about its condition for safe use and not used again until confirmed in writing by a competent person
that it is acceptable to do so.
- Personal protective equipment must be withdrawn from use immediately when it have been used
to arrest a fall.
- It is essential for safety to verify the free space required beneath the user at the workplace before
each occasion of use, so that, in the case of a fall, there will be no collision with the ground or other
obstacle in the fall path. The required value of the free space should be taken from instruction
manual of used equipment.
- There are many hazards that may affect the performance of the equipment and corresponding
safety precautions that have to be observed during equipment utilization, especially:
• Trailing or looping of lanyards or lifelines over sharp edges,
• Any defects like cutting, abrasion, corrosion
• Climatic exposure,
• Pendulum falls,
• Extreme temperatures
• Chemical reagents,
• Electrical conductivity
-It is essential for the safety of the user that if the product is re-sold outside the original country of
destination the reseller shall provide instructions for use, for maintenance, for periodic examination
and for repair in the language of the country in which the product is to be used.
LIFETIME
The estimated product lifetime is unlimited. The following factors can reduce the lifetime of the
product : intense use, contact with chemical substances, specially agressive environment, extreme
temperature exposure, UV exposure, abrasion, cuts, violent impacts, bad use or maintenance.
The required annual examinations will validate the correct functioning of the equipment. It is
compulsory that the equipment is examined by the manufacturer or his authorized representative at
least once a year.
In case that it have been used to arrest a fall, the equipment must be withdrawn from use.
TRANSPORT
The Personal Protective Equipment must be transported in a package that protects it against
moisture or mechanical, chemical and thermal attacks.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR MAINTENANCE
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CLEANING: The personal protective equipment must be cleaned without causing adverse
effect on the materials used in the manufacture of the equipment. For textile (webbing and ropes)
and plastic parts wipe with cotton cloth or a soft brush. Do not use any abrasive material. For
intensive cleaning wash the harness at a temperature between 30ºC and 60ºC using a neutral
detergent. For metallic parts wipe with a wet cloth. When the equipment becomes wet, either from
being in use or when due to cleaning, it shall be allowed to dry naturally, and shall be kept away
from direct heat.
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STORAGE: Personal protective equipment should be stored loosely packed, in a dry and
well - ventilated place, protected from direct light, UV degradation, dust, sharp edges, extreme
temperature and aggressive substances.
REPAIR
Any repair shall only be carried out by equipment manufacturer or his authorized representative
following manufacturer's procedures.