M55 SL LOCKER SCREW-LOCK M55500-B (131207)
(EN) ENGLISH
Field of application
Personal protective equipment (PPE). This carabiner is
designed for use in mountaineering, climbing and vertical
activities using similar techniques. It is used for connecting
pieces of equipment together.
This product must not be loaded beyond its strength rating,
nor be used for any purpose other than that for which it is
designed.
WARNING
Activities involving the use of this equipment are inherently
dangerous.
You are responsible for your own actions and decisions.
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.
Responsibility
WARNING, specific training in the activities defined in the field
of application is essential before use.
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.
Gaining an adequate apprenticeship in appropriate techniques
and methods of protection is your own responsibility.
You personally assume all risks and responsibilities for all
damage, injury or death which may occur during or following
incorrect use of our products in any manner whatsoever. If you
are not able, or not in a position to assume this responsibility
or to take this risk, do not use this equipment.
You must have a rescue plan and the means to rapidly
implement it in case of difficulties encountered while using this
equipment. This implies adequate training in the necessary
rescue techniques.
Nomenclature of parts
(1) Frame, (2) Gate, (3) Hinge, (4) Locking sleeve, (5) Keylock,
(6) Keylock slot, (7) Red alert.
Principal materials: aluminum alloy.
Inspection, points to verify
Before each use
Verify that the frame, gate and locking sleeve are free of any
cracks, deformation, corrosion, etc. Open the gate and verify
that it closes itself automatically when released. The Keylock
slot on the gate must not be blocked by any foreign matter
(dirt, pebble, etc.).
During each use
It is important to regularly inspect the condition of the product.
Check its connections with the other equipment in the system
and make sure that the various pieces of equipment in the
system are correctly positioned with respect to each other.
Consult the details of the inspection procedure to be carried
out for each type of PPE on the Web at www.petzl.com/ppe or
on the PETZL PPE CD-ROM.
Contact PETZL if there is any doubt about the condition of this
product.
Compatibility
Verify the compatibility of this product with the other
elements of your equipment (compatibility = good functional
interaction).
A connector must be compatible with the equipment to which
it is attached (shape, size, etc.). An incompatible connection
can cause accidental disconnection, breakage, or affect the
safety function of another piece of equipment.
WARNING if the connector is attached to an element of the
system that is too large (e.g. wide webbing, large bars, etc.)
the connector’s strength can be reduced.
Contact Petzl if you are uncertain about the compatibility of
your equipment.
Working principle
Diagram 1. Manipulation
Diagram 2. Installation
This connector must always be used with the gate closed and
locked.
When the locking sleeve is open, the red alert is visible.
To lock the connector, screw the locking sleeve until it stops
and blocks the gate from opening.
WARNING, vibrations and/or rubbing can loosen the locking
sleeve and unlock the connector. Check the connector
regularly to verify that it is securely locked.
The strength of the carabiner is greatly reduced if the gate is
open.
The carabiner is strongest when closed and loaded on its
major axis. Any other position reduces its strength.
Do not allow anything to obstruct the carabiner. Any constraint
or external pressure is dangerous.
Diagram 3. Warning danger of death
Any external pressure on the gate (with a descender, for
example) is dangerous. When a sudden tension comes onto
the rope, the locking sleeve can break and the gate can open
itself. The device or rope may detach itself from the connector.
Remember: For your safety, get into the habit of always
doubling-up your systems, especially carabiners.
Petzl general information
Lifetime
ATTENTION, in extreme cases, the lifetime of the product can
be reduced to one single use through exposure to for example
any of the following: chemicals, extreme temperatures, sharp
edges, major fall or load, etc.
The potential lifetime of Petzl products is as follows: up to
10 years from the date of manufacture for plastic and textile
products. It is indefinite for metallic products.
The actual lifetime of a product ends when it meets one of
the retirement criteria listed below (see “When to retire your
equipment”), or when in its system use it is judged obsolete.
The actual lifetime is influenced by a variety of factors such
as: the intensity, frequency, and environment of use, the
competence of the user, how well the product is stored and
maintained, etc.
Inspect equipment periodically for damage and/or
deterioration.
In addition to the inspection before and during use, a periodic
in-depth inspection must be carried out by a competent
inspector at least once every 12 months. This inspection must
be performed at least once every 12 months. The frequency
of the in-depth inspection must be governed by the type and
the intensity of use. To keep better track of your equipment,
it is preferable to assign each piece of equipment to a unique
user so that he will know its history. The results of inspections
should be documented in an “inspection record”. This
document must allow recording of the following details: type
of equipment, model, name and contact information of the
manufacturer or distributor, means of identification (serial or
individual number), year of manufacture, date of purchase,
date of first use, name of user, all other pertinent information
for example maintenance and frequency of use, the history of
periodic inspections (date / comments and noted problems /
name and signature of the competent person who performed
the inspection / anticipated date of next inspection). See
example of detailed inspection record and other informational
tools available at www.petzl.com/ppe
When to retire your equipment
Immediately retire any equipment if:
- it fails to pass inspection (inspection before and during use
and the periodic in-depth inspection),
- it has been subjected to a major fall or load,
- you do not know its full usage history,
- it is at least 10 years old and made of plastics or textiles,
- you have any doubt as to its integrity.
Destroy retired equipment to prevent further use.
Product obsolescence
There are many reasons why a product may be judged
obsolete and thus retired before the end of its actual
lifetime. Examples include: changes in applicable standards,
regulations, or legislation; development of new techniques,
incompatibility with other equipment, etc.
Modifications and repairs
Do not modify your product in any way unless the modification
is specifically authorized by Petzl. An unauthorized
modification can reduce the product’s effectiveness.
Repairs made outside of Petzl facilities are prohibited. Contact
Petzl if your product needs repair.
Traceability and markings
Do not remove any markings or labels. You must check to
ensure that the product markings remain legible during the
entire lifetime of the product.
Guarantee
This product is guaranteed for 3 years against any
faults in materials or manufacture. Exclusions from the
guarantee: normal wear and tear, oxidation, modifications or
alterations, incorrect storage, poor maintenance, damage due
to accidents, to negligence, and to uses for which this product
was not designed.
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.
