Petzl GRILLON Lanyard
This document provides instructions for the Petzl GRILLON lanyard, a piece of personal protective equipment (PPE) designed for work positioning and temporary anchoring.
1. Field of Application
This equipment is personal protective equipment (PPE). This product must not be loaded beyond its strength rating, nor be used for any purpose other than that for which it is designed.
EN 358 adjustable lanyard for work positioning
An adjustable lanyard that passes around an anchor point or structure, serving to connect a work positioning belt to the anchor point or structure.
EN 795 class B anchor
A temporary anchor device for passing around a structure.
EN 795 class B temporary horizontal lifeline
A portable anchor device used to set up a temporary horizontal lifeline.
2. Nomenclature of Parts
Principal materials: Aluminum alloy, stainless steel, nylon, polyester.
- (1) Connectors: Different models depending on GRILLON version.
- (2) Lanyard side of the rope: Has a sewn termination with a connection hole.
- (3) Handle
- (4) Cam
- (5) Sliding protective sheath
- (6) Sewn termination with screw-in plug
- (7) Device attachment hole
3. Inspection, Points to Verify
Before each use
Check the body of the device for cracks, marks, deformation, wear, or corrosion. Check the friction elements (cam groove), the closing elements (screw and axle), the functioning of the handle spring, and the freedom of movement of the cam. Verify there are no foreign objects (sand, etc.) in the mechanism and no lubricant in the rope path. Check the rope and the safety stitching. Look for cuts in the webbing, wear, and damage due to use, heat, or contact with chemical products, etc. Be particularly careful to check for cut threads.
During each 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 pieces of equipment in the system are correctly positioned with respect to each other. Take care to keep foreign objects out of the adjustment device. Connectors must always be used with the gate closed and locked. Systematically verify that the gate is securely locked by pressing it with your hand. Consult the details of the inspection procedure to be carried out for each item of PPE on the Web at www.petzl.com/ppe or on the PETZL PPE CD-ROM.
4. Compatibility
Verify that this product is compatible with the other elements of the system in your application (compatible = good functional interaction). An incompatible connection can cause accidental disconnection, breakage, or affect the safety function of another piece of equipment.
Carabiner
WARNING: Do not connect a large size carabiner (e.g., WILLIAM) to the GRILLON as it can cover and block the cam.
GRILLON HOOK
WARNING: Poor positioning of the HOOK in the attachment ring of your harness, combined with an involuntary action or pressure on the gate's locking system, presents a risk of accidental disconnection. To eliminate this risk, clip the HOOK correctly and check that it is properly positioned each time your lanyard is loaded. (See drawing).
Spare parts
Replace your ropes only with Petzl GRILLON ropes.
5. Lanyard for Work Positioning - EN 358
Installation on the harness
The lanyard must be connected to EN 358 or EN 813 work positioning attachment points. The (EN 795) anchor point must be located at or above waist level. Do not use this equipment if there is a risk of a fall. The maximum acceptable fall distance is 0.5 m. It may be necessary to use a fall arrest system in addition to your work positioning system.
5A. Usage in double mode
The lanyard passes around a structure at the waist level of the user. Clip a carabiner into the GRILLON attachment hole and then clip it to one of the harness attachment points. Pass the lanyard around the structure and clip the end of the lanyard to one of the harness attachment points. To tighten the lanyard, pull on the free end of the rope. To loosen the lanyard, press the cam with your hand. WARNING: It is dangerous to use the handle without holding the braking side of the rope.
5B. Used as a single lanyard on the ventral attachment point
The lanyard anchor point is situated above the user. The lanyard is attached to the ventral attachment point. To adjust your position, put your weight onto the lanyard and firmly grip the free end of the rope. Then pull gradually on the handle while holding the free end of the rope. Braking control is done by varying your grip on the free end of the rope. Release the handle to stop the descent. Never let go of the free end of the rope.
6. EN 795 Class B Temporary Anchor
6A. Anchoring around a structure
Installation and anchor strength
During installation, make sure the strength of the anchor is at least 10 kN in the direction of loading. When attaching the two GRILLON connectors, make sure to avoid triaxial loading on the connectors by:
- Using a specific connector that can withstand triaxial loading (for example a triangular screw link or PAW).
- Making a loop in the work rope (figure 8 knot) into which the two connectors may be clipped.
To secure your anchor, make a mule knot - tied off with an overhand knot close to the GRILLON - on the free end of the rope.
6B. EN 795 Class B Temporary Horizontal Lifeline
Anchors
The GRILLON temporary horizontal lifeline must be used in conjunction with EN 795 anchors and EN 362 connectors having a minimum breaking strength of 12 kN. Make sure that the anchor is of suitable geometry. The anchor point for the system should preferably be located above the position of the user.
Installing the life line
The life line must be hand tensioned by one or two people, without using a mechanical advantage pulley system. Before each use, make sure the life line is well tensioned by pulling as hard as you can on the free end of the rope. Make a mule knot - tied off with an overhand knot close to the GRILLON - on the free end of the rope. Do not make knots at the intermediate anchor points. The slope of the life line must not exceed 15°.
Using the temporary horizontal lifeline
- One person per span and a maximum of two persons on the lifeline.
- The lifeline must not be used to suspend equipment.
Connection to the life line
If there is a risk of a fall of more than one meter, or one having a fall factor greater than or equal to 1, you must use an EN 355 energy absorber with a fall arrest harness (see the absorber technical notice for the maximum authorized fall distance and the elongation after a fall).
Clearance
Clearance = amount of clear free fall space between the anchor and the ground. The clearance below the user must be sufficient to prevent the user from striking the ground or an obstacle in case of a fall. For that, you must calculate your minimum required clearance. This minimum clearance calculation must allow for the sag of the life line (see table). Attention, the greater the distance between two consecutive anchor points, the greater the sag. For example, for a 20 m GRILLON, the sag can reach 4.5 m without an intermediate anchor point. To reduce the sag, add some intermediate anchor points.
7. Supplementary Information Regarding Standards (EN 365)
Rescue plan
You must have a rescue plan and the means to rapidly implement it in case of difficulties encountered while using this equipment.
Various
- When using multiple pieces of equipment together, a dangerous situation can result if the safety function of one piece of equipment is affected by the safety function of another piece of equipment.
- WARNING DANGER: Take care that your products do not rub against abrasive or sharp surfaces.
- Users must be medically fit for activities at height.
- You must verify the suitability of this equipment for use in your application with regard to applicable governmental regulations and other standards on occupational safety.
- The instructions for use for each item of equipment used in conjunction with this product must be respected.
- The instructions for use must be provided to users of this equipment in the language of the country in which the product is to be used.
8. Petzl General Information
Lifetime / When to retire your equipment
For Petzl's plastic and textile products, the maximum lifetime is 10 years from the date of manufacture. It is indefinite for metallic products. ATTENTION: 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, sea, sharp edges, extreme temperatures, chemical products, etc.).
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, etc.
Destroy retired equipment to prevent further use.
Product inspection
In addition to the inspection before each use, an in-depth inspection must be carried out by a competent inspector. The frequency of the in-depth inspection must be governed by applicable legislation, and the type and the intensity of use. Petzl recommends an inspection at least once every 12 months. To help maintain product traceability, do not remove any markings or labels. Inspection results should be recorded on a form with the following details: type of equipment, model, manufacturer contact information, serial or individual number; dates of: manufacture, purchase, first use, next periodic inspection; notes: problems, comments; name and signature of the inspector. See an example at www.petzl.fr/ppe or on the Petzl PPE CD-ROM.
Storage, transport
Store the product in a dry place away from exposure to UV, chemicals, extreme temperatures, etc. Clean and dry the product if necessary.
Modifications, repairs
Modifications and repairs outside of Petzl facilities are prohibited (except replacement parts).
3-year guarantee
Against all 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.
Responsibility
Petzl is not responsible for the consequences, direct, indirect or accidental, or any other type of damage befalling or resulting from the use of its products.
Traceability and markings
- a. Body controlling the manufacture of this PPE
- b. Notified body that carried out the CE type inspection
- c. Traceability: datamatrix = product reference + individual number
- d. Diameter
- e. Individual number
- f. Year of manufacture
- g. Day of manufacture
- h. Control
- i. Incrementation
- j. Standards
