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What does ASAP stand for Petzl?
Carabiner choice. Bolting – Knots – Anchors. Belaying. Ascent – Climbing. Progression – Movement.
How do you clean Petzl ASAP?
If necessary, clean it with a brush, possibly by applying solvent with a fine brush. Avoid getting any liquid inside the mechanism. Check the rotation of the wheel. Turn the wheel one complete revolution in both directions, making sure it rotates smoothly, without catching.
What is an ASAP in climbing?
In the event of a shock load or sudden acceleration, the ASAP locks on the rope and stops the user. Depending on the intended use, the ASAP may also be combined with an ASAP’SORBER or ASAP’SORBER AXESS energy absorber to work at a distance from the rope.
What is ASAP rope access?
The ASAP Lock is the new rope access backup device, whereas the standard ASAP is more suitable for working on roofs where the lock function is not necessary. The new ASAP: In case of a sudden movement the ASAP will lock up, arresting a fall. Work equally well on angled and vertical ropes.
What does a rope grab do?
A rope grab is a deceleration device that is part of a personal fall arrest system (PFAS). It travels on a lifeline and automatically engages and locks to arrest a fall. It employs the principle of cam/lever locking, inertial locking, or both, as specified in (OSHA) 1910.66 Appendix C.
What size rope is the Petzl ASAP?
11-13 mm diameter
Petzl therefore authorizes the use of the ASAP on 11-13 mm diameter static ropes with ASAP’SORBER 20 and 40 (version international) and ASAP’SORBER AXESS.
Do rope grabs damage rope?
Most rope grabs, soft and hard alike, will start to slip long before serious damage can occur to the host rope. This slippage of the rope grab can be equated to a fuse in an electrical system.
Can you tie a knot in a lifeline?
Tying a knot in a lifeline to help locate a trailing rope grab is not an option. Doing so can reduce the strength of the rope by 50% and the strength loss is permanent. Undoing the knot does not restore lifeline strength.
What is the standard for ASAP?
The ASAP (international version) and ASAP LOCK are certified to the ANSI Z359. 15 standard, for use on the RAY 12 mm rope with ASAP’SORBER 20 and 40 (international version) and ASAP’SORBER AXESS energy absorbers.
Which direction should the arrow on a rope grab be installed on a lifeline?
rope grab to a lifeline, always make sure the arrow on the device points along the lifeline towards the anchor point (pictured). grab on the lifeline, give it a firm tug in the direction of a fall to make sure it engages. that locks at a point on the lifeline that won’t let you reach a fall hazard.
Can rope grabs be used horizontally?
Retractable fall arresters are commonly used with overhead anchorage lines but nowadays, more and more models are suitable for horizontal use too. This means that those models can also be used on roofs, where anchor lines or anchor points are located at the height of the worker’s feet.
Can you use a shunt on a single rope?
The Shunt works as a rappel back-up and replaces self-jamming knots like the Prusik. Works on single and double ropes.
What is a Petzl Shunt?
The Petzl Shunt is an easy to install rope clamp that you use below a belay device to back up an abseil. Designed to replace friction knots such as the Prusik, the Shunt provides an additional safety system when descending by backing up the belay device.