4 | Inspection Points to Verify
Inspection Points to Verify
The CLUTCH is controlled through CMC’s ISO 9001 approved quality processes, however it should be thoroughly inspected
before being placed in service. The CLUTCH is also a robust product but should still be inspected after each use to ensure that
damage did not occur. The CLUTCH does not have a known time-limit to the usable life, however CMC recommends a detailed
inspection by a competent person at least once every 12 months (depending on current regulations in your country, and your
conditions of use). Record the date of the inspection and the results in the equipment log or on inspection forms that can be
found on cmcpro.com/ppe-inspection/.
Before Each Use
• Verify the presence and legibility of the product markings.
• Verify that the device has no cracks, deformation, excessive wear, corrosion, etc.
• Check for the presence of dirt or foreign objects that can affect or prevent normal operation (e.g. grit, sand, pebbles, etc.).
• Move the Control Handle through its range of motion.
• Move the Control Handle to the Stand By position and check that the Sheave Swing Arm moves freely.
• Check that the Sheave is in good condition and freely rotates only anti-clockwise.
• Check the Sheave for wear; when the Sheave becomes worn all the way to the wear indicator (see diagram), discontinue use
of the CLUTCH.
• Check the Side Plate for deformation or excessive play; if the Side Plate can pass over the Chassis (see diagram), discontinue
use of the CLUTCH.
During Each Use
Make sure that all pieces of equipment in the system are correctly positioned with respect to each other. Regularly 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 (Sheave, Control Handle, etc.). Keep foreign objects out of the device. To reduce
the risk of a free fall keep all slack out of the rope between the device and the load/anchor. Warning: performance can vary
depending on the state of the rope (wear, mud, moisture, ice, etc).
