Petzl VOLT LT Manual Del Usuario página 6

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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).
Full-body harness for fall arrest and work positioning.
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) Sternal attachment point, (2) Sternal closure clip, (3) Dorsal
attachment point, (4) Rear attachment point, (5) Shoulder straps, (6)
FAST leg loop buckle, (7) FAST waistbelt buckle, (7 bis) DoubleBack
waistbelt buckle, (8) Side attachment point, (9) Elastic keeper, (10)
Equipment loop, (11) Fall arrest indicator, (12) Fall arrest lanyard
connector holder, (12 bis) Clip for fall arrest lanyard connector holder,
(13) Slot for installing the seat.
Principal materials
Straps: polyester.
FAST and DoubleBack buckles: steel.
Dorsal attachment point: aluminum alloy.
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
Check the webbing at the attachment points, at the adjustment
buckles and at the safety stitching.
Look for cuts, wear and damage due to use, to heat, to chemicals...
Be particularly careful to check for cut threads.
Verify that the FAST buckles operate properly. Check the fall arrest
indicators. An indicator appears if one of the fall arrest points sustains
a shock-load greater than 400 daN. Retire the harness if a fall arrest
indicator is visible.
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.
4. Compatibility
Verify that this product is compatible with the other elements of the
system in your application (compatible = good functional interaction).
5. Harness donning and setup
- Be sure to correctly stow the excess webbing (folded flat) in the
keepers.
- Beware of foreign objects that could impede the operation of the
FAST buckles (e.g. pebbles, sand, clothing...). Verify that the buckles
are correctly fastened.
Adjustment and suspension test
Your harness must be adjusted to fit snugly to reduce the risk of injury
in case of a fall.
You must move around and hang in the harness from each attachment
point, with your equipment, to verify that the harness fits properly,
provides adequate comfort for the intended use and that it is optimally
adjusted.
6. Fall arrest harnesses
The sternal attachment points or the dorsal point must be connected
to a fall arrest system that meets current standards. Only these
attachment points are to be used for connecting a fall arrest system,
for example a mobile fall arrester, an energy absorber...
In a fall, the fall arrest attachment point elongates. This elongation
(approximately 0.5 m maximum) must be taken into account for
the clearance calculation. For the clearance calculation, take into
account the length of any connectors that will have an effect on the
fall distance.
7. Positioning harness
The positioning attachment points are not designed for fall arrest use.
These attachment points are designed to hold the user in position at
the work station, or to prevent the user from entering a zone where
a fall is possible.
The lanyard must be kept taut.
7A. Waistbelt side attachment points
Always use the two side attachment points together, by linking them
with a positioning lanyard, in order to be comfortably supported by
the waistbelt.
7B. Attachment points for the VOLT harness seat
Always use the two seat attachment points together, by linking them
with a positioning lanyard, in order to be comfortably supported by
the seat.
8. Restraint and rescue
The sternal or dorsal attachment points may be used for
restraint, to prevent the user from entering a zone where
a fall is possible.
The sternal attachment points or the dorsal point may be used for
rescue.
9. Fall arrest lanyard connector
holder
To be used only as a connector holder for unused lanyard ends.
In case of a fall, the connector holder releases the lanyard end
connector so as to avoid impeding deployment of the energy absorber.
10. Equipment loops
Equipment loops must only be used for equipment.
WARNING, DANGER: never use equipment loops for belaying,
rappelling, tying-in, or anchoring a person.
11. ANSI additional information
- The Instructions for Use must be provided to the user of this
equipment.
- The Instructions for Use for each item of equipment used in
conjunction with this product must be followed.
- Rescue plan: you must have a rescue plan and the means to
rapidly implement it in case of difficulties encountered while using
this equipment.
- WARNING: 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: chemicals, heat, corrosion and ultraviolet light can
TECHNICAL NOTICE - C72 VOLT LT - VOLT WIND LT
damage your harness. Contact Petzl if there is any doubt about the
condition of this product.
- Be vigilant when working near sources of electricity, moving
machinery or abrasive or sharp surfaces.
12. Additional information
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 environment, sharp
edges, extreme temperatures, 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 - 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. Body controlling the manufacture of this PPE - b. Certifying body -
c. Traceability: datamatrix = model number + serial number - d. Size
- 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. Model identification
Appendix A - ANSI
ANSI/ASSE Z359 Requirements for proper use and
maintenance of full body harnesses
Note: these are general requirements and information provided
by ANSI/ASSE Z359; the manufacturer of this equipment may
impose more stringent restrictions on the use of the products they
manufacture, see the manufacturer's instructions.
1. It is essential that the users of this type of equipment receive
proper training and instruction, including detailed procedures for the
safe use of such equipment in their work application. ANSI/ASSE
Z359.2, minimum requirements for a managed fall protection program,
establishes guidelines and requirements for an employer's managed
fall protection program, including policies, duties and training, fall
protection procedures, eliminating and controlling fall hazards,
rescue procedures, incident investigations and evaluating program
effectiveness.
2. Correct fit of a full body harness is essential to proper performance.
Users must be trained to select the size and maintain the fit of their
full body harness.
3. Users must follow manufacturer's instructions for proper fit and
sizing, paying particular attention to ensure that buckles are connected
and aligned correctly, leg straps and shoulder straps are kept snug
at all times, chest straps are located in the middle chest area, and
leg straps are positioned and snug to avoid contact with the genitalia
should a fall occur.
4. Full body harnesses which meet ANSI/ASSE Z359.11 are intended
to be used with other components of a personal fall arrest system that
limit maximum arrest forces to 1800 pounds (8 kN) or less.
5. Suspension intolerance, also called suspension trauma or
orthostatic intolerance, is a serious condition that can be controlled
with good harness design, prompt rescue, and post fall suspension
relief devices. A conscious user may deploy a suspension relief device
allowing the user to remove tension from around the legs, freeing
blood flow, which can delay the onset of suspension intolerance. An
attachment element extender is not intended to be attached directly
to an anchorage or anchorage connector for fall arrest. An energy
absorber must be used to limit maximum arrest forces to 1800 pounds
(8 kN). The length of the attachment element extender may affect free
fall distances and free fall clearance calculations.
6. Full body harness (FBH) stretch, the amount the FBH component of
a personal fall arrest system will stretch and deform during a fall, can
contribute to the overall elongation of the system in stopping a fall.
It is important to include the increase in fall distance created by FBH
stretch, as well as the FBH connector length, the settling of the user's
body in the FBH, and all other contributing factors when calculating
total clearance required for a particular fall arrest system.
7. When not in use, unused lanyard legs that are still attached to a
full body harness D-ring should not be attached to a work positioning
element or any other structural element on the full body harness unless
deemed acceptable by the competent person and manufacturer of the
lanyard. This is especially important when using some types of Y-style
lanyards, as some [dangerous shock] load may be transmitted to the
user through the unused lanyard leg if it is not able to release from the
harness. The lanyard parking attachment is generally located in the
sternal area to help reduce tripping and entanglement hazards.
8. Loose ends of straps can get caught in machinery or cause
accidental disengagement of an adjuster. All full body harnesses shall
include keepers or other components which serve to control the loose
ends of straps.
9. Due to the nature of soft loop connections, it is recommended that
soft loop attachments only be used to connect with other soft loops or
carabiners. Snap hooks should not be used unless approved for the
application by the manufacturer.
Sections 10-16 provide additional information concerning
the location and use of various attachments that may be
provided on this FBH.
10. Dorsal
The dorsal attachment element shall be used as the primary fall arrest
attachment, unless the application allows the use of an alternate
attachment. The dorsal attachment may also be used for travel
restraint or rescue. When supported by the dorsal attachment during
a fall, the design of the full body harness shall direct load through
the shoulder straps supporting the user, and around the thighs.
Supporting the user, post fall, by the dorsal attachment will result in
an upright body position with a slight lean to the front with some slight
pressure to the lower chest. Considerations should be made when
choosing a sliding versus fixed dorsal attachment element. Sliding
dorsal attachments are generally easier to adjust to different user
sizes, and allow a more vertical rest position post fall, but can increase
FBH stretch.
11. Sternal
The sternal attachment may be used as an alternative fall arrest
attachment in applications where the dorsal attachment is determined
to be inappropriate by a competent person, and where there is no
chance to fall in a direction other than feet first. Accepted practical
uses for a sternal attachment include, but are not limited to, ladder
climbing with a guided type fall arrestor, ladder climbing with an
overhead self-retracting lifeline for fall arrest, work positioning, and
rope access. The sternal attachment may also be used for travel
restraint or rescue.
When supported by the sternal attachment during a fall, the design
of the full body harness shall direct load through the shoulder straps
supporting the user, and around the thighs.
Supporting the user, post fall, by the sternal attachment will result in
roughly a sitting or cradled body position with weight concentrated on
the thighs, buttocks and lower back.
Supporting the user during work positioning by the sternal attachment
will result in an approximate upright body position.
If the sternal attachment is used for fall arrest, the competent person
evaluating the application should take measures to ensure that a fall
can only occur feet first. This may include limiting the allowable free
fall distance. It may be possible for a sternal attachment incorporated
into an adjustable style chest strap to cause the chest strap to slide up
and possibly choke the user during a fall, extraction, suspension... The
competent person should consider full body harness models with a
fixed sternal attachment for these applications.
12. Frontal
The frontal attachment serves as a ladder climbing connection for
guided type fall arrestors where there is no chance to fall in a direction
other than feet first, or may be used for work positioning. Supporting
the user, post fall or during work positioning, by the frontal attachment
will result in a sitting body position, with the upper torso upright, with
weight concentrated on the thighs and buttocks. When supported by
the frontal attachment, the design of the full body harness shall direct
load directly around the thighs and under the buttocks by means of
the sub-pelvic strap.
If the frontal attachment is used for fall arrest, the competent person
evaluating the application should take measures to ensure that a fall
can only occur feet first. This may include limiting the allowable free
fall distance.
13. Shoulder
The shoulder attachment elements shall be used as a pair, and
are an acceptable attachment for rescue, and entry/retrieval. The
shoulder attachment elements shall not be used for fall arrest. It is
recommended that the shoulder attachment elements be used in
conjunction with a yoke which incorporates a spreader element to
keep the full body harness shoulder straps separated.
14. Waist, rear
The waist, rear attachment shall be used solely for travel restraint. The
waist, rear attachment element shall not be used for fall arrest. Under
no circumstances is it acceptable to use the waist, rear attachment for
purposes other than travel restraint. The waist, rear attachment shall
only be subjected to minimal loading through the waist of the user, and
shall never be used to support the full weight of the user.
15. Hip
The hip attachment elements shall be used as a pair, and shall be used
solely for work positioning. The hip attachment elements shall not be
used for fall arrest. Hip attachments are often used for work positioning
by arborists, utility workers climbing poles, and construction workers
tying rebar and climbing on form walls. Users are cautioned against
using the hip attachment elements (or any other rigid point on the full
body harness) to store the unused end of a fall arrest lanyard, as this
may cause a tripping hazard, or, in the case of a multiple-leg lanyard,
could cause adverse loading to the full body harness and the wearer
through the unused portion of the lanyard.
16. Suspension seat
The suspension seat attachment elements shall be used as a pair,
and shall be used solely for work positioning. The suspension seat
attachment elements shall not be used for fall arrest. Suspension seat
attachments are often used for prolonged work activities where the
user is suspended, allowing the user to sit on the suspension seat
formed between the two attachment elements. An example of this use
would be window washers on large buildings.
USER INSPECTION, MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE OF
EQUIPMENT
Users of personal fall arrest systems shall, at a minimum, comply with
all manufacturer instructions regarding the inspection, maintenance
and storage of the equipment. The user's organization shall retain
the manufacturer's instructions and make them readily available to all
users. See ANSI/ASSE Z359.2, Minimum requirements for a managed
fall protection program regarding user inspection, maintenance and
storage of equipment.
1. In addition to the inspection requirements set forth in the
manufacturer's instructions, the equipment shall be inspected by the
user before each use and, additionally, by a competent person, other
than the user, at interval of no more than one year for:
- absence or illegibility of markings
- absence of any elements affecting the equipment form, fit or function
- evidence of defects in or damage to hardware elements including
cracks, sharp edges, deformation, corrosion, chemical attack,
excessive heating, alteration and excessive wear
- evidence of defects in or damage to strap or ropes including fraying,
unsplicing, unlaying, kinking, knotting, roping, broken or pulled
stitches, excessive elongation, chemical attack, excessive soiling,
abrasion, alteration, needed or excessive lubrication, excessive aging
and excessive wear
2. Inspection criteria for the equipment shall be set by the user's
organization. Such criteria for the equipment shall equal or exceed the
criteria established by this standard or the manufacturer's instructions,
whichever is greater.
3. When inspection reveals defects in, damage to, or inadequate
maintenance of equipment, the equipment shall be permanently
removed from service or undergo adequate corrective maintenance,
by the original equipment manufacturer or their designate, before
return to service.
Maintenance and storage
1. Maintenance and storage of equipment shall be conducted by the
user's organization in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
Unique issues, which may arise due to conditions of use, shall be
addressed with the manufacturer.
2. Equipment which is in need of, or scheduled for maintenance shall
be tagged as "unusable" and removed from service.
3. Equipment shall be stored in a manner as to preclude damage
from environmental factors such as temperature, light, UV, excessive
moisture, oil, chemicals and their vapors or other degrading elements.
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