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the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) as a control measure.
• The user must have a rescue plan and the means at hand to implement it
• The plan must take into account the equipment and special training necessary
to effectively conduct prompt rescue under all foreseeable conditions
Accessories
• Additional fall arrest gear,workwear and other personal protection equipment
is available from your Silverline stockist
Maintenance
Note: All fall arrest equipment must be regularly inspected,cleaned and
maintained by a competent person, in accordance with local laws and
regulations. Maintenance must be recorded in a dedicated service record (see
end of this manual).
WARNING: Carry out a visual and tactile inspection of all components every
time the equipment is used. Carry out a detailed examination if the equipment
has not been used for some time. Note:A thorough,detailed examination of
the equipment must be carried out at regular intervals, at least once annually,or
more frequently depending on use.
WARNING: ItisILLEGALtocarryoutanykindofrepairormodicationto
this equipment.
WARNING: Should any damage be detected,remove the equipment from
serviceimmediately.Itmustthenberenderedunusableanddiscarded.
Inspection procedures
• The following procedure helps detect defects potentially resulting in
degradation and/or weakening of the Karabiner (2) and Scaffold Hook (1) :
1. Inspectformissingoralteredparts.Refertotheimagein‘Product
Familiarisation’foridentication.Verifyeachitemispresentandhasnotbeen
tampered with
2. Inspecttheentirekarabinerorhookforcracks,nicksorbreaksinthemetal.
Inspecteverymillimetre
Note:Ifnecessary,cleanbeforeinspection,sothatevensmallhairlinecracks
are visible.
3. Inspectfordeformation,bentordentedparts.Openthegateandinspectthe
nose of the karabiner or hook for signs of wear, distortion or damage
4. Inspectthemetalsurfaceforanysignsofcorrosion.Steelkarabinersand
hooks may show red dust as evidence of corrosion; aluminium karabiners
may develop pitting or scales
5. Inspectforheatdamage,whichcanusuallybeseenasdiscolourationor
darkening of the metal surfaces
6. Perform a functional test: The locking mechanism must function easily,and
the karabiner or hook must fully open and close smoothly and easily.When
locked,the gate MUST NOT open under pressure from any direction
• Slowly pass the rope through your hands to detect small defects,abrasions
andtwistdamage.Feelforsofteningandhardeningofbresandlookfor
ingress of contaminants
• The following defects potentially result in degradation and/or weakening of
the lanyard:
• Cut/brokenbresornicks
• Kinks, knots (other than those intended by the manufacturer) or hockling
(unravelling due to constant turning of the rope in the same direction, or
due to shock loading)
• Brittle,fuzzyorwornbres,frayingorabrasions
• Overall deterioration or discolouration
• Anykindofmodication/attemptedrepairs
• Hardorshinyspots,fusedbresorstrands
• Heatorfrictiondamageindicatedbybreswithaglazedappearancewhich
mayfeelharderthansurroundingbres
• Burnt,charredormeltedbresorstrands
• Changeindiameter,comparedtotheoriginaldiameter(see‘Specication’)
• Rope marked with paint or a permanent marker
• Loose, missing, deformed or damaged Rope Thimbles (3)
• Eye damage (cuts, nicks, fraying, fusing, abrasion etc.)
• Damage to protective covers/sleeves/sheaths
• Splices starting to unravel, or showing signs of damage or deterioration
• Partially deployed energy absorber (e.g. short pull-out of tear webbing)
• Damage to stitching
• Chemical attack potentially resulting in local weakening and softening
(oftenindicatedbyakingofthesurface)
• UVlightdegradationwhichcanbedifculttoidentify,particularlyvisually,
but there may be some loss of colour (if dyed) and a powdery surface
• Contamination (e.g. with dirt, grit,sand etc.) which may result in internal or
external abrasion
• Damaged,oxidisedordeformedttings(e.g.karabiners,screwlink
connectors, scaffold hooks)
• Inspectallothercomponentsorsubsystemofthefallarrestequipment
according to manufacturer's instructions
• Record inspection date and results in a dedicated service record (see end of
this manual)
Note: Refer to ‘Service life and product obsolescence’ if any damage or other
defects are detected during inspection
Cleaning
Note: Correct cleaning is essential to ensure integrity of this equipment.Follow
the cleaning instructions below without deviation.
• Clean the karabiner and hook by wiping it with a soft,lightly oiled cloth
• Ifthisisnotsufcient,usewarmwaterwithamildpHneutral(pH7)
detergent, to clean off any foreign matter.Dry thoroughly and lubricate
moving parts with a suitable spray lubricant
• Clean lanyard in warm water (30 – 60°C) with a mild pH neutral (pH7)
householddetergent.Incaseofminorsoiling,wipewithacottonclothor
carefully clean using a soft brush
• DO NOTunder any circumstances use any abrasive materials, acids, basic
detergents or solvents
• Disinfect parts that come into contact with the operator’s skin,using a
disinfectantsuitableforthematerialoftheequipment(see‘Specication’).
Strictly follow the disinfectant manufacturer’s recommendations and
procedures
• ALWAYSallowtheequipmenttodrynaturally,andkeepitawayfromopenre
or any other heat source
Note: This also applies to equipment that has become wet during use.
Lubrication
• Occasionally apply a small amount of a suitable spray lubricant to the
gate mechanism of the karabiner and hook. Afterwards, perform a thorough
inspectionasdescribedin‘Inspectionprocedure’
Transport
• ALWAYS transport this equipment inside a dedicated bag or suitable container
that protects it from mechanical damage and shields the equipment from high
temperatures, humidity, UV rays and chemicals
Storage
• Store this tool carefully in a secure,dry place out of the reach of
children
• Store at moderate temperature and humidity,away from direct
sunlight or chemicals, inside a dedicated,UV-proof bag or container
• Never place heavy objects on top of this equipment
Disposal
Service life and product obsolescence
WARNING: Fall arrest equipment is designed to arrest a fall from height
ONLYONCE!Ifsubjectedtoanarrestedfall,thegearmustbewithdrawnfrom
service and rendered unusable.
Note: The date on which the product is removed from the original packaging
forthersttimebecomesthe‘dateofrstuse’,whichshouldberecordedonthe
InspectionRecord(seeendofthismanual).Thespeciedworkinglifebegins
from this point.
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