Petzl Progress Adjust
Primary functions
- Adjustable work positioning lanyard
Primary Features
- Dynamic rope and clamp that allows adjustment and positioning
Standards and certifications
- EN 358
Specifications and limitations
- Standard testing requires the lanyard hold 5kN with less than 5cm slippage, 15kN at full extension, and 1m drop of 100kg mass
Proper handling and use
General
- A positioning ring on the rope clamp connector is needed to keep the connector oriented correctly
- Extend by unweighting and tilting the clamp, take in slack by pulling on reserve rope
- Keep your lanyard taut, stay at or below the anchor
- Free movement is limited to 0.4 m maximum
- The PROGRESS ADJUST lanyard must not be used for fall arrest or to attach to the Duck R or other backup devices
- Make sure the clamp is able to rotate freely and lock on the rope
- Other equipment attached to the same connector as the rope clamp (for example your footloop) can cause the rope clamp to malfunction
Pre-use inspection
- Verify that the rope clamp has no deformation, marks, cracks, excessive wear, corrosion
- Check rope and the safety stitching and look carefully for any loose or cut threads
Misuse and discrepancies
Major Discrepancy (Fail)
- FF2
Minor Discrepancy (Discrepancy)
- Greater than FF1
- Slack in lanyard
- Used as attachment for backup device