PETZL R0012200E EN 892 dynamic rope Instructions
- July 22, 2024
- PETZL
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PETZL R0012200E EN 892 dynamic rope
Specifications
- Diameter: +/- 0.2 mm
- Mass per meter: +/- 2 g/m
- Proportion of sheath: +/- 3 %
- Number of falls: +/- 2
- Static elongation: +/- 1 %
- Dynamic elongation: +/- 3 %
- Shock load: +/- 1 kN
Product Information
This product is personal protective equipment (PPE) used for fall protection
from height. It is an EN 892 dynamic rope designed for climbing activities.
The rope consists of various components including the sheath, core, sewn
terminations, and marking for rope end identification. The principal material
used is nylon.
Usage Precautions
- Do not exceed the specified limits of the product.
- Use the rope only for its intended purpose of fall protection during climbing.
- Avoid modifications, incorrect storage, poor maintenance, or negligent use.
- Inspect the rope regularly for any signs of wear or damage.
- Follow all safety guidelines and warning symbols provided withthe product.
Fre quently Asked Questions (FAQ):
Q: What is the warranty period for this product?
A: The product comes with a 3-year guarantee against material or manufacturing
defects, excluding normal wear and tear, improper storage, or unauthorized
modifications.
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.
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.
EN 892 dynamic rope for climbing.
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
- Sheath,
- Core,
- Sewn termination with plastic sleeve,
- Sewn termination with STUART for attaching the rope to the ground,
- Free end,
- Rope end marking.
Principal materials: nylon.
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 and after each use
Visually check the condition of the sheath along the entire length of the
rope. Make sure there are no cuts, burns, frayed strands, fuzzy areas, or
signs of chemicals, for example.
Carry out a tactile inspection of the core along the entire length of the
rope, as indicated in the diagram. This allows you to detect areas where the
core is damaged (e.g. hard spot, mushy area). Check the safety stitching of
the sewn termination: be particularly careful to check for cut or loose
threads.
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.
Compatibility
Verify that this product is compatible with the other elements of the system
in your application (compatible = good functional interaction).
Make sure that the rope is compatible with the devices used with it: see their
Instructions for Use. WARNING: a new rope can be slippery; the effectiveness
of belay/rappel devices may be reduced. Familiarize yourself with the use of
your new rope.
WARNING: check that there are no burrs or sharp edges on the carabiners or other devices that come into contact with your rope.
Usage precautions
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Tying in
Be sure to tie in on the free end.
Always check your knot before starting to climb. -
Top roping
Make sure that the rope is long enough. Tie a knot at the end of the rope. -
Dynamic elongation in the event of a fall
Take into account the dynamic elongation of the rope (approximately 30 %) to avoid a ground fall. -
Sharp edges
Beware of sharp edges that can damage the rope. -
Ice and moisture
A wet or icy rope is less abrasion resistant. It is also harder to control in belay/rappel devices. -
Aging
WARNING: a rope swells with use and can shrink in length by up to 10 %.
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.
- 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.
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, for example: 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).
- It becomes obsolete (for example, due to changes in legislation, standards, technique or incompatibility with other equipment).
- Destroy these products to prevent further use.
Icons
- Lifespan: 10 years –
- Marking –
- Acceptable temperatures
- Usage precautions –
- Cleaning/disinfection –
- Drying –
- Storage/transport –
- 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
- Situation presenting an imminent risk of serious injury or death.
- Exposure to a potential risk of accident or injury.
- Important information on the functioning or performance of your product.
- 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
- VC Traceability: Datamatrix
- D Diameter, length of rope
- 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 Date of manufacture (month/year)
- M Manufacturer name – n. Single rope – o.
Model identification
Specifications
- Diameter: +/- 0.2 mm.
- Mass per meter: +/- 2 g/m.
- Proportion of sheath: +/- 3 %.
- Number of falls: +/- 2.
- Static elongation: +/- 1 %.
- Dynamic elongation: +/- 3 %.
- Shock load: +/- 1 kN.
Petzl ropes have a sheath slippage value of zero (0 mm).