PETZL 0019600 Self Braking Descender Bely Device User Manual

June 15, 2024
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0019600 Self Braking Descender Bely Device

I’D S®

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EN 12841/C
EN 341/A
EN 15151-1/8| | TP TC 019/2011| NFPA| ANSI/ASSP:
Z359.4-2013
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GB/T 38230-2019 II A
XF494-2004: FZL-X-Q10/11.5

Self-braking descender/belay device
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.
This product is compliant with the Regulation 2016/425 on Personal Protective Equipment as amended to apply in Great Britain.
The UK declaration of conformity is available at Petzl.com
Authorized Representative in UK : PETZL UK Agency, Unit 3-7, Tebay Business Park,
Old Tebay, Penrith, CA10 3SS, United Kingdom
China standards
XF494-2004: FZL-X-Q10/11.5
When operating under the XF 494-2004 standard for firefighters, use only a 10-11,5 mm diameter Light or General Use kernmantle Life Safety Rope

Traceability and markings

NFPA CERTIFICATION FOR I’DS DO020AA
MEETS THE DESCENT CONTROL AND BELAY DEVICE REQUIREMENTS OF NFPA 1983, INCORPORATED IN THE 2022 EDITION OF NFPA 2500.
Descent control / Belay device T (TECHNICAL USE)
USE ONLY TECHNICAL USE LIFE SAFETY ROPES, (CORE + SHEATH)
DIAMETER BETWEEN 10 MM AND 11,5 MM.
This descent control and belay device nas passed the manner of function and holding load tests using the following rope: Buawater” 3/8″ HTP static, P7105, 10mm] and [Biuewater, 7/16” Spec-Static rope, 540700, 11,5mm] After removing the Instructions for Use from the equipment, make a copy of it and keep the original as part of a permanent record that includes the usage and inspection history for the equipment. Keep the copy of the Instructions for Use with the equipment and refer to it before and after each use. Additional information regarding auxiliary equipment can be found in NFPA i 500 and NEPA 1858 and NFPA 1983, Incorporated in the 2022 edition of FPA 2500.
DESCENT CONTROL DEVICE
IN ACCORDANC WITH ANSI / ASSP Z359.4-2013

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10 ≤Ø≤ 11,5mm| 130 – 310 Lbs
59 – 141 kg

Maximum descent rate
30 – 120 kg = 2m/s. MAX

120 kg = 0,5m/s. MAX

1. Field of application(text pant)
2. Nomenclature

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3. Inspection, points to verify

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4. Compatibility

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5. Function principle and test

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6. Installation

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7. EN 12841 type C – Rope access

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| 10 ≤ Ø ≤ 11,5mm EN1891 A

RESCUE

| 200 kg MAX
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| 10,5 ≤Ø≤ 11,5mm EN1891 A

8. EN 341class A – GB/T 38230-2019 – Rescue descender
Maximum descent energy 7,5 MJ

Rope Working load limit Maximum descent

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PARALLEL
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Petzl
DURALINE
10,5 mm| 150 kg| 200 m
Petzl
AXIS
11 mm| 120 kg| 200 m

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PARALLEL
10,5 mm| 120 kg| 200 m
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Petzl
DURALINE
10,5 mm| 150 kg| 200 m
Petzl
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11 mm| 150 kg| 200 m

Rope specifications

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10,5 mm| Petzl
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10,5 mm| Petzl
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11mm
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1. Sheath slippage (%)| 1| 0,8| 1,3
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2. Elongation (%)| 3,4| 2,3| 3
3. Mass of the sheath (%)| 45| 40| 41
4. Mass of the core material (%)| 55| 60| 59
5. Mass per unit length (g/m)| 75| 75| 82
6. Shrinkage (%)| 2| 2,9| 2

9. Usage on aharness

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11. Usage on an anchor

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13. Additional Information

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Accessories

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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

Personal protective equipment (PPE) used for fall protection from height.
This product meets the requirements of Regulation (EU) 2016/425 on personal protective equipment. The EU declaration of conformity is available at Petzl.com.
Self-braking descender/belay device.
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

(1) Moving side plate, (2) Safety gate, (3) Axle, (4) Cam, (5) Brake plate, (6) Handle, (7) Attachment hole, (8) Hole for locking the safety gate, (9) Screw for locking the safety gate, (10) Anti-error catch, (11) Holes for auxiliary brake, (12) Brake side of the rope.
Handle positions:
a. Stop position (load blocked, handle stowed to prevent accidental snagging).
b. Descent (the handle gradually releases the block).
c. Storage (handle stowed for transport).
Principal materials:
Aluminum alloy, stainless steel.

Inspection, points to verify

Your safety depends upon 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).
WARNING: your intensity of use may cause you to inspect your PPE more frequently. Follow the procedures described at Petzl.com. 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 the absence of any cracks, deformation, marks, wear, corrosion on the product (side plates, axles, rivets, cam, brake plates, attachment hole, anti- error catch). Check the condition of the safety gate and verify that it works properly (return spring, complete  closure). Check the condition of the handle and verify that it works properly (cam drive, return spring, anti-panic function). Check the cam’s mobility.
During 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.
Beware of rubbing or contact with any external object that could interfere with device function (free rotation of the device, of the cam, of the handle…).
WARNING: blocking performance and the braking effect vary depending on the condition of the rope and the conditions of usage (diameter, wear, dirt, moisture, rain, ice). For each rope, before use, you must familiarize yourself with blocking performance and the braking effect.

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 I’D S must meet current standards in your country (e.g. EN 1497 or EN 813 harnesses).
The safety gate allows the moving side plate to be opened and the rope to be installed without removing the connector. The I’D S can therefore be used with the CAPTIV positioning bar to optimize connector positioning.

Function principle and test

The I’D S blocks the rope in one direction and allows the rope to slide in the other direction.
The rope friction in the cam groove causes the cam to rotate, which blocks the rope by pinching it against the brake plate.
Blocking can be gradually released by operating the handle (always hold the brake side of the rope).
WARNING: any excessive pull on the handle can cause a loss of control.
AUTO-LOCK system
The AUTO-LOCK system blocks the load automatically and returns the handle to the stop position.
Anti-panic function
The anti-panic function automatically stops the descent if the user pulls the handle too far. To resume the descent, allow the handle to return to the stop position before operating it again.

Installing the I’D S

Install a locking carabiner on the I’D S for attachment to the harness or anchor.
6a. Connection to the harness
Open the moving side plate and raise the handle slightly to allow the cam to move. Install the rope around the cam in the direction indicated by the icons marked on the device. Close the moving side plate, making sure that the safety gate closes completely. Each time the rope is installed, check that the rope blocks in the desired direction. The anti-error catch helps detect a backward installation of the rope.
6b. Connection to an anchor
Open the moving side plate and raise the handle slightly to allow the cam to move. Install the rope around the cam in the direction indicated by the icons marked on the device. Close the moving side plate, making sure that the safety gate closes completely. Each time the rope is installed, check that the rope blocks in the desired direction. Pass the rope through a directional carabiner on the anchor or through the auxiliary brake (sold separately).
WARNING: the anti-error catch will not work unless the rope passes through a directional carabiner on the anchor.
6c. Locking the safety gate
If it is necessary to prevent the device from opening once the rope is installed (e.g. rescue kit), the safety gate can be locked with the supplied screw.

Rope access

EN 12841: 2006 type C
Descender for progression on rope.
Working load limit: 150 kg for a single person; usage up to 200 kg is possible for two people in a rope rescue situation with 10.5 to 11.5 mm ropes only.
Ropes tested during the CE EN 12841 type C certification:

  • Petzl CLUB 10 mm.
  • Teufelberger KM III 11.5 mm.

To reduce the risk of a fall or pendulum, keep the rope between the I’D S and the anchor as tight and as vertical as possible.
Devices of type B and C are designed for progression on rope; they must be used together with a type A belay system (e.g. ASAP). When the full weight of the user is on the safety rope, it becomes a work rope and so must be used with another safety rope.

Rescue descender

EN 341: 2011 class A / GB/T 38230-2019

  • Maximum energy of descent 7.5 MJ.
    Energy = user weight x gravity x length of descent x number of descents.

  • Ropes tested, working load limit, maximum descent: see diagrams.

  • Minimum load: 30 kg.

  • To reduce the risk of a fall, do not allow slack in the rope between the I’D S and the load.

  • Protect the I’D S from surrounding environmental conditions if it is left installed on the anchor between inspections.

  • EN 341 testing temperature: -40° C in dry conditions, -4° C in wet and cold conditions.

  • Install the I’D S on the anchor in a way that does not interfere with the descent.

  • Control the speed of descent: a loss of control can be difficult to correct.

  • The I’D S can overheat and damage the rope in a descent that is too long or too fast.

  • Make sure there is no obstacle that can interfere with the descent.

  • The use of gloves is recommended to avoid any burn risk when touching the device, during or after the descent.

  • In the context of the EN 341 standard, the I’D S is designed only for rescue use.

  • Specifications of ropes tested:
    Nylon and polyester ropes.
    1. Sheath slippage (%)
    2. Elongation (%)
    3. Mass of the sheath (%)
    4. Mass of the core material (%)
    5. Mass per unit length (g/m)
    6. Shrinkage (%)

ANSI / ASSP Z359.4 – 2013
Maximum descent height: 200 m.
The I’D S can be used for multiple successive descents by ensuring that the device does not overheat.
Refer to ANSI Z359.1 and ANSI Z359.4 standards and any applicable regulations.
The anchor point for the descent system should preferably be located above the user’s position and should meet the requirements of applicable standards and regulations.
Connections to anchors must be done in a way that does not reduce the anchor strength, and that avoids any accidental movement of the system during use. Perform a tension test on the connection before applying the full load.

Usage on a harness

9a. Descending
Gradually pull the handle to allow the rope to slide, always holding the brake side of the rope.
9b. Extra friction
Add friction if you have difficulty controlling speed, if the rope is new or slippery, or for any use with a heavy load or with two people.
To add friction, pass the rope through an extra carabiner connected to the I’D S’s carabiner, or through the auxiliary brake (sold separately).
WARNING: when using the open auxiliary brake, direct the rope so that it always stays in place inside the brake. Beware of twists or loops of rope that could cause the rope to come out of the brake.
9c. Stop position
Before letting go of the rope, make sure the handle has properly returned to the stop position. Beware of any rubbing against the structure or equipment that could prevent the return of the handle. If the handle is not in the stop position, it is exposed to accidental snagging that can cause unblocking.
9d. Occasional ascent
The I’D S can be moved up the rope at any time, without manipulating the handle.

Belay device/descender

EN 15151-1: 2012 type 8
Belay device with variable friction function for belaying in climbing and similar activities.
Use only ropes in the diameter range indicated as compatible. A rope’s rated diameter has a tolerance of up to 0.2 mm. The diameter of a rope and its characteristics can vary depending on usage.
Certification tests are carried out with an 80 kg mass.

10a. Always hold the brake side of the rope when the climber is moving
10b. Giving slack
While holding the brake side of the rope, press the cam with your thumb to allow the rope to slide. Pull the rope with the other hand.
10c. Lowering
Gradually pull the handle to allow the rope to slide, always holding the brake side of the rope.
Make sure there is no obstacle that can interfere with the descent.
The use of gloves is recommended to avoid any burn risk when touching the device, during or after the descent.

Usage on an anchor

The brake side of the rope must pass through a directional carabiner on the anchor or through the auxiliary brake (sold separately).
WARNING: when using the open auxiliary brake, direct the rope so that it always stays in place inside the brake. Beware of twists or loops of rope that could cause the rope to come out of the brake.
During the descent, if there is too much friction, (swollen or dirty rope, light load…), the rope can be removed from the external brake.
11a. Lowering
Gradually pull the handle to allow the rope to slide, always holding the brake side of the rope.
11b. Giving slack
While holding the brake side of the rope, press the cam with your thumb to allow the rope to slide. Pull the rope with the other hand.
11c. Stop position
Before letting go of the rope, make sure the handle has properly returned to the stop position.
Beware of any rubbing against the structure or equipment that could prevent the return of the handle. If the handle is not in the stop position, it is exposed to accidental snagging that can cause unblocking.

Limitations on use

These Instructions for Use specify the essential limits to be observed for proper descender function: mass, length, speed, compatible ropes.
Other factors can come into play, such as the condition of the rope (e.g. new ropes are often slippery) or the temperature of use (high heat reduces the braking effect).
The descender functions optimally under average use conditions.
Performance will degrade if use conditions approach the essential limits.
Under these extreme use conditions, there is a risk of losing control of the descent and/or damaging the rope.
You must be more alert and not hesitate to take special precautions (add friction, reduce speed, split the descent into shorter sections using intermediate anchors…).
Limitations on use in the cold:

  • 40° C under normal conditions.
  • 4° C under exceptional cold and wet conditions (rain, water spray, condensation…). These conditions can degrade the performance of your rope/descender combination.

Additional Information

  • The I’D S is not suitable for use in a fall-arrest system.
  • Any dynamic overload can damage the rope.
  • You must have a rescue plan and the means to rapidly implement it in the event 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 hitting the ground or an obstacle in the event of a fall.
  • Make sure that the anchor point is correctly positioned, in order to limit the risk and the 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, a dangerous situation can arise in which the safety function of an item of equipment can be affected by the safety function of another item of equipment.
  • WARNING – DANGER: make sure that your products do not come into contact with any abrasive materials, sharp objects, moving machinery or sources of electricity.
  • Be vigilant if used in areas presenting risks of an electrical, thermal, chemical or any other nature.
  • 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 the user of this equipment, in the language of the country where the equipment is used.
  • Keep the Instructions for Use in a permanent file for reference after removing them from the equipment.
  • 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 environments, sharp edges, extreme temperatures, chemicals…).
A product must be retired when:

  • It has exceeded its lifespan.
  • 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 (e.g. an illegible product marking).
  • When it becomes obsolete due to changes in legislation, standards, technique or incompatibility with other equipment…
    Destroy these products to prevent further use.

Icons:
A. Unlimited lifespan – 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

Accessories
Open auxiliary brake: for occasional extra friction.
Closed auxiliary brake: for permanent extra friction (e.g. rescue kit).
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

  1. Situation presenting an imminent risk of serious injury or death.
  2. Exposure to a potential risk of accident or injury.
  3. Important information on the functioning or performance of your product.
  4. Equipment incompatibility.

Traceability and markings
a. Meets PPE regulatory requirements. Notified body performing the EU type examination – b. Number of the notified body responsible for the production control of this PPE – c. Traceability: datamatrix – d. Rope diameter and working load limit – e. Serial  number – f. Year of manufacture – g. Month of manufacture – h. Batch number – i. Individual identifier – j. Standards – k. Read the Instructions for Use carefully – l. Model identification – m. Direction of the rope – n. Maximum descent length and operating temperature – o. Handle positions – p. NFPA and ANSI/ASSP certification body – q. Manufacturer address

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