MSA Personal Rescue Device Bedienungsanleitung Seite 6

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Pre-use checks
Descent device/line (continued)
• Inspect descent line for any 'slack' between the drum and rack
(Figure 6). If the line is slack the MSA PRD shall be removed from
service and advice sought from MSA or authorised agent.
Figure 6
• Check the legibility of the product markings.
• Inspect the release pin for signs of damage, distortion, corrosion
or cracking. Ensure that it is engaged. Ensure that the red release
cord is positioned under the release pin and that the load-line
webbing is looped around the release pin (Figure 7).
• Ensure that the green release pin clip is present and undamaged—
check for signs of damage, distortion or cracking (Figure 7).
Figure 7
• Ensure that the release cord guide is undamaged (Figure 8).
• Inspect the descent line, load-line and release cord for signs of cuts,
abrasion, fraying, tears, mould, discolouration, chemical attack or
excessive build-up of dirt. Check the stitching for signs of loosening,
pulling or cut thread. Excessive build-up of dirt may prevent the
descent line from pulling through the device. If damage is apparent
the MSA PRD shall be removed from service and advice sought from
MSA or authorised agent.
Figure 8
• After inspection close the zip on the backpack fully.
• Unzip the back panel of the backpack and inspect the harness
connector for signs of damage, distortion, corrosion or cracking.
Ensure that the fastening bolt is secure (Figure 9). If damage is
apparent or the bolt insecure the MSA PRD shall be removed from
service and advice sought from MSA or authorised agent.
• Inspect all system components and subsystems according to MSA'
instructions.
Figure 9
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Harness
• A harness is designed to arrest a single fall from height only once. If subjected to an arrested fall the
harness shall be withdrawn from service and destroyed.
• Check the legibility of the product markings on the harness.
• Check all webbing for signs of cuts, abrasion, fraying, tears, burns, mould, discolouration or
chemical attack. Ensure the harness is free from paint overspray.
• Check all stitching for signs of loosening, pulling or cut thread. There must be no evidence of
damaged stitching on either side of the stitch pattern.
• The MSA PRD shall only be used with MSA' approved harnesses. Do not replace or attempt to
replace the harness without appropriate training.
• Ensure the harness is within its service life.
Using the MSA PRD
Fitting and adjusting the harness
The safety of the User is dependent upon a correctly fitted harness. This shall be worn over any clothing.
• Complete a pre-use check (page 9).
• Ensure that no items are positioned between the webbing and the
Users body. Pay particular attention to pockets and hanging clips,
such as key clips.
• Undo the quick release buckles fitted to the chest and leg straps
(Figure 10).
Figure 10
• Put arms through the shoulder straps and connect chest buckle
(A) (Figure 11).
Figure 11
• The chest strap shall be squarely in line with the sternum
(breast bone) (Figure 12).
• The connection point on the descent device shall be positioned
squarely between the shoulder blades.
Figure 12
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