PETZL ANNEAU Sewn Sling Other Instruction Manual

: July 23, 2024
: PETZL

Table of Contents

PETZL ANNEAU Sewn Sling Other
Product Usage Instructions
Field of application
Inspection, points to verify
Compatibility
Usage precautions
EN 795 type B standard information
Additional Information
3-year guarantee
References
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PETZL ANNEAU Sewn Sling Other

Specifications:

Product Name: Technical Notice Anneau
Model Number: G0007000E (260224)
Field of Application: Personal protective equipment (PPE) for fall protection from height
Standards: EN 566:2017, EN 795:2012 type B, GB 30862-2014 type B, XF 494-2004: FZL-B-Q

Product Usage Instructions

Field of Application
This product is used for fall protection from height and should not be used for hoisting. Ensure compliance with the specified standards.
Inspection, Points to Verify
Before each use, check the condition of the webbing, and safety stitching, and look for any signs of damage or wear. Pay close attention to cuts, loose threads, and damage from heat or chemicals.
Compatibility
Ensure that this product is compatible with other elements in your system to ensure proper functionality. Verify that equipment used with the sling meets relevant standards (e.g., EN 12275, EN 362).
EN 566 Usage Precautions
- Avoid falling on the sling.
- Avoid putting a string on the sling.
- Avoid contact with chemical agents that can damage the fibers.
- Handle wet or frozen slings with care.
- Avoid contact with sharp edges or abrasive surfaces.
EN 795 Type B Standard Information
Ensure that the anchor device is part of a fall-arrest system that limits the impact force on the user to a maximum of 6 kN. The structure must be able to hold 12 kN.
Additional Information
Retire the equipment after 10 years if it shows signs of wear or damage, or if it does not meet safety standards. Follow guidelines for cleaning, maintenance, and storage.

3-Year Guarantee
The product comes with a 3-year guarantee against material or manufacturing defects, excluding normal wear and tear, misuse, or improper storage.

FAQ:

Q: Can I use this product for hoisting?
A: No, this product is specifically designed for fall protection and should not be used for hoisting purposes.
Q: How often should I inspect the equipment?
A: The equipment should be inspected before each use to ensure safety and functionality.

Sling – Temporary anchor device

WARNING

Activities involving the use of this equipment are inherently dangerous. You are responsible for your 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) is used for fall protection from height.
Do not use this equipment as a means of hoisting.
- EN 566: 2017 sling.
- Type B temporary anchor device (EN 795: 2012 type B) / GB 30862-2014 type B / XF 494-2004: FZL-B-Q.

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 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.

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
Check the condition of the webbing and the safety stitching. Look for cuts, wear, and damage due to use, heat, to chemicals… Be particularly careful to check for cut or loose threads.

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 sling must meet current standards in your country (e.g. EN 12275 and/or EN 362 connectors).

Usage precautions

EN 566 usage precautions

The results given were obtained in laboratory testing, using new products.
Warning: do not fall on a sling.
Warning: do not put a STRING on a sling.
Warning: chemical agents (vapors, acids, oils, gasoline…) can destroy the sling’s fibers.
Wet or frozen slings are more difficult to handle.
Warning: avoid all contact with sharp edges or abrasive surfaces.

EN 566: 2017

EN 795 type B standard information

When the anchor device is used as part of a fall-arrest system, the user must be equipped with a means of limiting the impact force, exerted on the user when the fall is arrested, to a maximum value of 6 kN.
The structure must be able to hold 12 kN.

EN 795 type B: 2012
GB 30862-2014 / B
XF 494-2004:FZL-B-Q

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 meet EN 795 requirements (12 kN minimum strength).
In a fall-arrest system, it is essential to check the required clearance below the user before each use, to avoid hitting the ground or an obstacle in the event of a fall.
Make sure that the anchor point is correctly positioned, 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: ensure that your products do not rub against abrasive or sharp surfaces.
Users must be medically fit for activities at height.
WARNING: An 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. Do 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. Lifespan: 10 years
B. Marking
C. Acceptable temperatures
D. Usage precautions
E. Cleaning/disinfection
F. Drying
G. Storage/transport
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, and 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. A number of the notified body responsible for the production control of this PPE
c. Traceability: DataMatrix
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. For single-person use only
n. Date of manufacture (month/year)