Silverline 251483 Manual Del Usuario página 8

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Disposal
Service life and product obsolescence
WARNING: Fall arrest gear is designed to arrest a fall from height ONLY ONCE!
If subjected to an arrested fall, the gear must be withdrawn from service and
rendered unusable.
Note: The date on which the product is removed from the original
packaging for the first time becomes the 'date of first use', which should be
recorded on the Inspection Record (see end of this manual). The specified
working life begins from this point.
• Due to the ingress of dirt and grit, chemical contamination, edge and
surface damage, UV-light degradation and general wear and tear, all
fall arrest, work positioning and restraint equipment manufactured from
synthetic fibres (webbing and/or rope) is subject to a manufacturer's
statement of obsolescence, which is a requirement of BS EN365:2004
• This equipment is subject to a maximum working life of 5 years from
the recorded date of first use, providing the product has been correctly
stored, maintained and subjected to regular inspections by a trained and
competent person
• New equipment may be stored for a maximum of 5 years from the
date of manufacturing as indicated on the product, and will still give
the potential 5-year working life – providing it remains in the original
manufacturer's packaging
Note: Other reasons why the product may be considered obsolete include,
but are not limited to, changes of applicable standard, regulations or
legislation, development of new techniques, or incompatibility with other
equipment.
WARNING: Remove fall arrest equipment from service if:
• it has been used to arrest a fall
• any damage is present
• identification is not evident (permanent markings are not legible or have
been damaged/removed)
• it exceeds its specified service life
• its full service history is unknown
• you have any doubt as to its integrity
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