TECHNICAL NOTICE
I’D L
D0000800A (010616)
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Inspection, points to verify
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ATTENTION
Before each use
Verify there are no cracks,
deformation, corrosion...
- Check the cam for wear;
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 diagram).
- Check the locking
components (hinge)
and the operation of the
springs in the cam and the
anti-error catch. Verify that
the cam is fully mobile.
- Verify that the horizontal
movement button springs
back out after it is pressed
(position c).
During use
Make sure that all items
of equipment 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 (cam, anti-
error catch...). Beware of
foreign objects in the I’D.
The rope between the
rope adjuster and the
anchor must always be
taut to reduce the risk of
a free fall.
Consult the details of the
inspection procedure to be
carried out for each item
of PPE at Petzl.com/ppe.
Contact Petzl if there
is any doubt about the
condition of this product.
Compatibility
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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 brake side of the rope,
the brake hand helps engage the cam.
Working principle
For all of your applications, verify
the compatibility of this product with
the other elements of your system
(compatibility = good functional
interaction).
Ropes
Use only the recommended diameters
and types of synthetic rope. The
use of any other diameter/type of
rope changes the performance of
the device, especially the braking
effectiveness.
WARNING: certain ropes may be
slippery: new ropes, small diameter
ropes, wet or frozen ropes...
Contact Petzl if you are uncertain
about the compatibility of your
equipment.
Installing the rope
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Open the moving side plate.
Put the handle in position
(c) to open the cam. Insert
the rope as indicated by the
diagrams engraved on the
device. Close the moving
side plate.
Connect the I’D with a
locking carabiner.
WARNING: the moving
side plate must be properly
engaged on the cam axle
and on the carabiner.
6A. Device on the harness
6B. Device on an anchor
You must add friction
by redirecting the brake
side of the rope through a
carabiner.
Warning: the anti-error
catch can catch a rope that
is installed backwards, but
it does not eliminate all
possible errors.
6A.
6B.
