Silverline 254301 Manual De Instrucciones página 12

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conduct prompt rescue under all foreseeable conditions
Operation
WARNING: When connectors are poorly positioned, the attachment D-rings could act as a lever
on the gate of a karabiner and subsequently damage it when sudden tension comes on to the rope.
ALWAYS ensure connectors remain safely positioned during use.
Note: This equipment must ONLY be used by competent operators. All users must be trained in
its safe use. Inexperienced users must receive instruction prior to using this equipment. A risk
assessment must be carried out before undertaking any operations requiring fall arrest equipment.
WARNING: ALWAYS wear personal protective equipment appropriate for the work area and
type of activity, including but not limited to, eye protection, gloves, hard hat, protective shoes and
hearing protection.
Note: Check the correct fitting and adjustment at least every 2 hours during use. This may save
your life! Regularly check connections with other equipment in the system and ensure various
system components are correctly positioned with respect to each other.
Opening & closing the screwgate karabiner
WARNING: This karabiner must ALWAYS be used with the Gate (19) closed and fully locked.
To check whether the Gate is securely locked, ensure that the Locking Sleeve (20) has been turned
clockwise all the way, so it prevents the Gate from opening when pushed.
• To open, turn the knurled Locking Sleeve anticlockwise until the gate opens
• Push the Gate inwards to open the karabiner
• To close, release the mechanism, let the Gate return to its closed position, and turn the knurled
Locking Sleeve all the way clockwise, into the locked position
Opening & closing the scaffold hook
WARNING: This scaffold hook must ALWAYS be used with the Gate (27) closed and fully locked!
To check whether the Gate is securely locked, try pushing the Gate open from the outside; it must
not open without the Locking Lever (28) being operated first.
1. Push the Locking Lever (see Fig. VII: "1") towards the hook's Spine (26)
2. The Gate (see Fig. VII: "2") is now unlocked and can be pushed in to open
3. Release the Gate and the Locking Lever to close
Making connections (see Fig. VI & VIII)
WARNING: Never apply multiple loads to a single connector.
• When using a scaffold hook to connect to an anchorage or when connecting components of a
height safety system together, ensure that accidental disengagement ('rollout') cannot occur
Note: Accidental disengagement is possible when interference between a karabiner or scaffold
hook and the mating connector causes the gate or keeper to accidentally open and release.
• DO NOT use connectors that will not completely close over the anchor point.
• DO NOT make knots in a lanyard.
• DO NOT hook a lanyard back on to itself.
• DO NOT attach two or more karabiners or scaffold hooks to each other.
• DO NOT attach two or more karabiners or scaffold hooks into one D-ring.
• DO NOT attach a harness directly to a horizontal lifeline. Always use a retractable lifeline or
lanyard with shock absorber.
WARNING: Be aware that some equipment combinations may reduce the effective strength of
the connector (e.g. when connecting to wide straps)
Proper alignment of the karabiner and scaffold hook
under load
• The Karabiner (11) and Scaffold Hook (15) must be installed so that the loads are applied in the
area designed for greatest strength (see marking on the product, Fig. IX and Fig. VII).
• The anchorage or anchorage connector should be seated in the radius of the Karabiner or
Scaffold Hook opposite the gate.
• DO NOT apply loads across the gate (Fig. VIII)
• The Karabiner or Scaffold Hook must be able to move freely and without interference during use.
ANY constraint or external pressure is DANGEROUS (Fig. VIII)
Accessories
• Additional fall arrest gear, workwear and other personal protection equipment is available from
your Silverline stockist
Maintenance
Note: All height safety equipment must be regularly inspected, cleaned and maintained by a
competent person, in accordance with local laws and regulations. Maintenance for each fall arrest
and work positioning/restraint component, subsystem and system must be recorded in a dedicated
service record (see end of this manual).
WARNING: Carry out a visual and tactile inspection of all components, every time the
equipment is used. Carry out a detailed examination if the equipment has not been used for
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some time.
Note: A thorough, detailed examination of the equipment must be carried out at regular intervals,
at least once annually. More inspections may be required based on frequency of use, local
legislation and environmental conditions.
WARNING: Should any damage be detected, remove the equipment from service immediately.
It must then be rendered unusable and discarded.
Inspection procedure
Carry out a visual and tactile inspection to identify damage to synthetic fibre components of height
safety equipment. To perform the tactile inspection slowly pass the rope or webbing through your
hands to detect small defects, abrasions and twist damage. Feel for softening and hardening of
fibres and look for ingress of contaminants.
• The following defects may be identified by sight or touch and may result in degradation and/or
weakening of the equipment if not detected:
o Cut/broken fibres or nicks
o Kinks, knots (other than those intended by the manufacturer) or hockling (unravelling due to
constant turning of the rope in the same direction, or due to shock loading)
o Brittle, fuzzy or worn fibres, fraying or abrasions
o Overall deterioration or discolouration
o Any kind of modification/attempted repairs
o Hard or shiny spots, fused fibres or strands
o Heat or friction damage indicated by fibres with a glazed appearance which may feel harder
than surrounding fibres
o Burnt, charred or melted fibres or strands
o Change in diameter, compared to the original diameter (see 'Specification')
o Rope marked with paint or a permanent marker
o Loose, missing, deformed or damaged Rope Thimble (5)
o Eye damage (cuts, nicks, fraying, fusing, abrasion etc.)
o Damage to protective covers/sleeves/sheaths
o Splices starting to unravel, or showing signs of damage or deterioration
o Partially deployed energy absorber (e.g. short pull-out of tear webbing)
o Damage to stitching
o Chemical attack potentially resulting in local weakening and softening (often indicated by
flaking of the surface)
o Visual signs of UV degradation (may not be present) loss of colour (if dyed) and a powdery
surface
o Contamination (e.g. with dirt, grit, sand etc.) which may result in internal or external abrasion
o Damaged, oxidised or deformed fittings (e.g. karabiners, screw link connectors, scaffold
hooks, buckles etc.)
Inspecting connectors
• The following procedure helps detect defects potentially resulting in degradation and/or
weakening of the Karabiner (11) and Scaffold Hook (15):
1. Inspect for missing or altered parts. Refer to the image in 'Product Familiarisation' for
identification. Verify each item is present and has not been tampered with.
2. Inspect the entire karabiner or hook for cracks, nicks or breaks in the metal. Inspect every
millimetre.
Note: If necessary clean before inspection to enable better detection of hairline cracks.
3. Inspect for deformed, bent or dented parts. Open the Gate and inspect the Nose of the karabiner
or hook for signs of wear, distortion or damage.
4. Inspect the metal surface for any signs of corrosion. Steel karabiners and hooks may show red
dust as evidence of corrosion; aluminium karabiners may develop pitting or scales.
5. Inspect for heat damage, which can usually be seen as discoloration or darkening of the metal
surfaces.
6. Perform a functional test: The locking mechanism must function easily, and the karabiner or hook
must fully open and close smoothly and easily. When locked, the gate MUST NOT open under
pressure from any direction.
• Inspect all other components or subsystems of the height safety equipment according to
manufacturer's instructions
• Record inspection dates and results in a dedicated service record (see end of this manual)
Note: Refer to 'Service life and product obsolescence' if any damage or other defects are detected
during inspection.
Cleaning
Note: Correct cleaning is essential to ensure integrity of this equipment. Follow the cleaning
instructions below without deviation.
• Clean lanyard, webbing straps and buckles in warm water (30 – 60°C) with a mild pH neutral
(pH7) household detergent taking care that water does not enter underneath the Protective
Sleeve (13). In the event of minor soiling, wipe with a cotton cloth or carefully clean using a
soft brush.
• Clean the Karabiner (11) and Scaffold Hook (15) by wiping them with a soft, lightly oiled cloth
• If this is not sufficient, use warm water with a mild pH neutral (pH 7) detergent, to clean off any