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5.2
INSPECTION STEPS:
Step 1.
Inspect for loose screws and bent or damaged parts.
Step 2.
Inspect the housing for distortion, cracks or other damage.
Make certain the anchorage point is not damaged or distorted
in any way (the RPD has a swiveling anchorage point).
Step 3.
Inspect the rope for cuts, severe abrasion, or wear. Check for
contact with acids or other chemicals.
Step 4.
Inspect the compression sleeves on both ends of the rope.
The rope should fully pass through each sleeve twice. Make
certain the compression sleeve is not cracked.
Step 5.
Check the pulleys for any sign of wear or strain. Check for
distortion in the connecting loops.
Step 6.
Do not disassemble the RPD block. It is not user serviceable.
See section 6.0.
Step 7.
With the unit properly mounted from any sturdy structure, test
the over-speed protection system.
A. Position the travelling pulley approximately 4 feet below the RPD
block.
B. Position the system so that the orange indicator flag can be seen
and is to the side nearest you.
C. With the right hand, grasp the rope exiting the right side of the
RPD. Grip it near the bottom of the housing.
D. With the left hand, lightly restrain the free end of the rope.
E. Pull down sharply with the right hand to engage the over speed
brake. The unit should lock up. If the brake fails to engage,
immediately remove the unit from service. See Figure 12.
Step 8.
Inspect all identification and warning labels. Make certain they
are securely attached. See section 8.0.
Step 9.
Operate the system in both directions. Keep a moderate back
pressure on the rope.
A. The indicator flag should cycle between the locking mode (silver)
and the lowering mode (orange) as the system is being raised.
