Petzl MACCHU

Important Safety Information ?

⚠️ 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.

1. Field of Application

This equipment is personal protective equipment (PPE) used for fall protection. It is a climbing seat harness designed for children. This product must not be pushed beyond its limits, nor be used for any purpose other than that for which it is designed.

2. Nomenclature

The harness consists of the following parts:

• (1) Waistbelt
• (2) Waistbelt adjustment buckles
• (3) Elastic keepers
• (4) Tie-in point (bridge)
• (5) Belay loop
• (6) Leg loops
• (7) Leg loop adjustment buckles
• (8) Gear loops
• (9) Leg loop elastics

3. Inspection, Points to Verify ✔️

Petzl recommends a detailed inspection at least once every 12 months. Follow the procedures described at Petzl.com/ppe and record the results.

Before Each Use:

• Check webbing at tie-in points, belay loop, adjustment buckles, and safety stitching for cuts, wear, swelling, or damage from use, heat, or chemicals.
• Pay special attention to cut or loose threads.
• Verify that adjustment buckles operate properly.
• Consult Petzl.com/ppe for detailed inspection procedures. Contact Petzl if in doubt.

During Use:

• Regularly verify that adjustment buckles are securely fastened.
• Monitor the condition of the product and its connections to other system equipment.
• Ensure all equipment items are correctly positioned relative to each other.

4. Compatibility

Verify that this product is compatible with other elements of your system for your specific application (compatibility means good functional interaction).

5. Harness Setup

Before donning, untangle the harness and loosen the waistbelt buckle. Always pass excess webbing under the elastic keepers to prevent accidental loosening of buckles. Wet or icy straps are more difficult to adjust.

Adjustment and Suspension Test:

The belay loop must be centered. The harness must be adjusted to fit snugly to reduce injury risk in case of a fall. In a safe environment, move around and hang in the harness from the tie-in points to verify comfort and proper adjustment. Ensure the child has sufficient muscle tone to use the seat harness alone; if not, use a full-body harness or the BODY shoulder straps.

6. Tying In

Tie in to the two tie-in points. Always check the tie-in knot before the child starts to climb. Refer to Petzl.com for other tying-in methods.

7. Belay System Setup

Connect your belay or rappel system to the belay loop with a locking carabiner. Verify the carabiner is properly closed, locked, and loaded on its major axis.

8. Additional Information

This product meets Regulation (EU) 2016/425 on Personal Protective Equipment. The EU declaration of conformity is available at Petzl.com.

When to Retire Your Equipment:

⚠️ WARNING: An exceptional event (e.g., harsh environments, sharp edges, extreme temperatures, chemicals) can lead to product retirement after a single use. A product must be retired when:

• It is over 10 years old (plastic or textile).
• It has been subjected to a major fall or load.
• It fails inspection or you have doubts about its reliability.
• Its full usage history is unknown.
• It becomes obsolete due to changes in legislation, standards, techniques, or incompatibility with other equipment.

Destroy retired products to prevent further use.

Icons Key:

• A. Lifetime: 10 years ⏳
• B. Marking ?️
• C. Acceptable temperatures ?️
• D. Usage precautions (Warning: contact with chemicals can damage the harness)
• E. Cleaning - Disinfection ?
• F. Drying ☀️
• G. Storage - Transport ? (Use supplied cover)
• H. Maintenance ⚙️
• I. Modifications - Repairs (Prohibited outside Petzl facilities, except replacement parts)
• J. Questions - Contact ❓

Guarantee ?️

3-year guarantee against material or manufacturing defects. Exclusions: normal wear and tear, oxidation, modifications, incorrect storage, poor maintenance, negligence, unintended uses.

Traceability and Markings

Key markings include:

• a. Compliance with PPE regulatory requirements. Notified body for EU type examination.
• b. Notified body number for production control.
• c. Traceability: datamatrix.
• d. Sizing information.
• e. Serial number.
• f. Year of manufacture.
• g. Month of manufacture.
• h. Batch number.
• i. Individual identifier.
• j. Standards compliance (e.g., EN 12277 type C).
• k. Read Instructions for Use carefully.
• l. Model identification (MACCHU).
• m. Manufacturer address (Petzl, France).
• n. Date of manufacture (month/year).