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M72 SL OXAN SCREW-LOCK M725100B (040909)

(EN) ENGLISH

Only the techniques shown in the diagrams that are not crossed

out and/or do not display a skull and crossbones symbol are

authorized. Check our Web site regularly to ﬁnd the latest

versions of these documents: www.petzl.com

Contact PETZL if you have any doubt or difﬁculty understanding

these documents.

OXAN SCREW-LOCK

Manual locking steel carabiner

- Connector EN 362: 2004 classe B

- NFPA 1983 Light use

Field of application

This equipment is personal protective equipment (PPE) used

for fall protection.

This carabiner is used to connect equipment together during

rescue or work at height activities.

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.

Nomenclature of parts

(1) Frame, (2) Gate, (3) Hinge, (4) Locking sleeve, (5) Keylock,

(6) Keylock slot, (7) Red alert.

Principal materials: steel.

Inspection, points to verify

Before each use

Verify that the frame, hinge 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 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.

Make sure that all pieces of equipment are properly connected

and positioned with respect to each other.

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.

Compatibility

A connector must be compatible with the equipment to which it

is attached (shape, size, etc.).

An incompatible connection can affect the safety function of the

system (for example, disconnection, breakage, etc.).

WARNING if the connector is attached to an element of

the system that is too large (for example wide slings, large

bars, etc.) the connector’s strength can be reduced.

Working principle

Diagram 1. Manipulation

Diagram 2. Installation of the carabiner

This connector must always be used with the gate closed and

locked.

When the locking sleeve is open, the red warning indicator 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 connector 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.

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.

Supplementary information

regarding standards (EN 365)

If your application requires frequent opening and closing of

a manual locking carabiner (multiple times in the course of a

day’s work), you should use the autolocking TRIACT -LOCK

version instead.

Rescue plan

You must have a rescue plan and the means to rapidly

implement it in case of difﬁculties encountered while using this

equipment.

Anchors

The anchor point for the system should preferably be located

above the user’s position and should meet the requirements of

the EN 795 standard (minimum strength of 10 kN).

Clearance: amount of free space below the user

The clearance below the user must be sufﬁcient to prevent the

user from striking any obstacle in case of a fall. (The length of

the connector can inﬂuence the height of a fall).

Various

- Take care to minimize the potential for falls and the height of

any potential fall.

- WARNING, take care that your products do not rub against

abrasive or sharp surfaces.

- 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.

- 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.

Petzl general information

Lifetime / When to retire your equipment

For Petzl 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 or name of inspector

i. Incrementation

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ... 22 23

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