RFP Inst -Warn (Rev. 02/11/19)
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P/N 230418
Harness Inspection:
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webbing cuts, kinks, abrasions, burns, excessive swelling, excessive wear, discoloration, cracks, charring, broken fibers, loose
stitching, chemical or physical exposures, and buckle holes in strap are not damaged.
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loose, bent or pulled rivets, bent grommets, and broken, cut or burned threads.
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tongue of buckle does not bind on buckle frame.
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nicks, cracks, distortion, excessive wear or corrosion of hardware (buckle, "D"-ring, etc.)
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Refer to these as well as the Harness Instructions and Warnings.
NOTE
: Buckingham harnesses are equipped with an impact load indicator label that is designed to deploy upon arresting a fall.
An impact load will tear the thread exposing this label making the text visible. If you can see the text, the
harness has been impact loaded. If any evidence of wear, deterioration or impact loading as outlined is observed,
immediately cease use, destroy the product, and replace it with new equipment. Should any unusual conditions not
outlined above be observed, or you have reasonable doubt about a particular condition, remove the equipment from
service and notify your Supervisor, Safety Director or contact Buckingham Mfg. for clarification. Failure to carefully and
completely inspect your equipment could result in serious injury or death.
Temporary Anchor Inspection:
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webbing cuts, kinks, abrasions, burns, excessive swelling, excessive wear, discoloration, cracks, charring, broken fibers, loose
stitching, chemical or physical exposures.
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broken, cut or burned threads.
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nicks, cracks, distortion, excessive wear or corrosion of hardware (Rings, "D"-ring, etc.)
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Refer to these as well as the Temporary Anchor Instructions and Warnings.
BuckLaunch:
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Refer to Buckingham P/N 230422 BuckLaunch Instructions / Warnings.
Ladder:
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Refer to the Ladder M
anufacturer’s
Instructions / Warnings for inspection criteria of your ladder
Warnings:
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Know the job and the regulations governing performance requirements and select the proper equipment.
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Read carefully, understand, and heed these and all other included instructions, warnings, and cautions before using this
equipment. Failure to do so could result in your serious injury or death. If any evidence of wear or deterioration as outlined
above is observed, immediately cease use, destroy the product, and replace it with new equipment.
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This equipment is intended for use by properly trained professionals only.
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Employer
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instruct employees as to proper use, warnings, and cautions before use of this equipment.
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Never c
limb over the peak, and edge or any point on the structure that would cause the “UP” arrow to face down towards the
ground or a lower level. The “UP” arrow must always point up.
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Do not overload the rope or the system.
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Only use this lifeline with the attached BuckArrester Mobile Fall Arrester (MFA). Never attach an additional MFA or similar device as
Buckingham cannot guarantee rope will properly compliment the device and function as designed.
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All affixed labels should be left in place and all instructional material kept for future reference.
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To eliminate the potential for gate of the carabiner attached to the BuckArrester from opening / releasing, ensure the carabiner
is positioned so that the gate is never load bearing (i.e. never lean into the ladder so far as to press the carabiner gate against a
surface while ascending, descending, or working from the ladder).
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This product is designed to be used by a person with a maximum weight of 310 lbs. when fully equipped. Tested in accordance
with ANSI Z359.15
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Avoid contact of this equipment with sharp edges or pointed tools, high temperature surfaces, welding or other heat sources.
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Destroy any and all equipment subjected to impact loading.
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Only Buckingham Mfg. Co., or those authorized in writing by Buckingham Mfg. Co., may make repairs to this equipment.
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Product covered under these instructions / warnings should not be resold / redistributed or re-used after use by original user.
If any evidence of wear or deterioration as outlined is observed, immediately cease use, and replace with new equipment. Should
any unusual conditions not outlined above be observed, or you have reasonable doubt about a particular condition, remove the
equipment from service and notify your Supervisor, Safety Director, or contact Buckingham Mfg. Co. for clarification.
