Petzl Dynamic Ropes Technical Notice

1. Field of Application

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for fall protection from height. EN 892 dynamic rope for climbing and mountaineering.

• Single rope: A rope that can be used with a single strand.
• Half rope: A rope that can be clipped with one or two strands alternately.
• Twin rope: Both strands must be clipped. Never use a twin rope with only one strand.

This product must not be pushed beyond its limits or used for purposes other than those described in Petzl instructions.

2. Responsibility

WARNING: Activities involving the use of this equipment are inherently dangerous and may lead to severe injury or death. You are responsible for your own actions, decisions, and safety.

Before using this product, you must:

• Read and understand all Instructions for Use for this product and any associated equipment.
• Get specific training in its proper use and risk management for the intended activities.
• Become acquainted with its capabilities and limitations.
• Understand and accept the risks involved.

This product must only be used by competent and responsible persons, or under the direct visual control of such a person.

3. Nomenclature

The rope consists of:

• (1) Sheath
• (2) Core
• (3) Rope end marking

Principal materials: Nylon/Polyamide.

4. Inspection, Points to Verify

Your safety depends on the integrity of your equipment. Petzl recommends a detailed inspection at least once every 12 months. Frequent use may require more frequent inspections. Record inspection results on your PPE inspection sheet.

Before and after each use:

• Visually check the sheath along the entire length for cuts, burns, frayed strands, fuzzy areas, or signs of chemicals.
• Tactilely inspect the core along the entire length for damage (e.g., hard spots, mushy areas).

5. Compatibility

This product is part of a safety system. Verify compatibility with other equipment used with it. Ensure the rope is compatible with the devices used (consult their Instructions for Use).

Warnings regarding compatibility:

• New ropes can be slippery, potentially reducing the effectiveness of belay/rappel devices. Familiarize yourself with the new rope's handling.
• Thin ropes require special precautions due to reduced grip and control during rappelling or falls.
• Check carabiners and other devices for burrs or sharp edges that could damage the rope.
• When belaying with REVERSO on half or twin ropes in self-braking mode, avoid circular cross-section carabiners to prevent disabling the self-braking function.
• When using REVERSO-type devices with ropes 8.5 mm or thinner, ropes can cross and disable the self-braking function. Always hold the brake side of the rope.

6. Usage Precautions

• Tying in: Always check your knot before climbing.
• Top roping: Ensure the rope is long enough.
• Rappelling: Use a knot at the end of the rope as a precaution. Avoid descending too rapidly to prevent burns and accelerated rope wear.
• Dynamic elongation: Account for approximately 30% dynamic elongation in case of a fall to avoid ground impact.
• Sharp edges: Beware of sharp edges that can damage the rope.
• Ice and moisture: Wet or icy ropes are less abrasion-resistant and harder to control in devices.
• Aging: Ropes can swell and shrink in length by up to 10% with use.
• Cutting the rope: If cutting the rope, mark new lengths accurately and follow UIAA protocols. Add a 3% margin for shrinkage. Provide Instructions for Use with new rope lengths.

7. Additional Information on Ropes

This product meets Regulation (EU) 2016/425 on PPE. EU Declaration of Conformity is available at Petzl.com.

Instructions for Use must be provided in the language of the country where the equipment is used. Keep them for future reference.

When to retire a product:

WARNING: Exceptional events can necessitate retiring a product after a single use (e.g., harsh environments, sharp edges, chemicals). Retire a product if:

• It has exceeded its lifespan.
• It has been subjected to a major fall or load.
• It fails inspection or you doubt its reliability.
• Its full usage history is unknown (e.g., illegible marking).
• It becomes obsolete due to changes in legislation, standards, or techniques.

Destroy retired products to prevent further use.

Icons:

• A. Lifespan: 10 years ⏳
• B. Marking ?️
• C. Acceptable temperatures ?️
• D. Usage precautions ⚠️

Avoid all contact with chemicals, especially acids, which can destroy fibers.

Maintenance: E. Cleaning/disinfection ?, F. Drying ?️, G. Storage ?, H. Maintenance ⚙️, I. 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.

Warning Symbols:

• 1. Imminent risk of serious injury or death.
• 2. Potential risk of accident or injury.
• 3. Important information on product function or performance.
• 4. Equipment incompatibility.

8. Traceability and Markings

Key markings include:

• a. Meets PPE regulatory requirements. Notified body for EU type examination.
• b. Notified body number for production control.
• c. Traceability: Datamatrix.
• d. Diameter, length of rope.
• e. Serial number.
• f. Year of manufacture.
• g. Month of manufacture.
• h. Batch number.
• i. Individual identifier.
• j. Standards (EN 892, UIAA).
• k. Read Instructions for Use carefully.
• l. Date of manufacture (month/year).
• m. Single rope symbol.
• n. Half rope symbol.
• o. Twin rope symbol.

9. Specifications

Refer to packaging for full specifications. Key specs include:

• 1. Diameter
• 2. Mass per meter
• 3. Proportion of sheath
• 4. Number of falls
• 5. Static elongation
• 6. Dynamic elongation (approx. 30%)
• 7. Shock load

Petzl ropes have zero sheath slippage (0 mm).

Diagram Descriptions

• Diagram 1 (Page 1): Illustrates a single rope setup for climbing.
• Diagram 2 (Page 1): Illustrates a half rope setup, showing clipping alternately.
• Diagram 3 (Page 1): Illustrates a twin rope setup, showing clipping both strands.
• Warning Symbols (Page 1): Depicts symbols for imminent danger (triangle with exclamation mark), potential danger (triangle with exclamation mark), important information (info symbol), and equipment incompatibility (crossed-out items).
• Diagram 4 (Page 2): Conceptual illustration related to compatibility and proper use of equipment.
• Diagram 5 (Page 2): Illustrates key usage precautions:
  • a. Tying in: Shows a climber tying a knot (e.g., figure-eight follow-through).
  • b. Top roping: Shows a climber being belayed from above.
  • c. Rappelling: Shows a climber rappelling, with a knot at the end of the rope.
  • d. Dynamic elongation: Illustrates a fall with the rope stretching.
  • e. Sharp edges: Shows a rope near a sharp edge, indicating potential damage.
• Icons (Page 2): Visual representations for lifespan (10 years), cleaning, drying, storage, maintenance, and contact.