M34 TL Am’D TRIACT-LOCK M34503-B (251005)
(EN) ENGLISH
Double autolocking carabiner
- Connector, EN 362 : 2
004 class B
- Locking carabiner, EN 12
275 : 1998 Type K (via ferrata),
B (basic).
Limitations on use
This personal protective equipment (PPE) is used for
connecting two or more pieces of equipment together.
This connector can be used with personal fall protection
systems such as fall arrest systems, work positioning
systems, restraint systems and rescue systems. It can also be
used for climbing and mountaineering.
This product must not be loaded beyond its strength rating,
nor be used for any purpose other than that for which it is
designed.
WARNING
Activities involving the use of this equipment are inherently
dangerous.
You are responsible for your own actions and decisions.
Before using this equipment, you must:
- Read and understand all Instructions for use.
- Get specific training in its proper use.
- Become acquainted with its capabilities and limitations.
- Understand and accept the risks involved.
Failure to heed any of these warnings may result in severe
injury or death.
Responsibility
WARNING: specific training is essential before 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.
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.
Two documents
- The INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE describe the basic uses for
which the product was designed.
- The PRODUCT EXPERIENCE on the Petzl Web site (www.
petzl.com) describes other ways in which the product can
be used, as well as incorrect uses and/or known errors
associated with its use.
Only the techniques shown in the diagrams that are not
crossed out and/or do not display a skull and crossbones
symbol are authorized. Check our Web site (www.petzl.com)
regularly to find the latest versions of these documents.
Contact PETZL if you have any doubt or difficulty
understanding these documents.
Nomenclature of parts
(1) Body, (2) Gate, (3) Hinge, (4) Locking sleeve, (5) Keylock,
(6) Keylock slot.
Principal materials: aluminum alloy.
Inspection, points to verify
Before each use
Make sure the body, gate, and locking sleeve are free of any
cracks, deformation, corrosion, etc. Open the gate and verify
that it closes and locks itself automatically when released.
The Keylock slot must not be blocked by foreign matter (dirt,
pebble, ice, etc.).
Consult the details of the inspection procedure to be carried
out for each item of PPE on the Web at www.petzl.com/ppe or
on the PETZL PPE CD-ROM.
Contact PETZL if there is any doubt about the condition of
this product.
Retire the equipment if it shows any sign of reduced strength
or impaired function. Destroy retired equipment to prevent
further use.
During each use
It is important to regularly inspect the condition of the
product and its connections with the other equipment in the
system. Make sure that the various pieces of equipment in the
system are correctly positioned with respect to each other.
Compatibility
A connector must be compatible with the equipment to which
it is attached (shape, size, etc.). An incompatible connection
can cause accidental disconnection, breakage, or affect the
safety function of another piece of equipment.
WARNING: the connector’s strength can be reduced if it is
attached to an element of the system that is too large (e.g.
wide webbing, large bars, etc.).
Contact Petzl if you are uncertain about the compatibility of
your equipment.
How to use this equipment
Diagram 1. Manipulation
Diagram 2. Installation
This connector must always be used with the gate closed and
locked. The strength of the connector is greatly reduced if the
gate is open.
Check the connector regularly to verify that it is securely
locked. Lock it manually if necessary. Contaminants such
as mud, sand, paint, ice, dirty water, etc. can prevent the
automatic locking system from working.
The carabiner is strongest when closed and loaded on
its major axis; any other position reduces its strength.
The carabiner must be able to move freely and without
interference; any constraint or external pressure is dangerous.
Diagram 3. WARNING DANGER OF DEATH
Any external pressure on the gate (with a descender, for
example) is dangerous.
The locking sleeve can break and the gate can come
open, allowing the device or rope to detach itself from the
connector.
Remember: For your safety, get into the habit of always
doubling-up your systems, especially carabiners.
Anchors
Work at height
In accordance with the EN 362: 2004 standard, the anchor
point of the system should preferably be located above the
user’s position and must conform to the requirements of the
EN 795 standard, in particular the minimum strength of the
anchor must be 10 kN.
Sport
Respect the rules of the activity.
Consult the Instructions for use for the anchors you are
using.
Precautions
- Users must be medically fit for activities at height.
WARNING inert suspension in a harness can result in serious
injury or death.
- You must have a rescue plan and the means to rapidly
implement it in case of difficulties encountered while using
this equipment. This implies an adequate training in the
necessary rescue techniques.
- Take care to minimize the potential for falls and the height
of any potential fall.
- The clearance under the user must be sufficient to prevent
him from striking an obstacle in case of a fall (the length of
the connector can influence the height of a fall).
- You must check to ensure that the product markings remain
legible during the entire lifetime of the product.
- You must verify the suitability of this equipment for use
in your application with regard to applicable governmental
regulations and other standards on occupational safety.
- The instructions for use for each item of equipment used in
conjunction with this product must be respected.
- The instructions for use must be provided to users of this
equipment. If the equipment is re-sold outside the original
country of destination the reseller shall provide these
instructions in the language of the country in which the
product is to be used.
General information
Lifetime
Maximum lifetime of Petzl products: 10 years, taking
into account the development of new techniques and the
compatibility of products with other products.
The lifetime is difficult to predict without taking into account
the conditions of use. It depends on the intensity and
frequency of use, and on the environment where the product
is used.
To prolong the life of this product, take care when
transporting and using it. Avoid impacts, and rubbing against
abrasive surfaces or sharp edges, etc. (list not exhaustive).
Certain environmental factors will greatly accelerate wear:
salt, sand, snow, ice, moisture, chemicals, etc. (list not
exhaustive).
For your safety, in addition to following the «Inspection points
to verify before, during, and after each use», the equipment
must undergo an in-depth inspection by a competent
inspector.
This inspection must be performed at least once every
12 months.
The frequency of the in-depth inspection depends on the
frequency, intensity, and type of use of the equipment.
For better control of your equipment, we advise you to keep
an «inspection record» for each product.
It is preferable to issue new equipment to each user of PPE so
that he/she will be able to know its entire usage history.
WARNING, an exceptional event can reduce the lifetime of the
product to one single use. For example, the product is used
to arrest a major fall, there is a major impact on the product,
it is exposed to extreme temperatures, etc. The resulting
deterioration may not be visible on the product.
Modifications, repairs
Any modification, addition to, or repair of the equipment other
than that authorized by Petzl is prohibited due to the risk of
reducing the effectiveness of the equipment.
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.
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.