Petzl ASAP Product Experience page 18

9.2. Example of installation technique with a teammate providing a backup belay at the
anchor:
I'D or RIG
9.3. Pendulum fall tests
Tests done with a 100 kg mass, with an ASAP'SORBER 40, ASAP installed on a new AXIS 11 mm rope, figure-8 knot at
the anchor point. Start of the fall: mass positioned 3 m from the anchor point, with 3 m of rope deployed (the length of the
ASAP'SORBER + 2 connectors creates a slight loop of slack).
The same fall was repeated three times under identical conditions.
60 cm
100 kg
Principal results:
ASAP engagement distance: 21 to 32 cm.
Complete tearing of the ASAP'SORBER 40.
Rope intact, ASAP to be retired.
Mass stopped 4.30 m below the anchor point (add the height of the user and a safety margin to calculate the necessary
clearance).
During the pendulum, the mass reached a point opposite the anchor, more than 3.50 m from it.
This test was repeated multiple times to be able to record average values, however the results obtained are given for information
only.
With the ASAP'SORBER 40, 3 m seems to be the maximum acceptable distance between the anchors.
Consider this information, in the context of your environment, when doing your risk analysis.
PRODUCT EXPERIENCE - ASAP B71-PE-05B (060114)
ASAP
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ASAP
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3,10 m 3,50 m
ASAP EXPERIENCE
Progression:
The blue rope is installed as a safety rope, the rope
moving through the ASAP allows slack to be avoided.
Backup belay on the gray rope with a belayer at the
anchor.
Tying a knot:
The user in tension on his lanyard and always backed
up by the gray rope. The user makes enough slack
above the ASAP to tie the knot. The ASAP is ready for
the next progression stage.
Speed and hands-free progression
Pre-installed system for teammate assist
Managing multiple ropes passing through the
anchors
Read and understand the Instructions for use
3 m
≈ 30 cm
1 m
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