Function Test - Petzl I'D S Manual

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Function test

Before each use, verify that to slide:
the rope is correctly installed - Descent is possible = rope
and that the device is correctly installed.
working properly. You must - Descent is impossible =
always use a backup safety check the installation of the
system when performing rope (rope locked by the
this test. anti-error catch).
WARNING - DANGER When the handle is released,
OF DEATH: do not allow the I'D brakes, then locks
anything to interfere with the the rope.
operation of the device or its Warning: if your device still
components (cam, anti-error doesn't work (rope slippage),
catch...). Any constraint retire it.
on the device negates the 7B. Device on the anchor
braking action. Pull on the load side of the
7A. Device on the harness rope; the rope should lock in
Pull on the anchor side of the the device. If not, check that
rope; the rope must lock in the rope is correctly installed.
the device. If not, check that Warning: if the rope is
the rope is correctly installed. installed backwards without
Gradually put your weight being redirected through a
onto the device (rope taut, braking carabiner, the anti-
handle in position c). With error catch will not work.
one hand holding the brake Warning: if your device still
side of the rope, gradually doesn't work (rope slippage),
pull on the handle with the retire it.
other hand to allow the rope
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Function test
7B.
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EN 12841: 2006 Type C
The EN 12841: 2006 8A. Descent
I'D L descender is a One person
type C rope adjuster Device on the harness
used to descend the (position c): you
work rope. The I'D L control your descent
is a braking device by varying your grip
for rope that allows on the brake side of
the user to manually the rope; to descend,
control the speed of pull gradually on the
descent and to stop handle. Always hold the
anywhere on the rope brake side of the rope.
by releasing the handle. Release the handle
To meet the to stop the descent.
requirements of the EN In a panic situation:
12841: 2006 type C if the handle is pulled
standard, use 11.5-13 too much (position
mm EN 1891 type A d) the device brakes,
semi-static ropes (core then locks the rope. To
+ sheath). continue the descent,
(Note: certification first move the handle
testing was performed upwards (position c).
with a 150 kg mass
using 11.5 mm BEAL
Antipodes and 13 mm
EDELWEISS Rescue
ropes.)
TECHNICAL NOTICE I'D L
7A.
*
2 m/s
maxi
150 kg MAXIMUM
*
Horizontal movement button
- On sloping or horizontal terrain, or with light loads,
the panic brake activates easily. To make your descent
smoother, use the horizontal movement button.
- Do not use the horizontal movement button during a
vertical descent.
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