3M Rollgliss R550 Manual De Instrucciones página 9

4.0 traInInG
It is the responsibility of the user and purchaser of this equipment to be trained in the correct care and use
of this equipment. The user and purchaser must be aware of the operating characteristics, application limits,
and consequences of improper use of this equipment.
WarnInG:
Training must be conducted without exposing the trainee to a fall hazard. Training should be repeated on a periodic basis.
5.0 InSpectIon
To ensure safe, efficient operation, the R550 Rescue & Escape Device should be inspected at intervals
defined in Section 5.1. See Section 5.3 for inspection procedures.
5.1 FRequencY: In addition to inspecting the R550 Rescue & Escape Device prior to each use, Inspection
should be performed at the following regular intervals:
• Pre-use inspection: If the Rollgliss R550 Rescue & Escape Device is not stored in a Humidity Resistant
Case (see Figure 9), the Rollgliss R550 Rescue & Escape Device should be inspected per the steps in
Section 5.3 prior to each use:
huMIdIty reSIStant caSe InSpectIon:
Humidity Resistant Case (see Figure 9), monthly and yearly inspections are not required. In addition to inspection prior
to each use (see Section 5.3), the Humidity Indicator on the case (see Figure 9) should be inspected annually and the
date and inspector's initials logged on the Case Inspection Label (see Section 8). If the Humidity Indicator displays a
reading of 60 or greater (Pie Sector Indicator), the case should be removed from service and the contents inspected
per the Inspection Steps defined in Section 5.3.
• At Least Annually: A formal inspection should be completed by a competent person
user. A formal inspection should be completed if the system parameters are changed, such as after a
system is moved, Re-rigged, anchorages moved, etc. Extreme working conditions may require increasing
the Inspection frequency. Inspect the R550 Rescue & Escape Device in accordance with Section 5.3
and Section 5.4. Record inspection results in the Inspection and Maintenance Log, or use the i-Safe™
inspection web portal to maintain inspection records (see Section 5.2).
• every Five Years: The R550 Rescue & Escape Device must be sent to an authorized service center for
inspection and service (see Section 6.2).
IMportant:
Figure 9) and pre-use and annual inspections of the case's Humidity Indicator confirm allowable humidity levels, the
device must be sent to a authorized service center for inspection and service at intervals not to exceed ten years.
(See Section 6.2)
5.2 i-sAFe™ RFiD tAG: R550 Rescue & Escape Devices are equipped with an i-Safe™ Radio Frequency
Identification (RFID) tag (Figure 8). The i-Safe™ RFID tag on the R550 Descender can be used in
conjunction with the i-Safe handheld reading device and the web based portal to simplify inspection and
inventory control and provide records for fall protection equipment. If you are a first-time user, contact a
Customer Service representative in the US at 800-328-6146 or in Canada at 800-387-7484. If you have
already registered, go to: www.capitalsafety.com/isafe. Follow the instructions provided with the i-Safe
handheld reader or on the web portal to transfer your data to the web log.
5.3 insPectiOn PROceDuRes: Per the intervals defined in Section 5.1, inspect the R550 Descender as
follows:
step 1.
If the R550 Rescue & Escape Device is stored in a Humidity Resistant Case, inspect the Humidity Indicator
on the outside of the case (see Figure 9). If the Humidity Indicator displays a reading of 60 or greater (pie
sector indicator): (1) Open the case and inspect the R550 Descender per the remaining steps. (2) Maintain
the case as described in Section 6.1.
step 2. Inspect device for loose fasteners and bent or damaged parts.
step 3.
Inspect device housing for distortion, cracks, or other damage. Ensure the anchorage handle is
not damaged or distorted.
step 4.
The lifeline must pull through the device. Inspect the entire rope for cuts, burns, severely abraded
areas, and excessive wear.
note:
step 5. Device labels must be present and fully legible (see Section 10).
step 6.
Inspect for corrosion on the device.
2 competent person: Person who is knowledgeable of the current periodic examination requirements, recommendations and
instructions issued by the manufacturer applicable to the relevant component, subsystem or system.
If the R550 Rescue & Escape Device is continuously stored in a Humidity Resistant Case (see
The rope sheath may become frayed during normal use.
If the R550 Rescue & Escape Device is stored continuously in a
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