Maintenance, Cleaning, And Storage; Inspection - Guardian 3-Way SRL Manual De Instrucciones

Maintenance, Cleaning, and Storage

Repairs to 3-Way SRL 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 3-Way 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 3-Way SRL. Remove
all dirt, corrosives, and contaminants from 3-Way SRL before and after each use. If 3-Way SRL
cannot be cleaned with plain water, use mild soap and water, then rinse and wipe dry. NEVER
clean 3-Way SRL 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 3-Way SRL 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 3-Way 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. Check fall arrest indicator for signs of activation; indicator will display red if
unsafe for use. Ensure ratchet handle engages and operates the winch correctly. IMMEDIATELY
remove from service if 3-Way 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 3-Way SRL. 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 3-Way SRL have been subjected to.
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