PETZL ASCENSION Handled Rope Clamp Instruction Manual

: June 9, 2024
: PETZL

Table of Contents

ASCENSION Handled Rope Clamp
Traceability and marking
TECHNICAL NOTICE ASCENSION
Field of application
Nomenclature
Inspection, points to verify
Compatibility
Function principle and test
Installing the ASCENSION
Ascending the rope
12841 type B – additional information
Additional information
References
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ASCENSION Handled Rope Clamp
Instruction Manual

ASCENSION Handled Rope Clamp

ASCENSION

Handled rope clamp

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.

Traceability and marking

PETZL ASCENSION Handled Rope Clamp - Figure 1 PETZL.COM

Warning symbols

NFPA CERTIFICATION
FOR ASCENSION
MEETS THE ASCENDING DEVICE REQUIREMENTS OF NFPA 1983, INCORPORATED IN THE 2022 EDITION OF NFPA 2500
T (TECHNICAL USE) NFPA 2500 (1983) – 2022
Use only TECHNICAL or GENERAL USE LIFE SAFETY ROPES,
(core + sheath) diameter between 10 mm and 13 mm.
This ascending device has passed the manner of function test using the following rope: [STERLING HTP static P105, 3/8″, lOmm] and [BLUEWATER ROPES SPEC-STATIC, 13mm] After removing the notice from the equipment, make a copy of it and keep the onginal as part of a permanent record that includes the usage and inspection history for the equipment. Keep the copy of the notice with the equipment and refer to it before and after each use. Additional information regarding auxiliary equipment can be found in NFPA 1500 and NFPA 1858 and NFPA 1983, incorporated in the 2022 edition of NFPA 2500.

TECHNICAL NOTICE ASCENSION

Field of application (text part)
Nomenclature
Inspection, points to verifyPETZL.COM
Compatibility
Working principle and test
Installation
Rope ascending
EN 12841 type B
-additional information (text part)
Precautions for use
Additional information****
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B. Acceptable T°|
C. Precautions for use|
D. Cleaning|
E. Drying / SOchage|
F. Storage – Transport|
H. Modifications – Repairs|
G. Maintenance|
I. FAQ – Contact| petzl.com

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This product is compliant with the Regulation 2016/425 on Personal Protective Equipment as brought into UK law and amended.
Approved body performing the UKCA type examination and the production control of this PPE :
SGS United Kingdom Ltd
Inward Way
Rossmore Business Park
Ellesmere Port, Cheshire, CH65 3EN
United Kingdom
N° 0120
Authorized Representative in UK: PETZL UK Agency,
Unit 3-7, Tebay Business Park,
Old Tebay, Penrith,
CA10 3SS, United Kingdom
These instructions explain how to correctly use your equipment. Only certain techniques and uses are described.
The warning symbols inform you of some potential dangers related to the use of your equipment, but it is impossible to describe them all. Check Petzl.com for updates and additional information.
You are responsible for heeding each warning and using your equipment correctly.
Any misuse of this equipment will create additional dangers. Contact Petzl if you have any doubts or difficulty understanding these instructions.

Field of application

This equipment is personal protective equipment (PPE) used for fall protection.
Handled ascender.

Ascender for mountaineering and climbing (EN 567: 2013).
Ascending device for the work rope (EN 12841 type B: 2006).
This product must not be pushed beyond its limits, nor be used for any purpose other than that for which it is designed.

Responsibility
WARNING
Activities involving the use of this equipment are inherently dangerous. You are responsible for your own actions, decisions and safety.
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.
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.
You are responsible for your actions, your decisions and your safety and you assume the consequences of same. If you are not able, or not in a position to assume this responsibility, or if you do not fully understand the Instructions for Use, do not use this equipment.

Nomenclature

Upper hole,
Cam,
Safety catch,
Lower attachment hole,
Handle.

Principal materials: aluminum alloy, stainless steel, technical plastic.

Inspection, points to verify

Your safety is related to the integrity of your equipment.
Petzl recommends a detailed inspection by a competent person at least once every 12 months (depending on current regulations in your country, and your conditions of usage). Follow the procedures described at www.petzl.com/ppe. Record the results on your PPE inspection form: type, model, manufacturer contact info, serial number or individual number, dates: manufacture, purchase, first use, next periodic inspection; problems, comments, inspector’s name and signature.
Before each use
Verify that the product is free of cracks, deformation, marks, wear, corrosion… Check the condition of the frame, the attachment holes, the cam and safety catch, the rivets, the springs and the cam axle. Check the movement of the cam and the effectiveness of its spring. Check that the cam’s teeth are not fouled.
WARNING, do not use this ascender if it has missing or worn-out teeth.
During each use
It is important to regularly monitor the condition of the product and its connections to the other equipment in the system. Make sure that all items of equipment are correctly positioned with respect to each other.
WARNING, BEWARE:

of foreign objects that can impede the operation of the cam,
of situations where the safety catch can snag and cause the cam to open.

Compatibility

Verify that this product is compatible with the other elements of the system in your application (compatible = good functional interaction).
Equipment used with your ASCENSION must meet current standards in your country (e.g. EN 12275 carabiners for climbing/mountaineering use or EN 362 carabiners for industrial use). Make sure your connectors are compatible with the ascender (shape, size…).

Function principle and test

The ASCENSION slides along the rope in one direction and locks in the other direction.
The cam’s teeth initiate a clamping action that pinches the rope between the cam and the frame. Each time the device is installed onto the rope, verify that it locks in the desired direction.

Installing the ASCENSION

Pay attention to the Up/Down indicator.
To remove from the rope Move the device up the rope while opening the safety catch to disengage the cam.

Ascending the rope

a. The device must be loaded in a direction parallel to the rope. To avoid slippage of the device on rope, do not load it at an angle to the rope.
b. If you cannot avoid loading at an angle to the rope, secure the rope with your lanyard connector.
c. Do not climb above the ascender or the anchor point and keep your lanyard taut. Shock loading must absolutely be avoided when close to the anchor.

12841 type B – additional information

The ASCENSION must be used with a type A backup device on the safety rope.

The ASCENSION is not suitable for use in a fall arrest system.
To meet the requirements of the EN 12841: 2006 type B standard, use 10-13 mm EN 1891 type A semi-static kernmantel ropes. (Note: Certification testing was performed using BEAL Antipodes 10 mm and PETZL GRIP 12.5 mm ropes).
Use a connecting assembly of maximum length 1 meter (lanyard + connectors + devices). Be sure to respect the recommended maximum length.
To reduce the risk of a fall, the rope between the rope adjuster and the anchor must always be taut.

Do not allow the safety rope to be loaded when the work rope is under tension. A shock-load can damage the safety rope. Nominal maximum load: 140 kg.

Additional information

This product meets the requirements of Regulation (EU) 2016/425 on personal protective equipment. The EU declaration of conformity is available at Petzl.com.

You must have a rescue plan and the means to rapidly implement it in case of difficulties encountered while using this equipment.
The anchor point for the system should preferably be located above the user’s position and should meet the requirements of the EN 795 standard (minimum strength of 12 kN).
In a fall arrest system, it is essential to check the required clearance below the user before each use, in order to avoid any impact with the ground or with an obstacle in case of a fall.
Make sure that the anchor point is correctly positioned, in order to reduce the risk and length of a fall.
A fall arrest harness is the only device allowable for supporting the body in a fall arrest system.
When using multiple items of equipment together, a dangerous situation can result if the safety function of an item of equipment is affected by the safety function of another item of equipment.
WARNING DANGER, take care that your products do not rub against abrasive or sharp surfaces.
Users must be medically fit for activities at height.
WARNING: inert suspension in a harness can result in serious injury or death.
The Instructions for Use for each item of equipment used in conjunction with this product must be followed.
The Instructions for Use must be provided to users of this equipment in the language of the country in which the product is to be used.
Make sure the markings on the product are legible. When to retire your equipment:

WARNING: an exceptional event can lead you to retire a product after only one use, depending on the type and intensity of usage and the environment of usage (harsh environments, marine environment, sharp edges, extreme temperatures, chemicals…).

A product must be retired when:

It has been subjected to a major fall (or load).
It fails to pass inspection. You have any doubt as to its reliability.
You do not know its full usage history.
When it becomes obsolete due to changes in legislation, standards, technique orincompatibility with other equipment…

Destroy these products to prevent further use.
Icons:

A. Unlimited lifetime
B. Acceptable temperatures
C. Usage precautions
D. Cleaning
E. Drying
F. Storage/transport
G. Maintenance
H. Modifications/repairs (prohibited outside of Petzl facilities, except replacement parts)
I. Questions/contact

3-year guarantee
Against any material or manufacturing defect. Exclusions: normal wear and tear, oxidation, modifications or alterations, incorrect storage, poor maintenance, negligence, uses for which this product is not designed.
Warning symbols