Petzl RIG User Manual

TECHNICAL NOTICE RIG 1 D215000H (051216)
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Field of application
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Rope access descent.
EN12841 typeC rope adjuster.
Evacuating one or more persons.
EN341:1997 typeA rescue descender.
This product must not be loaded beyond its
strength rating, nor be used for any purpose
other than that for which it is designed.
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.
Responsibility
WARNING, specific training in the activities
defined in the field of application is essential
before use.
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.
Gaining an adequate apprenticeship in
appropriate techniques and methods of
protection is your own responsibility.
You personally assume all risks and
responsibilities for all damage, injury or death
which may occur during or following incorrect
use of our products in any manner whatsoever. If
you are not able, or not in a position to assume
this responsibility or to take this risk, do not use
this equipment.
Only the techniques
shown in the diagrams
that are not crossed
out and/or do not
display a skull and
crossbones symbol are
authorized.
This information is
non-exhaustive. Check
our Web site www.
petzl.com regularly to
find the latest versions
of these documents
and/or supplementary
information.
Contact PETZL
if you have any
doubt or difficulty
understanding these
documents.
Inspection, points to verify
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ATTENTION
ATTENTION
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5
1
3
6
2
7
4
A
B
C
D
A
B
C
D
A
B
C
D
(1)Moving side plate,
(2)Friction plate,
(3)Hinge,
(4)Cam,
(4bis)Cam axle,
(5)Fixed side plate,
(6)Handle,
(7)Safety gate.
Handle positions
(A)Transport,
(B)Work positioning,
(C)Belaying,
(D)Descent.
Principal materials
Aluminum alloy,
stainless steel, nylon.
Terminology :
Brake hand
Braking side
of the rope
Nomenclature of parts
Compatibility
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For all of your applications, verify
the compatibility of this product with
the other elements of your system
(compatibility= good functional
interaction).
Rope
WARNING, certain ropes can be
slippery and thus reduce the RIG’s
braking effectiveness, for example new
ropes, certain sheath constructions
and/or sheath treatments, wet or
frozen ropes,etc. (see the instructions
specific to the rope).
Connector
You must use a locking connector that
meets current standards.
Contact Petzl if you are uncertain
about the compatibility of your
equipment.
When the rope becomes taut (suspension or fall), the RIG pivots on the carabiner
and the cam pinches the rope, applying a braking force to it. By holding the braking
side of the rope, the brake hand helps engage the cam. The handle allows the cam to
be disengaged, to start descending. The use of gloves is recommended.
Working principle
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Before each use
Verify that the product has no
cracks, deformation, marks,
excessive wear, corrosion,etc.
Check the condition of the cam.
If there is rope slippage, retire
the RIG (see chapter7.Function
test).
Check the play and deformation
of the swinging side plate. If the
side plate can pass over the top
of the cam axle, retire the RIG
(see diagram).
Check the locking components
(safety gate, locking screw,
hinge).
Verify the full mobility of the
cam and of the handle, and the
operation of the springs (cam,
safety gate, automatic return of
the handle).
Verify there are no foreign
objects (sand,etc.) in the
mechanism and no lubricant on
the rope path.
Consult the details of the
inspection procedure to be
carried out for each item of
PPE on the Web at www.petzl.
com/ppe
Contact PETZL if there is any
doubt about the condition of this
product.
During each 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
pieces of equipment in the
system are correctly positioned
with respect to each other.
Verify that the connector is
always loaded on its major axis.
Verify that it is locked.
To reduce the risk of a free fall,
the rope between the descender
and the anchor must always
be taut.

Petzl RIG Specifications

General

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