Regular Checks; Maintenance And Storing; Service Life - Skylotec MILAN series Gebrauchsanleitung

should be used only by instructed persons, which are training regularly. On devices having a res-
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cue winch special attention has to be paid to arising danger from the rotating wheel.
Please consider that environmental influences such as extreme temperatures, chemical substan-
ces, rough and sharp edges may lower the strength of the rope. Protect the equipment during
transport by using suitable device bags or boxes.

6. REGULAR CHECKS

To ensure the safety of the user, the device has to be checked upon doubts on its function, or at
least once a year by an authorized person or the manufacturer at least once a year (standard
check). If there are any doubts concerning the safety of the device, if there are repairs necessa-
ry, or if the device has been used, the device has to be checked by the manufacturer or a repair
shop which is authorized by the manufacturer (manufacturer check).
A manufacturer check is required at least after 6 years. In certain circumstances the inspection
periods can be extended where devices are part of emergency equipment and have been specially
packed and sealed. These longer inspection periods must be defined by the manufacturer on a
case to case basis, taking into account storage and packing.
The checking procedure has to be documented according to the instructions given by the manu-
facturer.
Only the manufacturer according to the ANSI or EU-Type Approval permits modifications,
alterings, repairs or supplementary equipment. Infringement of this condition deletes the validity
of the operation allowance and excludes the liability insurance of the manufacturer.
Devices which fail inspecion have to be marked clearly to avoid that they are going to be used.

7. MAINTENANCE AND STORING

Do not open the device to clean it. If there is dirt inside, the device has to be sent to an authorized
repair shop. Belts and ropes may be cleaned with warm water (40° C) and a mild soap solution.
They should be washed throughout with clean water afterwards. Wet equipment is to be dried
only in well-ventilated and shadowed places. Never dry them in laundry driers or at other heat
sources. Avoid any contact with chemicals, oil, solution liquids or any other aggressive materials.
Store them at normal room temperatures, protect them against sunrays – the best is using a
special device bag or box.

8. SERVICE LIFE

The duration of the service life depends on the individual usage conditions, whereat the plastic
components are subject to an ageing process, even with careful treatment. With proper storage
and a storage time of up to max. 2 years, harnesses should therefore be replaced after 6 to 8
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