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5.0
INSPECTION
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After equipment has been removed from service, it may not be returned to service until a Competent Person confirms in
writing that it is acceptable to do so.
5.1
INSPECTION FREQUENCY: The product shall be inspected before each use by a user and, additionally, by a Competent
Person other than the user at intervals of no longer than one year. A higher frequency of equipment use and harsher
conditions may require increasing the frequency of Competent Person inspections. The frequency of these inspections
should be determined by the Competent Person per the specific conditions of the worksite.
5.2
INSPECTION PROCEDURES: Inspect this product per the procedures listed in the "Inspection and Maintenance Log".
Documentation of each inspection should be maintained by the owner of this equipment. An inspection and maintenance
log should be placed near the product or be otherwise easily accessible to users. It is recommended that the product is
marked with the date of next or last inspection.
5.3
DEFECTS: If the product cannot be returned to service because of an existing defect or unsafe condition, or because the
product has been exposed to fall arrest or impact force, then the product must be destroyed.
5.4
PRODUCT LIFE: The functional life of the product is determined by work conditions and maintenance. As long as the
product passes inspection criteria, it may remain in service.
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This product may remain in service up to its maximum product life, which should be measured from the date of
manufacture. After the maximum product life has been reached, remove the product from service.
Maximum Product Life
6.0
MAINTENANCE, STORAGE, AND REPAIR
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Equipment that is in need of maintenance or scheduled for maintenance should be tagged "DO NOT USE". These
equipment tags should not be removed until maintenance is performed.
6.1
CLEANING: 3M product must be cleaned in accordance with 3M instructions. To clean the product, wash in a mild,
bleach-free detergent and rinse with clean water. The product should afterwards be hung to air-dry. Water used for
cleaning and temperatures used to air-dry must never exceed 130°F (54.4°C). For more information, please refer to the
technical bulletin on our website: http://www.3M.com/FallProtection/WebCleaning
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For any questions about cleaning procedures, please contact 3M Technical Services.
6.2
REPAIR: This product is not repairable. Do not attempt to repair this product.
6.3
DISPOSAL: Dispose of the lanyard if it cannot be returned to service. Before disposing of the lanyard, cut the lanyard in
half or otherwise disable the lanyard to prevent accidental reuse.
6.4
STORAGE AND TRANSPORT: Store and transport the product in a cool, dry, clean environment out of direct sunlight.
Avoid areas where chemical vapors may exist. Thoroughly inspect components after extended storage.
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It is recommended that the user limit exposure of the product to UV light. Prolonged exposure to UV light could
cause webbing material to degrade at a faster rate.
Figure 12 - Using Twin-Lanyard Models
10 years
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