Product Manual B

SELF-RETRACTING LIFELINES
USER INSTRUCTIONS
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Verify the condition of each component. If any damage or
abnormalities are found, the equipment must be removed from
service. No modi cations to the equipment are permitted. Verify
that all components are present, intact, undamaged and functioning
correctly.
1. Inspect the housing for any dents, cracks, loose fasteners, or
any other condition that could affect the safe use and operation
of the unit.
2. Open and close the snap hook several times to ensure the
mechanisms are working smoothly, correctly, and the snap
hook’s gate closes completely.
3. Put on gloves for protection and pull the cable, rope or web
completely from the SRL while sliding it through the gloved
hand. Carefully examine every inch as it retracts, looking for
cuts, abrasions, chemical damage, corrosion, kinks, or any
other damage that could weaken it. Check the ferrules for
cracking, corrosion, or any indication of movement. If any
damage is found, the device must be immediately removed
from service for authorized repair.
4. Pull the lifeline out to verify the line has adequate tension and
exits and retracts smoothly. Test the brake mechanism by
giving the lifeline several sharp tugs to engage the pawls. The
device should lock each time with no slipping.
5. Check the load indicator for signs of activation. See
appendices for more details.
Type Of Use Application Examples Conditions Of Use Inspection
Frequency
Competent Person
Infrequent to
Light
Rescue and con ned space,
factory maintenance
Good storage conditions,
indoor or infrequent outdoor
use, room temperature, clean
environments
Annually
Moderate to
Heavy
Transportation, residential
construction, utilities,
warehouse
Fair storage conditions, indoor
and extended outdoor use, all
temperatures, clean or dusty
environments
Semi-annually to
annually
Sever to
Continuous
Commercial construction, oil
and gas, mining
Harsh storage conditions,
prolonged or continuous
outdoor use, all temperatures,
dirty environments
Quarterly to semi-
annually