Petzl VERSO - Manual (Page 2)

2 D19 VERSO D195000B (100908)
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Inspection,
points to verify
Before each use
Verify that the product is free of cracks, deformation,
marks, wear, corrosion, etc.
Pay particular attention to sharp edges that can develop
with use.
Consult the details of the inspection procedure to be
carried out for each item on the Web at www.petzl.com or
on the PETZL PPE CD-ROM. Contact PETZL if there is any
doubt about the condition of this product.
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 the various pieces of equipment
in the system are correctly positioned with respect to
each other. Take care to keep foreign objects out of the
rope slots.
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Compatibility
For all of your applications, verify
the compatibility of this product with
the other elements of your system
(compatibility = good functional
interaction).
Ropes
For use with EN 892 dynamic half
ropes (2 x 1/2 ropes), twin ropes, or
single rope.
When using two strands of rope,
the two strands must be similar
(diameter, condition, texture).
WARNING, certain ropes may be
slippery, for example new ropes,
small diameter ropes, certain
sheath constructions and/or sheath
treatments, wet ropes, etc. (see the
instructions specifi c to the rope).
Braking carabiner
You must use a locking carabiner.
The brake bar, in contact with the
VERSO, must be as straight as
possible.
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The VERSO does not automatically
stop the rope from sliding through
the device. The belayer must
actively stop the rope from sliding in
order to arrest a fall.
Always keep a secure grip on the
braking side of the rope.
The belayer must be anchored to the
belay before belaying or lowering
a partner.
- The use of gloves is recommended.
- Before use, familiarize yourself
with how your rope works with the
VERSO to get an idea of its braking
capabilities.
Cable = 0 kN
The cable has no tensile strength.
WARNING DANGER, do not use the
cable to anchor yourself.
The cable prevents the VERSO
from moving too far away from the
carabiner and helps prevent loss of
the device. To avoid damaging the
cable, take care to keep the rope from
rubbing against it.
Warnings before
and during use
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WARNING, the leader’s rope must pass
through a directional anchor.
Belaying the leader
STOP !
7A. Giving slack.
With the hand gripping the
braking side of the rope,
push the rope toward the
VERSO, forming a loop.
The hand on the climber’s
side of the rope then pulls
the slack rope through the
VERSO.
7B. Taking up slack.
The hand on the climber’s side
regularly takes up the slack
rope. The hand on the braking
side pulls the rope through the
VERSO.
7C. Arresting
a fall.
Pull fi rmly
downward on the
braking side of the
rope.
STOP !
- Clip a locking carabiner to the cable.
- Attach the VERSO to the belay loop of the harness.
- Single rope: insert a loop of rope into one of the rope slots.
- Half and twin ropes: insert a loop of rope into each of the two rope slots.
- Clip the loop or loops of rope and lock the carabiner.
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Installation