Petzl B71 ユーザーズマニュアル

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B71 ASAP     B715000F (271108)

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.

This equipment is personal protective equipment (PPE). The ASAP mobile 

fall arrester for rope is a component of a complete fall arrest system, and is 

designed to arrest the fall of a single person. 

The ASAP moves up or down the safety rope without manual manipulation 

of the device. A rapid downward movement causes it to lock on the rope 

(descending too fast, loss of balance, fall). 

The OK TRIACT-LOCK connector is specially designed to connect the ASAP 

to the harness. 

These products must not be loaded beyond their strength ratings, nor be used 

for any purpose other than that for which it is designed.

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.

WARNING, specific training 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.

(1) Frame, (2) Attachment holes, (3) Safety catch, (4) Arm, (5) Locking wheel, 

(6) Protective cover, (7) Hole for ASAP / OK TRIACT-LOCK keeper cord.

(8) Frame, (9) Gate, (10) Locking sleeve, (11) Hinge. 

Principal materials: aluminum alloy (frame, arm, connector), chrome-plated 

steel (locking wheel), stainless steel (safety catch), nylon (protective cover).

- Inspect the ASAP: check the condition of the body, the connection holes, 

the protective cover (cracks, gouges, deformation, wear, corrosion) and the 

spring of the arm. The safety catch should not rub against the frame. Rotate 

the locking wheel one full turn in each direction. It should rotate smoothly and 

easily in both directions. Verify that the teeth on the locking wheel are clean 

and not worn out.

- Inspect the OK TRIACT-LOCK connector (frame, gate hinge, locking sleeve). 

Open and release the gate to verify that it closes and locks properly. The 

Keylock slot must not be blocked by any foreign matter (dirt, pebble, etc.). 

- Inspect the rope following the manufacturer’s instructions: the rope must 

be retired if it has held a fall, if the core appears damaged, if the sheath is 

damaged, or if it has been in contact with chemical products that are harmful 

to the rope. 

Finish by doing an operational check of the ASAP installed on the rope 

(diagram 2). 

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. 

Contact a PETZL distributor if there is any doubt about the condition of this 

product.

Verify the compatibility of the ASAP with the other components of the fall 

arrest system (compatibility = good interaction when used together).

Use ASAP with EN 1891 type A semi-static ropes (core + sheath) tested 

during CE certification to EN 353-2: 2002 notably: 

- Parallel PETZL 10.5 mm with a sewn termination (nylon). 

- Axis PETZL 11 mm with a sewn termination (nylon). 

- BEAL Antipodes 10,5 mm with a sewn termination (nylon). 

- BEAL Antipodes/Industrie 11 mm with a sewn termination (nylon). 

- EDELWEISS Rescue 13 mm with a sewn termination (nylon). 

Other ropes are in the process of being certified: see on the Web at www.

petzl.com/ASAP 

Do not use laid or twisted ropes.

To meet the requirements of the EN 12841: 2006 type A standard, use 

10-13 mm EN 1891 type A semi-static kernmantel ropes. (Note: Certification 

testing was performed using BEAL Antipodes 10 mm and EDELWEISS Rescue 

13 mm ropes).

The ASAP must be used with: 

- ONLY the OK TRIACT-LOCK connector for the ASAP/harness or ASAP/

energy-absorbing lanyard connection. 

- ONLY the following energy-absorbing lanyards: ASAP’SORBER 20 L71 20, 

ASAP’SORBER 40 L71 40 or ABSORBICA L57.

- For the absorber/harness connection, verify also the compatibility of the 

connectors with the fall arrest attachment points (shape, size...) of your 

harness. 

Any equipment used with the ASAP (anchors, locking connectors, 

absorbers etc) must conform to EN standards. 

Contact a Petzl distributor if you are uncertain about the compatibility of your 

equipment.

- Swing the locking wheel down by pushing down on the arm with your 

thumb. 

- Put the rope in place, respecting the «arrow/UP» (UP) direction marked on 

the body of the ASAP, and release the wheel. The “arrow/UP” marking must be 

oriented toward the top anchorage.

Use only the OK TRIACT-LOCK locking connector to connect the ASAP to a 

harness or energy absorbing lanyard. The connector must always be used 

with the gate closed and locked. Its strength 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. Nothing must obstruct the connector. 

Any constraint or external pressure will reduce its strength.

Before each use, to verify correct installation on the rope and functioning of 

the device, a test must always be carried out with the user self-belayed. 

Move the ASAP up and down the rope. it must slide smoothly and easily. 

When moving it down the rope, the locking wheel should turn smoothly and 

easily. 

Test the locking on the rope by giving the device a sharp tug in the direction 

of a fall. 

Unlock the wheel after each test.

Unweight the ASAP then push it up the rope a few centimeters until it clicks, 

keeping the wheel pressed against the rope.

Remove the device from the rope as shown or reverse the installation 

procedure.

If you need more mobility and/or more room between the user and the safety 

rope, use a PETZL energy-absorbing lanyard (listed in the Compatibility 

section) between the ASAP and your harness. 

WARNING, the longer the energy-absorbing lanyard, the more significant the 

potential fall height.

The clearance below the user must be sufficient to prevent the user from 

striking any obstacle in case of a fall. 

Clearance = L (length of link between ASAP and harness) plus 1 m stopping 

distance (locking of the ASAP and tearing of the energy absorber) plus 2.50 m 

to account for the height of the user and the elasticity of the system.

- The rope between the ASAP and the anchor point must always be taut. The 

user must always stay below the anchor point of the rope. 

- The rope must be able to slide freely through the ASAP (e.g. be on guard 

against knots in the rope, damaged sections of rope, the energy-absorbing 

lanyard becoming twisted around the rope, etc). WARNING, the device must 

be able to function freely at all times. Its function must not be impeded by an 

obstacle or foreign object (pebbles, mud, tree branches, keeper cord, clothing, 

paint, etc.).

- In certain work situations, it is obligatory to secure all tools and equipment 

to prevent anything being dropped. To help avoid dropping the ASAP, use the 

hole (7) to attach a keeper cord between the ASAP and the OK TRIACT-LOCK 

connector (find different ways to avoid dropping equipment at www.petzl.

com/ASAP). WARNING DANGER OF DEATH, a poorly placed keeper cord 

can cause the ASAP to malfunction (e.g. keeper cord jammed in the locking 

wheel, etc). 

- Do not allow paint, cement, etc to get on your ASAP... WARNING DANGER 

OF DEATH if the locking wheel becomes clogged up. 

- Do not forget to tie a stopper knot in the end of the rope. 

- To enable the ASAP to slide up the rope without manual manipulation, the 

rope may be weighted (1 kg) or anchored below the ASAP. 

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

fall. 

- Make sure the rope does not rub against abrasive or cutting surfaces.

Clean the ASAP with a brush, water, and soap. Rinse with water and dry. If 

this does not suffice, you can clean it with a paintbrush cleaner (solvent).

Use the same cleaning method as for the ASAP. If necessary, oil the hinge and 

the spring, as well as the locking sleeve.

Wash the rope in clear, cold tap water with (optional) a cleaning product 

for delicate textiles or a special detergent for rope, brushing the rope with a 

synthetic brush. Follow the rope manufacturer’s cleaning instructions.

ASAP is an EN 12841: 2006 type A rope adjuster for preventing a fall due to 

the complete failure or malfunction of the working rope (see paragraph on 

Clearance, diagram 5). 

Do not allow the safety line to be loaded when the working line is under 

tension. 

- A shock-load can damage the belay line.  

Nominal maximum load = 100 kg.

Certain requirements of the EN 365 standard are explained in this notice under 

the headings: Compatibility, Traceability.

You must have a rescue plan and the means to rapidly implement it in case of 

difficulties encountered while using this equipment. This implies an adequate 

training in the necessary rescue techniques.

The anchor point of the system should preferably be located above the user’s 

position and must conform to the requirements of the EN 795 standard, in 

particular the minimum strength of the anchor must be 10 kN.

- WARNING, when using multiple pieces of equipment together, a dangerous 

situation can result if the safety function of one piece of equipment is 

compromised by the operation of another piece of equipment. 

- Users must be medically fit for activities at height. WARNING, inert 

suspension in a harness can result in serious injury or death. 

- 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. If the 

equipment is re-sold outside the original country of destination the reseller 

shall provide these instructions in the language of the country in which the 

product is to be used.

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, 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.

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.

Store the product in a dry place away from exposure to UV, chemicals, 

extreme temperatures, etc. Clean and dry the product if necessary.

Modifications and repairs outside of Petzl facilities are prohibited (except 

replacement parts).

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.

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.