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release both the button and
rotary knob and see whether they
automatically return to their original
positions.
6.2.2
Press down the button on fall arrester
and turn the rotary knob clockwise
(to its limit) simultaneously, hold and
then release both the button and
rotary knob and see whether they
automatically return to their original
positions.
6.2.3
Pull the fall arrester up and down the
rail, then release it and see whether it
locks on the guide rail immediately.
6.3 Annual Inspection
6.3.1
Perform the visual check and function
check following clause 6.1 and clause
6.2 during annual inspection.
6.3.2
Ensure that the locking lever and swing
lever rotate without clamp stagnation
when the carabiner of fall arrester is
pulled up, and automatically return
to their original positions when the
carabiner is released.
6.3.3
Ensure that the fall arrester is free of oil,
grease, dust and the like. Clean the fall
arrester if necessary with steel wire or
brush in such manner as not to cause
component damage. If the fall arrester
does not function normally due to oil
or dirt, return it to 3S lift for repair.
6.3.4
Ensure that all shafts and other
components are secured well and all
rollers rotate freely.
6.3.5
If any malfunction or defect is found
before or during inspection, the fall
arrester shall not be used further
and shall be returned to 3S Lift for
repair. An annual inspection of the fall
protection system shall be performed
by competent personnel, during which
any abnormality should be recorded
and maintained.
6.3.6
Inspect the connection between the
ladder and the fall protection system
to verify that the ladder equipped
with fall protection system is in good
working condition. In case of damage,
deformation or other defects, notify the
relevant person.
Note:
Parts which are not provided or
approved in written by 3S Lift shall not
be used.
6.3.7
Ensure that the guide rail is in good
condition without deformation,
cracks or other defects, and its joints
(between its sections) are aligned with
a clearance less than 2 mm.
6.3.8
Check all labels of the fall protection
system for damage or loss, and replace
with or affix new labels as needed.
6.3.9
Ensure that all end stops, fish plates
and fasteners of the fall protection
system are secured well.
6.3.10
Ensure that the metal parts of fall
arrester show no signs of corrosion and
oxidation. If any, consult competent
personnel of 3S lift who will determine
between replacement or scraping.
6.4 Criteria of disposing the fall
arrester
6.4.1
The fall arrester is designed with
service life of 5 years. However, the
actual service life is dependent on use
Fig.6.1
Fig.6.2
environment, temperature, storage and
frequency of use. Extreme temperature,
fall, or contamination by harmful
substances will adversely affect the
service life.
6.4.2
If the routine inspection or annual
inspection reveals that the fall arrester
fails to meet prescribed criteria and
cannot be repaired, the fall arrester
shall be scrapped.
6.4.3
A fall arrester which has blocked a fall
shall not be used any more.(As in Fig. 6.1
and Fig. 6.2)
