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Supported by the product's user manual and the inspection log; specific equipment and measuring devices not required. Look over and touch each component of the product in order to detect
faults. If a below-mentioned control point is found to be defective, the device must absolutely not be reused and must be replaced with a compliant device or returned either to Kratos Safety or to
a certified centre for repairs to be completed. The use of this document for periodic inspection is reserved for competent persons.
Inspect the visual aspect of the product; the device must be checkable.
Fall indicator (according to the model) :
1
Make sure that the fall indicator has not been activated following a fall.
Green ring = OK Device
Anchor ring :
2
Verify the condition of the anchor ring; it should not be misshapen, oxidized, cut or worn. It should spin freely.
Protective casings :
3
Verify the condition of the protective casings; they should not be misshapen, cut, broken or worn.
Marking labels :
4
Make sure the labels are present and readable.
Casing cap screws :
5
Verify the presence and the tightening of the casing cap screws.
Damper guide and shock absorption spring :
6
Verify the presence and the condition of the damper guide. Check the presence and the holding of the elements shock
absorption.
Wire rope :
7
Check the state of the wire rope all across its length; there should be neither deformation, cut, wear, nor oxidation at all.
Functional inspection :
8
Blocking system
Make sure the blocking system works properly by pulling the wire rope; when the blocking system is operating, the rolling-out
and the sliding of the wire rope should not be possible. Do the same process at middle length and at the end of the wire rope.
Self-retracting system
Check that the self-retracting system of the device works properly by rolling-out the whole wire rope and releasing it while
keeping a hand on it as it reels into the casing. The self-retracting system should bring the whole wire rope back, including the
connector.
Ending :
9
Verify the condition of the ending (aluminium wire rope caps + steel thimble); there should be no deformation, cut, wear,
oxidation.
Connecting components
10
Check the state of the connecting components; there should be neither play, nor distortion, oxidation, cut nor wear.
Verify the presence and the holding of the pin; make sure the nut is properly tightening.
Overall Condition : Evaluate the overall condition of the product according to the above checkpoints, and the
visual aspect of the product .
Kratos Safety 689 Chemin du Buclay, 38540 Heyrieux France Tél : +33 (0)4 72 48 78 27
Load Arresters Inspection Guide
LOAD ARRESTERS - Visual and functional checks (GB)
/ Red ring = Product has not to be reused
(According to the model) :
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