Notice ECRIN ROC A01 réf. : A015100I (240309)
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(EN) ENGLISH
You should know
Activities at height carry a serious risk of head injuries from falling
objects and impacts with stationary objects. Wearing a helmet reduces
this risk substantially, and one should of course be worn. Beyond the
standard requirements, given blows of extreme violence, the helmet
plays its ultimate role by absorbing the maximum amount of energy
possible by deforming sometimes to the breaking-point.
Inspection, points to verify
Before each use, verify the condition of the shell (no cracks or
deformities...), the attachment of the headband to the shell, and the
operation of the chin strap and headband adjustments.
WARNING a major impact can cause invisible internal damage to your
helmet and significantly reduce its protective properties. Immediately
retire your helmet after a major impact.
Find more details about PPE inspection procedures on the Petzl PPE
CDROM or at www.petzl.com.
If you have any doubt about the condition of this product, contact Petzl.
Instructions for use
Fitting
For a good fit, begin by fitting to head size by using the adjustment on
the right, adjust the nape strap by means of the adjuster on the left. The
chin strap is provided with a quick adjust buckle which may be adjusted
on or off the head.
Precautions
Do not expose helmet to extreme heat (e.g. left in a vehicle parked in
the sun).
Modifications
Any modifications may impair the effectiveness of the product and
reduce the protection it provides (strength, electrical insulation etc.).
You must not apply stickers or paint to the outside of the product as
their chemical components could in the long term affect the physical
properties of the product.
General information
Important notice: specific training is essential before use
Read this notice carefully and keep all instructions and information
on the proper use and field of application of the product(s). Only
the techniques shown in the diagrams that are not crossed out
are authorized. All other uses are excluded: danger of death. A few
examples of misuse and forbidden uses are also represented (shown in
the crossed out diagrams or with the “skull and crossbones” symbol).
Many other types of misuse exist and it is impossible to enumerate or
even imagine all of them. In case of doubt or difficulty in understanding,
contact Petzl.
Activities at height are dangerous and may lead to severe injury or even
death. 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 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.
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.
Personal protective equipment (PPE) is to be used only on or with
energy absorbing systems (for example dynamic ropes, energy
absorbers, etc). Verify that this product is compatible with the other
components of your system. See the instructions specific
to the products. To prolong the life of this product, care is necessary,
when transporting as well as when using it. Avoid impacts, or rubbing
against abrasive surfaces
or sharp edges.
It is up to the user to foresee situations requiring rescue in case of
difficulties encountered while using this product.
Major fall and impact
Do not continue to use this product after a major fall or a major impact
(fall of the product or impact on the product). Even though no external
signs may be visible, a deformation may restrict its operation or internal
damage may have occurred, thus reducing its strength. Do not hesitate
to contact Petzl in case of doubt.
Checking = safety
Do not hesitate to scrap a product showing signs of wear which might
affect its strength, or restrict its operation. For your safety we advise
you to adopt a 3-level checking schedule.
- Before and after each use it is necessary to check the condition of the
product.
- During use, it is important to regularly monitor the condition of the
product and of its connections to the other elements of the system.
- A more thorough inspection must be carried out by a competent
inspector (approximately every 3 months).
For more safety and better control of your equipment, we advise you to
keep an «inspection record» for each product.
It is preferable to personally issue each user of PPE with his or her own
set of equipment.
Maximum lifetime of Petzl products: 10 years, taking
into account the development of new techniques and the
compatibility of products with other products
This lifetime depends on the intensity, the frequency of use and the
environment where the product is used.
1. In exceptional circumstances, wear or damage could occur on the
first use which reduces the lifetime of the product to that one single
use.
2. Certain environmental elements will considerably accelerate wear:
salt, sand, snow, ice, moisture, chemicals, etc (list not exhaustive).
3. For sewn slings, lanyards and energy absorbers, because of their
vulnerability to wear and frequent contact with abrasive and/or cutting
surfaces (e.g. anchors), their average lifetime is 6 months intensive use,
12 months normal use, 10 years maximum for occasional use.
Petzl recommends these products undergo an in-depth inspection every
3 months. If the check is passed, use is approved for
another 3 months.
Guarantee
This product is guaranteed for 3 years against any faults in materials
or manufacture. Exclusions from the guarantee: normal wear and
tear, oxidation, modifications or alterations, incorrect storage, poor
maintenance, damage due to accidents, to negligence, or to improper
or incorrect usage.
Responsibility
Petzl is not responsible for the consequences, direct, indirect or
accidental, or any other type of damage befalling or resulting fromthe
use of its products.