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Edition: 24.06.2019
Service Life
The service life, under normal conditions of use is 6-8 years, from the date of the first use and can reach max. 10 years(*). The date of first use must be
written in the inspection log! The storage of new, unused products, under optimal conditions (dark, cool, dry, clean, no chemical vapors or gases, kept in
original packing) should not exceed 2 years. If the storage time has exceeded 2 years the extra time spent will be subtracted from the service life.
(*) harnesses belonging to a single user, which were subject to periodical inspections by experts and recorded in the Inspection Log, carefully treated and
maintained, that were stored in accordance with regulations, were not in contact with oils, greasses or aggressive chemicals, were not used extensively,
can be hold in service for up to 10 years.
Intensive use, heavy and stressful working conditions, improper application and faulty maintenance can reduce or even end the service life of the equipment.
Some events, such as exposure to severe heat, exposure to corrosive chemicals and use over sharp edges can shorten the service life to a single use!
The service life will be ended if any of the facts presented in the previous chapter has been identified.
STORAGE, MAINTENANCE, TRANSPORT
The equipment should be stored in a dry, cool and well-ventilated room, if possible, in its original packaging. While in storage, this PPEaF must be protected
from UV radiation, solar radiation, heat, sparks, incandescent metal splash, electricity, chemicals, sharp objects, heat sources, dust, cement, oils and
greases or any kind of contaminants. Buckles and metal parts can be cleand using a soft cloth or using compressed air. If necessary, the textile parts can
be claned using warm water (30°C) then rinsed. Drying the wet equipment will be made by hanging it in well-ventilated room away from any heat source.
When fully dried, the equippment can be storred accordingly in its packaging (bag or box). Transport of the equipment must be made in its protective bag
or box, away from any factor that could contaminate or inflict damage.
MARKING
The PPEaF are fitted with a label which contains the following elements and essential infromation: name of the manufacturer, name of the model and
version (if applicable),size, manufacturing date (month and year), standards/norms the product complies to, European CE marking with identification number
of the notified body that issued the certificate, international symbol/icon for reading the instructions before use and the product's serial number. The label
must be always present and readable!
PERIODIC INSPECTIONS AND CHECKS
The user must perform a visual and functional inspection of his equipment before and after each use! During use, it is important to monitor your equipment
in order to identify possible damages inflicted in use, without being aware of it. The equipment must be inspected at least once every 12 months or more
often if required, depending on the working conditions and compulsory after every incident it has been involved in. Inspections can be carried out only by
the manufacturer or by an authorised inspections center.
If the periodic inspections were not performed at least once every 12 months, were carried out by unqualified persons, or without strictly
respecting the manufacturers instructions, the warranty is lost and the manufacturer declines any responsability related to the equipment!
Inspection Log!
Every PPEaF is delivered with an Inspection Log. This document must be kept safely and sent along with the product for every inspection
.
The Log (table) contains important data regarding your equipment. The date, signature of the inspector and the results are also recorded.
The date of first use must be written in the Inspection Log by the user!
Repairs or any other modifications can be performed only by the manufacturer! Any repairs,modifications or additions (even minor ones) performed by
anyone else are strictly forbidden, lead to the loss of the manufacturers guarantee and any responsibility related to this product!
WARRANTY AND LIABILITY!
The manufacturer offers a 24 month warranty for this PPEaF from the date of first use. The user has the obligation to write the date of first use in the
Inspection Log. If the date of first use was not filled in, the warranty period will be calculated from the manufacturing date. The warranty is applicable only
for material or manufacturing defects! Damage resulting from normal wear and tear, corrosion, poor maintenance (or no maintenance at all), those resulted
from carelessness, accidents, fall arrest, unauthorised repairs or modifications, wrong use of this PPEaF or any other reasons are NOT covered by the
warranty!
The user must be informed regarding the dangers of work at heights and depths. He should be aware of the risks and he is the only responsible for eventual
damage, accidents or even death which may result from the use of this equipment. If the user is unable to do so or if he does not have the competence to
do so, he cannot use this PPEaF.
VERTIQUAL Engineering SRL herewith rejects any liability claims for direct, indirect, accidental or consequential damages resulting from the use of this
PPEaF (Personal Protective Equipment against Fall).
The EU type examination was carried out by: INCDPM (The National Research and Development Institute for Occupational Safety-Bucharest).
European notified body: NB 2756.
The EU Declaration of Conformity can be downloaded from our website
www.vertiqualsafety.com
by accessing the product's dedicated section.
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