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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:
Category1:minor hazards, light mechanical impacts, solar radiation (e.g.
glasses, gloves)
Category2: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 10years 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.