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Table 1 - Guidelines for Cable SRD Inspection
Inspection Procedure
Pass
Fail
The cable lifeline should extract and retract completely and without faltering and should
remain taut under tension without sagging.
Extract the cable lifeline several inches and apply a firm pull to confirm the SRD locks. The
locking should be certain and without skidding. Repeat this lockup at additional places along
the lifeline length to confirm the SRD is operating correctly.
Examine the load indicator on the swiveling carabiner to be certain that it has not been loaded,
impacted or activated. (see figure 6A if needed)
Inspect the entire length of the constituent line up to the Green Maximum Working Length
Visual Indicator shown in Figure 13. Review the cable lifeline closely for broken strand wires,
welding spatter burns, welding slag, birdcaging, kinks and bent strands. Also examine for rust,
dirt, paint, grease or oil. Check for damage caused by chemical corrup on or excessive heat as
evident with discoloration. See Figure 6 for examples. If any of these conditions exist, remove
the SRD from service.
If during your line inspection defined above, you extract the line past the Green Indicator and
ultimately expose a secondary Red Indicator on the line, you must remove the SRD from service
immediately. This Secondary Red Visual Indicator signals the SRD unit’s Reserve Line has been
deployed or the SRD has experienced a fall event and is no longer in working order.
Check for any missing or loose screws or nuts and any deformed or damaged components.
Examine the external housing for cracks, breaks or warping.
Check the external Connector Eye and the Anchorage Carabiner for damage and deformation.
The Anchorage Carabiner Gate should twist open and snap shut easily and smoothly.
Examine the overall SRD unit for any indications of deterioration or damage.
All labels must be intact and totally readable (see Section 8) APPENDIX A
Extract all of the cable and check the entire working length for damage caused by
chemical corruption or excessive heat as evident by discoloration (A), birdcaging (B), broken wire
strands (C), kinks and bent strands (D), see Figure 8. The cable should retract completely without
faltering and should remain taut under tension without sagging.
Figure 8: Inspection of Cable
