiation
Category 2 : serious hazards
Category 3 : major or deadly hazards
PPE helps protect a person from deadly or serious health hazards. It includes all equipment designed for protection from long falls: rope clamps, descenders, harnesses, lanyards, webbing, slings, ropes, energy absorbers, carabiners, pulleys, swivels, rigging plates, ice axes, snow stakes and pitons. It excludes anchor points that are an integral part of a structure.
All our PPE products are identified by a serial number. This number may be marked in a number of ways: laser, engraving, label, etc. It allows us to identify our products. To find out the year of manufacture, refer to this detailed serial number in the following manner: Example for recent PPE: 09 365 AB 1 234
Clean and dry your equipment, if necessary. Store your equipment in a temperate, dry place protected from UV rays and chemicals.
In addition to the inspection before each use, an in-depth inspection of your PPE must be carried out by a competent inspector. The frequency of the in-depth inspection must be governed by applicable legislation, and the type and intensity of use. Petzl recommends an inspection at least once every 12 months. To help maintain product traceability, do not remove any markings or labels.
The chemical make-up of markers, paints, adhesive tapes, and stickers may be incompatible with nylon or polyester. These chemicals can weaken the fibers and alter the structure and strength of textile products.
As a precaution, Petzl recommends using the identification label, or the end of the non-load bearing excess webbing, to mark a product.
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