Mandatory Semi-Annual; Section 9: Maintenance And Storage - Falltech Contractor SRL Serie Manual De Instrucciones

contamination should be removed with a damp rag and a simple solution of soapy
water. Any damage to the cable may indicate an unsafe condition, and the SRL
should be removed from service.
 Inspect the exit bushing for excessive wear, sharp edges or burring. If these
conditions exist and are beginning to cause damage to the cable, remove the SRL
from service.
 Inspect the carabiner gates at the anchorage and attachment ends of the product
to ensure proper locking function. If the gates do not close and lock
automatically, then the SRL should be removed from service.
 Check the SRL housing for signs of cracking or denting. Also check for loose
screws and any bent, cracked or damaged parts. If the SRL exhibits any structural
damage, then remove it from service immediately.
 Ensure that all metal components are free of corrosion, and that there is no
evidence of cracking, denting or distortion.
 Ensure that all labels and warnings remain attached and that they are legible.
 If the SRL fails to pass inspection on any of these points, or if there is any doubt as
to whether it is in proper working order, immediately remove it from service.
8.3: Mandatory Semi‐Annual Inspection
ANSI Z359.1‐2007 requires that all fall protection equipment be inspected by a
competent person other than the user at least once each year. FallTech strongly
encourages that all fall protection equipment be inspected by a competent person other
than the user at least once every six months.
This inspection should be noted in the inspection log below, along with any
deficiencies. This inspection should also be used as an opportunity to counsel any
authorized persons with respect to any deficiencies that they may have failed to note in
their daily inspections.
Model #:_______________
Serial #:_______________
Mfg. Date:_____________
Inspection Inspector
Date
Section 9: Maintenance and Storage
The service life of your FallTech Contractor Series Cable SRL will depend on two factors:
The environmental conditions of your working environment along with proper care
(specifically, maintenance and storage).
Keeping the SRL clean and free of contaminants will greatly increase the service life
and will ensure that the SRL will be in proper working order in the event that you need it
to arrest a fall. The following steps should be taken periodically:
Inspection Log
FallTech Contractor Series Cable SRL
Comments
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Pass/Fail Corrective
Action to be
Taken
Approved
By