Inspect work area to ensure that location is free of any damage including, but not limited to, debris, cracking, rot, decay, structural deterioration, rust, and free from
any hazardous materials. Inspect to ensure no elements are missing that may affect the equipment form, fit, or function. User must confirm that work area to be
utilized will support the application specific loads as referenced within this instruction manual and as per ANSI and OSHA.
At least annually, a Competent Person other than the user must inspect the Vertical Lifeline and/or Fall Arrester (Rope Grab).
Competent Person inspections must be recorded on the inspection log included in this manual (Page 19) as well as the inspection table labels on each product
individually. The Competent Person must place their initials in the block which corresponds with the month and year that the inspection is performed. All individual
labels on equipment will be initialed in the same manner.
While conducting inspections, the Competent Person must consider all applications and hazards the equipment may have been exposed to while in use.
User MUST IMMEDIATELY REMOVE from service ANY equipment that is found defective, damaged, or exposed to fall arrest forces. Damaged equipment must
be destroyed to prevent future use. Cut the VLL into sections and dispose of. Any equipment that is in need of maintenance or repair must be tagged and removed
from service. For questions regarding maintenance or repair contact Safewaze.
Shock
Pack
Hardware
Lanyard/Webbing
Fall Arrester
(Rope Grab)
17.0 MAINTENANCE, CLEANING, & STORAGE
17.1 MAINTENANCE
Remove equipment from use if subjected to fall arrest forces or inspection reveals an unsafe or defective condition. Should an unsafe or defective condition be
found, the equipment MUST immediately be removed from service. Dispose of damaged equipment per jobsite requirements. For questions regarding damaged
equipment, contact Safewaze.
17.2 CLEANING
Use a dry cloth to brush and clean the rope grab. The rope lifeline, lanyard, rope protector can be cleaned with warm water and a mild soap solution. Dry the rope
grab with a clean rag. Allow other equipment to air dry. DO NOT USE HEAT TO DRY EQUIPMENT!
17.3 STORAGE
Store the Safewaze VLL System in a cool, dry, clean environment out of direct sunlight. Avoid areas where chemical vapors may exist. Thoroughly inspect the
system after any period of extended storage.
FIGURE 19 - INSPECTION DIAGRAMS
Labels
Plastic
Thimble Eye
Rope
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Rope
Fall Arrester
(Rope Grab)
Hardware
Hardware
Labels
Shock
Pack
Plastic
Thimble Eye
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