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Be aware of hazards that may affect the performance or cause failure of the lanyard, such as
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extreme temperatures (below -15°C and above +50°C)
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aggressive environmental conditions, including
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sand & grit
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cement
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hot surfaces
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naked flames
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welding splatter
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sparks
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electrical conductivity
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contact with
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sharp edges
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abrasive surfaces
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chemicals
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immediately stop using the product if it is exposed to any of the above or is damaged in any way until it has
been inspected by a competent person;
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ensure that the Lanyard is only used for a maximum period of 6 years after the date of manufacture
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the life of a Lanyard is variable due to many contributing factors including: the environmental conditions in
which it is used, the frequency of use, storage and maintenance protocols adopted
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ensure that the date of first use is recorded in this instruction booklet.
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should you resell this IKAR GmbH Lanyard, it is essential that all instructions for use, maintenance and periodic
examination are provided in the language of destination.
Users of IKAR GmbH Lanyards must carry out a pre use inspection before each and every use:
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checking the webbing and/or rope for:
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cuts, tears and nicks
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abrasion
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fraying
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thinning
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heat damage
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mould and paint
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evidence of chemical & U.V light attack, which will be seen as discolouration, softening or hardening of the
webbing and/or rope
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checking the stitch patterns for:
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broken or abraded stitches
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loosened stitching
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pulled and loops of stitching
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long tails of thread
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checking the metal fittings for:
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rust and pitting
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cracks
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distortion / disfigurement
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excessive wear
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Instructions for Pre-Use Check
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