Maintenance, Cleaning, And Storage; Inspection - Guardian Fall Protection SRL Serie Manual De Instrucciones

Maintenance, Cleaning, and Storage

Repairs to Edge Series SRLs can only be made by a Guardian Fall Protection representative or an
entity authorized by Guardian. Contact Guardian for all maintenance and repair needs at:
1-800-466-6385. If a Edge Series SRL fails inspection in any way, immediately remove it from
service, and contact Guardian to inquire about its return or repair.
Cleaning after use is important for maintaining the safety and longevity of Edge Series SRLs.
Remove all dirt, corrosives, and contaminants from Edge Series SRLs before and after each use.
If Edge Series SRL cannot be cleaned with plain water, use mild soap and water, then rinse and
wipe dry. NEVER clean Edge Series SRLs with corrosive substances.
When not in use, store equipment where it will not be affected by heat, light, excessive
moisture, chemicals, or other degrading elements.

Inspection

KEEP INSTRUCTIONS AVAILABLE FOR REFERENCE. Record Date of First Use.
Prior to EACH use, inspect SRLs for deficiencies, including, but not limited to, corrosion,
deformation, pits, burrs, rough surfaces, sharp edges, cracking, rust, paint buildup, excessive
heating, alteration, broken stitching, fraying, bird-caging, and missing or illegible labels. Inspect
full length of lifeline. IMMEDIATELY remove SRL from service if defects or damage are found.
Prior to EACH use, check lifeline retraction by pulling out a minimum 4' and allowing it to retract
under light tension; lifeline must retract completely. Pull lifeline sharply to test braking function;
brakes must engage. Depending on model or configuration, check shock pack for signs of
deployment, and/or fall arrest indicator for signs of activation. Indicator will display red if unsafe
for use. IMMEDIATELY remove from service if SRL does not function properly, of if exposed to
forces of fall arrest.
Ensure that applicable work area is free of all damage, including, but not limited to, debris, rot,
rust, decay, cracking, and hazardous materials. Ensure that selected work area will support the
application- specific minimum loads set forth in this instruction manual. Work area MUST be
stable.
Every 6 months, a Competent Person other than the user must inspect SRLs. Competent Person
inspections MUST be recorded in inspection log in instruction manual and on equipment
inspection grid label. The Competent Person must sign their initials in the box
corresponding to the month and year the inspection took place.
During inspection, consider all applications and hazards SRLs have been subjected to.
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