Instructions for use – continued
The Basic Jammer can then be reset by sliding it back down the
rope away from the top of the Paw plate. The lift operation can
then continue.
This operation can be used to lift the casualty enough to
release the fall arrest lanyards & then lower, or to raise the
casualty to a safe location.
•If a lower operation is required, then the 2 pulleys should be
disconnected from their anchor point on the system & a
control lower of the casualty can be carried out using the
‘Lory’ descender & additional friction brake if required.
•Do not use this system until you have read and fully understood
these instructions.
•Do not anchor to a structure that itself can fall i.e. loose or
unsecure structure.
•Do not loop the rope over a structure with a sharp edge. Ensure
edge radius is greater than 5mm.
•Do not allow the rope to become slack – adjust the ‘Lory’
descender to immediately take up any rope.
•Do check the ‘Lory’ descender for correct operation – before
using.
•Do check all connectors are correctly attached and their
respective gates properly closed.
•Do check the rope is always kept taut and never allowed to
become slack.
It is strongly recommended the user is trained in its proper use and
practical/physical limitations.
Inspection
This kit comes in a sealed plastic outer bag. Providing this bag remains
intact
recommend a 6 monthly visual inspection and a 12 monthly
thorough examination.
Warning – If the
is used, it should be taken out of
service and returned to
Ltd for a thorough examination.
Keep these instructions or a copy with the
for future reference to assist with inspections and safety checks.
•The equipment is subjected to a thorough visual and tactile
inspection after manufacture and before packaging. It is then
sealed into the rescue bag.
•Upon delivery to site ensure that the seal is intact. This initial
inspection must be recorded.
•
recommend that at the start of every working day the
equipment is checked to ensure that the seal is still intact and
that the rescue bag is not damaged or contaminated.
•
also recommend that a recorded inspection of the seal
and integrity of the rescue bag is carried out at least every 6
months. This recorded inspection should be carried out by an
authorised competent person.
•After use the equipment should be removed from service until
it has been subjected to a thorough examination by
. The
kit will then be re-sealed as when new.
•The 12 month thorough examination can be performed by
.
Cleaning, Maintenance and Storage
Use hand hot water and mild detergent to wipe down the plastic bag if
required.
There is no user maintenance other than a visual inspection and cleaning.
•In a cool and dry environment,
•With no direct heat or sunlight,
•Under no strain or pressure,
•Not subjected to undue dust or contaminates,
•Away from harmful chemicals or substances, Dry, In an
appropriate bag, box or cabinet.
No repairs, modifications or alterations are to be carried out on this
Textile products including webbing and rope
be marked using
ink or paint. Marker pens and paint will contaminate textile fibres leading
to potential damage from material stiffening or even chemical attack.
Plastic or Metal casings of components
be marked by
stamping, etching or engraving. These processes may weaken the
material or damage protective coatings.
advise that if additional identification is required a tagging system
(label or electronic) should be used that does not interfere in any way
with the operation of equipment or devices. Contact
or your
supplier for advice on additional labelling.
Textile materials including ropes have a service life of 5 years. See
following obsolescence statement.
Warning
This
must be used by persons who are
medically fit to do so. If you have any medical condition, are recovering
from any medical condition or suffer from any physical or mental
disability you must seek professional medical advice before using this
rescue system.
A new item of textile Fall Protection Equipment manufactured by
Pammenter & Petrie Limited may be stored for a maximum of 2 years
and will still give the potential 5 year working life provided it remains in
the original manufacturer's packaging. Once the product is taken from
this original packaging for the first time, this date becomes the ‘date of
first use’, which should be recorded on the Inspection Record and the 5
year working life begins.
P+P Limited, 131 New John Street, Aston, Birmingham B6 4LD England
Tel: +44 (0)121 359 4561 Fax: +44 (0)121 359 4136
e-mail: sales@ppsafety.co.uk website: www.ppsafety.co.uk
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