
Melted / Glossy or Glazed Strands Rope with Excessive Abrasion Wear RigidLine with Excessive Abrasion Wear
(Red Warning core showing)
Snap Hook / Carabiner Inspection:
Ensure locking device and keeper / gate operate freely and smoothly and that keeper / gate closes and remains closed and locked until
intentionally opened.
Inspect to ensure component is free of cracks, distortion, corrosion, or nicks.
Ensure keeper / gate is not bent, is free of burrs, not packed with snow or ice, and that snap hooks / carabiners are clean and
functioning properly.
Length Adjusting Device (LAD) Inspection:
Unit is free of cracks –(usually depicted by fine jagged lines) and extensive wear or corrosion to cam lever, housing, or cam
lever eye.
The spring is assembled into the cam lever and body correctly.
Ensure that the cam lever is installed in the proper orientation to the body (cam lever must be mounted in the same direction as
shown in the sketch on the side of Length Adjusting Device (LAD)).
Ensure that the centerlock nut is securely attached to the shoulder bolt. The bolt should be above or flush with the surface of the nut.
Proper operation of mechanism by pivoting cam lever back and forth. Movement should be unrestricted with no binding.
Binding could be caused by burrs, packed snow, or ice. A burr can be removed by disassembling the Length Adjusting Device
(LAD) and lightly sanding the burr down with fine grit emery cloth.
NOTE: Also read and follow other instructions, warnings, and inspection guidelines enclosed with this product.
If any evidence of wear or deterioration as outlined above is observed, immediately cease use, destroy the product, and replace it with
new equipment. Should any unusual conditions not outlined above be observed, or you have reasonable doubt about a particular
condition, remove the equipment from service and notify your Supervisor, Safety Director, or contact Buckingham Mfg. Co. for
clarification. Failure to carefully and completely inspect your equipment could result in serious injury or death.
Warnings:
Know the job and the regulations governing performance requirements and select the proper equipment.
Read carefully, understand, and heed these and all other included instructions, warnings, and cautions before using this equipment.
Failure to do so could result in your serious injury or death. Should questions arise concerning the proper use or condition of your
equipment, contact Buckingham Manufacturing Co. at 1-800-937-2825.
All affixed labels should be left in place and all instructional material kept for future reference.
This equipment is intended for use by properly trained professionals only.
This product is designed to be used by a person with a maximum weight of 350 lbs. when fully equipped.
For personal use only. NOT for towing or hoisting.
Fall protection equipment, (i.e. fall arrest, work positioning belts, climbers, retrieval, suspension etc.) should not be resold or
provided to others for re-use after use by original user as assurance cannot be granted that a used product meets criteria of applicable
standards and is safe for use to a subsequent user.
Be certain this equipment is suitable for the intended use and work environment. It should only be used as personal protection
equipment (PPE). If suitability for intended use is in doubt, consult a safety engineer or contact Buckingham Mfg. before using.
Destroy any and all equipment subjected to impact loading.
Always attach each snap hook of the positioning strap to the proper circle D-ring of the body belt.
Do not attach work positioning snap hooks to accessory rings. Accessory rings are intended for attachment of a belt supporter only.
Note: Belt supporters are intended to distribute belt weight of users who carry an unusually heavy load of tools. Belt supporters are
not intended to support the weight of the user.
As outlined by OSHA 1926.502 (e)(2) positioning devices shall be secured to an anchorage capable of supporting at least twice the
potential impact load of an employee's fall or 3,000 lbf. (13.3 kN), whichever is greater.
Manufactured to the following standards / regulations as they are applicable ASTM F887 / ANSI Z359.3 / OSHA 1926.959 /
CA. OSHA 2940.6.
The Adjustable Positioning Lanyard is only one component / element of a positioning system outlined by ASTM F887 / ANSI Z359.3.
Avoid contact of this equipment with sharp edged or pointed tools, high temperature surfaces, welding or other heat sources.
(Be aware of the lanyards position / placement on the pole or tree at all times in relation to the operations being performed. Use
extreme caution when performing operations such as cutting, drilling, sawing, etc. Always perform this type of work well above the
lanyard to avoid the potential of tool contact with the lanyard, causing damage which may result in a fall, serious injury or death).
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