Product Manual

You too can help prolong the lifetime of your products. To succeed in this challenge, several aspects
must be taken into account:product usage (intensity, frequency, conditions etc.), and also the
transport, storage, care and maintenance.
Taking care with all of these aspects helps avoid premature wear of the equipment.
Here is a summary of precautions recommended by Petzl for maintaining your equipment.
Basic principles
• In general, take care of your safety gear. Do not leave it lying about anywhere. Do not throw your gear on the ground.
• Read the specific recommendations for each product in the Instructions For Use available on the Petzl Web site.
• See the heading "PPE* Inspection".
* PPE is Personal Protective Equipment, equipment worn or carried by the
user. PPE are classified in three categories:
Category1:minor hazards, light mechanical impacts, solar radiation (e.g.
glasses, gloves)
Category2:serious hazards (e.g. ventilated helmets, crampons)
Category 3:major or deadly hazards (e.g. harnesses, carabiners, ice axes)
Reminder of the lifetime of Petzl equipment.
• The maximum lifetime is up to 10years from the date of manufacture for plastic and textile products.
• The lifetime is indefinite for metal products.
• Warning:An unusual event may require you to retire a product after only one use. This may involve the type and
intensity of use, or the environment in which it is used:aggressive environments, sharp edges, extreme temperatures,
chemicals...
• To learn more, see the heading "PPE Inspection".
How can I find out the age of my Petzl PPE?
All of our PPE products are now identified by a serial number. This number may be marked in a number of ways:laser,
engraving, label,etc. It allows us to identify our products.