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REGULAR CHECKS / MAINTENANCE / SERVICE LIFE
This inspection must comprise:
Inspection of the general condition: age, completeness, dirt, correct composition.
Inspection of the labels: Present? Legible? CE marking present? Year of production visible?
Inspection of the individual parts for mechanical damage such as cuts, cracks, notches, abrasion,
deformation, ribbing, curling, squashing.
Inspection of all individual parts for damage caused by heat or chemicals, such as fusion or hardening.
Inspection of the metal parts for corrosion and deformation.
Inspection of the completeness of the end connections, seams, knots.
Check the eye of the termination with special attention.
spLIFE: In the eye, part of the rope core is removed and there is less material to bear the load.
The stitching that prevents the termination from gradually opening must be in place. The eye must not
be longer than 25mm (length measured inside the eye).
If the cover is damaged, the product must be discarded:
– Protruding fibres / yarns are a sign of abrasion.
– Cuts provide evidence of rope damage.
– Deformation and squashing may point to local overloading.
– Melted or hardened parts are signs of thermal and / or chemical impact.
Here, too, if there is the slightest doubt, the product must be withdrawn or inspected by an expert.
MAINTENANCE
Only the manufacturer is permitted to carry out repairs.
SERVICE LIFE
Its theoretically possible period of use is up 7 years (ropes with spLIFE) / 10 years (ropes without end-
termination) from the time when the product is first removed from the undamaged package (only when
used infrequently (1 week per year) and stored properly (see Chapter "Transport, Storage and Clea-
ning")). The product must be retired no later than after 7 years of use (ropes with spLIFE) / 10 years
(ropes without endtermination). It is assumed that the product will be removed from its package upon
purchase. We recommend keeping the sales receipt. The theoretically possible total lifetime (proper
storage prior to first removal + use) is limited to 10 years from the date of manufacture.
Actual useful life depends solely on the condition of the product which is influenced by various factors
(see below). The lifespan could be as short as first use under extreme conditions, or even less if dama-
ged (e.g. in transit) prior to first use. Mechanical wear or other influences such as the effects of sunlight
seriously reduce useful life. Bleached or rubbed fibres, discolouring and hardening are a sure sign that
the product should be withdrawn from use. We expressly refrain from making any general statements
about the useful life of the product, since it depends on a variety of factors such as UV light, the type
and frequency of use, treatment, the effects of weathering such as snow, the environment such as salt,
sand, battery acid, and many more factors.
In general, if for whatever reason, no matter how insignificant, the user is not certain that the product
satisfies the requirements, it must be withdrawn from use and inspected by an expert. Any product that
shows signs of wear should be withdrawn.
The product must be replaced without fail after a fall!
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