Petzl® GRILLON Temporary Horizontal Lifeline
GRILLON allows a horizontal lifeline to be installed quickly when there is a large work surface to cover. The integrated self-locking device allows easy adjustment of length, depending on the distance between two anchor points. It is available in four lengths to adapt to any situation.
Easy to use:
- allows a horizontal lifeline to be installed quickly when there is a large work surface
- fine adjustment system allows easy adjustment of length and tension between two anchor points (1)
Sewn terminations on both ends with plastic sheath to keep the connector in position and protect the rope from abrasion
Available in four lengths: 5, 10, 15 and 20 cm
Replacement ropes available
(1) Tie a mule knot behind the GRILLON to lock the anchor.
Use as a Horizontal lifeline
EN 795: 2012 type C
Initial tension
The initial tension in the lifeline (about 1 kN) can be achieved by having two persons pull on the free rope, or by one person using a 3:1 haul system (see diagrams).
Warning: excessive initial tension may allow for a slight reduction in clearance in the event of a fall on the lifeline, but it increases the load on the anchors.
Maximum lifeline strength and maximum load transmissible to the structure: 18 kN.
Attachment to the lifeline: The lifeline is for single-person use only.
Attach yourself to the lifeline with an EN 354 or EN 358 lanyard, or a lanyard with an EN 355 energy absorber. Follow the lanyard’s Instructions for Use, especially regarding the position relative to the anchor, and permissible fall height.
The lifeline may not be used with a retractable type fall arrester.
Information on sag and clearance When installing the lifeline, provide enough clearance to prevent the user from hitting the ground or an obstacle in the event of a fall. Verify that the sag, with the lifeline loaded or in the event of a fall, does not cause the lifeline to contact an edge or any other obstacle that could damage the rope.
Clearance includes the sag in the lifeline when loaded (a), the maximum lanyard length after a fall (including possible energy absorber deployment) (b), average user height (c), and a safety margin of 1 m (d).
The sag values given here were measured during certification testing, with a 9 kN dynamic load. A fall during use may be less severe. Warning: the required clearance can increase significantly if a lifeline and a fall arrest system are used together, but have not been tested in combination.