Maintenance And Storage - MSA 10119074 Instrucciones De Uso Y Mantenimiento

P/N 10129886
Keep retractable lanyard clear of other workers, objects, and obstructions. Do not clamp off, knot, or stand on line. Do not permit line slack. Do not allow the line
to pass around the body or limbs. Do not lengthen line by connecting to another line. Do not release the line and allow it to freely retract back into the housing. Do
not leave an RTFA's line extended when it's not being used for fall protection. Do not expose the line to sharp edges, abrasive surfaces, sparks, flame, or heat
above 50°C.
When installing or removing the RTFA, limit exposure to fall hazards. A separate independent fall arrest system may be required.
It is essential for the safety of the user that if the RTFA is re-sold outside the original country of destination the reseller shall provide instructions and additional
relevant information for use, for maintenance, for periodic examination and for repair in the language of the country in which the RTFA is to be used.
Failure to follow these warnings or misuse can cause serious personal injuries or death.
Strictly adhere to the cleaning instructions in this section to prevent adverse effects on the materials used in the RTFA. Clean the RTFA periodically with a clean
damp (not wet) cloth to remove dirt or contamination which may cause corrosion, hamper operation, or diminish readability of the labels. To remove oil or grease,
use a mild laundry detergent. Do not use chemicals, harsh detergents, abrasives, or pressure washers. Never immerse the RTFA in water or other liquid. Dry with
a clean cloth and hang the product to air dry. Do not speed dry with heat. Excessive accumulation of dirt, paint or other foreign matter may prevent proper function
of the RTFA, and, in severe cases, weaken the line. Contact MSA with questions concerning product conditions and cleaning. Some environments may require
the RTFA be disinfected. Contact MSA for aid in determining the proper disinfection procedure for the specific application.
Equipment which is damaged or in need of maintenance must be tagged as "UNUSABLE" and removed from service. Corrective maintenance (other than cleaning
) and repair, such as replacement of elements, must be performed by the MSA factory. Do not attempt field repairs. Moving parts of snaphooks and carabiners may
require periodic lubrication with low viscosity penetrating oil. Follow lubricant manufacturer's instructions. Do not over-lubricate. Wipe excess with a clean, dry cloth.
Store the RTFA in a cool, dry and clean place out of direct sunlight. Avoid areas where heat, moisture, light, oil, and chemicals or their vapours or other degrading
elements may be present. Never allow RTFA to rest for lengthy periods of time on concrete or ash floors as lime sulfur and ash can cause corrosion. Store the
RTFA with line fully retracted. Equipment which is damaged or in need of maintenance should not be stored in the same area as usable equipment. Heavily soiled,
wet, or otherwise contaminated equipment should be properly maintained (e.g. dried and cleaned) prior to storage. Prior to using equipment which has been stored
for long periods of time, a Formal Inspection should be performed by a competent person.
Transport the RTFA in a package to protect it from cuts, moisture, chemicals and their vapours, extreme temperatures, and ultraviolet rays. Protect the line at the
nozzle during transportation to prevent damage. Secure the RTFA housing and snaphook from movement when possible.
RTFA should be inspected by a competent person every 6 months, according to the inspection process below.
Perform the following steps in order. If in doubt about any inspection point, consult MSA or a competent person qualified to perform formal inspection. Immediately
remove from service any device that does not comply with the requirements of any step below.
Step 1: Inspect load indicator to verify it is not deployed. (See figures 4 & 5)
Step 2: Inspect labels to verify that they are present and legible. Check the competent person inspection grid to be sure a competent person has performed an
inspection within six (6) months (3 months for severe conditions).
Step 3: Inspect line extraction and retraction by pulling out the full length of line and letting it retract back into the housing in a controlled manner. The line
operation must be smooth without jerking during extraction or stalling during retraction. The line must retract completely into the housing. Confirm device locks
by quickly pulling line out of the housing. The device must lock and remain locked until line tension is relaxed. Repeat three times.
Step 4: Inspect for structural damage and corrosion. Verify that the housing attachments are tight; that there are no missing or altered parts; that there are no
cracks, deformations, or deep cuts in the housing, line, or snaphook.
Step 5:
For devices with cable lines:
a) Inspect the ferrules or splice and thimble at the snaphook and verify there is no evidence of cracks, distortion, corrosion, wear, or biting into the line.
b) Inspect the entire length of line and verify there are no kinks, bends, bird caging, changes in diameter, corrosion, or broken wires.
Step 6: For devices with web lines:
a) Inspect the web and verify that it has no broken, frayed, cut, abraded, or missing threads.
b) Verify there are no reductions in width or thickness of the web.
c) Verify there are no smooth, discolored, shiny, hardened, or glazed areas that indicate exposure to heat or chemicals.
Step 7: Inspect all metallic parts for evidence of damage, alteration and missing parts.
Step 8: Inspect snaphooks for deformation, fractures, cracks, corrosion, deep pitting, burrs, sharp edges, cuts, deep nicks, loose parts, and evidence of
excessive heat or chemical exposure. Check function: unlock, open, close, and lock several times. Gate must automatically close and snugly seat against nose.
The locking mechanism must retain the gate tip within 1/8 inch (3 mm) of the nose when firm pressure is applied to the gate.
Step 9: Inspect all plastic parts for cuts, breaks, alteration, excessive wear, missing and loose parts. Inspect for evidence of burns, excessive heat or chemical
attack.
Step 10: Inspect each component and subsystem of the complete system in accordance with the associated manufacturer's instructions.
If, after inspecting the SRL, there is any doubt about its condition for safe use, then it is essential for safety that the SRL be immediately removed from service and
not used again until confirmed in writing by a competent person that it is acceptable to do so.
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