Petzl RIG User Manual

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(EN) Hand (FR) Main (DE) Hand (IT) Mano (ES) Mano (EN) Anchor (FR) Amarrage (DE) Anschlagpunkt (IT) Ancoraggio (ES) Anclaje
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(EN) Load (FR) Charge (DE) Belastung (IT) Carico (ES) Carga
(EN) Climber (FR) Grimpeur (DE) Kletterer (IT) Arrampicatore (ES) Escalador
(EN) Fall (FR) Chute (DE) Sturz (IT) Caduta (ES) Caída
EN 12841 :
2006
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Personal fall protection equipment - Rope access systems - Rope adjustment devices
Working line descender
EN 12841
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10,5 ≤ ≤ 11,5 mm
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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.
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EN341 : 1997 Class A
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THIS DESCENT CONTROL DEVICE MEETS THE AUXILIARY EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS OF NFPA 1983, STANDARD ON FIRE SERVICE LIFE SAFETY
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Descent control
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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
1500, Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Program,
and NFPA 1983, Standard on Fire Service Life Safety Rope and System Components.
This RIG has passed the minimum breaking strength and holding load test using the following rope : [STERLING, 3/8” HTP static, P105] and [Bluewater
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Petzl RIG Specifications

General

Type	Descender
Material	Aluminum, steel, nylon
Maximum Working Load	200 kg
Certification	CE, EAC
Color	Yellow

Summary

Legends

TRACEABILITY and MARKINGS

NFPA CERTIFICATION FOR RIG

Field of application

WARNING

Activities involving the use of this equipment are inherently dangerous. Users are responsible for their actions.

Responsibility

Users must be competent, trained, and understand risks. Users assume all risks.

Nomenclature of parts

Handle positions

Diagrams showing the different positions of the handle: Transport, Work positioning, Belaying, Descent.

Terminology

Definition of 'Brake hand' as the rope side that needs braking.

Principal materials

Lists the main materials used: Aluminum alloy, stainless steel, nylon.

Inspection, points to verify

Before each use

Check for cracks, deformation, wear, corrosion, cam condition, play, locking components.

During each use

Monitor product condition, connector loading, and ensure rope tension.

Compatibility

Working principle

Setting up of the descender

6A. Device on the harness

Attaching the RIG with a locking carabiner to the harness.

6B. Device on an anchor

Attaching the RIG with a locking carabiner to an anchor point.

Function test

7A. Device on the harness

Test procedure for device on harness: pull rope, check jamming, gradual loading.

7B. Device on the anchor

Test procedure for device on anchor: pull rope, check jamming, gradual loading.

Rope access EN 12841: 2006 Type C

Working load limit: 150 kg.

Specifies the maximum working load for the RIG descender as 150 kg.

8A. Descent

Procedure for descending with the RIG: control speed, stop by releasing handle.

8B. Work positioning - secured stop

Procedure for locking the device for work positioning, unlocking system.

Information regarding standard EN 12841

Notes on using RIG with backup device, not suitable for EN 363 systems.

Rescue evacuation EN 341 class A (1997)

Maximum descent height: 200 m

Specifies the maximum descent height for rescue as 200 m.

Normal working load: 30-150 kg

Specifies the normal working load for rescue as 30-150 kg.

Lowering from an anchor-point

Procedure for lowering from an anchor point, controlling descent with handle.

Information regarding standard EN 341

Notes on EN 341 standard: knot at end, protect from weather, control speed.

Supplementary information regarding standards (EN 365)

Rescue plan

Requirement to have a rescue plan and means to implement it quickly.

Anchors

Anchor point recommendations: preferably above user, meets EN 795 (10 kN).

Various

General safety notes: avoid rubbing, user medical fitness, follow instructions.

Petzl general information

Lifetime / When to retire your equipment

Max lifetime 10 years for plastic/textile, indefinite for metal. Events requiring retirement.

Product inspection

Requirements for in-depth inspection by a competent inspector, frequency, recording results.

Storage, transport

Store in a dry place, away from UV, chemicals, extreme temperatures. Clean and dry if necessary.

Modifications, repairs

Modifications and repairs outside Petzl facilities are prohibited.

3 year guarantee

Guarantees against material or manufacturing defects, with exclusions.

Cleaning Disinfection

Instructions for cleaning and disinfecting the equipment.

Maintenance

General guidance on maintaining the product.

Dangerous products

Warning about handling dangerous products.