Petzl SCORPIO User Manual

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L60 GAMME SCORPIO L60502-C (090507)
3 year guarantee
®
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.
504 g
310 g
SCORPIO VERTIGO
SCORPIO
SCORPIO EASHOOK
540 g
UIAA
0197
via ferrata
EN 958
0197
Nomenclature
of parts
2 . Checking,
points to verify
3 . Compatibility Via Ferrata EN 958
4 . SCORPIO Lanyard
Preparation
Installation on the harness
type K
(EN12275)
VERTIGO WL
M40 WL
STRING L
M90000 L
STRING XL
M90000 XL
Accessories
EN 958
6 kN maxi
5 m
3 m
1 m
1 m
= 80 kg
CABLE
1,20 m
maxi
Via ferrata
Keylock
VERTIGO WL
EASHOOK
7
8
10
11 12
9
Patented
7
10 bis
8
9
K
00 000 AA 0000
Control
Production date
Jour de fabrication
Tag der Herstellung
Giorno di fabbricazione
Día de fabricación
Year of
manufacture
Année de fabrication
Herstellungsjahr
Anno di fabbricazione
Año de fabricación
Individual number
Numéro individuel
Individuelle Nummer
Numero individale
Numero individual
Incrementation
APAVE SUD Europe
BP 193, 13322
Marseille Cedex 16
N°0082
Notified body intervening for the CE type examination
Organisme notifié intervenant pour l’examen CE de type
Zertifizierungsorganisation für die CE-Typenüberprüfung
Ente riconosciuto che interviene per l’esame CE del tipo
Organismo notificado que interviene en el examen CE de tipo
Body controlling the
manufacturing of this PPE
Organisme contrôlant la
fabrication de cet EPI
Organisation, die die Herstellung
dieser PSA kontrolliert
Organismo che controlla la
fabbricazione di questo DPI
Organismo controlador de la
fabricación de este EPI
TÜV Rheinland Product Safety
GmbH Am Grauen Stein
D-51105 KÖLN
N°0197
PETZL
ZI Cidex 105A
38920 Crolles
France
www.petzl.com/contact
ISO 9001
Copyright Petzl
SCORPIO
SCORPIO
SCORPIO VERTIGO
SCORPIO VERTIGO
SCORPIO EASHOOK
SCORPIO EASHOOK
EASHOOK version: Auto-locking directional carabiner.
Energy-absorbing Y-lanyard for via ferrata.
VERTIGO WL version: Carabiner with simple
auto-locking system.
Instructions for use
DANGER
SCORPIO
Type of Via Ferrata
SCORPIO
Roped
belay
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Petzl SCORPIO Specifications

General

Brand	Petzl
Model	SCORPIO
Category	Safety Equipment
Language	English

Summary

Instructions for Use and Safety

Critical Safety Warnings

Highlights inherent dangers and emphasizes consequences of misuse or failure to heed warnings, including severe injury or death.

Product Components and Verification

Nomenclature of Parts

Identifies and labels the various components of the SCORPIO lanyard and its associated carabiners for clear reference.

Checking Points to Verify

Details essential pre-use and in-use inspection checks and verification points to ensure equipment safety and functionality.

Via Ferrata Usage and Preparation

Via Ferrata Compatibility EN 958

Explains compatibility requirements for via ferrata use, including EN 958 standard and fall potential limitations.

SCORPIO Lanyard Preparation

Outlines the steps for preparing the SCORPIO lanyard, including attaching strings and carabiners, and installation on a harness.

Lanyard Usage Scenarios and Carabiner Details

User Weight Considerations

Advises on user weight limits and risks, recommending roped belay for users outside the 45-100 kg range for safety.

Self-Belaying on Cable Usage

Details safe practices for self-belaying on a cable, including resting, securing the unused end, and avoiding hazards.

Carabiner Types and Care

Presents specifications for VERTIGO WL and EASHOOK carabiners and provides essential guidelines for their maintenance and care.

General Information and Responsibility

Field of Application and Responsibility

Defines the intended use of the SCORPIO as PPE for via ferrata and outlines user responsibility for safe operation and training.

Product Lifetime and Retirement

Explains factors affecting product lifetime, criteria for retiring equipment, and the importance of periodic inspections.

Maintenance and Storage

Provides instructions on proper maintenance, storage, and handling to preserve equipment integrity and prevent damage.