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Instructions for use
WORK POSITIONING LANYARD. CE 0197
EN 358
Any lubricant which contacts the rope as it passes
through the device will limit the effectiveness of the
braking action.
PORTABLE HORIZONTAL LIFELINE. EN 795
Class C
The GRILLON L52...is a portable lifeline which must
not be permanently installed in the same way as a
permanent steel cable lifeline. Warning, must only be
installed by experts who have been trained in this
technique.
Diagram 1. Setting up
The GRILLON L52... must be used in combination
with EN 795 anchors and EN 362 connectors with
a minimum strength of 16 kN for the fixed points
(both at the ends and for the intermediate points).
Do not tie knots at the intermediate anchor points.
The distance between two anchor points must not
exceed 5 m. Stow away any unused rope. Maximum
inclination = 15°. Allow 1,2 m extra clearance to allow
for sag in the lifeline.
Diagram 2. Using the temporary lifeline
Only one person per span (between 2 intermediate
points) and two persons maximum on the
lifeline.Equipment must not be hung on the lifeline.
Where the fall may exceed 1m, EN 355 energy
absorbers must be used, attached to a fall arrest
harness. Care should be taken to ensure that the free
height under the user is sufficient to avoid obstacles
in the event of a fall.
General information
1. Important notice : Specific training is
essential before use
Read this notice carefully, it gives instructions for
the use of this product. Only the techniques shown
in the diagrams and not crossed out are authorised.
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 activities which
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.
2. 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 (see specific notice herewith).
Personal protective equipment (PPE) is to be used
only on or with energy absorbing systems (for
example 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 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.
3. 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. Periodically, a more
thorough inspection must be carried out by a
competent inspector: approximately every three
months for textile products and helmets,
approximately annually for metallic products.
You will find details of the checks to carry out in the
information which is specific to each product.
For more safety and better control of your equipment,
we advise you to keep an inspection record for each
product or batch of products.
It is preferable to personally issue each user of
P.P.E. such as helmets, impact absorbers or textile
products, with his or her own set of equipment to
ensure better traceability. On the other hand, it is not
necessary to personally issue metallic equipment or
anchors to a single user.
4. Major fall and impact
Do not continue to use this product after a
major fall (see specific notice) 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.
5. Dangerous products
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 these products, please contact us, stating the
precise name of the chemicals concerned. After
consideration we will give you specific advice.
6. Storage, cleaning, maintenance
Storage : a product must be stored loosely packed,
in a well-ventilated place, away from direct light,
extreme temperatures and corrosive or aggressive
substances.
Cleaning: a soiled product must be washed and
rinsed in water. Do not wash with a pressure-hose.
Helmets: wash in water without solvents. For
washing webbing straps, use soap or a cleaning
product for delicate fabrics. Textile products:
wash, by hand or in a machine, with a cleaning
product for delicate fabrics and rinse in water
(maximum temperature 30° C). Grease stains may be
removed with trichloroethylene.
Drying: Allow to dry in a dark, well-ventilated place
and away from any source of direct heat. Webbing
which has been wet then dried may shrink very
slightly.
Care of metallic products: a drop of oil regularly
applied to the mechanism (pin, spring...) ensures
better operation.
7. Disinfection
If it is necessary to disinfect the product, use a
disinfectant that is compatible with the materials used
in our products. Use in a solution diluted with clean
water at a maximum temperature of 30° C. Allow to
soak for an hour, then rinse thoroughly in clean water
and dry (see paragraph on cleaning).
8. Temperature
Use and stock our products within the temperature
ranges given below:
Helmets: ECRIN from -30° C to +50° C,
METEOR from -20° C to +35° C
Textile products: from -40 C to +80° C
Metallic products: from -40 C to +80° C
9. Lifetime = length of time in s length
of time in use
Length of time in storage (in favourable conditions):
Helmets, harnesses, webbing slings and lanyards:
5 years
Metallic products: no limitation.
Maximum length of time in use (without taking
account of wear):
Helmets and harnesses: 5 years
Webbing slings and lanyards: 3 years
Metallic products: no limitation.
The operational lifetime depends on the intensity
of use. It is difficult to give a precise lifetime
because this depends on the environment where it
is used. Certain environments considerably increase
the amount of wear: marine or sandy environments,
or where chemicals are present.
However wear or damage could occur on the first use
which reduces the lifetime of the product to that one
single use. For webbing slings and lanyards, because
of their direct contact with supporting structures and
the heavy demands that usage places on them, their
average operational lifetime is 6 months heavy use,
12 months normal use, 3 years maximum occasional
use.
10. 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. 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.
