GUARDIAN ATOM-X SELF Gebrauchsanleitung Seite 19

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Inspection
Prior to EACH use, inspect the equipment and
connection points for signs of deficiencies,
including, but not
deformation, pits, burrs, rough surfaces, sharp
edges, cracking, rust, paint build-up, excessive
heating, alteration, broken stitching, fraying,
missing or illegible labels, and additionally all
check points in the pre-use inspection criteria.
IMMEDIATELY remove equipment from service
if defects or damage are found, or if exposed to
forces of fall arrest. Ensure that applicable work
area is free of all damage, including, but not
limited to, debris, rot, rust, decay, cracking, and
hazardous materials.
See Inspection Log on page 20
Workplace conditions, including, but not limited
to, flame/high heat, corrosive chemicals,
electrical shock, sharp objects or edges,
machinery, abrasive or uneven surfaces, UV
exposure, and severe or prolonged weather
conditions, must be assessed by a CP before
fall protection equipment is selected. The
presence of any/all of these conditions may
have negative effects on product performance
or service lifetime. Always inspect the entirety
of the product.
Thorough Inspection:
Thorough inspection must be conducted and
recorded at least every 12 months or every
3 months if used in offshore or corrosive
environments. A
Checkmate RTFAs
of equipment housing, therefore thorough
inspection may only be carried out by the
manufacturer or manufacturer approved agent,
this inspection may involve disassembly and
repair. In addition, local regulations in regard
to inspection must be followed. CP to inspect
and initial. Separate inspection logs must be
used for each individual piece of equipment. All
inspection records must be made visible and
available to all users at all times. If equipment
limited to, corrosion,
thorough inspection
requires the removal
fails thorough inspection, it must be immediately
removed from service and discarded or repaired.
During inspection, consider all applications and
hazards the equipment has been subjected
to. Ensure that device certification is current
before use, this device must only be repaired
by a competent person authorised by the
manufacturer.
The ATOM RTFA does not require disassembly
to conduct thorough inspection, only a pre-
use inspection/function check before each
use and an inspection by a competent person
other than the user at least every 12 months or
every 3 months if used in offshore or corrosive
environments.
Pre-use Inspection:
Device: Housing and housing connection
point must be intact and shows no signs of
deficiencies such as those listed previously.
Ensure all housing screws are present.
Lifeline: Inspect the entire length of lifeline
for cuts abrasions and wear marks. Ensure
that the lifeline is free from cuts, abrasion,
excessive heating/soiling, wear marks, broken
stitching, fraying, bird-caging, and wear point
reinforcement (if applicable) is present.
Connection Points: Check that all connectors
automatically close and lock securely. All
connectors must be free from deficiencies
such as those listed previously. Check the fall
indicator on the connector (if fitted) has not
been deployed.
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Function Test: Pull line sharply to engage
brakes and ensure device locks before each and
every use. Pull out line to ensure that it pays out
and retracts smoothly and completely.
Labelling: Ensure product labelling is present
and entirely legible. Ensure product age has not
exceeded the stated lifespan.
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