Petzl DUAL CONNECT VARIO User Manual

TECHNICAL NOTICE DUAL CONNECT VARIO L0027300D (060122)
1
This product is compliant with the Regulation
2016/425 on Personal Protective Equipment
as brought into UK law and amended.
Ce produit est conforme au règlement
2016/425 sur les équipements de protection
individuelle tel que transposé en droit
britannique et modifié.
Approved body performing the UKCA type
examination and the production control of
this PPE :
Organisme approuvé intervenant pour
l’examen UKCA de type et le contrôle de
production de cet EPI :
SGS United Kingdom Ltd
Inward Way
Rossmore Business Park
Ellesmere Port, Cheshire, CH65 3EN
United Kingdom
N° 0120
0120
Authorized Representative in UK : PETZL
UK Agency, Unit 3-7, Tebay Business
Park, Old Tebay, Penrith, CA10 3SS,
United Kingdom

Petzl DUAL CONNECT VARIO Specifications

General

Brand	Petzl
Model	DUAL CONNECT VARIO
Category	Safety Equipment
Language	English

Summary

Field of Application

Product Nomenclature

Identifies and labels all components of the DUAL CONNECT VARIO lanyard system.

Pre-Use Inspection

Outlines essential checks for safety and functionality before each use.

Equipment Compatibility

Details compatibility requirements with other climbing gear.

Preparation and Installation

Harness Attachment Possibilities

Illustrates two distinct methods for attaching the lanyard to a climbing harness.

Connector Installation

Provides step-by-step instructions for correctly connecting carabiners and other hardware.

Working Principle and Adjustment

Adjusting the Lanyard Arm

Details the procedure for extending and shortening the adjustable lanyard arm.

Proper Positioning

Advises on correct positioning of the lanyard for safe and effective use.

Precautions and Usage Examples

Positioning Errors

Warns against incorrect positioning that can lead to system failure or malfunction.

Strength Ratings

Specifies the minimum breaking strength of the lanyard components.

Sharp Edge Hazard

Alerts users to the danger posed by sharp edges interacting with the equipment.

Belay Station Lanyard Examples

Demonstrates how to use the lanyard for rappelling and belay station setups.

Belay Station Equalization

Traceability and Markings

Details important identification marks and traceability information on the product.

Additional Information

Covers aspects like product lifetime, cleaning, storage, and modifications.