Additional Information - Petzl ASAP'AXIS Technical Notice

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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.
1. Field of application
Personal protective equipment (PPE) used for fall protection.
EN 1891: 1998 low stretch kernmantel rope.
Rope with energy dissipator for use with ASAP or ASAP LOCK mobile fall arresters.
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 own 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.
2. Nomenclature
(1) Sheath, (2) Core, (3) Marking, (4) Safety stitching, (5) Anchor attachment point,
(6) Energy-dissipating stitching, (7) STUART, (8) Protective sleeve.
Principal materials: nylon, polyester.
3. Inspection, points to verify
Your safety is related to 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). 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
Visually check the condition of the sheath along the entire length of the rope. Make
sure there are no cuts, burns, frayed strands, fuzzy areas, or signs of chemicals...
Carry out a tactile inspection of the core along the entire length of the rope, as
indicated in the drawing. This allows you to detect areas where the core is damaged
(hard spot, mushy area...).
Check the condition of the stitching (wear, burns, frayed strands, fuzzy areas,
or signs of chemicals). Verify that the energy-dissipating stitching has not been
activated (stitching has not begun to tear). Check the condition of the STUART and
the protective sleeve (deformation, cuts...) and that they are correctly installed.
During 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 items of equipment are
correctly positioned with respect to each other.
Beware of sharp edges and rub points that can damage the rope.
4. 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 rope must meet current standards in your country (e.g.
EN 12275 or EN 362 carabiners).
Consult and follow the Instructions for Use for your mobile fall arrester to ensure its
compatibility with the ASAP'AXIS rope.
If using a rope adjuster, verify that it is compatible with the rope's diameter (see the
marking on the rope adjuster).
Warning: a new rope can be slippery; the effectiveness of belay/rappel devices may
be reduced. Familiarize yourself with the use of your new rope.
Warning: check that there are no burrs or sharp edges on the carabiners or other
devices that come into contact with your rope.
5. Precautions for use
Warning: type B ropes have a lower performance level than type A ropes: they are
more susceptible to abrasion, cuts, normal wear... It is important to pay greater
attention to reducing the potential for falls.
Type A ropes are better suited than type B ropes for use in rope access and work
positioning.
Environment
Warning: chemicals, heat, abrasion, ultraviolet light and sharp edges can damage
your rope. Contact Petzl if there is any doubt about the condition of this product.
Aging
Warning: a rope swells with use and can shrink in length by up to 15 %. Regularly
check the length of your rope.
Ice and moisture
A wet or icy rope is less abrasion-resistant. It is also harder to control in belay/
rappel devices.
Descent
A knot at the end of the rope is a necessary precaution in certain situations.
Avoid descending too rapidly: there is a risk of burns and accelerated wear of the
rope.
Cutting the rope
If a rope is cut into several lengths, mark the ends with the correct lengths and
end-markings. The new lengths of rope must each be furnished with a copy of the
Instructions for Use.
Rope ends
Anchor end: use the manufactured termination. Tie a stopper knot in the end of
the rope.
Warning: always use the ASAP'AXIS rope with its protective sleeve and with the
connector positioned by the STUART.
Fall distance
Always stay below the anchor.
Keep the rope between the mobile fall arrester and the anchor as tight and as
vertical as possible to reduce the potential fall distance and the risk of a pendulum.
TECHNICAL NOTICE ASAP'AXIS

6. 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.
- For belaying a lead climber, preferably use an EN 892 dynamic rope.
- 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 should meet the requirements of the EN 795 standard (12 kN
minimum strength).
- In a fall arrest system, it is essential to check the required clearance below the
user before each use, in order to avoid hitting the ground or an obstacle in case of
a fall. Avoid slack in the rope between the user and the anchor point.
- Make sure that the anchor point is correctly positioned, in order 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: 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.
- 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 or
exposure to flames, chemicals...).
A product must be retired when:
- It is over 10 years old and made of plastic or textiles.
- It has been subjected to a major fall or load.
- It fails to pass inspection. You have any doubt as to its reliability.
- You do not know its full usage history.
- 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. Lifetime: 10 years - B. Marking - C. Acceptable temperatures - D. Usage
precautions.
Avoid all contact with chemicals, especially acids that can destroy the fibers.
E. Cleaning/disinfection - F. Drying - G. Storage/transport - H. Maintenance -
I. Modifications/repairs (prohibited outside of Petzl facilities, except replacement
parts) - J. 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, uses for which this product is not designed.
Warning symbols
1. Situation presenting an imminent risk of serious injury or death. 2. Exposure to
a potential risk of accident or injury. 3. Important information on the functioning or
performance of your product. 4. Equipment incompatibility.
Traceability and markings
a. Meets PPE regulatory requirements. Notified body performing the EU type
examination - b. Number of the notified body responsible for the production control
of this PPE - c. Traceability: datamatrix - d. Diameter, length of rope - 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.
Rope type - m. Material - n. NFPA certification body - o. Year of manufacture - p.
Quarter of manufacture - q. Manufacturer name - r. Model identification - s. Date of
manufacture (month/year)
Specifications
1. Standard
2. Diameter (mm)
3. Sheath slippage (%)
4. Elongation between 50 and 150 daN (%)
5. Mass of the sheath (%)
6. Mass per unit length (g/m)
7. Static strength without terminations (kN)
8. Static strength with sewn termination (kN)
9. Shrinkage (%)
10. Number of carriers
R0007200B (150519)
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