CMC PROSWIVEL SWIVABINER User manual

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CMC PROSWIVEL™
SWIVABINER
USER INFORMATION
User Information shall be provided to the user of the product.
NFPA Standard 1983, incorporated into the 2022 edition of NFPA
2500 recommends separating the User Information from the
equipment and retaining the information in a permanent record.
The standard also recommends making a copy of the User
Information to keep with the equipment and that the information
should be referred to before and after each use.
Additional information regarding life safety equipment can
be found in NFPA 1500 and NFPA 1858 and NFPA 1983,
incorporated in the 2022 edition of NFPA 2500.
LIFESPAN / INSPECTION / RETIREMENT
CMC does not specify an expiration date for hardware because
the service life depends greatly on how and where it is used.
The type of use, intensity of use, and environment of use are all
factors in determining serviceability of the equipment. A single
exceptional event can be cause for retirement after only one
use, such as exposure to sharp edges, extreme temperatures,
chemicals, or harsh environments. Remove retired equipment
from service and destroy it to prevent further use.
A device must be retired when it fails to pass inspection; it fails
to function properly; it has illegible product markings; it shows
signs of damage or excessive wear; it has been subjected to
shock loads, falls, or abnormal use; it has been exposed to harsh
chemical reagents; it has an unknown usage history; there is
any doubt as to its condition or reliability; or when it becomes
obsolete due to changes in legislation, standards, technique or
incompatibility with other equipment.
Inspect the equipment according to your department’s policy for
inspecting life safety equipment. CMC recommends a detailed
inspection by a competent person at least once every 12
months depending on current regulations and conditions of use.
Record the date, inspector name, and inspection results in the
equipment log as well as any other relevant information to track
the usage history.
Before each use, the user should conrm the device is
functioning properly; verify the presence and legibility of the
product markings; and verify there is no excessive wear or
indications of damage such as deformation, corrosion, sharp
edges, cracks, or burrs. Minor nicks or sharp spots may be
smoothed with emery cloth or similar. Check for the presence of
dirt or foreign objects that can affect or prevent normal operation
such as grit, sand, rocks, and debris.
During each use, the user should conrm all pieces of equipment
in the system are correctly positioned with respect to each other;
monitor the condition of the device and its connections to other
equipment in the system; do not allow anything to interfere with
the operation of the device or its components; and keep foreign
objects out of the device.
LIMITATIONS AND PROPER USE
SWIVEL FUNCTION: For orientation only. Not for high speed or
multi-rotation:
1. Verify swivels rotate freely. Swivel-type devices must NEVER
be used with steel cable or wire rope unless the wire rope
manufacturer veries such use is approved and that the
cable/rope will not unwind when used with a swivel.
2. Verify spring pin is in place and has not been removed.
MEETS THE PULLEY REQUIREMENTS OF
NFPA 1983, INCORPORATED IN THE 2022
EDITION OF NFPA 2500.
• 300435-01 CMC PROSWIVEL SWIVABINER
TECHNICAL USE (T) 22 kN (4,946 lbf)
• 300439 CMC PROSWIVEL DOUBLE
SWIVABINER TECHNICAL USE (T) 22 kN
(4,946 lbf)
CARABINER FRAMES TESTED TO MEET THE MINIMUM
REQUIREMENTS OF NFPA T RATING.
MBS 22 kN MAJOR AXIS
MBS 10 kN MINOR AXIS
MBS 10 kN GATE OPEN
Activities involving the use of this device are potentially
dangerous. You are responsible for your own actions and
decisions. Before using this device, you must:
• Read and understand these user instructions, labels,
and warnings.
• Familiarize yourself with its capabilities and limitations.
• Obtain specic training in its proper use.
• Understand and accept the risks involved.
FAILURE TO HEED ANY OF THESE WARNINGS MAY
RESULT IN SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH.
WARNINGS
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3. Ensure swivel axle has not loosened by checking axle head
with your ngers and making sure swivel top does not move
up or down.
MANDATORY CARABINER LOCKING PROCEDURE: Serious
accidents have resulted from unlocked carabiners. Dirt, ice,
etc. can jam a sleeve. Never assume auto-lock carabiners
lock on closing always conrm! You must understand how the
sleeve works and know what it looks like when it is locked and
unlocked. You must do the following every time you clip a locking
carabiner:
1. Visually conrm the carabiner is locked.
2. Push in on the gate/sleeve to conrm by touch that it is
locked.
Do not allow ropes or objects to rub or twist the sleeve because
this could unlock it. Vibration can also unlock a sleeve. Regularly
check that the carabiner is locked and positioned properly and
always do so if items contact it or anything unusual occurs.
Sleeves must be locked to achieve full strength.
MANDATORY PULLEY LOCKING PROCEDURE: The sideplate
must be closed and locked with the button fully extended, or
strength will be greatly reduced and the rope may fall out with
catastrophic results. See g. 2. You must understand how the
sideplate & locking button work & must faithfully do the following
every time you use it:
1. Visually conrm the sideplate is fully closed and the locking
button is fully extended.
2. Test the sideplate by attempting to rotate it to conrm by
touch that it is locked.
Do not allow anything to contact the button in use. Regularly
check that the sideplate is locked and the pulley is positioned
properly. If the pulley cannot be kept in sight, use a conventional
pulley.
WARNINGS: Strength - In a pulley, half the load is on one side of
the rope and half is on the other. The total load on each sheave
can be up to 2x the load being raised or lowered. In a double
pulley the total load is 4x the load on the 4 individual ropes. This
is illustrated on the pulley. Breaking Strength & Working Load are
based on this equal loading. If the sideplate is not fully locked by
the button, the strength will be severely reduced, to about 10kN,
but also, the rope may fall out. Pulleys must be free to align with
the load, any restraint is dangerous.
PRUSIK USE - CAUTION! Prusiks must always have an
experienced person tending them. Never allow a jammed Prusik
to be pulled in between the sideplates. This can bend or break
the pulley and allow the rope to fall out!
BREAKAGE HAZARD
DANGER! NEVER APPLY A BENDING FORCE!
Due to leverage, even a small amount of weight can cause
catastrophic breakage. Never use when bending could occur!
Do not let an object in between the sideplates and never rig
your system so that the pulley is forced against something that
could break or open the sideplate, allowing the rope to fall out.
See g. 1.
The Omni-Block SwivaBiner must only be used in a straight pull.
It must NEVER be subjected to a bending force. Only loading
shown in the gure with the checkmark is allowed. See g. 3.
CARRYING, MAINTENANCE & STORAGE
During all use, carrying, storage and transport keep the
equipment away from acids, alkalis, rust and strong chemicals.
Do not expose the equipment to direct heat, ame or high
temperatures. Clean equipment using clean fresh water to
remove any dust or debris. Do not use a pressure washer for
cleaning. If the equipment gets wet, remove excess moisture
and allow to air dry at temperatures between 10° C and 30° C.
Lubricate moving parts as needed. During storage and transport,
protect the equipment from heat, direct sunlight, moisture,
chemicals, and external loads or impacts. Do not store where
the equipment may be exposed to moist air, particularly where
dissimilar metals are stored together.
WARRANTY & REPAIRS
If your CMC product has a defect due to workmanship or
materials, please contact CMC Customer Support at info@
cmcpro.com for warranty information and service.
CMC’s warranty does not cover damages caused by improper
care, improper use, alterations and
modications, accidental damage or the natural breakdown of
material over extended use and time.
The equipment should not be modied in any way or altered to
allow attachment of additional parts without the manufacturer’s
written recommendation. If original components are modied or
removed from the product, its safety aspects may be restricted.
All repair work shall be performed by the manufacturer. All other
work or modications void the warranty and releases CMC from
all liability and responsibility as the manufacturer.
SAMPLE INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
LOG
The following sample log provides an example of the records that
can be maintained by the purchaser or user.
Equipment Inspection and Maintenance
Log
Item______________#______ Date in Service________
Brand/Model_________________ Strength___________
Date How Used or Maintained Comments Name
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