Maintenance And Storage; Periodic Inspections; Device Life - Kong LIFT Manual Del Usuario

2 – WORKS AT A HEIGHT
Additional information for protective equipment against falls
from a height.
For the sake of safety in case of risk of falls from a height,
it is essential to:
- assess the risks and make sure that the whole system,
where this device is only a component, is reliable and
safe,
- prepare a rescue plan to deal with any emergencies
possibly arising while the device is being used,
- make sure that work is done in such way as to reduce
potential falls and relevant heights to a minimum,
- make sure that:
- anchoring points are positioned above the user,
- the devices used are suitable for the purpose and are
certified.
Important: in a system for protection against falling from
heights, it is obligatory to use a complete harness in
compliance with current regulations.
3 – MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE
Device maintenance consists of:
- Frequent washing in warm drinking water (30°C), possibly
with the addition of neutral detergent. Rinse and, without
spinning, leave it to dry without leaving it in the direct
sunlight.
- Lubricate moving parts (only for metal devices) with
silicon-based oil. This operation is to be performed once
the device has dried out, being careful to avoid contact
with textile components.
In addition, if necessary:
- disinfect the device, soaking it in warm water containing
1% of sodium hypochlorite (bleach). Rinse with drinking
water and, without spinning, leave it to dry without leaving
it in the direct sunlight. Avoid sterilising textile devices in
an autoclave.
Storage: store the devices in a dry (40-90% relative humidity),
fresh (temperature 5-30°C) and dark place, chemically
neutral (absolutely avoid salty and/or acid environments),
away from sharp edges, corrosive substances or other
possible detrimental conditions.
4 – PERIODIC INSPECTIONS
We would strongly advise having pre and post use controls
carried out by qualified individuals, as indicated in the
instructions for the specific device.
Except in the case of more stringent legal requirements,
devices must be inspected annually and the inspections
must be performed by a competent person that has been
trained and authorised by the manufacturer. The outcome of
these periodic inspections must be recorded on the device's
inspection chart.
5 – DEVICE LIFE
Read point 1C very carefully. The life of metal devices is
theoretically unlimited, while textile and plastic devices
can last 10 years from the date of production as long as:
maintenance and storage are carried out as described
in point 3, the results of pre-use, post-use and periodic
inspections are all positive, and the device is used correctly,
not exceeding 1/4 of the indicated load.